BPD Officers Arrest One On Drug Charges

On Monday, March 30, 2009, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force, were traveling on Harvard Street when they observed three males on the corner of Harvard / Westcott Street engaging, in what officers believed to be, behavior consistent with that of the illegal sale of narcotics. Officers observed the parties to conduct a hand-to-hand transaction before noticing the officers’ presence. One of the suspects then split off from the group and walked across Harvard Street towards Glenway.

Officers approached the suspect and called to him to stop. The suspect ignored the officers’ request and continued walking. As the officers got closer, the suspect placed the contents of his closed hand into his mouth. Officers recognized this to be a common practice for individuals to destroy illegal narcotics in their possession prior to a law enforcement encounter. The suspect quickly turned around and struck one of the officers with a closed hand. A struggle ensued and the suspect continued to strike officers before being placed into custody. During the struggle, the suspect spit out two (2) bags of crack cocaine, weighing approximately Seven (7) grams.

Officers arrested Carlos Banks, 36, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Possession of a Class B Substance With Intent To Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (Sara Greenwood School), Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. Officers also arrested Craig Davis, 32, of Boston on several outstanding arrest warrants.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 30, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (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: 3
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 25
Residential Break-ins: 11
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

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Triple Shooting On Mt. Ida Claims Three Victims
Homicide Victims Identified

At approximately 4:07am on Sunday, March 29, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 41 Mt. Ida Road in Dorchester for a report of shots fired via the Shotspotter. Upon arrival officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Upon arrival officers confirmed that there were multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims, a male and a female, were pronounced on scene. A second female was transported to Boston Medical Center where she was soon pronounced as a result of her injuries.

The victims have been identified as Anthony Peoples, 19, of Boston; Shacora Gaines, 20, of Brockton and Chantal Palmer, 20, of Brockton.

The victims were sitting in a vehicle outside a party on Mt. Ida Road when the shooting incident occurred. Further information suggests that there was an altercation prior to the incident.

The facts and circumstances of this incident are under active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or text 'TIP' to CRIME. The Boston Police will protect the identities of those who wish to be anonymous.

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West Roxbury Search Warrant Yields Drugs, Gun & Money

On Friday, March 27, 2009, at approximately 6:41pm, Drug detectives assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), traveled to 118 Edgemere Road in order to execute a search warrant related to the illegal distribution of crack cocaine.

Detectives conducted pre-raid surveillance of the location and observed the target of the investigation leave the property and enter his vehicle and proceed out of the area. The suspect was detained after his vehicle was stopped. It should be noted that Area E-5 detectives also obtained search warrants for the target of the investigation and his vehicle.

Detectives then conducted a search of the target’s residence, 118 Edgemere Road, West Roxbury. As a result of the search, the following items were located: A loaded 9mm Ruger Firearm, two (2) large capacity magazines (loaded), a tazer or “stun gun”, a digital scale, a surveillance camera, numerous packaging materials, numerous plastic bags of crack cocaine (totaling approximately fifty four (54) grams) and numerous personal papers in the name of the suspect.

Officers arrested Allen McKelton, 37, of Boston on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Revocation, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trafficking Class B Substance (crack cocaine) in Excess of Twenty Eight (28) grams and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (stun gun).

Area B-3 Officers Wrestle Man To Ground With Gun

On Sunday, March 29, 2009, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 782 Morton Street for a report of a man with a gun. While en-route, officers received a detailed description of the suspect.

Upon arrival, officers observed an individual fitting the description walking on Norfolk Street. The suspect continued to adjust himself in a manner consistent with an individual carrying a firearm. The suspect noticed the officers’ presence and hurried his pace towards Blue Hill Avenue. Officers approached the suspect and he attempted to flee. The Officers took hold of the suspect and a violent struggle ensued. During the altercation, officers observed a firearm clearly displayed from his waistband. The suspect continued to reach for the firearm while fighting with officers. The officers were able to disarm the suspect and place him into custody.

Officers later learned the suspect went to the caller's house and pointed the firearm at the residents.

Officers arrested Dean Clarke, 31, of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (gun), Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Resisting Arrest.

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At about 8:05pm, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for person in need of medical assistance in the area of 8 Ogden Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a male inside the location suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim, Okwudill Onujiogwie, 26, of Boston, was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is 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 assist this investigation in an anonymous manner can either call CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect those who wish to remain anonymous.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A FIREARM

At about 1:48am, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol when they observed three males acting suspiciously in the area of Blue Hill Ave and McLellan Street. Specifically, officers noted that two of the suspects appeared to be out of breath and sweating. Given the fact that a radio call for shots fired had been broadcast several minutes earlier, officers decided to approach the individuals. While speaking to the individuals, officers further noted that one of the individuals was sweating profusely.

When officers asked if anyone was in possession of weapons, none of the individuals answered. Fearing the presence of a firearm, officers proceeded to pat frisk the individuals and their outer clothing. As a result of the frisk, officers located and seized a firearm from one of the suspects. When the suspect was asked to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated he could not.

Officers arrested Stephen Wright, 18, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and the Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Serial Number.

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Triple Shooting On Mt. Ida Claims Three Victims

At approximately 4:00am this morning, Sunday, March 29, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) were called to 41 Mt. Ida Road in Dorchester for a person shot. Upon arrival officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were rushed to Boston Medical Center. One male in his late teens and one female in her early twenties were pronounced as a result of their injuries. A second female also believed to be in her early twenties has been pronounced.

Preliminary information suggests that the victims were sitting in a vehicle outside a party that was occurring on Mt. Ida Road. This is the extent of information available right now. Media Relations will update later in the day as more information becomes available.

Homicide investigators are seeking witness cooperation. The facts and circumstances of this incident are under active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or text 'TIP' to CRIME. The Boston Police will protect the identities of those who wish to be anonymous.

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Triple Shooting Claims Two, Leaves One Critically Injured

At approximately 4:00am this morning, officers were called to 41 Mt. Ida Road in Dorchester for a person shot. Upon arrival officers located three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were rushed to Boston Medical Center. One male and one female ages unknown were pronounced as a result of their injuries.

A second female is currently in critical condition.

Preliminary information suggests that the victims were sitting in a vehicle outside a party that was occurring on Mt. Ida Road. This is the extent of information available right now. Media Relations will update later in the day as more information becomes available.

Homicide investigators are seeking witness cooperation. The facts and circumstances of this incident are under active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or text 'TIP' to CRIME. The Boston Police will protect the identities of those who wish to be anonymous.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

At about 7:40pm, on Friday, March 27, 2009, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of the Old & Columbia Roads when they observed an individual known to have a court imposed curfew. Given the probation violation, officers approached and stopped the suspect (known hereafter as suspect #1). At the time of the encounter, suspect #1 was with another individual (known hereafter as suspect #2). While speaking to suspect #1, officers noted and observed that suspect #2 began to get very nervous. Specifically, officers noted that suspect #2 was holding his right side in such a way as if to suggest he was holding or attempting to conceal a weapon, possibly a firearm. When asked if he was in possession of any weapons, suspect #2 quickly looked down at the ground and refused to answer the question.

As a result of the non-response, officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect for weapons. As a result of the frisk, officers were able to locate and seize a firearm. When asked if he was in possession of a license to carry, the suspect stated, “No.”

Officers arrested Laurence Justice, 17, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of a Firearm on a Public Way.

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SEIZES OVER 100 GRAMS OF CRACK COCAINE AND 3 FIREARMS

On March 26, 2009 at about 6:15pm, officers form the area E5 Drug Control Unit, executed West Roxbury search warrant at 130 Edgemere Rd Apt. #10 in West Roxbury. Prior to executing the search warrant, officers were on a surveillance post in the area of 130 Edgemere Rd apt. #10 and observed the target of the search warrant, Joseph Brown doing push ups at the living room window-sill and other person(s) walking around the apartment. Officers, armed with a no knock search warrant, breached the secondary door to apartment # 10 of 130 Edgemere Rd and first encountered a black female that officers recognized as the second person listed in the search warrant. Officers continued to the rear of the apartment where they encountered a black male that officers recognized as Joseph Brown that was attempting to flee out the back balcony.

Officers secured Brown, seized items from his person and administered his Miranda warnings. Brown stated that he had a gun in a gray bin, and crack cocaine in the kitchen. Brown showed officers the kitchen cabinet were officers observed two medium sizes plastic bags containing an off white rock substances believed to be crack cocaine. While Brown was showing officers the location of the drugs, Brown fell to his knees and slightly fainted. Officers summoned EMS to respond and examine Mr. Brown. Brown was treated and refused any further treatment by EMS, at which point his wife signed a refusal form on his behalf due to the fact that Mr. Brown was handcuffed.

After securing all suspects in the apartment, officers conducted a search and seized and inventoried the following items: over 100 grams of crack cocaine, 3 firearms including a Sig Sauer 40 cal semi-auto with two high capacity magazines, a Glock model 22, 40 cal semi-auto with 3 magazines, a 25 cal two-shot derringer, numerous rounds of assorted ammo, a 9mm extended magazine capable of holding 30 to 40 rounds.

Joseph Brown, 32, of West Roxbury was arrested and charged with trafficking a class B drug to wit crack cocaine in excess of 100 grams, 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, 3 counts of unlawful possession of ammo., receiving stolen property over $250.00, 6 counts of unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device, 3 counts of improper storage of a firearm and second and subsequent offense for possession with intent class B drug.

Officers will summons the second female suspect relative to this search warrant to West Roxbury court for trafficking a class B drug to wit crack cocaine in excess of 100 grams, 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, 3 counts of unlawful possession of ammo., receiving stolen property over $250.00, 6 counts of unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device, and 3 counts of improper storage of a firearm.

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TIRE ROLLING LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 7:59am, on Thursday, March 26, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) were approached by an individual who said that he witnessed a man stealing tires off a parked car in the area of 433 Shawmut Avenue. According to the witness, the suspect had a ponytail and had already taken three tires off the parked car. After taking the tires, the witness says he observed the suspect roll the tires down the street and into an alley. Officers observed the motor vehicle missing three tires. As a result of the information, officers decided to conduct surveillance on the car in the event the suspect returned for the fourth and final tire. In short time, officers observed the suspect, a man with a ponytail, walk towards the motor vehicle. When officers approached the suspect, officers observed that the suspect had grease on his hands and clothing. When asked to explain the grease, the suspect couldn’t. When asked if he the car belonged to him, the suspect said it belonged to a friend. When officers contacted the owner of the car, the owner was asked if anyone had been granted permission to take the tires off his motor vehicle. To which, the owner of the car stated, “No.”

Officers then entered and searched the alley where the suspect had been seen rolling the tires. Once there, officers located a brown backpack belonging to the suspect. Inside the backpack, officers located jumper cables, a tire iron, a small wrench, several screws and several lug nuts.

A more extensive search of the surrounding area enabled officers to locate and return the stolen tires to the owner of the car.

Officers arrested Jose Rodriguez, 22, of Boston and charged him with Larceny from a Motor Vehicle (over $250.00), Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, March 26, 2009 through 10am, Friday, March 27, 2009 (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: 7
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

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On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to 33 Washington St./The Jeweler’s Building to investigate a larceny by fraud.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a jeweler, who reported that he sold jewelry valued in excess of $24,000.00 to a suspect who paid him by check on March 23, 2009. The victim further reported that when he contacted he bank about the checks, he was told that the account was closed. The victim then gave officers a description of the suspect in order to facilitate the identification of the suspect, and other information to assist in the investigation.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, the victim contacted detectives and informed them that the suspect had contacted him again in order to “buy” some additional jewelry. After receiving this information, officers responded to the Jeweler’s Building and placed the suspect, Timothy B. Elliott, 56, of Pocasset under arrest and charged him Larceny Over $250.00 as he entered the victim’s shop.

District A-1 detectives are investigating whether or not this suspect is connected to any other similar incidents. Any individual with information about this suspect or any other related incidents should call A-1 detectives at (617) 343-4248. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously are encouraged to call our CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of all persons wishing to remain anonymous when providing information.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, March 25, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, March 26, 2009 (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: 12
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

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Potential Fight Ended with Two Armed Suspects Arrested

Yesterday afternoon, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested suspect, David Arias, 17, of Roxbury and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. In addition, officers arrested suspect, Eric L. Ortiz, 17, of Roxbury and charged him with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.

The arrests were preceded when officers were at the intersection of Amory and Green Streets observed two groups about to get into an altercation outside of the Green St. MBTA station. Officers observed one young man removed his sweater and place both hand s in the air and get into a fighting stance. Officers immediately exited their marked police vehicle to look into this situation and while doing so heard one member of the group exclaim an expletive at the other group. Officers spoke to the young man who was yelling and he explained to the officers that one member of the other group had put his hand in his pocket and pointed it in his direction.

