Citizen Alert from C-6 (South Boston): Weekly Crime Summary
Robbery:
CC# 120078532 on 2/9/12 1:20AM at 65 North Point Dr victim reported that they were approached by BM 30-40 years 5’7” 140 lbs dread locks wearing white Capri pants with red & black design and a BM 30-40 years wearing a dark hoodie who stated “Yo what’s up.” The suspects attempted to steal the victim’s handbag and her boyfriend defended her causing the suspects to flee.
CC# 120070057 on 2/4/12 8:48PM at Telegraph St & Mercer St victim reported that she was approached by a WM 40 years 6’ 185 lbs scruffy beard wearing a hunter green hooded rain jacket. The suspect forcibly removed her pocketbook and fled on Gates St towards E 8th St.
CC# 120067787 on 2/3/12 6:15PM at Preble St & Wendell Pl victim reported that she was approached by BM 25 years 5’8” 170 lbs wearing a black hat and dark clothing. The suspect snatched her pocketbook and fled towards Devine Way.
Residential B&E:
CC# 120072048 on 2/5/12 between 5AM & 11:30AM on Woodward St victim reported that assorted electronic equipment and jewelry were stolen. No sign of forced entry.
CC# 120070354 between 2/3/12 11:30PM & 2/4/12 12:30AM on Ward St victim reported that entry was gained through a window and an HP computer, Macintosh computer, WII, assorted jewelry, and prescription medication were stolen.
CC# 120068807 between 2/3/12 11:30PM & 2/4/12 7:30AM at 500 block E 7th St victim reported that a 46” Westinghouse LCD TV was stolen. No sign of forced entry.
CC# 120068428 on 2/4/12 between 12:33AM & 12:48AM on O’Callaghan Way victim reported that assorted electronic equipment, 32” Samsung LCD TV, and jewelry were stolen. No sign of forced entry.
Commercial B&E:
CC# 120073963 on 2/6/12 9:47PM at American Provisions 613 E Broadway an alarm activated and the victim reported that a 1’x 2’ safe containing USC was stolen.
CC# 120070715 on 2/5/12 5AM at Red Line Pizza & Grill 582 Dorchester Ave witness reported that a WM 50’s balding wearing a black puffy coat and dark pants was observed entering and then exiting the business carrying the cash draw. The cash draw was recovered in a dumpster. Suspect fled on Southampton St.
B&E MV:
CC# 120078973 on 2/8/12 between 7:30PM & 11PM at 415 Summer St victim reported that a window was smashed and a Mac laptop, I-pod, backpack, and text books were stolen
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.
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.
The City of Boston Welcomes 57 Recruits to the Boston Police Academy (See Attached Images)
On Monday January 23, 2012, Mayor Thomas Menino and Police Commissioner Edward Davis welcomed 57 recruits to the Boston Police Academy. Over the next six months, recruits will be subject to a strict regimen of intense training and education. The Academy will prepare the recruits to carry out the Boston Police mission of Community Policing to protect and service the citizens of Boston.
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Investigation Update: Boston Police Detectives Seeking Witness to Vandalism Incident at Local Church
Boston Police detectives are seeking to locate a witness who assisted police immediately after the vandalism incident at the Blessed Mother of Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Detectives are following potential leads, but are hoping to reconnect with the original witness at the scene.
On January 22, 2012, at about 11:40am, officers responded to a radio call for a vandalism report at Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish located at 810 Columbia Road. Officers spoke with the pastor, who stated that the statue of Jesus Christ on the church front lawn had been vandalized. He stated that the statue was dropped to the ground, with its head broken, apart from the body. Officers also made contact with an unknown witness to the actual incident, which is believed to have occurred earlier that morning. Officers were unable to ascertain contact information for that witness and are hoping to re-establish contact.
Detectives are asking the witness to please contact 617-343-4742.
Community Alert: Boston Police Warn Against Larceny Scam
The Boston Police Department has received multiple complaints from concerned citizens regarding a phone scam. This scam appears to be targeting elderly victims.
Several victims have reported to police receiving a phone call from number 702-330-9199 and other similar numbers. Victims are then told by the caller (suspect) that they have won a prize which includes a large amount of money, a new car or property. Victims are then instructed by the caller to go to a local convenience store and purchase a Green Dot Money Pack (reloadable credit card). After the reloadable credit card is purchased, victims are instructed to contact the caller (suspect) and provide the serial number to the prepaid card. Once that occurs, the suspect is given access to the account and the money.
Officers would like to take this opportunity to alert potential victims that there is no prize. This is a scam.
Incident Description:
On January 25, 2012, officers received a call from an elderly victim in the area of Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. The victim reported to officers that he received a phone call from an unknown suspect and was told that he was the winner of $225,000 and a new car. The victim was then instructed to go to the local convenience store and purchase a Green Dot Money Pack and place $300.00 on the account. The victim was then told to return home, scratch off the Green Dot serial number and provide it to the male suspect caller over the phone. The victim did not contact the suspect, but instead called police.
Contact Information:
The Boston Police Department encourages individuals who receive phone calls of this nature to call 911 immediately. Victims should never send money to an unknown individual and should instead immediately contact police.