DAILY INCIDENTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008
Wild Party Lands Several in Jail, One with a Gun
On Sunday, March 30, 2008, around 3:11pm, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury and Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at the intersection of Warren and Gaston Streets.
There, officers met with the victim of the assault who reported to officers that she was attending a party at 5 Wellington Ct. when she was assaulted by a group of females because they didn’t like the way she was dressed nor the way she was dancing. The victim further reported that her cell phone was taken from her and a large black male threw her down a flight of stairs when she attempted to call the police.
The victim told officers that that she thought the suspects were still at the party and officers accompanied her back to the party to try to find the suspects. On arrival at the front door, officers observed several loud people making their way out of the party, and requested additional units to assist them in trying to locate the suspects responsible for the assault on the victim.
As officers approached the threshold of the apartment, officers observed an individual charging down the stairway of the apartment armed with a handgun yelling, “I’m gonna @%$? kill you mother $!*$!!!” while pointing the gun in the direction of the officers. At this time, officers yelled “Gun!” to alert other officers of the presence of an armed gunman. Officers quickly unholstered their firearm to engage the suspect. The suspect, who was only 8-10’ from the officers then quickly retreated back up the hallway and ran back up the stairs.
Officers then entered the hallway and attempted to pursue the suspect who was now making his way up the stairs. Officers encountered a large crowd in the hallway as they pursued the suspect. One individual in the hallway attempted to obstruct the path of officers and struck an officer with his elbow. Officers had to forcefully proceed past this individual as they continued their pursuit of the suspect. As officers neared the suspect, they ordered him to drop the gun but he ignored them and continued to try to elude capture. Officers, now on the heels of the suspect, pushed ascent up the stairs causing him to lose his grip on the gun and throw the gun in the air.
Officers along with the suspect then engaged in a battle for the gun. During this battle for the gun, another individual grabbed a hold of an officer to assist the suspect in his attempt to escape and regain control of the gun. The gun, still rendered loose, now fell started to fall down the stairway when a female suspect tried to gain control of the gun. The female failed in her efforts, and consequently the gun fell between some banisters and was recovered by an officer standing below.
Officers after a violent struggle were able to secure the suspect and place him under arrest. After the arrest of the main suspect, officers were able to locate the individuals that had attempted to prevent them from capturing the armed suspect, and placed them under arrest.
The armed suspect, Esteve Diaz, 26, of the South End was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, second subsequent offense, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon: Gun, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, and Disorderly Conduct. Suspect, Juan Robles, 29, of Centerview who had assaulted officers while they were pursuing the armed suspect was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Suspect, Alexis Sanabria, 24, of Dorchester who grabbed officers to assist the armed suspect in eluding officers was also arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and Disorderly Conduct.
B&E Suspects Gets Arrested for “Looking Into a Car”
Yesterday, Sunday, March 30, 2008 around 2:23pm, officers from District D-4 responded to 190 Warren Street in the South End for a suspect breaking into a motor vehicle.
En route, officers were advised that the suspect was a black, non-Hispanic male wearing a black jacket. On arrival, officers observed an individual matching the suspect description at the intersection of Warren St. and West Brookline Avenue. Nearby, officers located a motor vehicle with the front passenger window smashed out.
Officers spoke to the individual matching the suspect description and he reported to officers that he had only looked through the window of the car. Officers then located the owners of the car who came and inspected the car. The owner noted a number of items missing from the car, which included a pair of sunglasses, a calculator, a stopwatch, some loose change and a Marriott Hotel rewards card with the owners name on it. The noted items were then located on the suspect’s person.
The suspect, John Williams, 44, of Roxbury was then placed under arrests and charged with Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property.
Victim from 29 Linden Street Identified
At about 2:02am, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 29 Linden Street in Brighton. On arrival, officers located a 25 year-old Hispanic male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Hospital where he was later pronounced.
The victim has been identified as Luis Ortiz, 25, of Brighton.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged 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 will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.
