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The BPD Motorcycle Unit Turns 100!!!
The Boston Police Department will soon celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Department’s Motorcycle Unit. In the days leading up to the 100 Year Anniversary, the department will be post a different photo of the Motorcycle Unit provided courtesy of Department Chronologist Officer Bobby Anthony. Mayor Tom Menino, Police Commissioner Ed Davis and members of the Mobile Operations Unit (both past and present) will gather at 364 Warren Street in Roxbury on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at approximately 11:30am to honor and commemorate the sacrifice, service and history of the Motorcycle Unit.
Updated: Traffic Advisory Around Forest Hills
Updated Traffic Advisory: The Casey Overpass will be closed from the Arborway to Morton Street until 11:00pm. Motorists should seek alternate route.
Counting Down the Days!!! The BPD Motorcycle Unit turns 100!!!
The BPD Motorcycle Unit turns 100!!!
The Boston Police Department will soon celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Department’s Motorcycle Unit. In the days leading up to the 100 Year Anniversary, the department will be post a different photo of the Motorcycle Unit provided courtesy of Department Chronologist Officer Bobby Anthony. Mayor Tom Menino, Police Commissioner Ed Davis and members of the Mobile Operations Unit (both past and present) will gather at 364 Warren Street in Roxbury on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at approximately 11:30am to honor and commemorate the sacrifice, service and history of the Motorcycle Unit.
Traffic Advisory: Callahan Tunnel Closed Outbound
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area of the Callahan Tunnel closed (outbound) due to fire inside the tunnel.
Traffic Advisory Around Forest Hills
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area of Washington Street at the Jamaicaway, due to accident.
Traffic & Parking Advisory Reminder: Relative to College Move in Weekend August 31-September 4, 2012
Residents should expect congestion and delays in the areas of Allston, Brighton, Fenway, Back Bay, Mission Hill and Beacon Hill as 70,000 college students will be moving in these neighborhoods.
Counting Down the Days!!! The BPD Motorcycle Unit turns 100!!!
The Boston Police Department will soon celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Department’s Motorcycle Unit. In the days leading up to the 100 Year Anniversary, the department will be post a different photo of the Motorcycle Unit provided courtesy of Department Chronologist Officer Bobby Anthony. Mayor Tom Menino, Police Commissioner Ed Davis and members of the Mobile Operations Unit (both past and present) will gather at 364 Warren Street in Roxbury on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at approximately 11:30am to honor and commemorate the sacrifice, service and history of the Motorcycle Unit.
Boston Police Department Preparing to Celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Department’s Motorcycle Unit – Celebration set for September 16, 2012
Motorcycle Unit Turns 100!!!
In the year 1912, William Howard Taft – the 27th President of the United States – was in the White House, the Titanic set sail from England, Fenway Park opened its doors for the very first time and the Boston Police Department established one of the country’s very first motorcycle units. While the Berkeley, California Police Department is credited with establishing the first official police motorcycle unit in the United States in the year 1911, the Boston Police Department would soon follow suit. Over the years, hundreds of officers have ridden motorcycles – be they Indian or Harley-Davidson – while patrolling and protecting the streets of Boston. During the unit’s history, tragically, six officers – while assigned to the unit – were killed in the line of duty. In honor and memory of their heroic sacrifices and service to the city and citizenry of Boston, six hero signs have been posted correlating with the locations where these brave officers were killed in the line of duty.
Mayor Tom Menino, Police Commissioner Ed Davis, members of the Mobile Operations Unit (both past and present) will gather at 364 Warren Street in Roxbury to honor and commemorate the sacrifice, service and history of the Motorcycle Unit. Prior to the gathering, officers – while participating in a ‘Ride to Remember’ – will ride past the locations of the six Hero Signs.
Said Commissioner Ed Davis, “When you have a department as rich in history as the Boston Police Department, it is essential to remember, honor and celebrate it. The 100 Year Anniversary of the motorcycle unit is a hugely significant event and I look forward to gathering, thanking and remembering all those officers who dedicated themselves to protecting and serving our city while assigned to the unit.”
The Hero Signs – honoring the following officers – can be viewed at the following locations:
- Patrolman Ward M. Bray killed in the line of duty on April 14, 1921 at intersection of Centre Street & Seaverns Ave in Jamaica Plain
- Patrolman Peter Paul Oginskis killed in line of duty on May 5, 1923 at intersection of Pond Street & Arborway in Jamaica Plain
- Patrolman Herbert D. Allen killed in the line of duty on December 25, 1927 at intersection of Washington Street & Fairbanks Street in Brighton
- Patrolman William L. Abbott killed in the line of duty on November 28, 1931 at the intersection of Riverway & Brookline Ave in the Fenway
- Patrolman Daniel A. McCallum killed in the line of duty on May 12, 1935 in the area of Jamaicaway and Bynner Street in Jamaica Plain
- Patrolman Michael J. Crowley killed in the line of duty on May 12, 1961 in the area of 283 River Street in Mattapan
*** Please note: In the days leading up to the 100 Year Anniversary, the department will be posting photos on its Facebook page – taken over the past 100 years – of the Motorcycle Unit provided courtesy of Department Chronologist Officer Bobby Anthony.
BPD TRIVIA:
BPD TRIVIA
Question: Can you name the celebrity surrounded by Boston Police Officers???
Quick hint: He’d be a good guy to know if you were looking to make a great escape.
Answer: Steve McQueen
Boston Police Arrest Suspect Wanted in Connection with Death Investigation in the area of 65 Warren Street
About two weeks ago, on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of 65 Warren Street. On arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The victim, a male in his twenties, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Rashad Lesley-Barnes, 24, of Dorchester.
As the result of information received and interviews conducted during the course of the ongoing investigation, detectives identified the suspect responsible for Lesley-Barnes murder.. The evidence collected and tips received lead them to the suspect, Jahvon Goodwin, 21, of Boston.
This morning, Wednesday, August 29, 2012, officers arrested and charged Jahvon Goodwin, 21, of Boston with Murder.
Goodwin is expected to be arraigned today at Roxbury District Court.
Special thanks to the Boston Police Homicide Unit, Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Team, the Boston Police Latent Print Unit, the Boston Police Neighborhood Drug Control Unit, the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the detectives and officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), District Attorney Dan Conley’s Office and the MBTA for the hard work and dedication to bring this case to a close.
Commissioner Davis also thanks members of the community for coming forward with tips and information which helped make the difference in this case.