BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, September 29, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, September 30, 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
Street Robberies: 11
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: 11
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.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
OFFICER PERFORMING A PAID DETAIL ARRESTS SUSPECT FOR UNARMED ROBBERY
At approximately 12:45pm, on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of Brigham Circle responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 724 Huntington Avenue. According to the broadcast of the call over the police radio, the suspect (described as a black male in his late 50’s, wearing a striped shirt and gray slacks) grabbed the victim’s wallet while inside the Mission Bar and fled toward Longwood Ave. As the officer performing the paid detail made his way towards the location of the incident, the officer spotted an individual matching the description of the suspect running in the area of 650 Huntington Ave. Upon seeing the suspect, the officer stopped the individual in an effort to ascertain his identity. While talking to the suspect, the officer noted that the suspect was holding money in his hands.
While the suspect was being detained by the detail officer, the victim was brought to the scene for the purposes of an identification. Once on scene, the victim positively identified the suspect.
According to the victim, she was having lunch inside the Mission Bar when the suspect grabbed her wallet and fled the location. According to witnesses, a bar employee ran after the suspect in an effort to recover the victim’s wallet. The bar employee observed the suspect board an MBTA bus, but when the suspect saw the employee, he quickly exited the bus and began running again.
Officers arrested Ronald Mack, 52, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.
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, September 28, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, September 29, 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: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 8
Breaks: 17
Residential Break-ins: 8
Commercial Break-ins: 4
Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis Announce Lifting of Sight-seeing License Moratorium.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Edward Davis announce effective today that a moratorium on the issuance of any new sight-seeing automobile licenses, which was put in place in 1998, is hereby rescinded.
The moratorium on the issuance of licenses for sight-seeing vehicles was put in place in June of 1998 in response to concerns about the impact of such vehicles on traffic in the downtown area during the construction of the new Central Artery and Ted Williams Tunnel. With the conclusion of surface construction and time to evaluate the new traffic patterns, a moratorium is no longer necessary.
The Boston Police Department Hackney Carriage Unit will begin accepting applications immediately for the 2010 season which begins March 1, 2010. Additionally, since 2007 the BPD, in consultation with the Trolley industry, has been developing an improved rule regarding the licensing process and ongoing regulation of sight-seeing vehicles operating in Boston. Applications will be reviewed in accordance with the new rule.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN HYDE PARK SENDS TWO TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES
At about 8:00am, on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Reservation Road and Smithfield Road in Hyde Park. On arrival, officers observed a City of Boston School Bus and a Ford van that appeared to have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Officers observed front end damage to both the school bus and the van.
Seeing that there were children on the school bus, officers quickly moved to see if anybody on the bus was in need of medical attention. Of the children on the bus, two of the passengers (a 9 year-old boy and a 9 year-old girl) were transported to Children’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Specifically, both children were transported for evaluation purposes after complaining of head pain. The operator of the van refused medical attention.
According to witnesses, the operator of the van was travelling at a high rate of speed and slid into the school bus after applying his brakes. Officers issued two citations to the operator of the van: one for Speeding; the other for Failure to Yield to Oncoming Traffic.
BOSTON 24: WEEKEND UPDATE
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, September 25, 2009 through 10am, Monday, September 28, 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: 5
Street Robberies: 25
Commercial Robberies: 3
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 20
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Breaks: 74
Residential Break-ins: 18
Commercial Break-ins: 7
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.
BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH JAMAICA PLAIN ROBBERY
At about 12:55pm, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for an Assault & Battery in progress at 8 Mark Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking home when an individual (described as a black Hispanic, about 5’5” in height, short black hair, slim build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans) approached and demanded money. The victim says the suspect followed her to her front door and then forced his way into the victim’s home. The victim says she never saw a weapon.
Upon entering the home, the victim says she began yelling her husband’s name. At this point, the victim says the suspect stopped and fled the scene. Officers spoke to the victim’s husband who stated that he was in his driveway when he heard his wife screaming. The victim’s husband further stated he observed the suspect running away from the location. A search of the area for the suspect proved unsuccessful.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area E-13 detectives at (617) 343-5628.
Community members who wish to assist this investigation in anonymous manner can do so by either calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800)494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME. The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
BREAKING CAR WINDOWS LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY IN BRIGHTON
At about 2:58am, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for an individual breaking car windows in the area of Linden Street and Commonwealth Ave. On arrival, officers observed a white male sitting on a car with cuts and bruises on his hands. Officers further observed three motor vehicles with broken windshields or windows. According to witnesses, the suspect had broken the windows by throwing rocks at them. When asked to explain his actions, the suspect stated, “I didn’t do anything.”
Officers arrested a 20 year-old male from Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00).
DRINKING OUT OF A CUP DOESN’T MAKE IT LEGAL
At about 12:16am, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were on patrol when they observed two individuals drinking alcohol in public at the intersection of Ashford Street and Ashford Terrace. When officers approached the individuals, they quickly dropped the red cups they were seen drinking from. When asked to provide identification, both individuals complied. Upon inspecting the ids, officers learned that the individuals were under the legal age for consuming alcohol.
Officers arrested an 18 year-old male and a 17 year-old male and charged both with Drinking in Public and Being Minors in Possession of Alcohol.
HOMICIDE SUSPECT ARRESTED
BOSTON POLICE ARREST SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTING DEATH AT 28 HILLIS ROAD
On Friday, September 25, 2009, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit located and arrested Ruben Sanchez, 19, of Boston on an outstanding arrest warrant charging him with the Murder.
After a thorough and complete investigation, the Boston Police Homicide Unit, working closely with Area E-18 (Hyde Park) detectives, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and members of the Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, was able to identify and name the suspect responsible for the shooting. Accordingly, detectives sought and obtained an arrest warrant in the name of the suspect.
Officers arrested Ruben Sanchez, 19, of Boston and charged him with Murder.
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, at approximately 2:31am, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded a radio call for a person shot in the area of 28 Hillis Road in Hyde Park. On arrival, officers located and observed an 18 year-old female suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced as a result of her injuries. The victim has since been identified as Paola Castillo, 18, of Dorchester.
The suspect, Mr. Ruben Sanchez, is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Monday, September 28, 2009.
MEDIA ADVISORY
BOSTON POLICE TO ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE SHOOTING DEATH AT 28 HILLIS ROAD
WHO: Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley, members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit.
WHAT: Commissioner Davis and District Attorney Conley will announce and discuss a development in the shooting death of Paola Castillo, 18, of Dorchester. The incident took place last Sunday, September 20, 2009.
WHERE: Boston Police Headquarters – Media Room.
WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:30am.
Boston Police Neighborhood Crime Watch- North End Assaults and the Whistle Alert Program
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- Safety and Security Advisory for East Boston
- National Night Out 2010!
- District 4 personnel helps "Cathedral Shine"
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- Peabody Square Business Watch kickoff a huge success!
- East Boston Community Summit on Substance Abuse
- Business Watch beginning to take hold