A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, February 28, 2008, through 10am, Friday, February 29, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 21
Residential Break-ins: 8
Commercial Break-ins: 4

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:33 AM | Permalink

Car Thief Arrested by Strike Force

Yesterday, Thursday, February 28, 2008, officers from the Governor’s Auto Strike Force Strike Force (GATSF) arrested suspect, Gary S. Dyer, 46, of Boston and charged him with Receiving Stolen Property, Operating After Revocation and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

Officers initiated an investigation around 12:46pm when they observed a car that had been reported stolen the day before parked in front of 66 Fayston St. in Dorchester. Officers started surveillance on this vehicle and after a while observed the suspect approach the vehicle and enter the driver’s side door. The suspect then started the car using a screwdriver, exited the car and went to the trunk and started placing items from the trunk into a bag.

Officers then converged upon the suspect, and placed him under arrest. Officers recovered the car and noted damage to the car’s ignition, steering column, driver and passenger door locks, dashboard and the car’s radio was also missing.

Robbery Suspect Arrested After Claiming Guilt

At approximately 6:20pm, last night, officers from District D-14 (Allston and Brighton) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress at the Shaw’s Supermarket located at 370 Western Avenue.

While en route, officers were updated with a description of the suspect along with his direction of flight. While searching the general area that he suspect had been said to be fleeing, officers observed an individual matching the suspect description on Lincoln St. near Litchfield Street. Officers stopped this individual and asked for the victim to be brought to their location for a possible identification of the suspect. Upon hearing the officers talking about the suspect being brought to his location, the suspect stated to officers, “That’s me! I’m the suspect. I took the lady’s wallet. It’s in my pocket.”

The victim was nevertheless transported to the suspect’s location where she positively identified the suspect. After being positively identified, officers recovered the victim’s wallet along with her personal papers from the suspect’s coat pocket.

The suspect, Daniel William Paul Turmelle, 19, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery and several outstanding warrants.

Hard Headed Student Ends Up in Jail

About 2:55am this morning, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 3 Folsom St. in Mission Hill for a loud party.

On arrival, officers made note of about 30 people in the apartment and began trying to disperse the crowd. As officers dispersed the crowd, one particular partygoer began to make negative and disrespectful statements to the officers. Officers continued to try to disperse the crowd despite the noted individual’s comments. As officers were trying to discern amongst residents and guests at the party, they approached the suspect and asked him for identification. The suspect refused to provide any information to officers and told them that he knew his rights and did not have to provide identification. In an effort to continue their efforts of clearing the house of guests, officers asked the suspect to exit the apartment and leave.

Officers continued to clear the crowd from the apartment and as they were doing so, heard someone banging on the door. Officers responded to the door as the banging was getting louder and other occupants of the apartment building started complaining. At the door, officers observed the same suspect who they had dealt with inside. Officers, at the door, noted the suspect had a strong odor of alcohol on the his breath and when asked if he had been drinking, he answered affirmatively. Officers then told the suspect that if he did not stop banging on the door he would be placed under arrest for being a Disorderly Person. As officers were going back in the apartment, the suspect pushed the door striking the officers.

Officers then arrested suspect, George Lovin, 20, of Boston and charged him with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and Disorderly Conduct.

Posted by Media Relations at 10:20 AM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, February 27, 2008, through 10am, Thursday, February 28, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 3

Residential Break-ins: 6
Commercial Break-ins: 0

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:37 PM | Permalink

WRONG WAY CABBIE ARRESTED FOR REFUSING TO PROVIDE A LICENSE

At about 4:35am, on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, officers from Area D-4 (South End) observed a motor vehicle, specifically a taxi, traveling the wrong way on a one-way street. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. When asked to produce a license and registration, the operator of the cab hit the steering wheel and muttered, “Come on.” When asked again, the operator refused to honor the officer’s request. At this point, officers advised the operator that his refusal to provide a license could lead to his arrest. After asking for a forth time, officers arrested Sabestine Onyeka, 35, of Brockton and charged him with Refusing to Submit to a Police Officer.

HOUSE BREAK IN JAMAICA PLAIN LANDS FOUR IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 11:40am, on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a residential alarm at 16 Bowditch Road in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers were able to hear an alarm emanating from 16 Bowditch Road. Officers spoke to a witness who stated, upon hearing the alarm, he looked out his window and observed a green Honda occupied by 3 to 4 males. Before the car drove off, the witness says he was able to read a part of the motor vehicle’s license plate. Officers quickly broadcast the information over Channel 4 of the police radio. While still on scene, officers inspected the home for signs of a break-in. In the back of the home, officers were able to observe an open window and a freshly cut screen. Officers also observed footprints, possibly two sets, in and around the window. A short time later, officers located and stopped a motor vehicle matching the one seen leaving the area. While speaking to the occupants of the motor vehicle, the witness was brought to the scene where he was able to positively identify the car and its occupants. Officers arrested Nilvio Baez, 17, of Milton, George Acosta, 17, of Mattapan, John Torres, 19, of Mattapan, Felix Torres, 22, of Everett and charged all four with Breaking & Entering a Residence (Daytime).

ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY SPELLS TROUBLE FOR TWO JUVENILES IN HYDE PARK

At about 1:23pm, on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, an individual entered the Area E-18 police station (Hyde Park) and told officers that he just been robbed. According to the victim, two black males approached him and said, “Give me your cell phone or you’re gonna get shot.” At this point, the victim says he fled and ran directly to the police station. Victim told officers that the incident took place at a bus stop in the area of 1300 River Street. Officers, accompanied by the victim, returned to the scene of the crime. Once on scene, the victim quickly spotted the suspects who attempted to rob him. Officers arrested a 16 year-old male from Hyde Park and a 15 year-old male from Dorchester and charged both with Attempted Armed Robbery.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:21 PM | Permalink

ONE LESS SHOPLIFTER TAKES A BITE OUT OF CRIME

At about 5:55pm, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a shoplifter at the Macy’s Department Store on Washington Street. On arrival, officers observed the suspect yelling profanities and threatening store employees. According to store employees, the suspect attempted to walk out of the store with a men’s suit. When employees tried to stop the suspect, the suspect attempted to punch and bite them. As officers approached the suspect, the suspect remained belligerent. After a brief struggle, officers arrested Augustine Andrews, 50, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Assault, Larceny (over $250.00) and Disorderly Person.