Officers, believing that there might be a firearm involved responded to the other group and pat frisked the two above suspects. Suspect Arias was found in possession of a loaded firearm, while suspect Ortiz was found in possession of a brass knuckle.

Taggers Tagged and Arrested

Last night around 7:15PM, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) arrested suspects, Christian Maldonado, 17, of Chelsea, Joshua I. Barrientos, 17, of Chelsea, two 15-year-old male juveniles from Chelsea, and a 16 year-old male from Revere and charged them with Trespassing, Damage to Property by Graffiti.

Officers assigned to the Safe Street Team in the Eagle Hill section were on patrol in the area of Bremen and Saratoga Streets underpass when they noticed the suspects underneath the bridge. Officers were alerted to this group due to a high number of complaints by residents and business owners about graffiti in this area. Officers responded to the area underneath the bridge and as they walked down the embankment were immediately struck by the strong odor of spray paint and then observe the suspects with spray paint cans in their hands. The suspects immediately dropped the cans when they saw officers approaching.

After the suspects were placed under arrest, officers recovered nine cans of spray paint, and noted that al of them had paint on their hands.

One More Gun Taken Off the Streets

At approximately 8:32PM last night, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to the intersection of Crawford and Humboldt Streets for three males fighting. While en route, officers were advised that one of the three males, described as wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans, was in possession of a gun.

On arrival of one of the first units, the described suspect with the gun walked away from the group and fled the scene down an alley. Officers immediately proceeded down the alley and there caught the suspect coming from behind some dumpsters. The suspect was detained pending further investigation into the allegation that he had a gun. Officers then went to the area behind the dumpster that the suspect had been seen coming from, and there found a loaded semi-automatic gun.

The suspect, Kwmaine Davis, 18, of Dorchester was then arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Being an Armed Career Criminal.

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DEATH INVESTIGATION AT WINDSOR AND WARWICK STREET
Homicide Victim Identified

On Friday, March 20, 2009, at approximately 12:57am, officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of Windsor Street / Walker Street for a radio call for shots fired. The victim has been identified as Edward Dennis, 36, of Boston.

Upon arrival, officers located an unknown black male lying face down in a grassy area next to 57 Warwick Street. The victim who is approximately 30 years old was suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was treated by Boston EMS and rushed to BMC. The victim was pronounced soon thereafter as a result of his injuries.

Homicide Detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident. Community members with information are urged to contact homicide investigators at (617) 343-4470. Individuals may remain anonymous by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPs or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The identity of all persons who wish to provide information anonymously will be strictly protected.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, March 24, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 (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: 3

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

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Double the Speed Limit Equals Double Trouble

Around 10:31AM yesterday morning, a traffic enforcement officer from District C-11 (Dorchester) was monitoring traffic near the Gallivan Blvd. and Magdala St. intersection when he noted a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Specifically, the car was clocked operating at a speed of 59 MPH almost twice the posted speed limit of 30 MPH.

A traffic stop was conducted at which time the operator’s information was queried on the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), which revealed that the operator’s license to operate had been suspended since January. The operator, Ruben Malave, 41, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a suspended License and cited for Speeding.

Vigilant Officers Recovers Stolen Car with Suspect

Yesterday afternoon around 1:30PM, while on “routine patrol” an officer from District D-14 (Alston/Brighton) observed a car drive by with the passenger window smashed. Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop of the suspect car.

At the car stop, officers conducted a query of the car and determined that the car had been reported stolen since March 9 of this year. The operator went on to tell officers that he didn’t steal the car but had been driving it for the last two weeks but knew that the car was stolen. Further investigation revealed that the operator had no license to drive. Officers conducted inventory of the car and found that the car had very visible ignition damage. Consequently, the operator, Jonathan M. Fitzgerald, 17, of Brighton was arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

Good Samaritans Assist in Arrest of Wallet Thief

Yesterday afternoon around 2:39PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) arrested suspect, Jameel Hakim, 55, of Roxbury and charged him with Trespassing, Larceny, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery and Carrying a Knife with Blade Length Greater than Two and a Half Inches.

Officers were initially called to 50 Congress St. for a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers found the suspect being detained by a witness. Officers then spoke to the victim who reported that she was working in her office when she observed the suspect going through her purse. The victim questioned the suspect about his actions and he took off running. The victim then looked inside her purse and realized that her purse was missing and she ran after the suspect yelling, “stop that man!”

A witness, after hearing the victim’s cries for help, assisted the victim in chasing the suspect down the stairs, and into the lobby of the building. In the lobby, the suspect attempted to pull a knife from his waist but the witness stepped on it before the suspect could use it. The suspect then continued running until he was grabbed and restrained until officers arrived. A second witness recounted the same story to officers but told them that the suspect punched him while fleeing from the scene.

Officers were able to locate the victim’s wallet in the stairway that the suspect had fled and also the knife that he had dropped.

Alert Citizen Warns Officers of B&E in Progress

Last night around 6:53PM, officers from District B-2 were alerted about a possible breaking and entry in progress at 204 Warren St. in Roxbury. Specifically, a good citizen walked up to officers outside the district station and informed them that she had just observed a suspect crawling through the first floor of an apartment building at 204 Warren Street.

Officers immediately responded to the address and while en route broadcast the description and location of the incident. Other officers, familiar with the address, then informed that the address had been foreclosed and that no persons should be there. On arrival, officers observed that the front window was window in the same location that the witness had described seeing the suspect crawling through. Officers then entered the building and found suspect, Collin I. Binns, 47, of Boston inside. The suspect was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime.

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MAYOR MENINO & POLICE COMMISSIONER DAVIS
HONOR COURAGEOUS CITIZENS

Good Samaritans & Officers Team Up To Save Victim from Vicious Attack

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis honored several courageous citizens who demonstrated bravery during a dangerous encounter to save a crime victim from a vicious attack at the hands of her husband. The Good Samaritans each received a Proclamation at City Hall as acknowledgement and appreciation for their selfless actions. Today’s ceremony recognizes the following citizens: Robert Asbury, Eustace Fitzpatrick, Aida Cepeda, Cristobal Vizcaino and Raul Estremera.

"The action of these heroic individuals was truly the difference between life and death for the victim of this terrible assault," Mayor Menino said. "By quickly intervening in the situation, they were able to rescue the victim and subdue the perpetrator until police arrived. On behalf of the City of Boston, I thank these individuals for their efforts to save the victim from further harm and bring a violent criminal to justice."

Commissioner Davis added, “On behalf of the Boston Police Department, I would like to extend our appreciation to these individuals who not only showed tremendous character and courage, but risked their own personal safety to assist someone in need. The quick thinking and swift actions of several citizens stopped this violent assault and saved this young woman’s life.”

Today’s ceremony also recognizes the efforts of the Officers and Detectives from District D-4 who initially responded to this incident and for the excellent follow-up investigation.

Incident Description:
About 8:35 a.m. on Thursday March 12, 2009 Officers Matt McCarthy and Mark Holbrook were flagged down on the corner of Shawmut Avenue and W. Dedham Street for an incident occurring on Shawmut Avenue.

Several people in the street were pointing toward the incident. Officers observed a woman, later identified as the victim, standing by the sidewalk crying, with a bed sheet around her. Officers then observed men wrestling with another man on the steps of this residence. Witnesses in the area yelled to Officers that the man on the ground tried to kill the woman and pointed to a large butcher-style knife lying on the ground. Robert Asbury, Eustace Fitzpatrick, Cristobal Vizcaino and Raul Estremera wrestled with the suspect, were able to take the knife away, flagged down the police and held him until the police arrived.

While working in the area, they heard some loud yelling and observed the suspect chasing after the victim down the stairs and out towards the street. The suspect grabbed the victim by the hair on the back of her head, bring her to the ground and attempted to drag her back towards the house. The suspect was swinging the large butcher-style knife and hit the victim in the back of the neck several times.

Ms. Aida Cepeda stated that she heard her upstairs neighbors, the victim and suspect, arguing and then saw them physically fighting. Ms. Cepeda interceded, warning the suspect to stop as she was calling the police.

Due to her actions, others were alerted and immediately stepped in, stopping the violent attack. All witnesses believed the assault was with the intent to murder the victim.

Detectives Dan MacDonald and Tim O'Sullivan responded to handle the investigation, took several pictures of the scene, weapon and injuries and took victim statements on-scene. The victim made statements to the detectives stating that the incident began with a minor argument. She had been living in the U.S.A. for 3 years and her husband had been living in the U.S.A. for 1 year. The suspect stated he was not happy living in America and wanted to move back to China, then asked her for money to do so. The victim stated that she didn't have any money to give him and he began to verbally abuse her, which quickly turned violent, when the suspect began striking her and stated that he was going to kill her.

The victim suffered several cuts about her hands, arms, feet, toes, stomach and body as well as having a visible amount of hair missing from the back of her head, where the suspect grabbed her and viciously threw her to the ground. The suspect was transported to D-4 where he was booked in the usual manner and charged with Assault With Intent To Murder Armed Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon To Wit A Butcher Knife and Threats to Commit a Crime.

He was then brought into the Area D-4 Detectives Office interview room and interviewed via an interpreter.

During the interview the suspect stated that he “had made his mind up when he got up in the morning and he had decided to kill his wife by cutting her head off and when he did that he was going to kill himself".

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Homicide Victim Identified

On Monday, March 23, 2009, at approximately 10:42am, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 55 Brookledge Street for a man found deceased. The victim, who was found suffering from head trauma, has been identified as Sixty-Eight-Year-Old Eduardo Gomez of Roxbury.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident, and urges anyone with information about this incident to contact their office by calling (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping the identity of all those who provide information anonymous.

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After a lengthy fugitive investigation by Boston Police Fugitive Unit & detectives from District 4 (Back Bay, South End) in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals, suspect Nathan Kinney, 25, of Roxbury, was apprehended this morning in Birmingham, Alabama. Kinney was identified as a suspect in the November 2008 double shooting that occurred at 958 Tremont Street in the South End. He will be charged with Assault with Intent to Murder.
The original incident is described as follows:
At about 2:11am, on Saturday, November 22, 2008, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a person shot inside Slades Bar located at 958 Tremont Street. On arrival, officers located two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were alert and conscious. Both victims were transported to area hospitals (one to the Boston Medical Center, the other to Brigham & Women’s Hospital) with non-life threatening injuries. Officers spoke to several highly cooperative witnesses on the scene who were able to provide descriptions of the two suspects seen entering the premise. According to witnesses, the two suspects entered the bar and, in short time, initiated a fight with one of the victims. In the course of the altercation, witnesses say that one of the suspects pulled out a firearm and began shooting. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. However, a search of the area proved unsuccessful.
Upon speaking to employees of the bar, officers learned that the establishment was equipped with security cameras. After looking at and reviewing the video, officers were able to further enhance and develop the description of the suspects. Officers sought and received an arrest warrant for the individuals wanted in connection with this shooting.
On Sunday, November 24, 2008, at about 12:50am, officers from Area D-4 (South End) located the suspect wanted in connection with the above shooting. With arrest warrant in hand, officers arrested Edward Moon, 22, of Boston and charged him with Assault with Intent to Murder.

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POOR FAN BEHAVIOR LEADS TO THREE ARRESTS INSIDE BOSTON GARDEN

At about 8:17pm, on Monday, March 23, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail during the Boston Celtics game observed three individuals causing or creating a disturbance inside the Boston Garden. Specifically, the officer observed the individuals verbally disrespecting and disparaging security personnel from the Garden. According to the security personnel, the suspects began swearing and yelling at a photographer employed at the Garden. The suspects were demanding that the photographer take their picture and when, according to them, the photographer refused, the suspects proceeded to verbally berate and disrespect him.

When officers asked the suspects to produce or provide identification, the suspects refused and attempted to walk away from the officers. When officers attempted to stop the suspects, one of the suspects yelled, “Get your (expletive) hands off me. I know my rights.” As the suspects continued to swear and yell, officers observed young children in the immediate area. Officers arrested suspect #1 (Kelly) and suspect #2 (Andrews). While officers were in the process of arresting suspects #1 and #2, suspect #3 (Lavey) was instructed to leave the area. However, instead of leaving the area, suspect #3 stood his ground and stated, “If you’re going to arrest my friends, then you’re gonna have to arrest me.”

Officers arrested Shawn Lavey, 17, of Braintree and charged him with Disturbing Peace.

Officers arrested James Kelly, 17, of Braintree and Robert Andrews, 17, Braintree and charged both with Resisting Arrest and Disturbing the Peace.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 23, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 24, 2009 (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: 13
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

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On March 23, 2009 at 10:42am, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 55 Brookledge Street for a found body. On arrival, officers located a 68 year old Hispanic male suffering from head trauma. The victim was pronounced at the scene.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident, and urge anyone with information about this incident to contact their office by calling (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping the anonymity of all those who provide information anonymously.