WEEKEND WRAP-UP: A LOOK AT THE LAST 72 HOURS IN BOSTON
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, March 28, 2008 through 10am, Monday, March 31, 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: 7
Street Robberies: 9
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 2
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 10
Vehicle Recoveries: 9
Vehicle Breaks: 25
Residential Break-ins: 18
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.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008
Shoplifting Turned Armed Robbery
Last night around 8:28am, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 760 Boylston St./Lord and Taylor for a man with a gun. En route, officers were given the suspect’s description as a white male, in his early twenties, wearing a black coat and a gray hat. Officers were also advised that the suspect had been caught shoplifting, and when caught reached for a gun.
On scene, officers spoke to store security who reported observing the suspect on close circuit television shoplifting. Security officers followed the suspect, and attempted to stop him after he had passed all points of purchase. When officers stopped the suspect, he reached for his waist as if armed, and stated, “Don’t make me pull this out!” Store security personnel then backed away and the suspect fled.
Officers broadcast the suspect description, and a short while later were advised that a security guard had a person fitting the suspect description at Carleton and Yarmouth Streets. Officers responded to the security officers and located the suspect near the intersection of Clarendon and Stanhope Streets.
The suspect was returned to the scene of the incident and positively identified by store security. In addition, officers were able to get video surveillance of the incident. The suspect, Mark W. Coburn, 33, of Boston was arrested and charged with Shoplifting and Armed Robbery.
Disorderly Hotel Guest Spends Night in District Cell
Around 8:55pm, officers from District A-1 responded to the Liberty Hotel located at 215 Charles St. for an assault and battery in progress.
On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who is security officer for the hotel. The victim stated to officers that a hotel guest who he was trying to escort, spit in his face several times. Officers also learned that the suspect had assaulted several hotel security staff, and threatened the general manager of the hotel.
Officers approached the suspect, who was visibly intoxicated and attempted to have a conversation with him. The suspect began yelling and causing a disturbance and swearing at the officers. The suspect caused such a commotion that individuals started gathering at the hotel entrance. The suspect continued to act in a disorderly manner after officers arrived and consequently was placed under arrest after resisting officers’ efforts to place him in custody. After being placed in custody, the suspect attempted to kick officers while being put in the back of the patrol wagon.
The suspect, Kevin P. Shaughnessy, 35, of Abington was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
It’s Too Late For T Rider to Stop
At approximately 9:35pm on Saturday, 3/29/08 officers arrested, James Mahan, 45, of Boston and charged him with Indecent Exposure, and Disorderly Conduct.
Officers were at the MBTA train at the Forest Hills MBTA station pursuant to an investigation when they had to board a train. Officers boarded the train that had numerous male, female and children occupants heading inbound when they observed an individual standing up and facing the door. Officers observed the suspect adjusting his zipper while standing and continued to monitor the suspect. Officers shortly thereafter observed the suspect removed his private parts from his pants, and ordered him to zip up his pants, and get off the train. The suspect stated to officers “It’s too late!” At this time officers observed the suspect start to urinate all over the floor of the train causing people to scatter and scurry away from the suspect.
The suspect was consequently arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, and Indecent Exposure.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008
MAN IN STABLE CONDITION AFTER FALLING OFF PORCH IN BRIGHTON
At about 1:20am, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to 33 Price Road in Brighton for the report of a man falling off a 2nd story porch. On arrival, officers located a white male already being treated by EMS. The victim, a 22 year-old white male, was transported to the Beth Israel Hospital where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. According to witnesses, the victim was yelling to somebody when he lost his balance and fell.
LOUD PARTY LANDS LOUD MOUTH IN POLICE CUSTODY
At about 12:18am, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a fight and loud party at 56 Cummings Road in Brighton. On arrival, officers observed several people standing and milling about in front of the above-mentioned address. The individuals were smoking, drinking, and talking in a loud and boisterous manner. When asked to explain their presence, several individuals stated they were attending the party in apartment #1. While standing outside the building, officers could easily hear loud music emanating from the apartment. When officers knocked on the door to the apartment, it took several minutes before the door was answered. Upon entering the apartment, officers observed 60 to 70 people drinking, yelling and screaming over the loud music. When officers attempted to locate the owner of the apartment, partygoers refused to provide any information. When asked to turn down the music, partygoers, again, refused to comply. An unknown white male approached officers and stated that he lived in the apartment. When told that there had been noise complaints and, because of the complaints, the party needed to end, the owner of the apartment began to verbally abuse the officers. When told a second time, the individual became even more agitated and, while pointing, struck an officer in the shoulder. At this point, officers arrested Chris Newsome, 18, of Brighton and charged him with Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace, Being Keeper of a Disorderly House and Procuring Alcohol for Minors.