A WALK IN THE PARK LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 12:02pm, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force observed an individual walking through Almont Park on Area B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester). Given the time of the day and the age of the individual, officers approached the suspect. When the suspect saw officers approaching, the suspect stopped quickly and clutched at something in the left pocket of his hooded sweatshirt. Due to training and education, officers immediately recognized the suspect’s actions to be consistent with someone attempting to conceal a firearm. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and seize a silver-colored firearm. Officers arrested Barkley Manuel, 17, of Mattapan and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY LANDS ONE BEHIND BARS

At about 4:10pm, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) were approached by a victim at the intersection of Rhoades and Blue Hill Avenue. The victim pointed across the street in the direction of 1156 Blue Hill Avenue where an individual was standing. According to the victim, the suspect had just robbed him. According to the victim, the suspect approached him holding a large white pipe in his hands and demanded his cell phone. When officers looked across the street, officers observed a black male holding a white pipe. As officers began to cross the street, the suspect began to run. After a short pursuit, officers were able to locate the suspect hiding behind a dumpster. After being positively identified by the victim, officers arrested a 16 year-old male from Dorchester and charged him with the Intent to Rob while Armed.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:15 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, February 26, 2008, through 10am, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2

Residential Break-ins: 10
Commercial Break-ins: 2

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:03 PM | Permalink

NICHOLAS SOVA FOUND

Thanks to the thorough and exhaustive work on behalf of Boston Police detectives, participating media outlets and concerned citizens, officers have located NICHOLAS SOVA.

On Friday, February 8, 2008, family members reported NICHOLAS SOVA missing from 97 Hillside Street in Roxbury. According to family members, the victim, a Northeastern University student, disappeared from his home on Monday, February 4, 2008. Family members told police he had not been seen or heard from since that date.

Boston Police detectives ran down several crucial leads, which enabled investigators to locate Mr. Sova in Paris, France. Mr. Sova has contacted his parents to inform them that he’s doing fine.

The Boston police Department would like to thank the media for their assistance and attention to this matter.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:31 AM | Permalink

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ROUTINE CAR STOP LEADS TO GUN ARREST

At about 11:30pm, on Monday, February 25, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) observed a motor vehicle make an illegal left turn at the intersection of Epping and Washington Streets. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. When asked to produce a license and registration, the operator of the motor vehicle stated, “My mom rented it.” The operator then handed the rental agreement to the officer. Upon inspecting the rental agreement, officers discovered that the agreement listed the operator’s mother as the only authorized user. Furthermore, when officers checked to see if the operator had a license to operate, officers learned that the operator had no license. Officers then asked both occupants to exit the vehicle. While conducting a motor vehicle inventory search, officers discovered and seized a firearm. Upon discovering the firearm, the suspects attempted to flee. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend one of the suspects. Officers arrested Clarence McGregor, 19, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. The other suspect was able to make good his escape.

UNARMED ROBBERY LANDS TWO JUVENILES IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 6:31pm, on Monday, February 25, 2008, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to radio call for a fight in the area of 35 Harvard Avenue. On arrival, officers observed four black males running from the scene. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend and detain two of the four suspects. As officers were questioning the suspects, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively identify the suspects. According to the victim, the suspects surrounded him, pushed him to the ground and demanded money. The victim also stated that one of the suspects punched and kicked. Officers observed red marks on the victim’s face. Officers arrested a 13 year-old male from Hyde Park and a 14 year-old male from Mattapan and charged both with Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:38 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, February 25, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 6
Commercial Break-ins: 4

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:31 PM | Permalink

STOLEN CAR SUSPECT CLAIMS HE BOUGHT THE CAR A HALF HOUR AGO

At about 5:51am, on Monday, February 25, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a red light at the intersection of Dudley and Dearborn Streets. While following behind the motor vehicle, officers also observed the motor vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (light & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. When officers spoke to the operator, the operator stated, “I’m on my way home .. I’m not doing anything wrong.” When officers looked inside the motor vehicle, officers noticed that the ignition was damaged. Upon further inspection, officers noted that the motor vehicle was running without keys in the ignition. Additionally, officers observed a screwdriver lying on the front passenger seat. When asked to produce a license and registration, the operator said he couldn’t. When asked who owned the motor vehicle, the suspect stated, “I just bought the car a half hour ago from a guy on Geneva for fifty bucks.” At this point, officers asked the suspect to exit the vehicle. A search of the suspect produced a hypodermic needle and various drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested Miguel Vargas, 40, of Boston and charged him Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, Operating without a License and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING LANDS TWO BEHIND BARS

At about 6:01pm, on Sunday, February 24, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an assault & battery in progress in the area of 1350 Dorchester Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to two victims who stated that someone tried to grab them at knifepoint. According to the victims, they were walking home from shopping when a car pulled up next to them. As soon as the car stopped, one of the occupants exited the car and approached the victims. According to the victims, the suspect pulled a knife and attempted to grab one of the victims and pull her towards the car. At this point, the victim says she struck the suspect with her bag. After being struck with the bag, the suspect jumped back inside the car and fled. Officers immediately broadcast a description of the suspects and the suspect’s car over the police radio. In short time, a car matching that of the suspects was stopped along Dorchester Avenue. The victims were brought to the scene where they were able to positively identify both suspects. After being positively identified, officers arrested Terrance Fulgham, 26, of Dorchester and Stephen Njeru, 32, of Gardener and charged both with Attempted Kidnapping while Armed, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Intent to Rob while Armed.

UNRULY BAR PATRON LANDS IN CUSTODY AFTER BREAKING A WINDOW

At about 11:39am, on Sunday, February 24, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) observed an individual break the front window of a bar in the area of 131 State Street. Bar employees told officers that they kicked the suspect out of their establishment after observing the suspect pushing people. In fact, one of the employees stated that they observed the suspect push someone down some stairs. After the suspect was escorted from the bar, the employees closed the door. After the door of the establishment was closed, the suspect turned around and broke the door’s window. After a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested Andrew Christopher, 22, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and being a Disorderly Person.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:10 PM | Permalink

Pickpocket Arrested with More Than Stolen Goods

Yesterday, Sunday, February 23, 2008 morning around 9:40am, officers from District A-1 (Downtown and Charlestown) were flagged down by a female in the area of Washington St. and Temple Place.

The female, later determined to be the victim of a pickpocket, was accompanied by a friend who told officers that her wallet had been stolen from her bag by a suspect who was now walking from the scene. The victim then ran down the street and pointed out the suspect who was accompanied by a female. An officer stopped the suspect and while the officer had the suspect stopped, her companion started walking away. The victim then informed the officer that the stopped suspect had passed off her wallet to his companion after stealing it from her bag. The officer then requested that another unit stop the suspect’s companion.

Assisting officers responded and stopped the second individual a short distance away. The victim’s wallet was then found in the stopped individual’s bag. Officers arrested suspect #2, Sheila Murchison, 45, of Boston and charged her with Larceny from a Person, and Receiving Stolen Property.

Officers while placing the first male suspect in the back of their cruiser were informed by a passerby and informed that the suspect had discarded some items on the ground just before officers stopped him. Officers then went to the location where the suspect had been stopped and found 8 individual warped small packages containing heroin. Suspect #1, Theodore Harrison, 51, of Boston was arrested and charged with larceny from a Person, and Possession of Class with Intent to Distribute.