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At about 10:35am, on Monday, March 23, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to 415 Market Street (the Sovereign Bank) in Brighton for the report of a bank robbery. On arrival, officers spoke to bank employees who stated the suspect (described as a white male wearing a baseball hat, between 5’8” and 5’10”, thin build, in his 20’s) entered the bank, passed a note, received an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot. According to bank employees, no weapon was shown.

In addition to the above incident, there have been several bank robberies reported in the Brighton area. In each case, the suspect description appears to be similar. In each case, the suspect is described as a white male, slim or thin in build, in his 20’s.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding these robberies. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Bank Robbery Task Force at (617) 742-5533 or Area D-14 detectives at (617) 343-4256.

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

Incident #1: At about 11:11am, on Friday, March 13, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a bank robbery at 229 N. Harvard Street. The suspect (a white male in his mid 20’s, 5’10”, slim build, gray hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap) entered the bank, passed a note demanding cash, received the money and fled on foot.

Incident #2: At about 9:59am, on Saturday, March 14, 2009, officers responded to a bank robbery at 415 Market Street. The suspect (a white male in his mid 20’s, 5’8”, medium build, gray hoodie, black baseball cap with a white ‘A’ on the front) entered the bank, passed a note demanding cash, received the cash and fled on foot.

Incident #3: At about 10:16am, on Friday, March 20, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a bank robbery at 2000 Beacon Street. The suspect (a white male in his mid 20’s) passed a note that read, “Give me all the money.” After receiving the money, employees say the suspect fled the bank on foot.

Incident #4: At about 12:12pm, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a bank robbery at 229 N. Harvard Street. The suspect (a white male with a slim build) passed a note that read: “Give me the money.” After receiving the money, the suspect fled the bank on foot.

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Today Boston Police apprehended 19 year old Gorio “Mikey” Lopez of Dorchester. Lopez was identified by Boston Police homicide detectives as the individual responsible for the shooting death of 32 year old Shoughan Morgan on March 11, 2009. Investigators sought and were granted an arrest warrant for Lopez shortly after the incident. This morning Boston Police took Lopez into custody after he surrendered relative to the arrest warrant.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at approximately 2:10am, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to 43 Mozart Street, third floor, for a report of gunshots. The caller stated two males were heard arguing prior to hearing the shots being fired.

Officers located Shoughan Morgan suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Mr. Morgan was pronounced on the scene.

Lopez is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury district Court this afternoon.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - March 22nd, 2008 vs. 2009.

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Officers Apprehend Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle and Recover a Firearm

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, at approximately 6:01pm, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were patrolling in the area of Rosseter Street when they observed a vehicle that was reported stolen.

Officers followed the suspect vehicle as it traveled in the area of Bowdoin /Geneva awaiting the arrival of additional C-11 units prior to attempting to stop the vehicle. The operator of the stolen vehicle appeared to be aware of the police presence and sped up in order to avoid capture. While doing so, the suspect vehicle struck two vehicles on Larchmont Street, as well as crossing the yellow line and striking an oncoming police cruiser. At this point, all three occupants of the stolen vehicle exited and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and set up a perimeter of the general area. After a brief search, all three suspects were apprehended. A loaded .45 Caliber firearm was located within the suspects vehicle.

Officers arrested Dominic Toledo, 18, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (car), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition & Various Motor Vehicle Violations. Michael Miranda, 20, of Boston & Armando Barros, 20, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Trespassing, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Search Warrant Yields Money & Two Pounds of Marijuana on Neponset Ave

Over recent time, numerous complaints were received regarding illegal drug distribution taking place in the general area of 135 Neponset Avenue. As a result of these complaints, the BPD launched an investigation into the matter. A search warrant was issued after the facts of the investigation were presented to Dorchester District Court.

On Friday, March 23, 2009, at approximately 6:10pm, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Task Force and C-11 (Dorchester) detectives, proceeded to 135 Neponset Avenue in order to execute the above-mentioned search warrant.

Officers made entry into the apartment and located the target of the investigation within. Officers then conducted a search of the property and located numerous plastic bags of Marijuana throughout the suspects’ residence. The total weight of the Marijuana was in excess of Two-Pounds. Officers also located a digital scale and numerous empty plastic bags. The suspect was also found to be in possession of Nine-Hundred-Fifty-Nine-Dollars ($959), which was seized for it is believed to be proceeds from prior illegal drug sales.

Officers arrested George Davis, 31, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana), With Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana) With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (Richard Murphy Middle School).

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, March 20, 2009 through 10am, Monday, March 23, 2009 (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: 6

Residential Break-ins: 12
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

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FEELING BLUE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE OF BLUES

On Friday, March 20, 2009 at approximately 8:15pm, officers were performing a paid detail in the area of the House Of Blues located at 15 Lansdowne Street when they observed two individuals acting in a disruptive and disorderly fashion. According to employees of the establishment, the two individuals were asked to leave the building due to their belligerent behavior. Specifically, the two individuals, while inside the establishment, were seen pushing and knocking patron’s drinks out of their hands.

Upon being told they couldn’t re-enter the establishment, the two individuals began yelling, screaming and demanding their money back. When officers intervened and asked the individuals to calm down, the suspects instead chose to verbally disrespect and disparage the officers. Officers noted and observed that both of the individuals appeared to be intoxicated. On several occasions, officers asked and instructed the individuals to leave the area. However, instead of leaving, the individuals continued to swear and yell at the officers. At one point, the suspects were heard referring to the officers as ‘Nazis’.

Officers arrested Ben Yelle, 34, of New Hampshire and Kyle Denny, 36, of Connecticut and charged both with Being Disorderly.

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IF YOU’RE GONNA DRINK … DOING IT IN UNDER AGE AND IN PUBLIC IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA

At about 12:59am, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol when they observed an individual drinking from a blue plastic cup. Knowing that the cups are often used or utilized by young people to consume alcohol in public, the officers instructed the individual to put the cup down. However, instead of listening to the officers, the individual disregarded their instructions and continued drinking. Upon looking inside the cup, officers detected, smelled and observed what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. When officers asked the individual to produce identification, the suspect stated, "I’m not 21.”

Officers arrested Zak Smyth, 18, of Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of Alcohol and Drinking in Public.

POLICE ARREST THREE WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ARMED ROBBERY IN EASTIE

At about 9:15pm, on Friday, March 20, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) took a report from a victim who walked into the station. According to the victim, he was waiting for the bus, when his ex-girlfriend pulled up and offered him a ride. Victim says when he entered the car; he observed two while males sitting in the backseat. After driving for a short period of time, the victim told police that one of the males in the backseat pulled out a box cutter, demanded money and tried to slash him. According to the victim, while one suspect was trying to slash him, the other suspect grabbed him and stole his wallet. Officers noted slash marks to the victim’s clothing.

After his wallet was stolen, the victim says the suspects pushed him out of the car. After being pushed out of the car, the victim says he was able write down the plate number of the motor vehicle. Officers broadcast a description of the car over the police radio. In short time, police officers in Lynn located and stopped the suspect’s motor vehicle. Upon stopping the car, officers noted that the three occupants matched the description of the suspects wanted in connection with the earlier robbery. A search of the car enabled officers to recover two box cutters, a black wallet and an undisclosed amount of money that matched the amount of money stolen from the victim.

Officers arrested Michael Mellen, 19, of Lynn, David Griffin, 24, of Lynn and Tiffany Morong, 20, of Lynn and charged all three with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

POLICE ARREST THREE FOR AN UNARMED ROBBERY IN SOUTHIE

At about 2:00am, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of West 4th and F Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was walking down the street when three individuals approached from behind and asked for cigarettes. When the victim stated that he didn’t smoke, the suspects stated, “Then give me all your money.” At this point, the victim says the suspects began to punch and kick him before fleeing the area on foot. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over Channel 6 of the police radio. In short time, responding officers located three individuals matching the description of the suspects. While the suspects were being detained, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim positively identified the suspects.

Officers arrested Ryan Millerick, 18, of Boston, Patrick Ryan, 17, of Boston and a 16 year-old male and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

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Officers from District B-3 Get To Know Local Youth

Officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) have spent the last several weeks getting to know local youth from the Franklin Field area. On Wednesday evening March 18, 2009, twelve Police Officers met with twelve young men ages 14-19 to share thoughts, concerns and experiences. The B-3 CSO officers have been working closely with these young community members over the past three weeks. The goal of the program is to enhance the relationship between youth and police so that the kids may come to know and trust the officers. In addition, it is an opportunity for the officers to get better acquainted with the youth and learn about their goals, dreams, and their concerns within their community.

This effort is a part of the The Youth & Police Initiative (YPI), a training created by NAFI/NFI to enhance police officers understanding of the beliefs, values, and experiences of local youth, while ensuring that youth develop a genuine regard for the challenges that police officers face on the job. Within this context, YPI provides structured dialogue, team building and role playing scenarios that allow all participants—youth and police—to tackle the real and hard issues of crime prevention and community policing.

For more information on this important initiative, please check out today’s column by Peter Gelzinis.

Article URL: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1159814

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New Upham’s Corner Safe Street Team Meets Local Youth

On March 18, 2009 Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis joined the new Upham’s Corner Safe Street Team and our mascot McGruff at the Bird Street Community Center to launch the city’s newest walking beat team. The Safe Street officers enjoyed the opportunity to introduce themselves to local youth at the Center. The Boston Police Department would like to extend our thanks to Andrea Kaiser, Executive Director of Bird Street Community Center; Judith Beckler, President of the St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center and all of the children for their warm welcome!

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Detectives Seek Information on Shooting Incident in Roslindale

On Thursday, March 19, 2009, at approximately 8:34pm, officers assigned to Area E-5 (Roslindale), responded to the area of 27 Beechland Street for a report of a man down. Upon arrival, officers observed an unconscious male lying on the ground being treated by Boston EMS.

Boston EMS transported the 26 year old Hispanic male victim to Beth Israel Hospital where he is in critical condition and being treated for a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Any individual(s) who has information regarding this incident are urged to contact BPD Homicide Detectives at (617)-343-4470. Individuals may remain anonymous by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPs or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The identity of all persons who wish to provide information anonymously will be strictly protected.

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A-1 OFFICERS NAB ‘WANTED’ ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

This morning officers from A-1 (Downtown) nabbed a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery of Ultra Diamonds at 285 Washington Street on March 5, 2009.

Yesterday on March 19, 2009 officers in the area of 91 Causeway Street observed an individual who fit the description of the suspect described in the above incident. Based on that encounter, detectives were able to go and provide a photo array to witnesses. After viewing the photo array, witnesses positively identified the suspect as the individual responsible for robbing the jewelry store. At that time, detectives applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery and Threats.

This morning at the A-1 District roll call, officers were informed of the outstanding warrant and were each provided a ‘WANTED’ poster for this individual. Soon thereafter, officers out on patrol observed an individual fitting the description. Officers approached the suspect with ‘WANTED’ poster in hand. The suspect looked at the flyer and then stated ‘That’s me on the wanted poster.”

Officers did arrest 44 year old Neil Finn for armed robbery and threats to commit a crime.

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DEATH INVESTIGATION AT WINDSOR AND WARWICK STREET

On Friday, March 20, 2009, at approximately 12:57am, officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of Windsor Street / Walker Street for a radio call for shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located an unknown black male lying face down in a grassy area next to 57 Warwick Street. The victim who is approximately 30 years old was suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was treated by Boston EMS and rushed to BMC. The victim was pronounced soon thereafter as a result of his injuries.

Homicide Detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident. Community members with information are urged to contact homicide investigators at (617) 343-4470. Individuals may remain anonymous by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPs or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The identity of all persons who wish to provide information anonymously will be strictly protected.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, March 19, 2009 through 10am, Friday, March 20, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 4
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 15
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

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A MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

I would like to take this opportunity to commend each member of the Department who was involved in the excellent planning and execution of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade was a great success and your efforts have received numerous accolades from the South Boston community.

The collaborative efforts put forth by personnel on the street and the Unified Command Center (UCC) resulted in creating and maintaining the family-friendly atmosphere that the City and the South Boston community had hoped to provide for parade-goers. Officers on the street quickly and appropriately addressed issues that arose in a professional and efficient manner. Through past training and thorough preparation, the festive crowd was handled with precision and teamwork.

I would like to extend my gratitude for all of your hard work and your contribution to a remarkably successful event.

As demonstrated on parade day, the Boston Police Department is comprised of the most talented and committed individuals in law enforcement. I congratulate you on a job well done!

Lastly, I would like to address the rumor that I am being considered for a federal position. This rumor is false. I am personally proud to have the opportunity to lead this extraordinary organization and I look forward to our future successes.