SEARCH WARRANT SENDS ONE TO THE SLAMMER
At about 9:00pm, on Friday, March 28, 2008, members of the Area D-14 Neighborhood Drug Unit executed a search warrant at 8 Ransom Road in Brighton. When officers knocked on the door, a white female answered. While speaking to the female, officers observed a white male run towards the bathroom. Officers immediately chased after the suspect. Upon entering the bathroom, officers observed the suspect flushing what appeared to be tan packets of heroin. Officers were able to recover one of the packets. During the recovery process, the suspect began punching officers. Officers arrested Owen Fiske, 28, of Wakefield and charged him with Possession and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A Drugs (Heroin) and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.
DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 29 LINDEN STREET
At about 2:02am, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 29 Linden Street in Brighton. On arrival, officers located a 25 year-old Hispanic male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Hospital where he was later pronounced.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged 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 will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, March 226, 2008, through 10am,Thursday, March 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
Street Robberies: 9
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 1
Other: 1 (Home Invasion)
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Vehicle Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: 6
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.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
Five Arrested for Alcohol and Marijuana
Last night around 8:58pm, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested suspects, Patrick Wilson, 18, of Dorchester and charged him with Possession of Class D, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute, and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. In addition, officers arrested Julianne Scott, 17, of Milton, Nicholas Skinner, 17, of Dorchester, Patrick J. Fumarola, 18, of Dorchester, and Danika Schleehauf, 18, of Dorchester and charged them with Possession of Class D, and Minor in Possession of Alcohol.
The arrests of these individuals came about when officers on patrol observed a white Cadillac occupied by five individuals parked in the parking lot of the Dorchester Yacht Club on Playstead Road. Officers, having received complaints of drug use in the area, approached the car to further investigate. As officers neared the car, they observed the occupants moving as if to conceal something. Officers approached the car, and observed a bottle of Vodka in the rear seat, and a green bottle of beer in the front seat. Given the fact that none of the occupants of the car appeared to be of age to possess alcohol, officers questioned them about their age and confirmed that none were of legal age to possess alcohol.
Officers, based on their observations of the occupants moving in the car, and their recent knowledge about the occupants’ age asked them to step out of the car. As the occupants stepped out of the car, a small pink plastic bag feel out of the car, the kind generally used to package drugs. In addition, officers observed two cigar wrappers consistent with marijuana use, and green leaf like substance in the ashtray.
Further investigation resulted in officers recovering a paper bag containing 27 individually packaged plastic bags containing marijuana, plus a couple bottles of alcohol. As a result the above noted individuals were arrested and charged accordingly.
X Marks the Spot for B&E Suspects
About 10:56pm last night, Thursday, March 27, 2008, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle in progress. While en route, officers were updated with a description of the two suspects: suspect #1 was described as wearing a multi-colored jacket with a large orange X on the back while the other suspect was described as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
As officers approached the location of the incident, they observed two individuals walking in the opposite direction, specifically they noted an individual wearing a multi-colored jacket with a large orange X on the back. Officers turned around and stopped the two individuals for a threshold inquiry.
Other officers responded to the location of the incident, and there spoke to a witness. The witness reported hearing glass break, and looking out his window, and seeing suspect #1 leaning inside the passenger window of the vandalized car. The witness then reported seeing the suspect #1 remove what appeared to be a cell phone from the car. The witness also reported seeing suspect #2 leaning inside the car. Officers inspected the car and observed the passenger side window to be broken and the vehicle ransacked.
The witness was brought to the location of the suspects where he positively identified both as the individuals he had seen in the car. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the district station for booking. At the station, during the booking search, officers recovered a cell phone, a digital camera, digital audio recorder and a gold ring from the suspects.
Suspect, Carlos Ortiz, 18, of South Boston and a 16-year-old juvenile from Dorchester were charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in the Nighttime, and Malicious Destruction of Property.
False Alarm Lands Suspect in Jail
This morning around 1:51am, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston and Charlestown) were on patrol in the area of North and Union Streets when they observed a group of individuals running and yelling that appeared to be pursuing one individual.
