“Operation Summer Sweep” and “Operation Bad Rap” Lands 22 Suspects Behind Bars…And Counting…
As part of the Boston Police Department’s ongoing violence reduction efforts, today members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Drug Control Unit initiated city-wide proactive warrant sweeps dubbed “Operation Summer Sweep” and “Operation Bad Rap.” Both operations are ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.
This targeted effort concentrates on individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking/distribution, violent activity and otherwise acting with no regard for our judicial process by failing to appear in court. In addition, these individuals were targeted as part of our ongoing efforts to remove individuals from the street that are impacting quality of life for the community.
Mayor Thomas Menino said, “The Boston Police department will continue to be out in full force taking the necessary steps to protect our residents. They will continue to target individuals who perform these senseless acts of violence.”
Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis stated, “Boston Police are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our residents and remain steadfast in our proactive approach to target known offenders. The consistent execution of these focused enforcement efforts will continue to have an impact on advancing public safety. I commend the collaboration of the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Drug Control Unit.”
At this time, twenty-two individuals have been arrested with charges ranging from Assault and Battery to Trafficking Class B (crack cocaine/cocaine) and A (heroine). The arrested individuals will appear at different district courts throughout the city to answer to their charges.
1. Jamaul Douglas, 37, of Mattapan for warrants and new charges of Trafficking Class B
2. Ishmeal K. Douglas, 24, of Boston for warrants Distribution of Class B Drugs
3. London Lee, 18, of Roxbury for warrants Distribution of Class B Drugs
4. Shakeem Johnson, 20, of Hyde Park for warrants for Distribution of Class A School Zone, Distribution of Class B, and new charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A Drugs
5. Felix E. Doroteo-Avila, 36, of Mattapan for warrants for Distribution of Class B Drugs
6. Damon Lowe, 41, of Boston for warrants for Distribution of Class B Drug
7. Cleve Benson, Jr. 41, of Boston for warrants Distribution of Class B and new charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A Drugs
8. Ronnie Cato, 29, of Roxbury, for new charges of Distribution of Class B, and Distribution of Class B in a School Zone
9. Johny Manago, 26, of Boston for new charges of Distribution of Class B, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B in a School Zone and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
10. Damion Johnson, 20, of Boston for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A in a School Zone and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A
11. Justin Downey, 30, of South Boston for warrants for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs and trespassing
12. Jamal Lawrence, 22, of East Boston for warrants for Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon
13. Jason S. Herrera, 26, of Dorchester for new charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B within 1,000’ of a Playground
14. Gayle McLaughlin, 49, of South for warrants for Distribution of Class B Drugs
15. Benito A. Matos, 39, of East Boston or new charges of Distribution of Class A Drugs and Distribution of Class A Drugs in a School Zone
16. Betty Carrington, 51, of Charlestown for warrants for Distribution of Class B Drugs, and Distribution of Class B Drugs in a School Zone
17. Bruce Chisolm, 54, of Roxbury for warrants for Distribution of Class A Drugs in a School Zone, and Operating after Revocation or Suspension
18. Lisa Wallace, 40, of Everett for warrants for Distribution of Class A and B Drugs, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class E
19. John P. McMahon, 34, of Quincy for new charges of Possession of Class C and a warrant for Resisting Arrest
20. Willie J. Johnson, 54 of Dorchester for warrants for Possession of Class A Drugs, and Conspiracy.
21. Dany Joazard, 25, of Boston for new charges of Possession of Class B
22. David Buckley, 28, of South Boston for warrants for Assault and Battery on Victim over 65 Years of A, and Destruction or Injury of Personal Property.