Edward F. Davis
Police Commissioner

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Suspect Arrested After Stealing Car, Attempted B&E & Chase

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at approximately 7:53am, Officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of 24 Dixfield Street for a Breaking & Entering in progress. While en-route, Officers received information that a white male, in his twenties, wearing a dark sweater and light colored baseball cap was attempting to gain entry into the rear glass door of 24 Dixfield Street.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with witnesses who informed them that the suspect fled the area in a Blue Toyota Highlander heading in the direction of G Street.

Officers spotted the suspect vehicle in the area of G Street at East 7th Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the suspect refused to pull over and fled towards Columbia Road. Due to the suspect’s unreasonable speed, the officers backed off and attempted to monitor his route of travel. While attempting to elude officers, the suspect struck three vehicles before exiting the Toyota Highlander he was operating and fleeing on foot. Officers gave chase on foot and were able to apprehend him on Pilsudski Way. The owner of the Blue Toyota Highlander approached officers wishing to report her vehicle stolen. She stated she was standing next to her vehicle, after starting it, when the suspect jumped in and took off.

Officers arrested Kevin Carter, 21, of Boston on the charges of Attempted Breaking & Entering of a Dwelling, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene Of an Accident. The suspect was additionally issued numerous motor vehicle violations.

Man Arrested For Stealing 12K from Employer

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to 150 Mt. Vernon Street, CMJ Management, for a report of an employee stealing money.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the management’s corporate counsel regarding the theft of Twelve-Thousand-Dollars. Officers learned that the suspect works as the bookkeeper and has been stealing money on a regular basis since November of 2008. Officers confronted the suspect and he admitted to the accusations and stated he attempted to pay the money back but was unable. The suspect stated he knew his actions would ultimately be detected for the company was auditing the books.

Officers arrested Kavan Pittman, 55, of Saugus on the charges of Larceny by Embezzlement.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, March 18, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, March 19, 2009 (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: 3
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 7
Breaks: 16
Residential Break-ins: 8
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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MAYOR MENINO AND POLICE COMMISSIONER DAVIS ANNOUNCE
EXPANSION OF THE SAFE STREET TEAM PROGRAM

Today Mayor Thomas Menino and Police Commissioner Edward Davis announce the expansion of the highly successful “Safe Street Team” initiative. The expansion of the walking beat program is the latest community policing effort focused on a proactive and preventative crime reduction strategy. The new team will be assigned to the Upham’s Corner area.

"The Safe Street Team initiative has proven its success in neighborhoods throughout Boston, and the expansion of the program to Upham's Corner is a benefit to both this community and the Boston Police Department," Mayor Menino said. "It will strengthen our community policing efforts by establishing sustainable relationships between officers and area residents and businesses. The walking beats provide a reassuring presence in neighborhood, and they will allow our officers to develop unique strategies that reduce crime, enforce public safety, and improve the quality of life in Upham's Corner."

Police Commissioner Davis stated, “The addition of the Upham’s Corner Safe Street Team reinforces the dedication of both Mayor Menino and I to remain committed to our community policing philosophy. Safe Street Teams citywide have been hugely successful with strengthening ties with our communities, addressing quality of life issues and deterring crime. Commissioner Davis added, “Walking beat officers are focused on creating a clean, safe and orderly environment, increasing positive interaction with resident’s specifically local youth and listening to the concerns of community members while assisting with tangible solutions.”

The Upham’s Corner Safe Street Team marks the 14th walking beat team in the city. The 13 other Safe Street Teams cover the following geographic areas: Eagle Hill (A-7/ East Boston), two teams in Codman Square (B-3 Mattapan/Dorchester), Norfolk Ave and Blue Hill Avenue (B-3 Mattapan/Dorchester), Bromley Heath (E-13/ Jamaica Plain), Blue Hill/Talbot Ave/Franklin Field (B-3/ Mattapan/Dorchester), Lenox/1850 Washington (D-4/ South End), Dudley/Orchard Park (B-2/Roxbury), Downtown Crossing/Boston Common/Theater District (A-1/Downtown) Grove Hall (B-2/Roxbury) and Bowdoin and Geneva (C-11/Dorchester).

The locations of Safe Street Teams are selected using a data-driven process. Working closely with the intelligence unit and district commanders, geographic areas are chosen based upon concerns related to various crime over periods of time. Placing walking beats in these areas lead officers to develop a sense of ownership, engage in strategic problem-solving, sustained presence and guardianship. In addition, officers walking beats develop other competent guardians, such as local businesses owners and community members, who assist in enforcing safety standards.

Safe Street Teams allow officers to have sustained, meaningful contact with business owners and families and provide a valuable opportunity to address quality of life issues effecting local residents. The Sergeants for each team will have the ability to determine whether their team each night will walk the beat or use bicycles. Each ‘Safe Street Team’ is considered a long-term assignment.

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B&E Suspect Caught In The Act

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 1:19am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were on patrol in the area of 1145 Dorchester Avenue when a motorist flagged them down. The Good Samaritan told police that someone had just broken the front glass door to 1145 Dorchester Avenue.

Officers then approached the building and observed the entrance door to be smashed. Officers entered the building and located a white male. With help from other responding officers, the suspect was placed into custody after a brief struggle.

Officers arrested Benjamin Wall, 25, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (nitetime) and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Police Investigate House Fire at 46 June Street

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 3:02pm, officers assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), responded to 46 June Street for a report of a house fire possibly involving two young children. Officers arrived on-scene, along with personnel from the Boston Fire Department & Boston EMS, and observed large flames and smoke coming from the roof of the structure.

Officers spoke to a neighbor who stated that a family of four (a mother and three young children) lives at the location. The witness further stated that, at the time of the fire, two of the children were in school. However, the witness also stated that she observed two kids, the youngest child (a boy, age 6) and his cousin (a girl, age 8), exit the home after the fire started. Several other witnesses corroborated the information. Officers learned that the two children could be found at a nearby relative’s house. Upon proceeding to the home, officers located the two young children. Upon speaking to the children, the little boy admitted to officers that he had been playing with matches. Boston EMS was called to the house. Once on scene, EMS transported both children to the Children’s Hospital where, after an evaluation, they were released.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Officers filed a report through Department of Social Services in regards to the children possibly being left home alone. Area E-5 (West Roxbury) detectives are investigating the case and looking into the possibility of filing charges.

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MAYOR MENINO AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS
TO ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY POLICING INITIATIVE

WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino; Police Commissioner Edward Davis; Andrea Kaiser, Executive Director of the Bird Street Community Center; Judith Beckler, President of St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center; BPD Command Staff; members of the BPD Safe Street Team and local youth from the community center.

WHAT: Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis will introduce the latest expansion to community policing efforts. The event will include a roll call of the officers who will be assigned to the Upham’s Corner area.

WHERE: Bird Street Community Center (gymnasium)
500 Columbia Road, Dorchester

WHEN: Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 4:00pm

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 6:33am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Brighton), responded to the area of 11 Cummings Road for a report of an unconscious female.

Officers arrived on-scene and located an unconscious Twenty-year-Old female lying on the ground in front of 11 Cummings Road. A passerby noticed the victim and called police. Boston EMS transported the victim to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit and Area D-14 detectives are actively investigating the incident.

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Roxbury Drug Control Officers Seize Cocaine, Money, Gun & Ammunition

During recent time, BPD Area B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Officers have been investigating an illegal crack cocaine distribution operation emanating out of 97 Ruthven Street, Roxbury. Through their efforts, it was learned that Tommy Hubbard was the target of the investigation. It was also learned that he was residing in the target location with an unknown female that was utilizing a White Lincoln Town car.

Officers applied for and received a search warrant for 97 Ruthven Street through Roxbury District Court. On Monday, March 16, 2009 Area B-2 officers set up pre-raid surveillance of 97 Ruthven Street in anticipation of executing the above-mentioned search warrant. At approximated 1:00pm, Officers observed a White Lincoln Town car arrive in the general area containing the target of the investigation, Tommy Hubbard, along with his female associate, Jemison Rolanda. The pair exited the vehicle and approached the target location on foot. Officers approached the couple and informed them of their investigation. Two sets of keys for 97 Ruthven Street were obtained from the suspects and a peaceful entry into the residence was gained.

Officers then conducted a search of the premises and located the following property; Numerous plastic bags of crack cocaine (totaling in excess of 23 grams), Seven-Hundred-Dollars ($700) in United States Currency, .357 Magnum Revolver (obliterated serial numbers), Twenty-Nine rounds of ammunition and a police scanner (programmed to scan Roxbury & the BPD Drug Control Unit channels).

Officers arrested Tommy Hubbard, 52, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking Cocaine In Excess of 14 grams, Trafficking Cocaine Within 1000 Feet of a School Zone (Crispus Attucks Elementary), Possession of a Firearm With Obliterated Serial Numbers and Possession of Ammunition. Ms. Jemison Rolanda, 35 of Boston will be summonsed to Roxbury District Court on the above charges.

Not So Neighborly Behavior

On Monday, March 16, 2009, at approximately 2:07pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 17 O’Meara Court for an Assault & Battery in progress between next-door neighbors.

Officers arrived on-scene and located two female parties with apparent scratch marks on their faces. Officers spoke with both combatants and learned that the two have been having an ongoing problem. Earlier in the day, the females began verbally arguing outside of the building before it escalated into a physical altercation. One of the suspects brandished a knife and the other suspect threw hot coffee on the other.

Officers arrested Maria Rodriguez, 34, of Boston & Melissa Brea, 28, of Boston both on the charges of Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - March 15th, 2008 vs. 2009.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, March 13, 2009 through 10am, Monday, March 16, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 3
Non-fatal Stabbings: 7

Residential Break-ins: 21
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

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Right Place, Right Time…Suspect Arrested!

Last night around 9:11PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Greenwood St. when they observed an individual walking from the back yard of one of a house at 8B Greenwood St. carrying a plastic bag in one hand and a wooden stick in the other.

Officers, knowing that the houses in the area under construction had been broken into several times in the last couple of months, stopped the suspect to conduct a threshold inquiry. As officers stopped their cruiser and started to approach the suspect, the suspect quickly crossed the street and discarded the bag he had in his hand in the side yard of a house across the street and walked towards officers. Officers, noting that the suspect had a screwdriver in his back pocket, conducted a pat frisk of the suspect. The suspect explained to officers that he was just relieving himself in the back yard of the house he had been seen exiting. Officers questioned the suspect as to where he had gotten the piece of wood in his hand and he was very defensive about what he was doing in the back of the house. Officers then retrieved the bag that the suspect had discarded on the side of the house, and discovered that it had power drill.

Officers then went to the back of the house that the suspect first been seen exiting, and there discovered that the back glass sliding door had significant damage with the glass door shattered. In addition, officers observed a large rock inside the house and damage to the countertops and cabinets. The suspect, George Bostick, 59, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Receiving Stolen Goods, Malicious Destruction of Property and Trespassing.

“Borrowing” Car Leads to Arrest for Car Theft

This morning around 12:28AM, officers from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) were on patrol in the area of Washington St. and Academy Hill Rd. when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed without any headlights on.

Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop across from Brighton District Court. Officers approached the operator and asked for his license and registration. The operator handed officers his license and when again questioned about the registration stated he didn’t have it. Officers then asked the operator who the car belonged to and he responded that he didn’t know. Officers then questioned the operator and passenger as to how they got the key for the car and they stated that they had found the key in the console. Officers then asked the suspects if the owner knew they had the car and they replied that the owner did not know that they had taken the car. The suspect operator went on to state that he had taken the car and was going to drive the passenger home and return the car.

Officers responded to the owner’s house and spoke to the owner who told them that she had not given anyone permission to use her car not was she aware that her car was gone.
The victim was transported to the suspect’s location where she stated that she did not recognize either of the occupants of her car. The suspects, Major Ryan, 22, and Matthew Stepanski, 20, both of Brighton were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in the Night and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

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The Boston Police Department is pleased to announce that this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was conducted in a successful manner as thousands attended and enjoyed the festivities. Officers made 13 arrests and issued 400 citations for drinking in public. These citations carry a $200.00 fine.

Officers were assigned to the parade and the areas around the parade route to ensure a safe, family-oriented celebratory environment. The Boston Police would like to express their gratitude to the many individuals and families who enjoyed the celebration in a responsible manner. Boston Police would also like to extend our thanks to the media for assisting with our efforts to spread the message to “Celebrate Responsibly”.

