Trying to Avoid Arrest? Sorry But There Is No App for That!
Plain Clothes Officers Conduct Traffic Stop Leading to Dangerous Weapons and Drug Arrest
At about 9:57pm, on Friday, February 10, 2012, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) observed a traffic violation (failure to signal when turn or stop) at the intersection of School Street and Bradlee Street.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and immediately smelled an aroma of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle when the suspect rolled down his window. As officers requested the suspect’s license and registration, the passenger provided officers with a grinder that contained loose raw marijuana inside.
While officers waited on the suspect’s information, the suspect’s behavior was extremely nervous and erratic. The suspect was looking throughout the motor vehicle quickly and then began to reach all around in various areas.
Officers instructed the suspect cease the movement and suspect stated, “I need to find my license.” The suspect grabbed two coats from the back seat, pulled them on his lap and was keeping his hands from officers’ view.
Officers could hear Boston Police Operations broadcasting coming from inside the motor vehicle as well. Officers requested the suspect to remove his hands from under the coats and the suspect refused and stated, “Looking for the license.”
Officers fearing the suspect may be in possession of a weapon, requested the suspect to exit the motor vehicle. Officers performed a pat frisk of the suspect and the coats. Officers observed a knife on the suspect’s waistband and brass knuckles inside the coat pocket. Officers also frisked the area where suspect was seated and observed a clear plastic bag. The plastic bag contained nine smaller plastic bags of marijuana. The suspect immediately took ownership of the marijuana and stated, “I have a few bags in there.”
The male suspect, Dexter Winnie, 22, of Dorchester, was arrested for Dangerous Weapon Unlawfully Carried, Distribution of Class D with Intent Within 1000’ School Zone and was issued a citation for Failure to Signal When Turn or Stop.
Officers also seized the suspect’s cell phone that had a police scanner application in use.
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.
Hero Officer Rescues Distraught Female in Dorchester
On February 8, 2012, at approximately 3:45am, officers responded to a radio call for residence on Wilbert Road in Dorchester. The caller stated that a distraught female was threatening to jump from a roof top.
When officers arrived on scene, the upset female was sitting on the roof of the residence talking to individuals below. Several officers entered the residence in an attempt to speak with the female from the upstairs window. Other officers attempted to engage the female from ground level.
At that time, the female continued to move closer to the edge of the roof. She leaned forward and fell head first from the roof. It was then that an officer who was strategically positioned on the stairs was able to catch her and ultimately break her fall.
Both the female and the officer were rushed to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The officer did suffer injuries in the fall.
The Boston Police Department would like to commend the officer for his heroic actions. The department also extends our support and well wishes to the female victim.
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.
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.
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.