DAILY INCIDENTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
DAMAGED TRUCK LANDS TWO IN JAIL FOR VANDALISM
At about 2:26pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a vandalism report in the area of E 5th St & M Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed two individuals (both white males in their teens) pass by a motor vehicle and scratch the car as they passed. When the witnesses confronted the suspects, the suspects fled on foot. Officers observed damage (visible scratches) to the driver’s side of the car, as well as, the hood of the car. A search of the area enabled officers to locate the suspects. Upon speaking to the suspects, both admitted to having scratched the motor vehicle. According to the suspects, they scratched the truck after the truck’s owner yelled at them for leaning against earlier in the week.
Officers arrested a 15 year-old male and 14 year-old male from Boston and charged both with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.
POLICE ARREST ONE FOR STEALING A CELL PHONE
At about 5:00pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) were on patrol in the area of Washington and Bromfield Streets when an individual approached stating that he had just been robbed. According to the victim, a suspect approached him and asked if he could look at his cell phone. When the victim obliged, the suspect stole the cell phone and took off. Officers promptly located the suspect. When asked to produce the phone, the suspect stated he had hidden it. Officers observed and took possession of the phone which was found on the ground in the immediate area.
Officers arrested Kevin Dunn, 26, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.
BOSTON 24: WEEKEND UPDATE
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston from Friday, November 27, 2009 through 10am, Monday, November 30, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 5
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 10
Vehicle Recoveries: 18
Breaks: 45
Residential Break-ins: 17
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.
Ezekiel W. Hodsdon
Patrolman Ezekiel W. Hodsdon End of Watch October 18, 1857. Maverick and Havre Street, East Boston, District 7. There is also a Granite Memorial at this location.
E13 Captain’s Message
District E-13 is a community oriented neighborhood police station of the Boston Police Department. We are committed to improving the quality of life and ensuring the safety of the neighborhoods we serve.
Our Community-Policing philosophy calls for progressive twenty-first century police-community practices. We aspire to create strong and vibrant partnerships with residents and businesses and to address the public safety issues in our neighborhoods. We continue to seek innovative ideas that will discover and establish the best practices available to work together with you, the community, in our quest to create a safer environment, solve problems and improve the quality of life of all of our residents and visitors.
We are very involved with the youth in our community. We have partnered with community centers and offer many youth trips, special events, and Holiday Parties. We are committed to working with the schools to educate the youth about the dangers of gangs.
I want to extend an invitation to you to join us at the Monthly Police-Community Relations meeting held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. At this meeting, we will report on Part I Crime in our area on a monthly basis and address any community concerns. The meeting is held at Area E-13 on odd months and at Curtis Hall, 20 South St on even months.
We also hold a monthly District-wide Strategic Planning Committee meeting that takes place on the third Thursday of each month at District E-13 at 7:00 pm. The community-based Committee is made up of Boston Police personnel and community members. Recently, the committee put into place a formative plan, which centers attention on five identified focuses. Each of these focus groups has a sub-committee that work tirelessly to accomplish the goals and objectives listed in the plan. Attending these meetings will allow you to voice your opinion and help us attain our mission. Thank you for your time, and consideration.
Respectfully,
Captain John Greland
Commanding Officer – District E-13
E5 Captain’s Message
Welcome to the E-5 district page! Creating and maintaining relationships among community members and District E-5 officer’s remains to be the objective in achieving successful neighborhood policing. Building such relationships enables community organizations, youth, neighborhood crime watch groups, local businesses, elderly, and District E-5 officer’s to work collectively to protect the neighborhoods in West Roxbury and Roslindale. One of E5’s advisory board’s objectives is to open up lines of communication that allow for information sharing and relationship building. It is our belief that when the stakeholders of our community share concerns a level of trust is created and buttressed by effective issue resolution or minimization. At E5 we work very hard to develop an environment that allows these partnerships to flourish.
Youth Officers work hand-in-hand with the local community centers to organize programs that provide the local youth members with positive activities. During the summer Youth Officers planned trips to Six Flags, Canobie Lake Park, and Water Country. They also assisted parents in locating camps for children to attend during the summer months. Throughout the Fall and Winter the officers run a Flag Football League with games held on Saturday mornings. This past Spring several “Cops vs. Kids” Softball Game/Cookouts were held with local community groups. Creating these programs not only presents local youth the opportunity to make responsible choices, it enables positive relationships to be created between youth and law enforcement.
With the addition of the new Elderly Affairs officer, the West Roxbury and Roslindale seniors–or “Mature Residents” as they like to be called—have been given a voice within the department. District E-5 has one of the largest elderly populations in the city. This population is highly susceptible to crime, especially that of fraud. Outreach to the elderly community via monthly crime watch meetings, weekly visits, and guest speaking at elderly events by the Elderly Affairs officer has created an awareness of the problem and therefore has helped alleviated the fraud. In addition to reducing crime, the Elderly Service officer assists the elder members of the community partake in recreational activities. With weekly walking groups to Castle Island the members of senior housing facilities in District 5 were able to visit and enjoy one of the city’s greatest pastimes…..Sully’s and the sugarbowl!
Though overall crime statistics are down in District 5 there are still issues of concern. Breaking and Entering in motor vehicles is one the most common offense within the District. Vehicles containing portable GPS systems have been targeted, particularly during late hours. Most often car doors are not locked allowing easy access. Community Service Officers have created flyers to inform residents of the crime and spread the word via the Citizen Observer and at crime watch meetings- again communicating with and informing our residents of our most current crime concerns. Also, our Officers have been instructed to address the issue of pedestrian safety by educating drivers and pedestrians on how to safely go about their business as well as the Officers enforcing motor vehicular laws. All of these initiatives and interactions highlighted on this page are but a few of the many that create a very safe and livable neighborhood for the residents of the Parkway.