During the course of the parade, officers arrested the following individuals with offenses ranging from Minor in Possession of Alcohol to Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

1. Justin P. Talago, 21, of Roxbury- Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
2. Molley Bailey, 21, of South Boston- Disorderly Conduct
3. Daniel A. Jacques, 29, of Salem- Assault and Battery on a Police Officer (spitting on an officer)
4. Anthony Fonttz, 26, of Natick- Disorderly Conduct
5. Colleen O’Brian Iagulli, 18, of Newton-Drinking in Public, and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
6. A 16-year-old from South Boston-Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon
7. Terence M. Mayo, Jr. 20, of Milton-Providing a False Name to Police Officers, Drinking Alcoholic Beverage in Public, and Possession of Alcohol by a Person under 21
8. Jarrod M. Menslage, 20, of Plymouth- Disorderly Conduct
9. Patrick J. Dempsey, Jr., 19, of Weymouth-Possession of Alcohol by Person Under 21
10. Peter J. O’Brien, 20, of Mashpee- Possession of Alcoholic By Person Under 21
11. Thomas B. Berry,17, of South Boston-Assault and Battery
12. Mark W. Cote, 19, of New Hampshire- Disorderly Conduct
13. Donald W. McHenry, 22, of Stoughton- Disorderly Conduct

The above listed individuals will all be arraigned in South Boston District Court today.

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This afternoon around 1:38PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to 20 Clinton for a man who had fallen from a garage and was in trauma.

On arrival, officers located a male victim who was suffering severe physical trauma, and had a very low pulse. The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital by EMS suffering critical to life threatening injuries. After arriving at the hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident. In that vein, Homicide Detectives are seeking to identify the victim who was found without any identifying information on his person.

The victim is described as a:

Race: White Hispanic
Age: 25-30 years old
Height: 5’7”-5’8”
Hair: Dark Brown Hair
Eyes: Brown Eyes
Build: Medium Build
Clothing: Black Hooded Sweatshirt, White T-Shirt, Blue Jeans and White Sneakers
Tattoos:
Right Bicep: Two Hands Clasped as in Prayer with “Marielle 4-23-03” Written above the Hands, and “Cuidalo Senor” Written Below the Hands.
Right Hand: “13:69” Tattooed on the Back of the Hands.
The victim has numerous other tattoos on his body.

Any individual who has information about the victim that will assist investigators to identify him are asked to contact Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. Individuals who have information about the victim’s identity who wish to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPs or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The identity of all persons who wish to provide information anonymously will be strictly protected.

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Angry Roommate Arrested with Firearm

This morning around 1:35AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) arrested suspect, Mark. P. Fox, 28, of Boston and charged him with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Officers were initially called to 52 Joy St. in Boston for a breaking and entering in progress. While en route, officers were updated that there was someone armed with a rifle at the scene.

On arrival, officers met with a victim who told them that her roommate had threatened her with a shotgun. Officers then learned that the suspect and victim who are roommates had argued earlier about a stove being left on. The suspect apparently became very angry over the incident and when the victim came home she was threatened by the suspect with a firearm as she attempted to enter her apartment.

Officers were able to able to successfully enter the apartment, and place the suspect under arrest for the assault. After entering the apartment, officers located a double barrel shotgun, and numerous rounds of ammunition.

Cab Fare Causes Rage

About 3:47AM today, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to 250 Moss Hill Rd. for an assault and battery in progress.

At the scene, officers spoke to the victim, a cab driver. The victim reported to officers that he picked up the suspect and his girlfriend at a downtown bar, and drove them to 250 Moss Hill Road. The victim however told officers that when he told the suspect cost of the fare, he started arguing with him and then rammed the victim in the nose with his head. According to the victim, after the suspect head butted him, he then walked over to a car parked in the lot and grabbed an 8x3 stud and attempted to hit him with it. The victim reported that the suspect did not him because the suspect’s girlfriend interceded and stopped him. The victim reported that the suspect did end up paying but only after assaulting him and then fleeing into the home at that address.

Officers then found the suspect and interviewed him. The suspect denied assaulting the victim but did tell officers that he disagreed with the fare. Based on observations of the victim’s injuries consistent with being head butted and an 8x3 stud found nearby, officers made the determination that the victim’s had been assaulted as alleged and arrested the suspect, Gervase F. Toner, 30, of West Roxbury charging him with Assault and Battery and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

B&E Suspect Detained by Victim and Witness

This morning around 5:16AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 719 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester/Dunkin’ Donuts for a crime in progress.

On arrival, officers observed the suspect on the ground with the victim and a witness standing over him. As officers approached the group, the suspect started yelling that he thought the car was abandoned and that’s why he took the items from the car.

Officers then spoke with the victim who told officers that that she was working behind the counter when she overheard the suspect ask the witness what a “Tom Tom” was and observed him the witness a GPS she recognized. The victim, having overheard the above conversation, questioned the suspect about where he got the GPS and he exclaimed that he had gotten it from an abandoned car in the parking lot. The victim and witness followed the suspect outside and before he could flee the scene, the victim and a witness detained him.

The suspect, Everett Goss, 41, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. After being placed under arrest, officers located a stolen cell phone from the victim’s car on the suspect in addition to the GPS, which resulted in additional charges of Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.

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On Friday, March 13, 2009, at approximately 2:19pm, Area B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Detectives executed a search warrant at 144 Dudley Street, apartment #303.

DCU members have been investigating this address as of late and identified Taylor Dotten as the target. BPD officers applied for and were granted a search warrant for said address. Officers gained entry into the residence and located the target as well as a black male, later identified as Robert White.

A search of the property revealed the following items: An amount of heroin, personal papers in the name of Taylor Dotten and Twenty-Four (24) white pills. Mr.White was found to be in possession of Fourteen (14) counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills.

Officers arrested Taylor Dotten, 45, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) With Intent To Distribute, Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 Feet of a School Zone (Madison Park High School). Robert White, 50, of Boston was arrested on the charges of Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin is Kept and Possession of Counterfeit Money.

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Robbery Attempt Leaves Victim Suffering From Non-Life Threatening Stab Wounds

On Saturday, March 14, 2009, at approximately 1:29am, Officers assigned to Area A-15 (Charlestown), responded to 37 Union Street for a report of a stabbing.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a male victim suffering from non-life threatening stab wounds. Officers learned that the victim was exiting his vehicle in front of his house when two un-known males approached him demanding money. One of the suspects produced a knife and threatened the victim. The victim fought back by striking the knife-wielding suspect with a nearby object. A struggle ensued and both parties fell to the ground. The suspect then stabbed the victim. The victim was then able to lock himself in his vehicle and continued to blow his vehicle’s horn until the suspects fled on foot towards Austin Street.

Boston EMS treated the victim on-scene before transporting him to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Officers conducted a search of the general area for the suspects to no avail.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and urges anyone with information relative to the suspects or their whereabouts to call Area A-15 (Charlestown) detectives at (617) 343-4571. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping the identity of all those who provide information anonymous.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, March 12, 2009 through 10am, Friday, March 13, 2009 (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
Street Robberies: 10
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 9
Vehicle Recoveries: 5
Breaks: 25
Residential Break-ins: 8
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

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On Friday, March 13, 2009, at approximately 12:36am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 180 Lincoln Street (The District Bar), for a report of a man passing counterfeit currency.

Upon officers arrival, they were greeted by the manager who informed them that a customer was purchasing drinks with counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills. She went on to state that the customer would order several drinks at a time and pay with, what appeared to be counterfeit bills. The customer would then receive change back in the form of legitimate United States Currency.

The suspect was pointed out to officers and he was accompanied to the kitchen area to be interviewed. While walking to the kitchen, the suspect dropped a stack of counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills to the ground.

Officers arrested Daniel Mondesir, 24, of Randolph, Massachusetts on the charges of Counterfeiting and Uttering a Fraudulent Document. Mr. Mondesir was found to have in excess of Twenty-Four counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills in his possession.

Officers transported Mr. Mondesir to Area A-1 for booking purposes and while doing so; they received a phone call from The District Bar stating they had just found another stack of, what appeared to be counterfeit currency, on the floor. Officers returned to the bar and were supplied with a stack of paper currency. Officers determined it too was counterfeit and noticed it also displayed the same serial numbers as the previously seized counterfeit money. Approximately Twenty-Eight counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills were located with a Massachusetts Driver’s license in between the bills. The license displayed a photograph and the name of Evans Mondesir, 28, of Boston. A search of the establishment was conducted for Mr. Mondesir to no avail. Mr. Evans Mondesir will be summonsed to Boston Municipal Court on the charges of Counterfeiting.

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Pedestrian Struck In Crosswalk by Intoxicated Driver

On Thursday, March 12, 2009, at approximately 6:05pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 125 Tremont Street for a call of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a United States Park Ranger rendering care to the victim. Officers learned that the Park Ranger witnessed the accident and immediately took action. The Ranger informed BPD that he witnessed a female attempting to cross the street, by utilizing the crosswalk, and was struck by a motor vehicle that passed through a red light. Boston EMS arrived on-scene and transported the female victim to New England Medical Center to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The operator of the offending motor vehicle was still sitting in his car upon the arrival of the BPD. He initially refused to step from his vehicle but ultimately did so after several commands. As he exited his vehicle, an empty bottle of alcohol fell from his jacket pocket to the ground. An immediate odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on his breath and he had great difficulty standing, for he continued to sway side to side. His eyes appeared to be glassy and he spoke with slurred speech. Officers requested the suspect to conduct field sobriety to which he refused several times.

Officers spoke with numerous witnesses to the accident and they all gave a similar account of events leading to the victim being struck.

Officers arrested Harjeet Singh, 50 of Revere, Massachusetts on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol. Mr. Singh will also be cited for the Crosswalk and Red light violation. During the booking process, Mr. Singh refused to take the Breathalyzer test.

No Permit…No Sausage

On Friday, March 13, 2009, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were patrolling the North End section of the City when they observed an individual selling sausages from a cart on Causeway Street in the North Station area. It should be noted that the officers recognized this individual for in recent time it was learned that he was not properly licensed and was warned to stop until he obtained the proper license and permits.

Officers approached the subject and learned he still had not obtained the proper permits to operate his sausage stand.

Officers arrested Michael Scoppa, 36, of Chelsea, Massachusetts on the charges of the Sale / Storage of Merchandize Without a Permit and Peddling Without a License.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, March 11, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, March 12, 2009 (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
Street Robberies: 13
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Breaks: 19
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

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Two Suspects Arrested & Charged With Multiple Armed Robberies

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at approximately 9:52pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the intersection of Parker & Hillside for a report of an armed robbery.

Officers arrived on-scene and located the victim who informed them that he was walking on Parker Street when two unknown Males approached him. One of the individuals stated, “Hey you…stop”. The victim was then surrounded and one of the suspects displayed a black handgun and stated, “Give us your stuff”. The other suspect proceeded to go through the victim’s pockets and removed his wallet, money and cellular phone. They also demanded that the victim remove his watch and hand it over to them.

The suspects then fled on foot towards the area of Tremont Street. The victim was able to give the officers a detailed description of the suspects and a search of the area was conducted to no avail.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:26pm, Area B-2 (Roxbury) officers learned that two suspects, fitting the above-mentioned description, were arrested in Area D-4 (South End) for an unrelated robbery. Believing the suspects may be the same individuals; the above-mentioned victim was transported to D-4 for the purpose of making an identification. The victim was able to identify the suspects as well as identifying his watch that was in their possession. The suspects later admitted to the robbery while being questioned by detectives.

Officers arrested Christopher Rivera, 20, of Stoughton & Anthony Ruiz, 19, of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery. Both parties will be facing additional Armed Robbery charges for at least three other incidents they were responsible for prior to being apprehended by D-4 officers.

D-4 officers were able to locate the suspects as they were attempting to flee another robbery scene in the area of the Back Bay Train Station. Numerous citizens assisted officers by pointing in the direction of travel of the suspects. Once in custody, officers learned that they approached a male in the area of Durham Street and displayed a black firearm and stated, “Give me your money”. The suspects then took the victim’s money and cellular phone before fleeing on foot towards the train station. A search of the suspects produced an amount of currency, a Black air-pistol handgun, a T-mobile phone, a Motorola Q-phone, a Blackberry Pearl phone, a Silver Ipod and a Silver Fossil watch.

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COMMUNITY ALERT

BOSTON POLICE SEEKING HOMICIDE SUSPECT
Gorio “Mikey” Lopez Considered Armed and Dangerous

Boston Police Homicide Detectives have identified 19 year old Gorio “Mikey” Lopez of Dorchester as the individual responsible for the shooting death of Shoughan Morgan early this morning in Jamaica Plain. Investigators sought and were granted an arrest warrant for Lopez and are currently making every effort to locate and apprehend this dangerous individual. Lopez should be considered armed and dangerous.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at approximately 2:10am, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to 43 Mozart Street, third floor, for a report of gunshots. The caller stated two males were heard arguing prior to hearing the shots being fired.

Officers located a male victim, later identified 32 year old Shoughan Morgan of Boston suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Mr. Morgan was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident, and urges anyone with information relative to the whereabouts of Mr. Lopez to contact their office by calling (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping the anonymity of all those who provide information anonymously.