On arrival at the station, officers located numerous pieces of paper consistent with the same type of paper that the discarded heroin was packaged in, with the bottoms torn off those papers.

Armed Robbery Suspect Caught with Crack

About 1:36pm on Saturday, February 23, 2008, officers from District B-2 responded to 14 Elder St. in Roxbury for an armed robbery call.

On arrival, officers met with the victim who stated to officers that he had been robbed at knifepoint at the corner of Dudley and Wendover Streets. The victim reported that he followed the suspect and observed the suspect go into the back of 14 Elder Street, a short distance from the scene of the incident. Officer placed the victim in the back of the cruiser, and drove him around in the area of the incident to try and find the suspect. Officers were able to locate the suspect walking on Elder St. and stopped him as he got to Columbia Road. The victim positively identified the suspect and he was placed under arrest.

Suspect, Joshua Womble, 24, of Dorchester was placed under arrest and transported to the station charged with Armed Robbery. During the booking search, officers found 16 individually wrapped packets of crack cocaine in the suspect’s socks. The suspect was then additionally charged with Possession of Class B, Possession of Class B with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Class B with Intent to Distribute in a School Zone.

Operation Squeeze Nets Five “Johns”

Yesterday, Saturday 23, 2008, officers from District B-2 conducted “Operation Squeeze” in response to community complaints, to deter the resulting effects of prostitution, and address overall quality of life issues in the lower Blue Hill Ave. and Dudley St. areas.

As part of this operation, officers were deployed in an undercover capacity in the areas most often frequented by prostitutes and “johns.”

During this operation officers arrested the following individuals and charged them with Prostitution, Sex for a Fee after they solicited the undercover for various sexual services in exchange for money.

1. Charles W. McDonald, 38, of Cambridge
2. Joao DaVeiga, 37, of Boston
3. Wayne A. Gaynor, 37, of Bronx, NY
4. Andre Gonzalez, 48, of Roxbury
5. Louis W. Barrasso, 64, of Everett

These suspects will appear in Roxbury District Court on Monday, February 25, 2008 charged with Prostitution, Sex for a Fee.

Shots Fired Inside Boston Night Club

This morning around 1:43am, officers were inside the Aria nightclub located at 246 Tremont St. in Boston when they observed several small groups exchanging words.

Offices immediately responded to address these exchanges when they escalated into several fights. The fight grew to about 20-35 people, as patrons started to swing champagne bottles striking people about the head and torso. Officers, at this time, were engaged with the crowd and trying to break up the various fights that had broken out.

While actively engaged with the crowd, officers heard one loud bang consistent with the sound of gunshots, followed by two to three more. An officer that was on a platform looked in the direction of the gunshots and observed the suspect standing about five feet away with his hands extended holding a black firearm randomly firing shots into the crowd. As officers made their way toward the suspect, he turned around and attempted to exit the main room, bringing the firearm out of view. Officers, having identified the suspect, attempted to gain control of the suspect as he tried to make his way his way of the club. The suspect violently resisted officers’ efforts to detain him. The suspect refused to heed officers’ commands to drop the weapon as they attempted to remove the gun from his possession, and kept trying to reach for his waist.

Officers, after a lengthy and very violent struggle with the suspect, gained control of the suspect and disarmed him. After disarming the suspect, officers were now faced with an attack from the crowd who attempted to attack officers. Officers requested assistance from other units and alerted the dispatchers that officers were in trouble. Numerous units from around the city responded to the scene and after some time were able to secure the scene.

After securing the scene, officers located four victims that had sustained injuries during the incident. Victim #1 suffered a gunshot wound to the left elbow, and was transported to the hospital. Victim #2 suffered a laceration to the head from getting hit with a champagne bottle. Victim #3 suffered a gunshot to the right elbow and was transported to the hospital. Victim #4, a state trooper suffered a broken arm while trying struggling with the suspect and breaking up the fights.

The suspect, Damion Jamaal-Anthony HALEY, 24, of Milton was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Firearm Discharged Within 500’ of a Dwelling, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Possession of a large Capacity Feeding Device. In addition to the above charges, the suspect was also charged with six outstanding default warrants.

Posted by Media Relations at 10:38 AM | Permalink

MISSING PERSON- COLLEGE STUDENT FROM MISSION HILL

On February 8, 2008, family members of missing person, NICHOLAS SOVA, reported him missing from 97 Hillside St. in Roxbury. The victim, a Northeastern University student, disappeared from his home the day after the Superbowl, February 4th and has not been seen or heard from since that date.

The victim is decsribed as:
white, non-Hispanic male
22 years old
6"00" tall
200 lbs
Brown Hair

Anyone with information about this victim, or who may have seen him should contact Boston Police Detectives at District B-2 by calling (617) 343-4275.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:02 PM | Permalink

Two Suspects Arrested for Robbing Pizza Delivery Man

Last night, Friday, February 22, 2008, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan and Dorchester) arrested two suspects, a 14 year-old male from Dorchester and 18 year-old Wildin Baez from Dorchester and charged them with Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Officers initially responded to 138 Westview St. in Dorchester for a report of an armed robbery. There, officers met with the victim, a pizza deliveryman. The victim reported to officers that he was struck in the head with a gun, kicked in the stomach and jaw and robbed of the pizza that he was delivering, two of whom were described as “short Puerto Rican males.” The victim reported that after he was robbed and assaulted, the suspects fled on foot toward the rear of the building.

Officers went to the rear of the building and observed footprints in the snow leading to the rear of 190 Westview Street. As officers responded to the rear of 190 Westview St., they observed a young Hispanic male in the third floor window looking out nervously who quickly retreated upon noticing that officers were looking at him. Officers gained entry to the back of 190 Westview St. and there observed wet footprints leading to two apartments. While inside the building, officers also found pizza crust leading from the second floor to the third floor landing. Officers continued their investigation and knocked on the doors where the footprints had stopped. An adult female opened the door followed from behind by a young Hispanic male matching the description of the suspects given by the victim. A protective sweep of the apartment yielded another individual matching the second suspect’s description.

The two suspects were taken into custody after independent witnesses further identified them.

Juvenile Arrested with Gun After Call from Mother

Yesterday, Friday, February 22, 2008, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a 911 hang up call at 83 King St. in Dorchester.

On arrival, a young man greeted officers and told them that they “…were all set!” Officers continued their investigation of the hang up call by asking to speak to an adult in the house. At this time, the mother of the young man came out and told officers that there was a problem. Officers were invited in to the house by the young man’s mother who directed officers to a trashcan. There, in plain view, officers observed what appeared to be a large caliber firearm. The young immediately stepped in and told officers that it was a pellet gun. The young man’s mother objected after seeing the gun in the trash can and told officers that this was not the gun that she had seen prior to calling 911. The young man’s mother told officers that she had found a smaller looking gun in the couch between the cushions, and confronted her son about it. The young then quickly removed the gun from between the cushions and went to his bedroom and came back moments later with another gun which he tried to pass off as the initial gun observed by his mother. The young man then told his mother that it was a pellet gun, and discarded the gun in the trashcan.

