Boston Police Arrest Male For Stabbing in Mattapan
At about 11:53am, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a call for a person stabbed at 884 Cummins Highway.
On arrival, officers were informed that the 31 year old female victim had been transported to Boston Medical Center suffering from what appeared to be a wound. The victim is currently listed in stable condition and expected to survive her injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the victim and suspect were known to one another.
Soon after the incident Officers broadcast a description of the suspect’s motor vehicle and located it in the area of Praire Street in Dorchester. Detectives then located the suspect at a nearby residence.
At that time, officers placed the suspect, Jimmy Ammons, 50 of Mattapan, under arrest for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Assault with Intent to Murder.
Rapid Response Enables Police to Pin Down Purse Snatcher along the Banks of the Charles River
Purse Snatcher Arrested
At about 2:15am, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a call for a purse grab in the area of 84 Beacon Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking with a friend when a white male pushed her from behind, grabbed her pocketbook and took off on foot. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect over the police radio. In short time, responding officers who were conducting a search of the area observed an individual who matched the description of the suspect access the bridge that allows pedestrians to cross over Storrow Drive and onto the Charles River Esplanade. Upon seeing the suspect, officers began following him. Upon seeing the approaching officers, the suspect began to run in an effort to avoid capture. After a brief foot chase, officers were able to locate and apprehend the suspect who attempted to conceal himself by hiding along the embankment of the Charles River.
The suspect was returned to the scene of the crime for identification purposes. Upon seeing the suspect, the victim stated, “That’s him.”
Officers arrested William Melton, 34, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.
Where There is Smoke There is a Suspect Under Arrest for Arson in East Boston – Park Gazebo is No Place for a Camp Fire
Wrong Place for a Camp Fire
At about 1:22am, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) were on patrol in the area of the 99 Airport Road (the Veterans Memorial Park) when they observed a small fire inside the park’s central gazebo located adjacent to the playground. Officers further observed an individual standing near the flame and acting in such a way as if to suggest he was fanning the flame in an effort to grow and nurture the fire. Upon seeing the approaching officers, the suspect began stomping on the flames in an effort to extinguish the fire. When officers confronted the suspect, the suspect quickly thrust his hands up into the air. In the immediate vicinity of the suspect, officers observed several cans of beer and numerous charred sections of newspaper.
When asked about the fire, the suspect stated, “I just happened upon it.”
Officers arrested Wayne Rongone, 46, of Wilmington and charged him with Arson.
Back at the booking desk, the suspect was heard to spontaneously utter, “That was a camp fire. I can’t believe they’re keeping me for this.”
Boston 24: Data from Wednesday @ 10AM through Thursday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 13
Commercial Break-ins: 1
Boston 24: Data from Tuesday @ 10AM through Wednesday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 14
Commercial Break-ins: 0
Gas Station Robber Tries to Flee the Scene But Runs Out of Fuel and Ends Up in the Custody of a Good Samaritan
Armed Robber Runs Out of Gas
At about 7:00pm, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress at a gas station at 4139 Washington Street. While en route to the call, officers were provided a description of the suspect who was described as a bald, white male, heavy build, wearing dark clothing. According to a gas station employee, the suspect entered the store, motioned in such a way as if to suggest he was in possession of a weapon and stated, “I need all your money.” Upon hearing the suspect’s demands, the employee ran out of the store, approached a customer pumping gas and told the customer that the store was being robbed. As the suspect was exiting the store with the register’s cash tray in hand, the employee approached the suspect and tried to knock the tray out of his hands. The suspect, however, was able to avoid the employee and escape on foot. As the suspect was fleeing the scene, a Good Samaritan started chasing the suspect.
Officers spoke to the Good Samaritan who stated he was getting into his car when he heard a commotion at the gas station, looked over and saw a guy running. The Good Samaritan says he then heard someone yell that the gas station had just been robbed. Upon hearing that the station had just been robbed, the Good Samaritan says he began chasing the suspect until the suspect ran out of breath. At that point, the Good Samaritan says he was able to subdue the suspect by holding him down on the ground until police arrived.
Officers responded to 19 Lee Hill Road where the suspect was being detained by the Good Samaritan. On arrival, officers quickly took the suspect into custody. A search of the suspect enabled officers to see and seize an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was returned to the gas station where he was positively identified by the store employee.
Another witness says he observed the suspect stop and attempt enter a motor vehicle in the area of 660 South Street. According to the witness, when he approached the suspect, the suspect, with his hand in his pocket, pointed at him in such a way as if to suggest he was in possession of a firearm. At this point, the witness says the above-mentioned Good Samaritan showed up at the scene and the suspect, seeing the Good Samaritan, took off on foot. A search of the car enabled officers to see and seize a black firearm which was easily seen sitting in plain view on the vehicle’s center console. A check of the plate revealed that the car was owned by the suspect.
Officers arrested Scott Teixeira, 44, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery.
Failing to Stop for a Police Officer Leaves One Tire Screeching Suspect Feeling Like Burnt Rubber
Refusing to Stop is Never Smart
At about 10:42am, on Monday, January 30, 2012, an officer, performing a paid detail in the area of Blue Hill Ave and Jewish War Veterans Drive, observed and heard a motor vehicle screech its tires while travelling at a high rate of speed. Given the operator’s high rate of speed, as wells as, the loud noise produced by the screeching tires, the detail officer, wearing full uniform and his highly reflective yellow vest, attempted to wave the car over. After making eye contact with the officer, the operator of the car, refusing to stop, swerved around the officer and continued on his way. At this point, the detail officer broadcast a description of the car and incident over the police radio. In short time, officers were able to locate and stop the car in the area of Blue Hill Ave and Wales Street.
Officers arrested Keenan Guthrie Owens, 21, of Dorchester and charged him with Failure to Stop for a Police Officer.