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Suspect Arrested For Intimidating A Witness Within The Courtroom

On Tuesday, March 10, 2009, Several BPD officers, attending various court cases at Boston Municipal Court, were made aware of an individual intimidating a witness in a case he was being charged with.

Officers learned that this suspect, later identified as: Daniel Vellucci, was in one of the BMC courtrooms waiting for the case against him to be heard. While waiting, the suspect continued to stare at one of the witnesses in his case and relocated his seat, so he was directly in front of the witness. The suspect then gestured with his hand in a threatening manner, eluding it was a firearm and stated, “Mark my words”. The suspect was also observed following the witness around the courthouse.

Officers arrested Daniel Vellucci, 38 of Boston on the charges of Intimidation Of a Witness.

Auto Service Center Cited for Issuing Inspection Stickers At Inflated Prices

Within recent time, BPD officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), received information that Anthony’s Auto Repair, 120 Blue Hill Avenue, was issuing Massachusetts Inspection Stickers at inflated prices to vehicles that would not normally pass the typical inspection process.

Based on this information, The BPD, in conjunction with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, launched an investigation targeting Anthony’s Auto Repair Service.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2009, an undercover BPD officer went into Anthony’s Auto Repair Service posing as a customer in need of an inspection sticker for her Dodge Caravan. Prior to entering the target location, the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that it did not qualify for a valid Massachusetts inspection sticker due to the dark tint of its windows.

The owner of Anthony’s Auto Service, Rafael Encarnacion, inspected the undercover officer’s vehicle and informed her that it would not pass because of the dark window tint and a faulty horn. The undercover informed Mr.Encarnacion that she really needed the car to pass the inspection. Mr. Encarnacion then informed the undercover that he would give the vehicle a sticker if she agreed to pay Eighty-Dollars ($80). The state fee for a Massachusetts inspection sticker is Twenty-Nine-Dollars ($29). The undercover agreed to pay the $80 and was given an inspection sticker in return without any work being done on the horn or the window tint being removed.

Rafael Encarnacion, 25 of Boston was informed by officers that he was going to be summonsed into Roxbury District Court on the charge of Larceny under $250. The Registry of Motor Vehicles also suspended Mr. Encarnacion’s permit to issue Massachusetts inspection stickers.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, March 10, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 2
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 14
Residential Break-ins: 7
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 01:35 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 9, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 1o, 2009 (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: 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

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From Attempted Larceny to Receiving Stolen Property

Yesterday around 1:11PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 1440 Dorchester Ave./Bank of America for a larceny in progress. En route, officers were informed that the caller was reporting that a 19-year-old, light skinned female wearing a gray jacket and blue jeans had stolen a customer’s purse and fled on Adams St. toward Ronan Park.

Officers responded to the area where the suspect fled and shortly thereafter spotted an individual matching the suspect description. Officers attempted to stop the person matching the suspect description but when they approached she ran. The suspect was however stopped and detained pending the outcome of the investigation.

Officers then returned to the bank and spoke to witnesses who recounted seeing the stopped suspect go in the manager’s office and start to look through the manger’s handbag. One witness reported when he yelled at the suspect, she quickly dropped the bag and walked out of the bank. The witnesses were returned to the scene and positively identified the suspect as the individual who had been looking through the victim’s handbag.

The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the district station for booking. At the booking desk, officers found the suspect in possession of four cell phones, two of which were determined to have been stolen. The owner of the phones was successfully located by officers and his stolen phones returned to him. The suspect, Janay N. Barrows, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00 and Attempted Larceny.

Stolen Car Thieves Arrested

This morning around 2:32AM, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) arrested a 16-year-old suspect from Hyde Park and suspect, Angel Quilan, 17, of Mattapan and charged them with Receiving Stolen Property.

Officers were on patrol in the area of Blake and Mariposa Streets when they observed a motor vehicle drive by with its headlights off. A check of the car’s registration revealed that the car was stolen. As officers negotiated a turn to effect a traffic stop, the suspect motor vehicle disappeared from sight. Officers proceeded to Cummins Hwy. and there observed the stolen car proceeding from Richmere Rd. to Cummins Hwy. in the direction of Mattapan Square. Officers proceeded toward the car and attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the motor vehicle failed to stop, pulled onto a side street and the operator fled the car.

Numerous units converged on the scene and the suspect operator was ultimately caught and apprehended after he was found hiding under a porch. The suspect operator was placed under arrest and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. While officers were pursuing the fleeing suspect operator, another officer responded to the car and there found a passenger seated in the passenger seat with the seat reclined al the way back. The passenger was also placed under arrest and charged with Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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Last night around 8:23PM, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to 225 Centre St in Jamaica Plain for a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian.

On arrival, officers observed a male victim with severe injuries being attended to by EMS. The victim was immediately transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Officers then spoke to several witnesses who reported that the victim was standing in the middle of the street when he has hit. Officers learned that one car apparently swerved around the victim while he was in the street when the suspect motor vehicle hit the victim flipping him over the hood and causing him to strike the bumper of a car that was traveling behind the suspect motor vehicle. The suspect motor vehicle then fled the scene heading down Centre St. and making a left turn on Columbus Avenue.

The suspect motor vehicle is described as a:
Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Color: Maroon
Damage: Driver’s Side Sideview Mirror (casing) Missing

District E-13 detectives are actively working on this case and ask that anyone with information about this incident or on the whereabouts of the suspect motor vehicle contact them at (617) 343-5628. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIPS’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of all individuals who wish to provide information anonymously.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:53 AM | Permalink

A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, March 6, 2009 through 10am, Monday, March 9, 2009 (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: 7

Residential Break-ins: 9
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 12:14 PM | Permalink

Good Samaritan Aids Police in Arresting Pick Pocket

Around 12:45PM yesterday, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 755 Boylston St. for a larceny in progress at Starbuck’s. While en route, officers were updated with a description of the suspect and told that a witness was following the suspect.

As officers made their way to the call, officers were flagged down in the area of 115 Newbury St. and directed to an individual who matched the suspect description. The suspect was stopped and detained pending the investigation. The witness who had directed officers to the suspect stated that he had followed the suspect from the Starbucks after the victim stood up and exclaimed that the suspect had just stolen her wallet and the suspect ran out of the store. The witness reported to officers that he followed the suspect and observed him go in an alley, take something out of the wallet and discard it. The witness reported that he picked up the wallet and continued following the suspect until he flagged down them down and directed them to the suspect.

Officers then returned to the store where they spoke to the victim and her friend who observed the suspect take the victim’s wallet. The suspect, Benjamin L. Josey, 50, of Boston was arrested and charged with Larceny from a Person. After being arrested, officers discovered that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for Larceny Over $250.00, and Possession of Class B for crack cocaine found on the suspect.

Safe Street Team…Right Time, Right Place!

Last night around 9:13PM, the Safe Street Team assigned to Uphams’ Corner from District B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area on Eastman St. when they heard a broadcast over the police radio for a breaking and entering at 16 Eastman Street.

Officers, being around the corner from the address of the incident, immediately responded to investigate the incident. At the scene, officers secured the premise by having officers secure the back door and the front door. The officers that entered the front door then reported that they had observed a group inside the first floor of the house. Officers then notified the landlord who told them that the first floor apartment had been vacant since early February and that no one should be there. Officers then requested additional units and set up a perimeter around the house.

Officers then knocked on the apartment and announced their office. After knocking on the door and getting no response, officers heard what sounded like people running to the doors of the apartment to exit. Three of the suspects were caught and placed under arrest as they attempted to exit the apartment. After placing the three suspects under arrest, a fourth suspect jumped out of a side window, jumped over a fence and attempted to escape by running down the street. Officers pursued the suspect and caught him after a brief foot chase.

Four suspects, Amilton F. Dossantos, 19, Mario Amado, 20, Isiah Baptista, 19, and Emmanuel Fontes, 22, all of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime. Additionally, suspect Dossantos was charged with Resisting Arrest for resisting officers’ efforts to place him under arrest after jumping out of the apartment window. Suspect Baptista was also charged with Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute for marijuana found on his person whish appeared to be packaged for distribution.

B&E Suspects Caught Trying to Break into Liquor Store

At approximately 11:12PM last night, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 195 Adams Street/Lynn’s Liquor Store. Officers were further advised while en route that the caller could hear what sounded like a saw being used on the door.

On arrival, officers observed the front door of the store to be secured and went around the back door. While making their way to the back door, officers heard what sounded like an electric saw cutting metal. Officers made their way to the rear of the store and there observed two suspect using an electric saw tool on the door causing sparks to fly from the metal door. The two suspects observed the officers at this time and took off running down the alley. The suspects were pursued and after a lengthy foot chase were caught and placed under arrest but not before a violent struggle.
After the suspects were placed under arrest, officers returned to the rear of the liquor store and recovered an electric extension cord running from an electric box on the rear of the building, down the alley where it was attached to an electric cutting wheel, a pry bar and a bag with various tools on the ground. Officers then spoke with the caller/witness who reported to officers that around 11:00PM he heard what sounded like an electric saw. The caller reported that at first he thought nothing of it but when it continued he looked outside his window and observed sparks flying from an electric tool despite not being able to see the suspects he called 911.

The suspects, Loc Tran, 31 and Vu Q. Nguyen, 32 both of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Malicious Destruction of Property, Trespassing, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Resisting Arrest.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - March 8th, 2008 vs. 2009.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime

View Data on YTD Shootings

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests

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BPD Drug Control Officers (Area E-13 & Area A-7) traveled to 570 Blue Hill Avenue, apartment #4f in order to execute a narcotics search warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court.

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 5:40pm, Officers were conducting pre-raid surveillance of 570 Blue Hill Avenue when the target of the investigation arrived operating a gray Buick sedan. Officers approached the target and informed him of the search warrant for his residence.

Officers made a peaceful entrance into the apartment and proceeded with the search. The following items were located: An amount of Cocaine in excess of 28 grams, An amount of United States Currency in excess of Two-Thousand-Dollars, Four digital scales (commonly used in weighing narcotics prior to being packaged for sale), Two bottles of Lactose powder (commonly used as a “cutting agent” in order to increase the overall weight of the narcotics), Numerous plastic bags, A leather gun holster, Numerous .38 caliber rounds of ammunition, Approximately Twenty-Eight (28) bags of marijuana, Several Oxycontin pills, Several Oxycodone pills and Several Suboxone pills.

Officers charged Danny Martinez, 40, of Boston and Loida Morales, 28, of Boston for Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) over 28 grams, Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) Within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Class B Substance (oxycontin) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance (oxycodone) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance (suboxone) With Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class D Substance (marijuana) With Intent to Distribute.

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Officers Locate Illegal After-Hours Bar

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 2:14am, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 114 West Selden Street for a report of a loud party.

Upon officers’ arrival, a large group was located coming and going from the basement of 114 West Selden Street. The group was observed smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol and being disruptive.

Officers made their way into the basement of 114 West Selden Street and observed a male bartender serving alcoholic beverages with United States Currency being exchanged in return. An elaborate DJ system was also observed playing music at a high level.

Upon further investigation, officers learned of two individuals that were deemed responsible for organizing the illegal after-hours party. Officers seized several bottles of alcohol, various electronic DJ devices and in excess of Five-Hundred-Dollars that is believed to be proceeds from the illegal sale of alcohol.

Officers arrested Maurice Johnson-Morton, 22, of Boston and Maxwell Thomas, 38, of Boston on the charges of Hosting an Unpermitted After-Hours Party and The Illegal Sale of Alcohol.

CORRECTION: Maurice Johnson-Morton was not arrested for this incident. He was issued a a city ordinance violation for host of an unpermitted after-hour party. BPD Media Relations apologizes for the error.

Suspect Arrested For Possession of a Firearm & Crack Cocaine

Within recent time, Area B-2 (Roxbury) detectives received information regarding a male selling cocaine and in possession of a firearm.

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 4:15pm, Officers set up surveillance in the general area of Columbia Road at Devon Street in order to observe the above-mentioned subject. A male suspect, know to officers, was observed in this general area, engaging in what appeared to be, street level narcotic activities.

Officers decided to approach the suspect in order to investigate further. Upon noticing the oncoming police presence, the suspect became nervous and attempted to reverse his direction to avoid officers. The suspect was briefly detained and asked if he had anything on him? He responded, “I have a gun”. Officers then retrieved a loaded .38 caliber revolver from his waistband.

Officers arrested Sonny Ray Deloatch, 26, of Boston on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm & Illegal Possession of Ammunition. During the booking process, seven plastic bags of crack cocaine were located on Mr. Deloatch. He was additionally charged with Illegal Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With Intent To Distribute.

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Guns & Crack Cocaine Located During Search Warrant

Back in January of 2009, BPD detectives learned of an illegal crack cocaine distribution operation emanating out of 22 Larchmont Street, Dorchester. Detectives launched an investigation and learned the target of this illegal operation was a black male, known only as “Jizz”. BPD detectives continued to investigate and discovered the targets true identity to be Gregory Roberson. Detectives were issued a search warrant for 22 Larchmont Street related to their investigation.