Officers conversed with the caller, the young man’s mother and she was adamant that the gun in the trash can was not the same one she had observed in between the cushions and requested that officers search for the presence of that gun. While conducting a search for the gun, officers pat frisked the young man and discovered a loaded firearm in his pocket. In addition to the gun, officers recovered several bags of marijuana from his pocket, and several loose rounds of ammunition.

The suspect, a 15 year-old juvenile from Dorchester was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute.

The suspect’s mother indicated to officers that she feared for her safety and that of her six year-old daughter and did not wish for her son to return home.

Junior Operator Arrested for OUI after Hitting Pedestrian

This morning at approximately 2:03am, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a pedestrian struck at 218 Commonwealth Avenue.

On arrival, officers observed EMS treating an unresponsive young female suffering from a head laceration. The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital where she is currently listed in critical. The operator of the motor vehicle that was on scene was then placed under arrest and charged with Operating Without Being Licensed. (The suspect who is under 18, a Junior Operator, cannot operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1am and 4am.)

After being placed under arrest for the above noted offense, the suspect was transported to the district station. There, officers made note that the suspect had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, had blood shot eyes, and was slurring his speech. Based on those observations, officers formed the opinion that the suspect was Operating Under Influence of Alcohol. Several sobriety tests were given to the suspect, and he failed al of the tests given. The suspect, Robert McGrath, 17, of Brookline was arrested and charged with Operating without Being Licensed, and Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The owner of the car was cited for Allowing an Improper Person to Operate.

Officers spoke to a witness who reported that he first observed the witness at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave. and Fairfield Street. The witness stated that he next observed the victim walking in the street on Commonwealth Avenue. The witness then reported that shortly thereafter, he heard a loud noise, turned around and observed the victim airborne.

Canine Officer Uses Lo-Jack to Track Suspect Rather Than His Dog

Around 3:04am today, a Boston Police canine officer received a Lo-Jack notification of a stolen motor vehicle while patrolling in the area of Tremont and Stuart streets.

The officer continued to monitor the signal and located the stolen vehicle parked in front of 60 Charles St. South. (The car had been reported stolen on this same date in Weymouth.) The vehicle was running and being operated by a suspect. The car was stopped and the operator, Michael A. McPhee, 38, of Rockland was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, February 21, 2008 through 10am, Friday, February 22, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 5
Commercial Break-ins: 1

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 03:46 PM | Permalink

APPREHENSION TEAM ARRESTS ONE, SEIZES A SHOTGUN & DRUGS

At about 10:56am, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, officers from the Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Team, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, executed an arrest warrant in the area of 1105 Blue Hill Avenue. Officers approached the address, knocked on the door and announced that they were police officers. While waiting outside address, officers could hear people moving around the apartment. As a result, officers again knocked on the door, announced their presence and waited for someone to answer the door. When the occupants, again, refused to answer the door, officers forced their way into the apartment. Once inside, officers located several individuals, however, none of individuals present was the individual named in the arrest warrant. Additionally, officers observed, in plain view, an undisclosed amount of marijuana and crack cocaine. Further, officers also observed and seized a shotgun. One of the individuals stated that the gun and the drugs belonged to him. Officers arrested Wendell James Burton, 26, of Hyde Park and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Shotgun & Ammunition, Possession of Class D Drug (marijuana) and the Possession of a Class B Drug (cocaine).

Posted by Media Relations at 01:54 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, February 20, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, February 21, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0

Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:26 PM | Permalink

B&E SUSPECT ARRESTED IN EAST BOSTON

At about 3:58am, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a breaking & entering in progress at 459 Meridian Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the tenants on the first floor who stated that they could hear people moving about on the 2nd floor of the building. Witnesses further stated that both the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building were vacant. While on scene, officers could hear someone moving around on the 2nd floor. Officers began giving verbal commands instructing the individual to exit the premise. The individual was instructed to exit the building with his hands up. After giving the commands, officers heard an individual running down the rear stairs. After a short foot pursuit, officers arrested Jose Rodriguez, 38, of Revere and charged him with Unarmed Breaking & Entering (Nighttime).

NO FRONT LICENSE PLATE LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 10:26pm, on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) observed a motor vehicle, missing a front license plate, traveling along Washington Street. Since the motor vehicle was missing its front license plate, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. While speaking to the operator of the motor vehicle, officers learned that the operator did not a valid driver’s license. Using the MDT (the computer inside the cruiser), officers were able to confirm that the operator’s license had been suspended. Officers arrested Nathaniel Richman, 20, of Lakeville and charged him with Operating After License Suspended.

PEEING IN PUBLIC LANDS ONE BEHIND BARS

At about 1:13am, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) were patrolling in the area of Blue Hill Avenue when officers observed a black male urinating in public. Given the high level of motorist traffic, officers stopped and approached the suspect. When asked about his decision to urinate in public, the suspect stated, ”I didn’t pee here. I’m waiting for the bus” Officers arrested Kevin Ramsey, 40, of Dorchester and charged him with Indecent Exposure.

Posted by Media Relations at 09:55 AM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, February 19, 2008 through 10am, Wednesday, February 20, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 4

Residential Break-ins: 14
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 04:48 PM | Permalink

Tonight Meet Youth Service Police Officer Bill Baxter
WHO: Host of ‘Call The Cops’, Boston Police Officer James Kenneally; Special
Guest, Boston Police Youth Service Officer Bill Baxter

WHAT: Tonight Officer Kenneally interviews District B2 (Roxbury) Youth Service Officer Bill Baxter. They will discuss the number of highly successful youth-based initiatives presently underway at District B2.

WHEN: Wednesday January 2, 2008
8:00pm – 8:30pm

CHANNEL: Boston Neighborhood Network Television (BNN)
Comcast Ch. 9/RCN Ch. 15

Posted by Media Relations at 03:13 PM | Permalink

Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - February 18th, 2007 vs. 2008.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

Posted by BRIC at 02:09 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Friday, February 15, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, February 19, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0

Residential Break-ins: 19
Commercial Break-ins: 10

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:42 PM | Permalink

Pump and Have Your Car Driven Away

About 11:04am yesterday, Monday, February 18, 2008, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at 273 Berkeley St. in Boston.

On arrival, officers observed two individuals fighting in the parking lot of the Mobil Gas Station. The two parties were separated and officers spoke to both parties. Officers determined after speaking to the victim that she had pumped her gas and walked over to pay for her gas when the suspect jumped in her car and attempted to drive away. The victim reported that when she observed the suspect driving away in her car, she ran up to the car to confront the suspect. The suspect, per the victim, then struck her several times in the face. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect and victim engaged in an altercation.

