Boston Police Arrest Female for Passing Counterfeit Bills at Local Bar
At about 12:21am, on Saturday, February 11, 2012, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a call for a person passing counterfeit money at 15 Lagrange Street (Glass Slipper Bar).
On arrival, officers spoke with the owner of the bar who stated the suspect presented five counterfeit twenty-dollar bills for services at the bar. Officers observed all five of the counterfeit bills with the same serial number. A counterfeit bill marker was utilized and it revealed the bills were counterfeit.
Officers observed the suspect who was still sitting at the bar. The owner stated to officer, the suspect had requested (1) one-hundred dollar bill from the bartender in change.
The female suspect, Danette Lewis, 23, of Beverly, was arrested for Possession of Counterfeit Notes and Uttering or Publishing False Writings.
Boston Police Arrest Four Suspects for Stabbing Downtown
About 4:31 pm, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a call for a fight at 140 Tremont Street.
On arrival, officers were informed, the fight resulted in a person being stabbed. Officers observed the male, in his twenties, who was suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The individual was transported to New England Medical Center.
Witnesses on scene, stated to officers there was a large fight involving suspect #1 being assaulted. Officers were informed that suspect #1 pulled out a knife and stabbed the individual. Officers broadcasted the direction of flight and a description of suspect#1 and a description of the suspect #1.
After speaking with the witnesses, officers determined that the individual suffering from stab wounds as well as suspect #2, and suspect #3, were involved in a fight with suspect #1. Officers were advised suspect #1 was punched and kicked with shod foot by the individual suffering from stab wounds, suspect #2 and Suspect #3.
While leaving District A-1, an officer on his way to perform a detail, observed suspect #1 walking on Friend Street with an additional person. The officer broadcast the information and was assisted by additional officers. Officers approached the suspects and during handcuffing, for officers safety, observed suspect #4, discard a knife. Officer retrieved the knife and assisted in placing the suspects under arrest.
The male suspect #1, Tad Helin, 20, of Boston, was arrested for Assault with Intent to Murder. The male suspect #2, Shawn Cagnina, 19, of Boston was arrested for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. The female suspect #3, Kayla Zadrowski, 23, of Lawrence, was arrested for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. The male suspect #4, Jesus Rodriguez, 30, of Boston, was arrested for Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.
Due to his injuries, the victim of the stabbing was summonsed for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot).
WANTED: Investigators Request Community Assistance to Locate Murder Suspect Wanted for Double Homicide on Harlem Street
On November 14, 2011, at approximately 9:16am, officers responded to 50 Harlem Street in Dorchester for a report of persons shot. On arrival officers located two female victims suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as 21 year old Stephanie Emile and 23 year old Judith Emile.
As a result of an ongoing investigation by members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit and prosecutors from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office suspect Janvier has been identified as the person responsible for the homicide of Stephanie and Judith Emile. This investigation has included numerous interviews, along with the recovery of forensic evidence, which ultimately led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Janvier.
Contact Information:
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of all individuals who wish to remain anonymous.
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Boston 24: Data from Thursday @ 10AM through Friday @ 10AM
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 2
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 2
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 9
Residential Break-ins: 6
Commercial Break-ins: 1
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.
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.”
Fugitive Unit Tracks Down & Apprehends One of BPD’s ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives: Third Suspect under Arrest in Connection to 2011 Christmas Morning Shooting Incident
On January 30, 2012, at 9:15am, members of the Boston Police Fugitive and Apprehension Team tracked down wanted fugitive Alcindy Jean-Baptiste, 28, of Randolph at 510 Washington Street in Dorchester. At time of arrest, Jean-Baptiste had an outstanding warrant for Assault to Murder, Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Firearm w/o a License 2nd Offense, Possession of Ammunition, Conspiracy, Witness Intimidation and Discharging a Firearm within 500 ft. of a Building. Jean-Baptiste was wanted in connection with a Christmas morning shooting incident that left one victim suffering from injuries.