On Friday, March 6 2009 BPD detectives set up surveillance of 22 Larchmont Street and observed “Jizz” walking out of his apartment. Mr. Roberson was stopped and entry was made into his 22 Larchmont Street residence.

A search was then conducted that produced an amount of crack cocaine in excess of 14 grams, several scales (commonly used in a cocaine distribution operation), a .380 caliber semi-automatic firearm, numerous .380 rounds of ammunition, a .22 caliber-revolver firearm and numerous .22 caliber rounds of ammunition.

Officers arrested Gregory Roberson, 44, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) over 14 Grams, Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) Within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Illegal Possession of a Firearm (2 counts) and illegal Possession of Ammunition.

Note to Car Thieves…Turn Your Lights On!

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 12:56am, officers assigned to Area E-13 (J.P.), were patrolling the area of Columbus Avenue when they observed a vehicle traveling without its lights on. Officers traveled behind the suspect vehicle and activated their lights and siren in order to conduct a motor vehicle stop for the headlight violation.

Officers approached the vehicle on foot and requested the operator’s license and registration. The driver replied, ‘I don’t have a driver’s license”. The passenger then informed officers, “This isn’t my car”. The officers then conducted a check through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles on the operator’s license and the vehicle’s registration. The result of the check showed both subjects were being honest, the operator did not have a valid license and the vehicle did not belong to them. In fact, the vehicle was reported stolen.

Officers arrested Paul Edwards, 39, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Suspension. Also arrested, Stephen Spanoghe, 45, of Hyannis on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle.`

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, March 5, 2009 through 10am, Friday, March 6, 2009 (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: 2
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 04:40 PM | Permalink

Woman’s Parked Vehicle Stolen While Placing Children in Stroller

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 5:20pm, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to 690 Tremont Street for a report of a Larceny of Motor Vehicle.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a Female victim who states she parked her car on the side of Tremont Street in order to remove her two young children from the vehicle and place them in a baby stroller. While doing so, two unknown Males got into her running vehicle and fled down Tremont Street. The young children were already out of the vehicle and no injuries were sustained at that time.

The victim immediately phoned 911 to report the incident. The victim was then proceeding to BPD District 4 when she observed her vehicle traveling down Rutland Square towards Tremont Street. The victim stepped out towards the vehicle and yelled to the driver, “Give me my car back”. The car thief then opened the driver’s side door, striking the victim with it, as he passed by. The vehicle then proceeded onto the sidewalk and traveled down Tremont Street before turning onto Massachusetts Avenue.

Numerous officers gathered in the general area and were able to locate the vehicle on Massachusetts Avenue near Pompell Street. The victim was transported to the area of the car stop and she was able to identify the operator and the front seat passenger as the people who stole her vehicle. Officers arrested Raul Garcia, 40, of Boston on the charges of Larceny Of a Motor Vehicle and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (car door). Also arrested, Stephen Mcaskill Jr., 35, of Boston on the charges of Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. A female was also located in the rear of the vehicle, she was identified as: Megan Dooley, 40, of Boston and will face charges of receiving a Stolen Motor.

What Not To Do If Your Pulled Over by the Police

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 6:00pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), were patrolling the area of Blue Hill Avenue when they observed a motor vehicle make an illegal right hand turn. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle on Babson Street near Mildred Avenue. Officers approached the vehicle on foot on were greeted by the operator, by sticking his head out of the window, and stating, “Why are you stopping me, your F’ing racist’. The officer explained to him that he did not properly signal his turn and asked for his license and registration. The operator refused to supply his license and registration and continued to state, “F you man”. The officer explained to the operator that if his behavior continued he would be subject to arrest for failure to comply with a police officer. The operator still refused to hand over his license and registration and the officer was forced to call additional officers to the scene to assist.

Upon back-up officers arrival, the operator was asked to exit the vehicle. Again, he refused. The operator eventually stepped from the vehicle and was placed into custody. He attempted to pull away from officers and continued to yell racial slurs. Due to the suspects’ unruly behavior, numerous individuals gathered to watch him.

As a result of an inventory search, an open bottle of Red Stripe beer was located as well as a hammer, wrapped in a t-shirt. Based on the officers training & experience, it was believed the hammer could be utilized in the commission of B&E’s. The suspect continued to state to officers, “Wait until you take these cuffs off…you F’d with the wrong dude”. The suspects parting words for the arresting officers: “Wait until I see you on the street without that gun on your hip”.

Officers arrested Leslie Neblett, 35 of Waltham on the charges of Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (knife greater than 2.5 inches), Disturbing the peace, Possession of Bulgarious Tools (hammer), Refusal to Submit to a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

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The Boston Police Department will be conducting Minimum Age Purchase Law Compliance Checks throughout 2009.
The undercover checks are conducted to ensure that businesses selling alcohol and/or tobacco are following the laws regarding the age for purchase of such products, and that businesses are following the proper protocol of checking identification to prevent the sale of alcohol or tobacco to minors.
Adherence to these laws is vital to the prevention of underage drinking, and underage purchase of tobacco products. The checks are an important part of enforcing compliance

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Suspect Pulls knife on Store Clerk

On Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at approximately 9:09pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the Mattapan Mobile Mart on 783 Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a man with a knife.

Upon officer’s arrival, they met with the clerk / victim who informed them that a Black Male, wearing beige pants & coat, entered the store and became enraged. The suspect had words with the manager and slammed a metal draw on the clerk’s hand before running from the store. The clerk gave chase and confronted the suspect outside. The suspect then removed a knife and swung it at the clerk. The clerk then ran inside and phoned the police. No injuries were sustained as a result of the assault.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and located an individual fitting the description shortly thereafter in the area of Blue Hill Avenue. The suspect was confronted and he admitted to being in the Mobile Mart and having a problem with the clerk. The officers then conducted a pat-frisk of the suspect and located a black butterfly knife on him.

The suspect was then transported to the Mattapan Mobile Mart in order to conduct an identification. The victim was able to identify him as the perpetrator.

Officers arrested Julio Benitez Melendez, 32 of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (draw) and Trespassing.

Vigilant Neighbor Assists Police in Apprehending Thief

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 2:05am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to the area of 221 Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a male breaking into cars.

Upon arrival, officers met with a neighbor of the general area that informed them that a black male, wearing a gray coat with a white hood, broke into a Grey Volkswagen as it sat parked on Edgerly Road. The witness approached the suspect while he was rummaging through the vehicle and confronted him. The suspect then fled in the direction of Massachusetts Avenue.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and a similar looking individual was located on Belvidere Street. The suspect was transported back to the scene and the witness positively identified him as the perpetrator.

Officers arrested Marc Aaron Ross, 35, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (night).

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from wednesday, March 4, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, March 5, 2009 (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: 4
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 11:24 AM | Permalink

INVESTIGATORS SEEK PUBLIC
ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY ARSON SUSPECT
Up To $5000 Reward Offered For Information

The Boston Police Department in conjunction with the Boston Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual wanted in connection with an incident that took place on Sigourney Street in Jamaica Plain on February 7, 2008. In addition to the Sigourney Street incident, detectives are investigating the possibility of a connection to two other recent incidents in the area. Those incidents are detailed below.

On February 7, 2009 at 4:42am, officers responded to a radio call for a house fire at 22 Sigourney Street. Upon arrival officers observed the front of 20,22,22 1/2 Sigourney St. fully involved in fire. A victim stated that she was awaken by the sound of her smoke alarm and left the building after alerting the 911 system. Additional victims from the effected residences were able to safely evacuate without injury. At this time, the investigation has revealed that the fire is incendiary in nature. The following surveillance footage was obtained by investigators.

Additional Incident Descriptions:

• On January 6th, 2009 at 4:06am a radio call was announced that a building fire had started at 142 South Street. It was confirmed that a building fire had started at 138 South Street. On arrival, officers observed the front of Maria's Hair Salon and Spa to be engulfed in flames. The Boston Fire Department extinguished the fire and at 5:06am the "All out command" was given and the crime scene was taped off. At this time, the Fire Investigation Unit was dispatched to the building fire and determined the fire to be incendiary in nature.

• On January 28, 2009 at 3:27am, an officer pulled into the District E13 parking lot and observed a large cloud of smoke in the Egleston Square area. The officer proceeded to 111 School Street and observed a detached house fully engulfed. Emergency responders cleared the house while notifying 911. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Damages are estimated at $300,000 and the cause of the fire appears incendiary and is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit.

The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person for this incident.

If anyone has information about this suspect you are strongly urged to please contact the Arson Hotline 617-343-3324. Community members who wish to remain anonymous can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800- 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to aid police in an anonymous manner.

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SUBJECT: FY2010 BUDGET CUTS

On July 1, 2009, the Department will be making necessary budget cuts for FY2010. The current fiscal crisis that has plagued the country has left the City of Boston with no choice but to reduce personnel and non-personnel costs. At this time the Boston Police Department will be eliminating civilian positions and disbanding and relocating units. However, it is still unclear whether any additional cuts will be necessary during FY2010.

• 40 police cadets will be laid off as of July 1, 2009 and 4 police cadets will remain with the Department until January, 2010 to allow them to complete the 2 year cadet program.
• The Mounted Unit will be disbanded. 9 hostlers and 1 storekeeper will be laid off as of July 1, 2009. The 10 officers and 1 supervisor currently assigned to the Mounted Unit will be redeployed to the Districts.
• The Operations Division Neighborhood Interaction Unit that is responsible for taking calls on minor offenses and property crimes will be disbanded. 10 civilians will be laid off as of July 1, 2009. Those calls will be handled by the Districts.
• The Hancock Street facility will be closed as of July 1, 2009. A number of options for relocation are currently being evaluated.
• The Anti-Corruption Unit will be moved to another location.

The City’s Labor Relations Department is actively negotiating with Department employee unions. Federal funding made available to the City has decreased the likelihood and scope of layoffs of sworn personnel. No final decisions can be made until the status of federal funding has been determined and negotiations with public safety unions has been completed.

While we recognize the important contributions these units have made to the City of Boston, these difficult and trying times necessitate this action. The Department’s Human Resources Division is working closely with the City to ensure that those most impacted by these budget cuts are provided with as much information and assistance as possible. I will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

Edward F. Davis
Police Commissioner

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 3, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 4, 2009 (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: 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 01:03 PM | Permalink

Two Suspects not Slippery Enough to Get Away

Yesterday around 3:55PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 423 West Broadway St./CVS for a larceny in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to store employees/witnesses who reported that they observed the two suspects enter the store, open a large plastic bag and start to put Oil of Olay beauty skin care products in the bag. The suspects then walked out of the store without even attempting to pay for the products. The two suspects were stopped shortly after exiting the store and brought back to the store. In the store, the two suspects were determined to have stolen items in excess of $400.00.

Suspect, Neville E. Jenkins, 41, also of Boston was arrested and charged with Larceny Shoplifting over $250.00 in addition to outstanding warrants for Shoplifting while a second suspect was summonsed for Shoplifting.

Motor Vehicle Accident at 479 Broadway Street

Yesterday afternoon around 4:46PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 479 West Broadway Street for a motor vehicle accident during which a car had struck a building.

On arrival, officers observed that a minivan had struck the front of Magoo’s Pizza. The operator of the car was incoherent and as a result Boston Fire Department units had break his window to gain access to him. The operator, based on preliminary medical assessment, had suffered a medical event and was transported to Boston Medical Center for further assessment and treatment. Officers poke to witnesses who reported that they had observed the operator, who did not appear to be alert, travel from East Broadway toward West Broadway and strike the pizza store.

No individuals were hurt during this incident and the building sustained minimal structural damage.

Officers “Hit the Lottery” with Traffic Stop

This morning around 3:44AM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Glenway and Harvard Streets when they observed a speeding motor vehicle.

Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard and Spencer Streets. During the traffic stop, officers learned that the operator was unlicensed by virtue of a restriction on his license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed. During a search of the suspect incident to lawful arrest, officers found that the suspect had approximately 150 unscratched lottery tickets on his person. During a further inventory search of the suspect’s motor vehicle, officers recovered several other stacks of unscratched lottery tickets, cigarette boxes, an envelope and box from a local store and several items consistent with burglarious tools.

Further investigation of the found items and the address on the box and envelope found in the suspect’s car lead officers to find out that the store had been broken into the night before. In addition, to the above-mentioned items, officers also found several phones that appeared to have been stolen, several knives considered to be dangerous in Massachusetts.

The suspect, Gardy Lamarre, 18, of Randolph was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed, Speeding, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

This incident remains under investigation.