The suspect, Overton B. Hunter, 50, of Boston was arrested and charged with Carjacking, and Assault and Battery.

Car Ornament Collection Lands Three Juveniles in Jail

Around 7:19am yesterday, officers from district A-7 (East Boston) were on patrol when they observed several teens walking out from a fenced in commercial area at 151 Orleans Street.

Officers topped the suspects to further investigate where they were coming from. The suspects were evasive and attempted to move away from officers as they asked them some questions. When asked if they had any weapons, one of the suspects produced a folding knife. During a pat frisk of the suspects and subsequent conversation with the suspects, they admitted to having taken a found Honda emblem off of a car. Further investigation of the suspects yielded emblems from a Volkswagen, Dodge, Scion, Saturn, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, and Mazda vehicles along with a bottle of Bacardi rum. During a check of the area where the suspects were first observed, officers located a screwdriver.

After a thorough investigation, officers discovered that the emblems had been stolen from numerous cars in the area, and three of those vandalized cars were found. Three juvenile suspects were arrested; two15 year-olds and 16 year-old, all from East Boston were arrested and charged with Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Sorry Just Won’t Do!

At approximately 3:14am this morning, officers from District B-3 on patrol conducted a random query of a car stopped at the red light at Blue Hill Ave. and Morton Street.

Based on that query, officers discovered that the owner’s license status was suspended. Having gotten that information, officers conducted a traffic stop at that location. Officers approached the operator of the car and informed him of the reason for the stop. The operator just kept repeating, “I’m sorry!” when asked for his license. The operator provided officers with a registration but no license Check of the operator’s license confirmed it to be suspended.

The operator, Cristian Martinex, 28, of Jamaica Plain was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle after License Suspension.

B&E Suspect Alleges Job Interview after Arrest

This morning around 6:15am, officers from District D-14 (Allston and Brighton) received a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress at 90 Western Ave. in Brighton.

On arrival, officers met and spoke to two employees of Romar Transportation who had a suspect detained. The witnesses reported coming to work and finding the suspect hiding in the warehouse. The suspect initially told the witnesses that he would leave and that he was simply looking for work unloading trucks. As officers and witnesses spoke with the suspect, he then informed them that he had an interview scheduled but could not give a name or an address for his interview.

The suspect, Peter A. Escott, 35, of Medford was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:10 PM | Permalink

Warrant Suspect Arrested in “Dirty Laundry”

Yesterday, Sunday, February 17, 2008, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park and Jamaica Plain) went to 56 Patten St. in Jamaica Plain to execute an arrest warrant for a wanted suspect.

On arrival, officers made a peaceful entry. The suspect initially could not be located but was eventually found hiding in a closet under a pile of dirty clothes. Suspect, Mackenson StFort, 25, of Jamaica Plain was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Threats to Commit Murder, Assault and Battery, and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Fighters Arrested for Damaging Property

At approximately 7:43pm last night, officers from District C-6 responded to a radio call for a disturbance at 322 Dorchester St. in South Boston.

There, officers met and spoke with the caller who reported hearing a commotion, and then looking outside to see two suspects fighting on top of his car. The suspects, during their battle, caused substantial damage to the caller’s car.

The suspect were located a short distance from the scene of the incident and placed under arrest. Suspects, Joseph M. Pano, 34 of Dorchester, and Sean P. Kineavy, 28, of Northampton were both arrested and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property.

Wild, and Raucous Patron Goes to Jail

Last night around 8:37pm, officers from District A-1 (Downtown and Charlestown) responded to a radio call for a fight in progress at 10 City Square in Charlestown.

There, officers spoke with victims/restaurant employees who reported that that a patron had assaulted them after trying to escort him out of the bar. The victims reported that the patron had caused a disturbance in the restaurant by starting fights with several patrons and urinating in the bar area. The victims reported after they were finally able to escort the suspect out of the bar, he became even more violent, struggling with employees and trying to bite them.

While on scene speaking to victims and witnesses, the suspect who had left the scene prior to police arrival, came back. Officers attempted to speak to the suspect and get his side of the story when he began to berate and insult them. The suspect continued his tirade against officers by threatening them, the restaurant employees, victims and other witnesses with loss of their employment, and a lawsuit.

After repeated attempts to de-escalate the suspect, he was placed under arrest. Suspect, Kevin Shaughnessy, 35, of Abington was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery, and Disorderly Conduct.

Prankster Goes to Jail

About 1:30am this morning, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 252 West Newton St. in the South End/the Seven Eleven Store for a fight.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that a suspect attempted to steal several items from the store and then fled into 261 West Newton Street. The victim further reported that he observed the suspect enter the store, then take several candy bars from the shelf and put them in his back pocket. The victim stated that he and his staff confronted the suspect about the stolen items before he left the store at which point he “went wild” and attempted to grab several other items. During this rampage, the suspect went behind the counter and removed several packages of cigars from the back counter. The suspect then fled the store shouting “Bye bye, all set!”

The victim directed officers to a nearby building where he had followed the suspect. The suspect, Joseph B. MacNeil, 19, of Boston, was found in that apartment building and placed under arrest and charged with Shoplifting, and Assault and Battery for fighting the shopkeepers.

Posted by Media Relations at 10:45 AM | Permalink

Loud and Wild Party Results in Recovery of Firearm

About 12:43am on Saturday, February 16, 2008, officers from District B-2 responded to a call for a loud party at 81 Prentiss St. in Roxbury.

On arrival, officers heard loud music and observed a large cloud of smoke coming from an apartment in the building. As officers approached they clearly detected a strong odor of marijuana and knocked on the door of the apartment. Once the door was opened, officers observed a crowd of about 70 people in the apartment, with no furniture, large amounts of alcohol and DJ equipment. Upon gaining entry to the apartment, officers requested that the loud music be turned off and started the apartment of the partygoers, many of whom appeared to be underage.

Officers, as they were clearing the apartment, observed marijuana on the floor of the apartment. Officers continued to walk through the apartment to ensure that all the party-goers were leaving the apartment, and while doing so observed an open purse with the butt of a gun sticking out of it. The purse and gun were secured while officers further investigated the scene. Numerous individuals at this time started fleeing out of the apartment. One of those individuals pushed officers as he was trying to make his way out of the party and was arrested. Officers then located the lessees of the apartment and placed them under arrest.

The partygoer who pushed officers, Terrance Johnson, 19, of Boston was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officers and an outstanding warrant. The lessees of the apartment, Angie Castillo, 21, and Armando Suarez, both of Roxbury were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Serial Number, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Class D, and Keepers of a Disorderly House.