Sincerely,
Captain James Hasson
Commanding Officer – District E-5
D14 Captain’s Message
As Captain of District 14, I’d like to welcome the Brighton and Allston communities to our web page. The officers of District 14 are committed to preventing crime, addressing issues affecting the quality of life, and ensuring public safety seven days a week and twenty four hours a day. These goals cannot be achieved without the many partnerships that have been formed with the greater community. The many partners of the Boston Police in Allston Brighton include the business community, landlords and property managers, major universities, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, as well as the long list of active citizens groups that have assisted us in our efforts. We are all a part of a commitment to keep Allston and Brighton a safe and vibrant community for all segments of what is probably the most diverse part of Boston.
Some of the important issues that District 14 will continue to tackle and work to improve along with our partners include maintaining public order, especially addressing complaints of noise disturbances and disorderly conduct in traditional established neighborhoods; educating the young students on issues involving personal safety and responsible off-campus behavior; communicating with bar and nightclub management about the safe operation of their businesses; continuing the partnership with property managers of large multi-unit apartments regarding safety enhancements; and working with Councilor Ciommo on reporting and eradicating graffiti.
Additionally, we at District 14 recognize the importance of reaching the young children of the community. Our Youth Service Officer, Amy McKenna, is involved or oversees the implementation of several programs aimed at young people such as Allston Brighton P.A.L. soccer league every Saturday throughout the Fall, the After School Program at Fidelis Housing Development, the Allston Brighton Youth Task Force at the YMCA in Oak Square, and the GREAT Program, Gang Resistance Education and Training, in the elementary schools. Officer McKenna is also involved with the District 14 RAD training, Rape Aggression Defense, and monitoring the behavioral issues at Brighton High School with our School Police Unit.
In closing, regardless of how hard we at District 14 try, we cannot accomplish our mission without the help and continued dedication of the residents and organizations in the Brighton and Allston communities. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Captain James Hussey
Commanding Officer – District 14, Brighton.
OPERATION COMMON CURE LANDS SEVEN BEHIND BARS
On Saturday, November 28, 20009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) and members of the Area A Neighborhood Drug Unit conducted Operation Common Cure, a police initiative designed to address and remedy various quality of life concerns (emphasizing drug-related activities) adversely effecting the areas in and around the Boston Common and the Theatre District. As a result of Saturday’s operation, officers arrested the following seven suspects:
Deavares Castleare, 24, of Boston for Possession & Distribution of Class B Drugs
Paul Leshore, 47, of Boston for Distribution of Class B Drugs
Stephen Fernandes, 31, of Taunton for Distribution of Class B Drugs
Mark Elliot, 41, of Revere for Possession of Class B Drugs
Mylazia Johnson, 29, of Boston for Distribution of Class B Drugs
Anthony Searcy, 53, of Boston for Distribution of Class B Drugs
Dennis Murray, 45, of Boston for Distribution of Class B Drugs
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
POLICE ARREST ONE AND SEIZE A GUN IN ROXBURY
At about 11:53pm, on Saturday, November 28, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a fight between two males in the area of 12 Bickford Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual sprinting from the scene. The individual matched the description of one of the suspects involved in the altercation. As officers were running behind the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was clutching at his waist area in such a way as to suggest the individual was in possession of a firearm. While still chasing behind the suspect, officers observed the suspect discard what appeared to be a black firearm. Officers promptly took possession of the firearm. Upon taking possession of the firearm, officers noted that the firearm was loaded and the serial numbers obliterated.
Moments later, officers were able to catch up to and apprehend the suspect. Upon being apprehended, the suspect stated several individuals had been chasing him and were attempting to do him harm. When asked to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated, “I don’t have one.” The suspect further stated, “I just shot the gun in the air.”
Officers arrested Lamont Lopez, 30, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way, Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers, Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.
A7 Community Service Office
 Officer Danny Long is the Youth Service Officer (YSO) for the district. Danny is a fixture in the public schools of East Boston where he teaches classes about gang awareness. Out of the classroom, Officer Long spearheads all of our sports related activities. Danny’s boxing clinics are the best! |
 Officer Gary Marino works the day shift in the community service office. Officer Marino is in charge of the school crossing guards, our liaison to the many non-profit organizations and community groups in the district. Gary is a lifelong resident of East Boston. Gary also works closely with the businesses in the community. |
 Officer Daniel Simons is the lone CSO staffer on the night shift. Officer Simons is ubiquitous at the many community meetings that take place in the evening. Danny is also fluent in Spanish. |
 Leah Giammarco is the administrative coordinator of the CSO office. As her title suggests, Leah runs the show. |
A-7 Captain Frank Mancini’s Message
Greetings,
As the new commander of District 7 in East Boston, I look forward to working with the many community groups to address the many quality of life issues and concerns they may have. I would like to continue the two way communication between the residents of East Boston and the officers of District 7. A strong priority will be to establish a relationship with the young people in the community in order to improve communication between police and the youth of East Boston.
Our biggest goal at District 7 will be to reduce crime, especially crimes of violence and street crimes, and our efforts will be focused on that goal. To achieve this goal, I will need the cooperation and assistance of the East Boston community so that together we can make an impact on the problems that are of concern to East Boston residents. Our greatest chance for success is to create a partnership between citizens and police and together address the issues in East Boston.
Sincerely,
Captain Frank Mancini
Commanding Officer – District 7, East Boston