Four Arrested for Attempted Larceny from Motor Vehicle

Early this morning around 4:12AM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) arrested suspects, Christopher Rivas, 18, of Roxbury, Elvin M. Brea, 18, of Hyde Park, Katherine Marmanillo, 20, of Jamaica Plain and Christy M. Sanchez, 21, of Hyde Park and charged them with Larceny from a Motor Vehicle over $250.00, and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

The arrest of the above suspects was preceded by a call to 911 for a larceny in progress at 60 Potomac Street. On arrival, officers observed the two of the suspects entering a car occupied by the two other suspects. Officers detained the three suspects pending an investigation into the call. Officers then spoke to a witness who reported observing the two suspects who were entering the car trying to remove tires from a parked car. The witness further reported that after several minutes of observing the actions of the suspects, then saw them retreat to the waiting car with one holding/hiding something under his shirt that appeared to be a car jack.

Officers walked down the street and located the car that the suspects were attempting to steal the tires, and noted that several of the lug nuts had been removed and were laying in the vicinity of the car. Officers then conducted threshold inquiry of the suspects based on the information gathered and one of the suspects admitted to removing the lug nuts from the car. The suspects were placed under arrest and during an inventory search of the suspects’ car, officers recovered two cinder blocks, a hydraulic car jack and a tire iron.

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Today around 12:17PM, detectives and officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) arrested a 15-year-old suspect from Hyde Park, and charged him with Assault with Intent to Murder and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

This arrest was the result of an exhaustive investigation that started yesterday (Monday, March 2, 2009) morning around 12:19AM when officers from District E-5 responded to 14 Haydn St. in Roslindale for a report of shots fired. On arrival at the scene, officers located an 18-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he was deemed to be in critical condition by medical personnel.

After the victim was transported to the hospital, officers and detectives located several witnesses who either heard or observed some of the activity that preceded the shooting. As a result of the information gathered from both the victim and witnesses and good investigative work, officers this afternoon placed the suspect, a 15-year-old male from Hyde Park under arrest and charged him with the above noted offenses.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - March 2nd, 2008 vs. 2009.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 2, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 (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: 3
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 12:19 PM | Permalink

OUI Arrested Going the Wrong Way

At approximately 8:25PM last night, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) were leaving a call on when they were observed a motor vehicle going the wrong way on Corona St. while blocked by oncoming traffic.

Officers quickly responded to the scene, and there were directed to the car going the wrong way that they reported had already struck several parked cars and was trying to flee the scene. Officers responded to the driver side of the suspect motor vehicle and opened the car door to speak to the operator. Officers were immediately struck with a strong odor of alcohol on opening the car door. Officers asked the operator to get out of the car and as she did so they noted that she was unsteady on her feet such that she had to be supported to maintain her balance. When speaking to officers the operator spoke incoherently and continued to emanate a strong odor of alcohol from her breath. Officers then observed three open containers of alcohol in the suspect’s car.

Officers then spoke to witnesses and victim on scene who reported that the suspect motor vehicle initially drove down Geneva Ave. and struck two different cars and kept going after rear ending one and clipping the other car’s side view mirror. According to the victims, the suspect then attempted to drive away driving up a one-way street until she was blocked by oncoming traffic.

Based on their observation of the suspect, officers made the determination that the suspect’s ability to safely drive had been substantially compromised by virtue of alcohol consumption. Officers arrested the suspect, Ramona R. Cruz, 36, of Dorchester and charged her with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. The suspect’s vehicle was towed and officers later learned that her car was uninsured, unregistered and the plates were attached, and that she did not have a license. The suspect was subsequently charged with Operating an Uninsured and Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Attaching Plates and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

On arrival at the station, the suspect was belligerent, refused to cooperate with booking, and urinated on the floor of the cell.

Be Careful Whose (False) Name You Give to Police Officers

About 8:50PM last night officers arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile suspect from Dorchester and charged him Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

Officers were at the intersection of Dorchester Ave. and Hoyt St. when they observed a car fail to stop for the red light. Officers conducted a traffic stop and during that stop the driver told officers that he only had a learner’s permit. The driver then handed officers a temporary license. Officers queried the temporary license handed to them on the Mobile Data Terminal and learned that the driver had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Upon being told of the outstanding warrants for his arrest, the driver then gave officers his true name. The driver was then arrested for the above offense of driving without being licensed.

Guns and Drugs…Will Get You Time

Last night around 10:12PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol when they conducted a traffic stop of a car with defective equipment (brake light) at the intersection of Harvard St. and Harvard Park.

Officers approached the car and one spoke to the driver while the other officer approached the passenger side. The operator told officers that he did not have a license to drive, but only had a permit. While speaking to the passenger, officers detected strong odor of fresh marijuana and asked the passenger to step out of the car. As the passenger exited the car he stated to officers that he had some marijuana on his person and stared removing a plastic bag from his coat pocket. Officers then performed a search of the passenger during which they recovered six individually wrapped plastic bags of a substance believed to be crack cocaine. Officers then asked the suspect if he had anything on him to which he did not respond. Officers then continued their search of the suspect and as they continued the search recovered a loaded gun from the suspect’s pocket.

The passenger, Tisean P. Jones, 20, of Roxbury was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Stolen Firearm (the firearm had been reported stolen), Possession of Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B, Possession of Class B with intent to Distribute Class B in a School Zone, Possession of Class D, Possession of Class D with intent to Distribute, and Possession of Class D with to Distribute Class D in a School Zone. The operator, Verlyn T. Jones, 24, of Lynn was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Licensed, and Defective Equipment.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:03 PM | Permalink

BOSTON SEEK IDENTIFICATION OF UNARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

On February 23, 2009 at 5:48pm officers responded to an unarmed robbery at the Metro Convenience Store locate at 253 Summer Street in South Boston. On arrival, officers ascertained that a white male, estimated to be in his forties, had placed a backpack on the counter and demanded that the cashier put "All of the stores money" in it. He also demanded the lottery machine money for which the cashier had no access to. Once the money was placed in the backpack, the thief fled the premises toward South Station. No weapon was shown.

Detectives are looking for an identification of the suspect. If anyone has information about this suspect you are strongly urged to please contact District C-6 Detective Peter Norton 617-343-4742. Community members who wish to remain anonymous can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800- 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to aid police in an anonymous manner.

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Yesterday morning around 11:08AM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to the intersection of Centre and Grove Streets in West Roxbury for a motor vehicle with injuries.

On arrival, officers observed an accident involving two vehicles, one of which was a City of Boston vehicle (snow plow), the other a privately owned car. The privately owned vehicle was occupied by two passengers both of whom had to be extracted from the vehicle. One of the victims identified as 65-year-old Varin Vacharakool of Dedham was pronounced at the scene. The second victim, 25-year-old Melody Vacharakool of Hyde Park was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced.

The facts and circumstances of this accident are currently under investigation by the Boston Police Accident Reconstruction Team and Boston Police detectives. However, preliminary investigation suggests that the accident was a result of the road and weather conditions at the time of the accident. The investigation is ongoing at this time but it appears that the operator of the snowplow pulled over and stopped in an attempt to avoid the collision.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:08 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, February 27, 2009 through 10am, Monday, March 2, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 4
Non-fatal Stabbings: 5

Residential Break-ins: 16
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 11:28 AM | Permalink

Caught! Check in Pocket!

Yesterday morning around 12:18AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 11 Elton St. for a robbery in progress. En route, officers were updated that there were three black males robbing an Asian male and the suspects were all wearing black hooded sweatshirts with one having a sweatshirt with white writing on it. Officers were further advised that the suspects had fled the scene of the crime and were heading towards Auckland and Williams Streets.

While responding to the scene of the incident, officers observed three males dressed consistently with the suspects’ descriptions. Officers approached the three and attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry when one of the three males fled on foot towards some back yards on Victoria Street. The two other suspects were detained pending the investigation into the robbery.

Officers at the scene of the robbery spoke to the victim who reported that he was walking from his house when two black males wearing dark colored clothing approached him. The victim further reported that one of the suspects was holding a stick while the other had a very large knife. The victim then stated that when he encountered the two suspects, a third black male approached him from behind, stuck something in his back and exclaimed, “I have a gun!” The victim then reported to officers that the suspects went through his pockets and took $20.00 and his uncashed payroll check.

The two suspects were frisked for weapons and officers found knife approximately 12” long in one of their pockets along with the uncashed payroll check with the victim’s name on it. During a search incident to arrest, officers also located a crumpled $20.00 from one of the suspect’s pocket.

Officers arrested a 15-year-old suspect from Dorchester and charged him with Armed Robbery and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and suspect, Ailton M. Rodriguez, 23, of Dorchester was charged Armed Robbery.

ATF Training Results in One Less Firearm on the Streets

Last night at approximately 9:25PM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) arrested suspect, Dennis Franklin, 19, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Shortly before the arrest, officers were on patrol in the area of Normandy and Brunswick Streets when they observed the suspect walking with his right hand held tightly against his midsection, a characteristic of someone attempting to secure an upholstered firearm. Officers continued their observation of the suspect and as they passed him he quickly lifted his head with a wide eyed look and stopped walking. The suspect then started walking again up Brunswick Street all the while looking over his shoulder at officers and continuing to grasp his side

Based on their observations, officers decided to conduct a threshold inquiry of the suspect who had continued walking up the street. Officers approached the suspect and as they did so, the suspect walked towards the cruiser with his hands held up in the air and exclaimed to officers, “Yo! All I have is a bag of weed.” The suspect at this time appeared to be very nervous, had a wide-eyed look and was breathing very heavy.

Officers then performed a pat frisk of the suspect, which yielded no weapons, but a quick search of the immediate area that the suspect had just walked revealed a loaded firearm sitting on top of fresh snow. The firearm was found about 10-15 feet from where the suspect first approached the officers’ cruiser. Further investigation with a thermal imager determined that the gun was still emanating heat, leading officers to believe that the suspect had just discarded the gun where officers found it.

OUI Suspect Arrested after Leaving the Scene of an Accident

This morning around 2:01AM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to the intersection of 4th and P Street for a motor vehicle accident in which the operator was trying to flee the scene.

On scene, officers spoke to spoke to a witness, and another male who they determined was the suspect’s father. The suspect’s father told officers that he had sent his son, who had been driving his truck, home. Officers then spoke to the witness who told officers that he was driving behind the suspect when he observed the suspect sideswipe a parked car, and try to drive away. The witness reported that he blocked the suspect’s route of escape at which point the suspect then attempted to back up and hit another parked car.

Officers then responded to the suspect’s home where he was located and positively identified by the witness. The suspect appeared to be confused, acting oddly and gave incoherent answers to officers’ questions. The suspect admitted to officers that he had consumed some alcohol had strong odor of alcohol about him, had glassy eyes and was unsteady on his feet.

The suspect, Michael E. Reddish, 21, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Property Damage.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:23 AM | Permalink

This morning around 11:08AM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to the intersection of Center and Grove Streets in West Roxbury for a motor vehicle with injuries.

On arrival, officers observed an accident involving two vehicles, one of which was a City of Boston vehicle (snow plow), the other a privately owned car. The privately owned vehicle was occupied by two passengers both of whom had to be extracted from the vehicle. One of the two occupants of the car, the operator, a 65-year-old woman was pronounced at the scene of the accident while the other was immediately rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with critical injuries. The second victim, a 25-year-old passenger, after arriving at the hospital later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced.

The facts and circumstances of this accident are currently under investigation by the Boston Police Accident Reconstruction Team and Boston Police detectives. Preliminary information suggests that the accident was a result of the road and weather conditions at the time. It appears that the Operator of the snow plow pulled over and stopped in an attempt to avoid the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.

Posted by Media Relations at 06:48 PM | Permalink

Boston Police Scoop up Two for Serving Alcohol to Minors

On Sunday, March 1, 2009, at approximately 12:50am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to the area of 334 Massachusetts Avenue for reports of loud music and a fight.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a large group outside of Wheeler’s Ice Cream Parlor. Officers observed the windows of the store to be “blacked out” for they were covered with sheets of black nylon, giving the illusion that the store was closed. Officers entered the store and discovered 60 to 70 individuals congregating within, consuming alcohol and listening to music emanating from a large DJ system.

Upon further investigation, it was learned that a large number of the individuals were under the legal drinking age of Twenty-One. Partygoers informed officers that they received a wristband for admittance after paying a Ten-Dollar cover charge. Once inside, they were served beer & shots of alcohol. They further stated that they learned of the establishment through the Wheeler’s Ice Cream Parlor’s Facebook page.

Two individuals identified themselves to officers as the managers of the business but were unable to produce any permits to operate it. One of the parties stated, “This is an ice cream store as well as a bar”.

Officers arrested Eric Marcelino, 27 of Acushnet & Rodeye Mckiedhem, 41, of Cambridge on the charges of Disturbing the Peace, Procuring Alcohol for Minors and Sale / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Persons Under the Age of Twenty-One.

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