Fleeing Shoplifter Takes to the Highway … On Foot

At approximately 2:25pm yesterday, Saturday, February 16, 2008, an officer working a paid detail at the Target Store located in the South Bay Mall observed several store detectives in a physical struggle with an individual in front of the store. This individual had been observed on the store’s close circuit television stealing from the store and attempting to leave. The officers observed the suspect singing at the store employees with an object in his hand as he approached.

When the officer neared the suspect, he directed the suspect to stop and discard the item that was in his hand, later determined to be a bottle in a brown paper bag. The suspect then fled on foot while the officer engaged in a foot pursuit and gave a description of the suspect and his direction of flight, Interstate 93. As the officer continued to pursue the suspect, he fled across the parking lot, and then jumped the barriers alongside 93 South, and ran directly in the path of oncoming traffic causing numerous cars to swerve to avoid hitting him. The suspect then continued and jumped the barriers onto 93 North, avoiding being hit this time due to the fact that State Police had stopped traffic on the northbound side after being advised of the fleeing suspect on the highway.

The suspect, Eddie Hall, 49, of Roxbury was arrested after making his way on the other side of the highway and charged with Shoplifting, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

OUI Driver Arrested for Partying…Too Hard

This morning around 2:25am, officers from District E-18 arrested suspect, Tony Avalo, 44, of Hyde Park and charged him with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Officers’ attention were first directed to the suspect when he was observed driving at a high rate of speed, and swerving over the double yellow lines onto the wrong side of the road around the 1400 block of Hyde Park Avenue. Officers followed the car, and observed it swerve so far to the right at the intersection of Reservation Rd. and River St. that it almost hit the curb.

At the intersection of Reservation Rd. and Brainard St., officers conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the suspect claimed that he had just left a party and that he had only had four beers. During the traffic stop, officers made note that the suspect’s voice was slurred and he was not very coherent. Based on those observations, the suspect was asked to asked to step out of his car for officers to further determine his ability to safely operate his car. Upon exiting his car, the suspect was told that he was going to be given a couple of sobriety tests, and he stated that he was ready to take the tests despite having had six beers.

The suspect was unable to perform any of the two tests given to him and subsequently was placed under arrest for OUI-Alcohol.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:50 AM | Permalink

PRESCRIPTIONLESS PILLS NEVER A GOOD THING

About 9:04pm, on Thursday, February 14, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a red light at the intersection of Bowdoin and Quincy Streets. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. When officers approached the motor vehicle, the operator of the motor vehicle told officers that he was in possession of a firearm. According to the operator, the firearm was lying under the front seat of the car. At this point, officers asked the operator to exit the motor vehicle. After securing the firearm, officers asked the individual if he was in possession of a license to carry a firearm. The operator was able to produce a license to carry. A search of the operator produced what appeared to be a crack pipe. When asked if the object was a crack pipe, the suspect stated, ”Yes, but, it hasn’t been used yet.” Officers also observed, on the floor of the car, a folded piece of paper with a powdery white substance on it. When asked about the powdery white substance, the operator stated, “That’s how I carry my pills to work. I have two pills on me right now.” The suspect then produced two circular white pills. According to the suspect, the pills were Ritalin. When asked if he had a prescription, the suspect stated, “No.” Officers arrested Gregory Nathan, 30, of Norwood and charged him with Possession of Class E Drugs and the Possession of Class E Drugs Without a Prescription.

CAR BREAK LANDS TWO IN CUSTODY

At about 12:38am, on Thursday, February 14, 2008, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for two individuals breaking into a motor vehicle in the area of 81 Walnut Park in Roxbury. While en route to the call, a description of the suspects was broadcast over Channel 4 of the police radio. In short time, officers located two individuals matching the description of the suspects. While the suspects were being detained, the witness was brought to the scene where he was able to positively identify the suspects. In the area where the suspects were found standing, officers recovered a screwdriver, needle nose pliers and a car radio minus its faceplate. Officers arrested David Sosa, 23, of Roxbury and Rafael Guzman, 17, of Roxbury and charged both with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle (Nighttime).

ONE PERSON’S ART IS ANOTHER PERSON’S GRAFFITI

At about 4:18pm, on Thursday, February 14, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) received a radio call to investigate a group of people defacing a statue in the area of the Boston Common. While en route to the call, a description of the suspects was broadcast over Channel 1 of the police radio. On arrival, officers observed three individuals matching the description of the suspects. As officers were approaching the individuals, the individuals attempted to walk away. After stopping the suspects, officers noted that the one of the suspects had red ink on his hand. The ink on the individual’s hand matched the graffiti ink on the monument. When officers asked the suspect if he was responsible for the graffiti on the monument, the suspect replied, “Yeah, but I didn’t know it was wrong.” Officers arrested Ahmad Elawad, 18, of Roslindale and charged him with Vandalism (Graffiti).

While further inspecting the graffiti, officers observed the following item written in black ink, “Monika was here 33.” Since one of the suspects was named Monika, officers asked if she was responsible for writing her name on the monument. The suspect stated, "No. I didn’t.” However, witnesses stated otherwise. In fact, two witnesses stated that they observed her marking up the monument. Officers arrested Monica Sfarif-Eldin, 18, of East Boston and charged her with Vandalism (Graffiti). During the booking process, Sfarif-Eldin told officers, "I saw writing on it [monument] so I thought you could write on it."

Posted by Media Relations at 04:24 PM | Permalink

BOSTON POLICE INVESTIGATE REPORT OF ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION

At about 2:45pm, on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a suspicious man who approached a child in his motor vehicle in the area of G and E. 3rd Streets in South Boston. According to the victim, she was walking home from school when a man in a light blue or gray car pulled up next to her. According to the victim, the suspect stated, “Get in my car.” At this point, the victim reversed direction and ran. As she did so, the suspect fled.

Suspect is described as a white male, in his late 30’s, with black and gray hair, an oval face, a dime-sized mole under his right eye, long nose and deep voice.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Detective James Doyle at Area C-6 (South Boston) at 617-343-4742.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word TIP to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 05:59 PM | Permalink

The West Roxbury Transcript recently profiled Senior Response Officer Tom Boyle of Area E-5. Officer Boyle is serving the elderly in West Roxbury & Roslindale. To read more about Officer Boyle, feel free to click on the link below.

http://http://www.wickedlocal.com/west-roxbury/homepage/x2039385395

Posted by Media Relations at 11:57 AM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, February 14, 2008 through 10am, Friday, February 15, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 2
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:47 AM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, February 13, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, February 14, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0

Residential Break-ins: 9
Commercial Break-ins: 1

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:45 PM | Permalink

Be Careful What You Keep in Your Pockets

About 10:10pm last night, February 13, 2008, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 174 O’Callaghan Way in South Boston to arrest an individual wanted on several outstanding warrants.