Early this morning at approximately 1:00am, officers received information that wanted fugitive, Jean-Baptiste, was on scene at Guilt Nightclub on 275 Tremont Street. Investigators developed information that Jean-Baptiste was inside the club and had made threats to an individual. Officers were unable to immediately locate Jean-Baptiste, but developed additional evidence to charge Jean-Baptiste with Threats to do Bodily Harm and Threats to Intimidate a Witness based on statements made by Jean-Baptiste at the nightclub.
On December 25, 2011, at 4:30am, officers responded to Nightingale Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located the victim of the incident on Kingsdale Street in Dorchester. The male victim was rushed to a local hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury.
As a result of investigative efforts, detectives applied for and secured three arrests warrants for three suspects connected to the shooting. Two of those suspects turned themselves into authorities in recent weeks and are facing a charge of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder and various firearm charges.
Jean-Baptiste is the third suspect taken into custody as a result of the December shooting incident. He is facing arraignment on a long list of offenses.
Traffic and Parking Advisory: January 31 and February 1, 2012 – Services for Mayor Kevin H. White
The City of Boston Transportation Department is advising drivers that additional traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on local streets on Tuesday, January 31, and Wednesday, February 1, 2012 due to memorial services taking place for former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White.
A public viewing will be held at the Parkman House, 33 Beacon Street, Beacon Hill on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a procession through Downtown streets will proceed a funeral mass at Saint Cecilia’s Church on Belvidere Street in the Back Bay. This will be followed by a public reception at the main branch of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street in the Back Bay.
The procession will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday at #33 Beacon Street. It will continue onto School Street, left onto Washington Street, right onto Water Street, left onto Congress Street and right onto North Street. At this point, there will be a pause at the statue of Mayor White in front of Faneuil Hall. Starting up again, vehicles will turn left onto Union Street, left onto Hanover Street, right onto Congress Street, left onto New Chardon Street, right onto Cambridge Street, left onto Charles Street, right onto Mt. Vernon Street where there will be another pause at the White family residence. The procession will continue left onto Brimmer Street, right onto Beacon Street, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue, left onto Massachusetts Avenue, left onto Boylston Street, right onto Dalton Street, right onto Belvidere Street, ending in front of St. Cecilia’s Church.
To accommodate these proceedings, the following temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be implemented.
Temporary Traffic Restrictions
Traffic is expected to be heavy in the vicinity of the Parkman House, located adjacent to the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Street. If necessary, the Boston Police Department may close Beacon Street on Beacon Hill, westbound, between Park and Joy Streets, to vehicular traffic for periods of time throughout the day on Tuesday. Drivers are strongly cautioned to seek alternate routes.
Traffic is also expected to be heavy in the vicinity of St. Cecilia’s Church on Belvidere Street in the Back Bay. If necessary, the Boston Police Department may close Belvidere Street, in both directions, between Dalton Street and Massachusetts Avenue to vehicular traffic on Wednesday morning.
Temporary Parking Restrictions
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Tuesday & Wednesday” restrictions will be implemented as follows.
• Beacon Street, north side (Parkman House side), from Park St to Joy Street.
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM to 9PM” restrictions will be implemented as follows.
• Beacon Street, north side (opposite the Boston Common), from Joy Street to Walnut Street. South side (Boston Common side), Charles Street to Park Street.
• Joy Street, east side, from Joy Place (opposite number one) to Beacon Street.
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Wednesday 8AM to 2PM” restrictions will be implemented as follows.
• Belvidere Street, both sides, from Dalton Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
• Saint Cecelia Street, both sides, from Belvidere Street to Cambria Street.
• Cambria Street, both sides, from Boylston Street to Dalton Street.
• Scotia Street, both sides, from Saint Cecelia Street to Dalton Street.
• Mt. Vernon Street, even side, from Brimmer Street heading easterly to the first street light past #158
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Wednesday 9AM to 6PM” restrictions will be implemented as follows.
• Blagden Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to Exeter Street.
• Boylston Street, south side (Boston Public Library side), from Exeter Street to Dartmouth Street.