The group, upon observing the officers, began to yell and direct officers toward the one individual that they were chasing telling officers that he had just pulled the fire alarm. Officers pulled up to the individual and ordered him to stop, which he did. The group then came up to officers and explained that the suspect had pulled the fire alarm at the Tap Bar located at 17 Union Street.
Officers attempted to speak to the suspect and noticed that he was unsteady on his feet, was slurring his speech, and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Officers further investigated what had occurred by going to the bar, and there spoke to an employee who reported standing by the door when the suspect was exiting the bar, and observed him pull the alarm and flee the scene.
While the suspect was fleeing the scene, he ran into the path of oncoming traffic forcing them to come to a screeching halt to avoid hitting him.
The suspect, Gary C. Henderson, 25, of Carlisle was arrested and charged with False Fire Alarm, and Disturbing the Peace. It should be noted that the fire Department had to respond to the scene after the alarm went off thinking that it was an actual fire.
CRIME DATA – January 1st – March 26th, 2007 vs. 2008
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st – March 26th, 2007 vs. 2008.
View Data on YTD Part One Crime (through 3-23-08) (PDF – Download Adobe Reader)
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BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, March 226, 2008, through 10am,Thursday, March 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: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 3
Street Robberies: 3
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 9
Residential Break-ins: 8
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.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008
Got Away But Not Forgotten
On October 14 of 2007 officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress at the Solstice Sunglass Boutique located at 168 Newbury Street.
On arrival, officers spoke to store personnel who reported two individuals, not unfamiliar to them, walked into the store picked up two pairs of Gucci glasses and fled the store. Officers received, and broadcast a description of the suspects but a search of the area for the suspects was unsuccessful.
Yesterday, Wednesday, March 26, 2008, “walking beat” officers encountered an individual that matched the suspect description from the October larceny walking in front of 216 Newbury Street. Officers stopped this individual to determine if he was indeed the suspect from the larceny in October. A witness from the October larceny was brought to the suspect’s location and positively identified him. After positively identifying the suspect, the witness additionally provided officers a copy security photographs taken of the suspect during the larceny.
Suspect, Darrell Williams, 41, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Larceny over $250.00.
Domestic Incident Results in Gun Recovery
Last night around 6:36pm, officers from District B-2 (Dorchester and Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a threat report at 6 Chesterton St. in Roxbury.
On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that his ex-girlfriend had come to his house screaming for him to come out and fight her. The victim further reported to officers that his ex-girlfriend threatened to come back with some other individuals to beat him up.
Shortly after leaving the victim, officers received another call for a breaking and entering in progress at the same location. En route, officers were updated that the suspect had come back with two individuals and they were banging on the victim’s door trying to get in. Officers arrived on scene and found the suspect walking from the back of the victim’s house yelling for him to come out. While walking the suspect from the back of the house, the victim and a witness came forth and told officers that the suspect had threatened to stab him and that he had had observed her with an unknown item in her hands.
The suspect who was carrying a backpack was placed under arrest for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon to wit knife, and Threats under the Domestic Violence Law/209A. The suspect was transported to the district station, and during the booking process, officers found a loaded gun in her backpack.
The suspect, Rashida K. Rowe, 21, of Jamaica Plain was then further charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession Ammunition.
Don’t Run Into Police Cruisers Without Being Licensed
Last night around 10:56pm, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) were on patrol in an unmarked car stopped at the red light at the intersection of Columbia Rd. and Geneva Avenue. As the light turn green and the officers started proceeding forward, they were rear ended by a vehicle.
Officers stopped their vehicle and pulled over to exchange information with the operator of the other vehicle. The operator of the other vehicle told officers that her foot had slipped off the pedal causing her to hit the cruiser. The operator of the vehicle told officers that the car belonged to a friend, and that she did not have a license on her but that she was licensed to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts. The operator provided her personal information to officers, but query via the MDT (computer in cruiser) revealed that there was no license in the system for the name and date of birth given. The operator then gave officers her real information and told officers her license was expired. Check of the operator’s true information revealed that she was not licensed to operate a motor vehicle and that there was an outstanding warrant for the operator for Operating Without Being Licensed and Speeding.
The operator, Aja N. Hill, 30, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Operating Without Being Licensed and the outstanding warrant.