On arrival, officers were allowed entry into the apartment and located the individual wanted on the warrants. Before affecting the arrest, officers asked the suspect if he had any identification and he responded by removing an envelope and a new social security card from his pocket and handed it to officers. Officers made note that the social security card did not belong to the suspect and questioned him about the owner of the card. The suspect answered that the card belonged to his wife. The suspect, knowing that the social security card was not his wife’s quickly attempted to pass it off to someone in the room.

The suspect, Jerome L. Hunter, 33, of New Bedford was arrested and transported to the station on numerous outstanding warrants for Operating after Revocation, Destruction of Personal Property, Forgery of Records, Larceny Over $250, and another warrant for Operating after Suspension/Revocation. Once at the station, officers were able to determine that the card that the suspect had in his possession had been reported stolen. The suspect was additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I Will Kick Your Door In

At approximately 11:14pm lat night, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress on West 4th St. in South Boston. Officers were also informed that the suspect had gotten out of a white car that was double parked in front of 442 West 4th Street.

On arrival, officers located the car and the suspect. Officers then observed that the door to 449 West 4th St. was wide open and the frame of door had been damaged. Officers spoke to witnesses who reported hearing loud music coming from the suspect’s car, and then observed the suspect kicking the car, and then kicking the door of 449 West 4th Street. Officers later determined the building that the suspect had kicked in the door to was vacant.

The suspect, Mark C. Sinawski, 46, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Night, and Destruction of Property.

Early Valentine’s Day Celebration Lands One in Jail

About 12:10am today, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) went to 102 Greenbrier St. in Dorchester in response to a call for an assault by means of a dangerous weapon/steel pot.

On scene, officers spoke to a number of witnesses on scene who reported that they were all having cocktails together celebrating Valentine’s Day when a fight started between the suspect and the victim. The witnesses further reported that the victim was washing dishes when she and the suspect exchanged some words. Per witnesses, the argument escalated to the point that the victim took a swing at the suspect. The suspect, in turn, picked up an aluminum saucepan from the sink area and repeatedly struck the victim in the back of the head.

Suspect, Addad Okoddaford, 41, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Darkness Doesn’t Provide Enough Cover for B&E Suspects

This morning around 12:38am, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain and Roxbury) arrested suspects, Rafael A. Guzman, 17, and David Sosa, 23 both of Roxbury and charged them with Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle, Possession of Burglarious Tools and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle. Suspect, Guzman, was additionally charged with Possession of Class D for marijuana found on his person during the booking process.

Officers were initially dispatched to 81 Walnut Park Ave. for a breaking and entering motor vehicle incident in progress. While en route, officers were updated with descriptions of two suspects and their direction of flight. Almost immediately after getting this information, officers located two individuals matching the suspects’ description in the direction that officers had been told that the suspects fled.

The suspects were detained while officers returned to the scene of the crime. At the scene, officers found a witness who reported to officers that the suspects had been seen breaking into a car in possession of a screwdriver. The suspects were positively identified by the witness after which officers located the car that had been broken into, a radio removed from the car, needle nose pliers and a screwdriver used by suspects to break into the car.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:41 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, February 11, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 1
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:06 PM | Permalink

Car Thief Caught Getting Into Stolen Car

On Monday, February 11, 2008, around 11:00am, officers from the Governor’s Auto Task Force located an unoccupied stolen car at the intersection of Clarkson and Barry Streets. The vehicle had been reported stolen the day before to Boston Police.

After locating the vehicle, officers set up surveillance on the car. After watching the car for a while, officers observed an individual approach the car and enter the car in the driver’s side door. At this time, officers started to converge on the suspect to place him under arrest. As officers approached the vehicle, they observed the suspect get out of the car and start walking away. The suspect, as officers got closer to him, immediately started running, and attempted to flee from officers jumping over a fence in the back of a house. Officers pursued the suspect losing sight of him briefly but again located him wearing only a t-shirt on Puritan Avenue. There, the suspect was stopped and placed under arrest.

Suspect, Andrew L. Singleton, 23, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle. After placing the suspect under arrest, officers retraced his path and found the keys to the car, which had been stolen with the keys in the ignition.

Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Incident

Around 2:06pm yesterday, February 11, 2008, officers from District A-1 (Downtown and Charlestown) responded to a call for a person stabbed at 9 O’Meara Ct. in Charlestown.

On arrival, officers met with the victim who told officers that he had been attacked by a group of teenagers that followed him from a supermarket. The victim told officers that he was specifically stabbed by a Hispanic male wearing a black jacket, and a red hat with the letter “C” on it. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and the direction that he had last been observed walking and requested an ambulance for the victim.

Officers in response to the broadcast were patrolling the area of 160 Bunker Hill Ave. when they observed a Hispanic male matching the suspect description walking into a store at that location. That individual was stopped for questioning and during that stop officers recovered a pocketknife from his person. The suspect was returned to the scene to see if the victim could positively identify the suspect.

As officers arrived at the scene of the crime, the victim who was being escorted to the back of the ambulance immediately exclaimed, “That’s him! The one with the red hat…that’s the one who stabbed me!” The suspect, Joseph M. Sierra, 19, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Disrespect Sends B&E Suspect to Jail

Last night around 11:22pm, officers from District E-13 (Roxbury and Jamaica Plain) responded to a call for a Breaking and Entering in progress at Evelyn’s market located at 298 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain.

On arrival, officers observed the front door of the market was smashed and glass shards all over the floor, inside and outside the store. In addition, officers observed a large trash barrel on the floor, along with a female yelling, “They disrespected me!” Officers spoke to this individual and she told officers that someone had disrespected her earlier and that she believed the person to still be there. Officers then spoke to the store employees who reported that they were closing shop for the night when the suspect threw a barrel through the front door shattering the glass door. After throwing the barrel through the window, the suspect, per witnesses and victims, entered the store and started yelling at them.

Suspect, Jocelyn M. Valentin, 21, of Jamaica Plain was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony, and Destruction of Property Over $250.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:04 PM | Permalink

At 2:33pm yesterday, Monday, February 12, 2008, officers from District C-11 responded to 25 Wainwright St. in Dorchester for a person shot.

On arrival, officers located a young black male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center via ambulance where he was subsequently pronounced. The victim has been identified as Kendell Floyd, 17, of Dorchester.

Shortly after officers responded to the shooting incident, the Boston Police Homicide Unit along with officers and detectives from District C-11 took on a joint investigation under the direction of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. As a result of that investigation, officers were quickly able to gather sufficient evidence and affect an arrest. Based on that evidence, officers arrested suspect, Rashard Monroe, 17, of Dorchester and charged him with Manslaughter, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and unlawful Possession of Ammunition

Posted by Media Relations at 09:23 AM | Permalink

Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - February 10th, 2007 vs. 2008.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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At about 1:40pm, on Sunday, February 10, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 1 Nassau Street. On arrival, officers located a 27 year-old white male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim has been identified as Edward Quiles, 28, of Boston.

