Kissing Bandit Arrested at South Bay Mall

On Wednesday, October 29, 2009, at approximately 10:24 am, a Boston Police Officer conducting a paid detail in the area of the South Bay Mall was flagged down by a man who had just came out of Home Depot. The man informed the officer that he ran into Home Depot to pick something up while his girlfriend waited in the parking lot within their car. He exited the store shortly thereafter and observed a Hispanic male in his car sitting on his girlfriend’s lap attempting to kiss her. The unknown male then ran off.

While speaking with the officer, the unknown male was observed in the parking lot speaking with another party. The officer approached him and requested his identification. The officer began checking the suspect for warrants when he fled on foot. Additional officers responded and assisted in apprehending the fleeing suspect. The suspect was caught a short distance away.

Several outstanding arrest warrants were located for him stemming from various incidents. Officers arrested Samuel Prado, 24, of Boston on the charge of Resisting Arrest and several arrest warrants.

DAILY INCIDENTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

Officers Called to Talbot Ave for Vicious Pitbull…Again

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Boston Police Officers assigned out of C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of 510 Talbot Avenue to investigate a dog bite.

Officers learned that a 12 year-old girl was attacked by a pitbull while waiting at her bus stop. An unknown motorist stopped and assisted in removing the dog from the young girl. The girl was later checked out and found to be unharmed. Witnesses informed the officers that the dogs owner was seen laughing while the dog attacked the girl and did nothing to prevent the attack or call the dog off. Officers were unable to locate the dog or its owner at that time.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2009, at approximately 8:30 am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), were called to the area of Talbot Avenue at Welles Avenue for a report of a vicious dog.

Upon arrival, Officers met with the caller who stated her neighbor attempted to have her pitbull attack her young daughter. She went on to state that it has been an ongoing problem and her daughter is afraid of the dog.

While the officer spoke with the caller, a black female appeared with an un-muzzled pitbull. The caller’s young daughter was immediately frightened by the dog and jumped onto her mother. The officer ordered the female to restrain her dog to which she refused. The suspect began yelling at the caller and continued to threaten her. She stated, “I will be waiting for you when you get home”.

The officer took control of the pitbull and was able to place it into the rear of his cruiser. He informed the dog’s owner to bring the dog’s proper documentation to the station. Boston Animal Control then took custody of the dog and transported it to the Roslindale Shelter on Maher road.

The dog’s owner was identified as Allaya Chamliss, 29, of Dorchester. The dog is still under the control of the Roslindale Shelter and no attempts have been made by the owner to release it. The dog will be evaluated to see if it is fit for adoption.

DAILY INCIDENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

Man Arrested In Jamaica Plain for Attempted Robbery at Chinese Restaurant

On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at approximately 11:42am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to 3096 Washington Street - the Boston Chinese Restaurant, for a report of an assault & battery in progress.

While enroute, an officer’s attention was directed to a black male riding a bicycle in the Egleston Square area. The officer stopped the individual in order to investigate the matter further. It should be noted that this individual fit the description of one of the perpetrators wanted in connection with the beating and attempted robbery.

Officers arrived on-scene at the Boston Chinese Restaurant and spoke with the victim and various witnesses of the incident. Officers learned that the victim attempted to go into the restaurant when he was stopped by a black male who demanded his money. The victim was then struck and fell to the ground. Three males were then observed punching and kicking the victim before fleeing the restaurant. A description of the suspects was then given to responding officers.

The black male on the bicycle was positively identified as one of the people who demanded money and beat the victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.

Officers arrested David Delacruz, 21, of Roxbury on the charges of Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery and Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot).

DAILY INCIDENTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009

Stolen Car Suspect Pulls Knife on Officers

On Monday, October 26, 2009, at approximately 6:30pm, a female walked into the Roxbury District (B-2) to report her vehicle was stolen. She went on to inform officers that she had let her boyfriend use it approximately three days ago and he has refused to return it. She then supplied officers with his name and description of her vehicle. She stated he could be located in her car at the intersection of Clifford Street at Blue Hill Avenue. She observed him there several minutes earlier on the way to the police station.

A broadcast of the vehicle and suspect was then given and officers proceeded to the area of Clifford Street. Upon arrival, Officers immediately recognized the vehicle and a black male subject fitting the description of the suspect male. While approaching, the black male exited the vehicle and fled on foot on Fairbury Street. A search of the area produced negative results.

Officers were met by the vehicle’s owner back at the car and awaited a tow truck for the suspect fled with the car keys. While waiting, the victim received a phone call from the suspect who stated he would return the keys for Forty-Dollars. The officer then spoke with the suspect over the phone and informed him he would not being receiving any money for the keys and urged him to return them. Several minutes later, a young girl walked towards the officers and the vehicle’s owner with the car keys in hand.

The officer immediately walked in the direction the young girl was seen coming from and observed the suspect on Fairbury Street. The suspect was confronted and stated, “I didn’t steal it...I just drove it!” The officer called for additional units to respond while he investigated the matter further. Upon hearing the oncoming sirens the suspect became nervous and stated, “I’m not getting arrest.” The officer was forced to step in front of the suspect in order to prevent him from leaving. The suspect then pushed the officer causing him to fall backwards. The two then began to struggle. Another officer arrived and attempted to place the suspect into custody. The suspect continued to resist arrest and attempted to punch both officers. The suspect then pulled out a knife and swung it towards the officers and stated, “I’m going to take one of you mother %&*@#$ with me!” Officers stepped back, removed their firearms and ordered the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect immediately placed the knife to his own throat and stated, “I’ll do it…I’ll do it!” Officers attempted to convince the suspect to drop the knife to no avail. Numerous units arrived on-scene to assist. After several minutes of attempting to negotiate with the suspect a decision was made to discharge a non-lethal bean bag round at the suspect in order to prevent him from hurting himself or officers. The discharge proved to be successful for the suspect dropped the knife after being struck and officers were able to place him into custody. He was then transported to Boston Medical Center for an evaluation. He was released shortly thereafter and transported to Area B-2 (Roxbury) for booking.

He was identified as Mark Tucker, 47, of Taunton. Mr. Tucker was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Resisting Arrest and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (multiple counts).