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.
Gas Station Robber Tries to Flee the Scene But Runs Out of Fuel and Ends Up in the Custody of a Good Samaritan
Armed Robber Runs Out of Gas
At about 7:00pm, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress at a gas station at 4139 Washington Street. While en route to the call, officers were provided a description of the suspect who was described as a bald, white male, heavy build, wearing dark clothing. According to a gas station employee, the suspect entered the store, motioned in such a way as if to suggest he was in possession of a weapon and stated, “I need all your money.” Upon hearing the suspect’s demands, the employee ran out of the store, approached a customer pumping gas and told the customer that the store was being robbed. As the suspect was exiting the store with the register’s cash tray in hand, the employee approached the suspect and tried to knock the tray out of his hands. The suspect, however, was able to avoid the employee and escape on foot. As the suspect was fleeing the scene, a Good Samaritan started chasing the suspect.
Officers spoke to the Good Samaritan who stated he was getting into his car when he heard a commotion at the gas station, looked over and saw a guy running. The Good Samaritan says he then heard someone yell that the gas station had just been robbed. Upon hearing that the station had just been robbed, the Good Samaritan says he began chasing the suspect until the suspect ran out of breath. At that point, the Good Samaritan says he was able to subdue the suspect by holding him down on the ground until police arrived.
Officers responded to 19 Lee Hill Road where the suspect was being detained by the Good Samaritan. On arrival, officers quickly took the suspect into custody. A search of the suspect enabled officers to see and seize an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was returned to the gas station where he was positively identified by the store employee.
Another witness says he observed the suspect stop and attempt enter a motor vehicle in the area of 660 South Street. According to the witness, when he approached the suspect, the suspect, with his hand in his pocket, pointed at him in such a way as if to suggest he was in possession of a firearm. At this point, the witness says the above-mentioned Good Samaritan showed up at the scene and the suspect, seeing the Good Samaritan, took off on foot. A search of the car enabled officers to see and seize a black firearm which was easily seen sitting in plain view on the vehicle’s center console. A check of the plate revealed that the car was owned by the suspect.
Officers arrested Scott Teixeira, 44, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery.
Super Vigilant Store Employee Gets Robbed but Refuses to Let Those Responsible Get Away
At about 9:28pm, on Monday, January 30, 2012, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a call for a robbery of a convenience store at 12 South Huntington Ave (South Huntington Market). Officers spoke to a store employee who stated that two black males, dressed in black clothing and ski masks, entered the store and demanded money. According to the store employee, one of the suspects showed a knife while demanding cash. The store employee told officers that the suspects were able to secure an undisclosed amount of cash before the fleeing the store on foot. The store employee further states that he followed the suspects as they exited the store and watched them jump into a black motor vehicle in the area of S. Huntington Ave and Colburn Street which proceeded to flee the area at a high rate of speed. Not wanting to see the suspects get away, the store employee states he then jumped into his own car and followed the suspects along South Huntington Ave. Upon seeing an approaching Boston Police cruiser, the store employee shouted to the officers and then motioned towards the suspect’s car which was stopped at a red light in the area of 425 South Huntington Ave.
Upon seeing the store employee, responding officers immediately stopped their cruiser and approached the suspect’s motor vehicle. Given radio transmissions that stated the suspects were armed, officers approached the suspect’s car with their department issued firearms drawn. Upon reaching the car, officers ordered and instructed all three occupants to exit the motor vehicle. A search of the car enabled officers to see and seize a sizeable amount of U.S. currency spread about the floor of the car.
Officers arrested Dave Hampton, 31, of Boston, Ricardo Lambert, 31, of Boston and Chithalia Barnes, 28, of Chelsea and charged all three with Armed Robbery.
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
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.