As a result of a swift, complete and thorough investigation, detectives from the Boston Police Homicide Unit, in conjunction with officers from Area A-1 (Downtown), were able to identify and apprehend suspect, Anthony Chambers, 51, of Boston in connection with the above homicide.

Posted by Media Relations at 03:30 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Friday, February 8, 2008 through 10am, Monday, February 11, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 5

Residential Break-ins: 6
Commercial Break-ins: 5

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

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Good Samaritans Assist Officers in Apprehending Robbery Suspect

Officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) on Sunday around 12:04pm arrested suspect, Glenroy Allen, 47, of Malden and charged him with Unarmed Robbery of a 66-year-old victim.

Officers initially responded to 510 Washington St. in Dorchester for a report of a larceny in progress. As officers neared the location of the call, they were flagged down and directed toward Tremlett St. and told that a man had just robbed an elderly woman, and two individuals were now chasing him. Officers then proceeded down Tremlett St. toward Regina Rd. where they were again directed further down Regina Road. As officers were proceeding down Regina Rd., they were given a description of the suspect. On Regina Rd., officers observed an armed security guard along with two individuals chasing someone matching the suspect description they had received.

Officers pulled up alongside the suspect and directed him to stop. At this time, the individuals chasing the suspect exclaimed to officers, “That’s him! That’s him!” Officers stopped the suspect who appeared to be dumbfounded, exhausted and was breathing heavily, and detained him pending further investigation.
Officers returned to the scene of the crime and spoke to the victim. The victim bought an item at 547 Washington St/Rosedale Convenience and after getting her change put the money in her bag. The victim reported that as she was exiting the store, the suspect grabbed her handbag from behind and pushed her away in order to take the bag. Two witnesses who observed the incident then chased and assisted officers in apprehending the suspect.

Robbery Suspect Arrested after Going Through Drive-Through

This morning around 12:33am, officers from District C-6 (South Boston and Dorchester) on a “walk and talk” assignment at 895 Massachusetts Ave. were approached by a McDonald’s employee who directed their attention to a dark colored minivan that was pulling away from the drive-through window. The employee reported that the occupant of the car had just robbed the teller at the drive-through window.

Officers observed a dark colored minivan pulling out of the parking lot with its headlights off as the employee pointed out the car. Officers followed the car and broadcast a description of the incident and the direction that the suspect was heading. Officers followed the car until it entered the South Bay Mall parking lot on Allstate Road where they successfully stopped the car that had been trying to elude them.

There, officers removed the one occupant of the car and detained her pending identification by victims and/or witnesses. The suspect was positively identified, and subsequently placed under arrest. During a search incident to arrest, officers opened the car door and numerous US currency bills flew out of the window.

Further investigation by officers revealed that the suspect drove up to the window, requested a listing of items on the dollar menu, made her order and drove up to the cashier’s window. At the cashier’s window, the suspect stated to the teller “This is a robbery! Let’s do this very quickly! I have a gun! I don’t want to hurt anybody, give me all your twenties!” According to the victim, during this conversation, the suspect was clutching and pointing an item wrapped in a blue cloth at her. The victim then handed the suspect an undetermined amount of money after which she fled the scene.

Suspect, Paula Lymberopoulous, 47, of Roslindale was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Failure to Stop for Police Officers, and Resisting Arrest. During the booking search of suspect, officers recovered several stolen currency bills from her person in addition to other currency bills found in her car.

B&E Suspect Arrested Secreting Stolen Goods

At approximately 1:50am, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a crime in progress at 459 Massachusetts Ave. in Boston.

While en route, officers were given further information that a black male in his forties had just broken into a motor vehicle and was walking down Massachusetts Ave. toward Tremont Street. Officers searched the area, and a short time later observed an individual matching the suspect description at the intersection of Tremont Davenport Streets. That individual was stopped for further investigation. During the stop, officers observed that the suspect had a large bulge in his jacket. A pat frisk of the suspect revealed the items to be several glass candles handle holders and a DVD. The suspect was brought back to the scene and positively identified by a witness. The witness told officers that he heard glass breaking and looked out the window and observed the suspect at the broken passenger window of a car removing objects from the car.

Suspect, Kevin Purvis, 51, of Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.

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At about 1:40pm, on Sunday, February 10, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 1 Nassau Street. On arrival, officers located a 27 year-old white male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notifications and a medical autopsy.

As a result of a swift, complete and thorough investigation, detectives from the Boston Police Homicide Unit, in conjunction with officers from Area A-1 (Downtown), were able to identify and apprehend a suspect in connection with the above homicide.

Anthony Chambers, 51, of Boston has been arrested and charged with Murder. The suspect is expected to be arraigned tomorrow in Boston Municipal Court.

Posted by Media Relations at 04:27 PM | Permalink

At about 1:40pm, on Sunday, February 10, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 1 Nassau Street. On arrival, officers located a white male, in his thirties, suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notifications and a medical autopsy.

The Boston Police are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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UNARMED ROBBERY LEADS TO 3 ARRESTS IN HYDE PARK

At about 2:02pm, on Thursday, February 7, 2008, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for an unarmed robbery in the area of 1282 River Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was sitting in a pizza shop (Piece-a-Pizza) when a black male entered the location and sat down next to her. Neither the victim nor her friend, who was sitting with her, knew the suspect. When the victim attempted to speak to the suspect, the suspect swore at the victim, pushed her and, then, stole her cell phone. According to the victim, the suspect, a black male, fled the scene with two other black males. A description of the suspects was broadcast over Channel 4 of the police radio. In short time, officers located three individuals fitting the description provided by the victim. Upon locating the suspects, officers asked all three to produce their cell phones. After producing their cell phones, the suspects were asked to unlock their phones. Two of the suspects could, one could not. When asked why he couldn’t unlock his phone, the suspect stated that he couldn’t remember his code. At this point, the victim was brought to the scene where she was able to positively identify the suspects. Officers arrested a 16 year-old from Dorchester and two 15 year-olds and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery.

CAR BREAK LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY

At about 1:06am, on Thursday, February 7, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a motor vehicle at 77 West Cottage Street in Dorchester. While en route to the call, officers received a description of the suspect. On arrival, officers located the suspect standing next to a motor vehicle with the passenger-side door open. Officers also observed that the front passenger side window had been smashed and a large rock, about the size of a grapefruit, was found lying on the passenger seat. When officers approached the individual, he immediately closed the door of the car and fled. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend the suspect. A search of the suspect enabled officers to recover a car radio faceplate, a remote control for the car radio, 2 cell phones and a cell phone charger. The owner of the motor vehicle was able to identify the stolen items. Officers arrested Henry Soto, 27, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle, Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Receiving Stolen Property. While being transported from the scene, the suspect, Mr. Soto, told officers, “Alright officer I did it. Tak