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.
District D-14 Addresses ‘Quality of Life’ Concern for Residents: Police Arrest Aspiring Disc Jockey for Disturbing the Peace in Brighton
At about 5:07pm, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a call for loud music at 109 Brainerd Road. On arrival, officers could immediately hear loud music coming from an unknown apartment. As officers further investigated where the music was coming from, an unknown witness stated to officer, “This is ridiculous officer, can you please have the music turned down.” Officers discovered that the loud music was coming from an apartment on the third floor of the building.
Officers knocked on the apartment door for a while before the suspect opened the door. Officers advised the suspect to turn down the music due to the multiple 911 calls. The suspect stated, “I’m not turning anything down!” Officers advised the suspect the music was loud and suspect replied, “I’m not turning it down.”
While officers were speaking with the suspect, neighbors came out of their apartments to speak with officers. The neighbors stated to officers, “This goes on every day and we can never get any rest!” The neighbors further stated, “Please do something about this.” Officers advised the suspect to keep the music down and be respectful of the neighbors. The suspect’s response to officers was, “I’ll be turning it back up officers.” Officers advised the suspect such behavior would constitute disturbance of the peace if the music was unreasonable. The suspect stated, “OK!’
As officers were leaving the property, the suspect turned his music up louder than it was previously. The suspect stated to officers, “Sorry” for disturbing the neighbors, but he needs to, “practice mixing music.”
The male suspect, Juergen Lippert, 22, of Brighton, was arrested for Disturbing the Peace.
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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.
Death Investigation at 1049 Tremont Street in South End
At about 9:29pm, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a call for an assault victim in the area of 1049 Tremont Street. On arrival, officers observed a male, in his fifties, inside suffering from an unknown trauma. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was pronounced on scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that this was not a random incident.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Individuals wishing to assist this investigation in anonymous manner 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 guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous capacity.
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.
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.
** Photos courtesy of the Boston Police Office of Multi Media
