Honoring Our Fallen Brother:
NEVER FORGET
In tribute to Officer Collier’s character and values, MIT is in the process of creating the Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund. Donations received will be used to establish the Collier Medal – a commendation to be awarded to individuals who demonstrate the values of Officer Collier. To learn more about how to make a donation – please click on the enclosed link:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/letter-rafael-commemoration-details-0422.html
Traffic Advisory relative to area in and around Boylston Street
Boylston Street will continue to be closed from Berkeley Street to Mass Ave. On Tuesday, Newbury Street will be open to vehicular traffic. The Prudential Center will be open for business but only will be accessible from the Huntington Avenue Side.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Death Investigation in the area of 104 Minden Street
On March 31, 2013 at approximately 8:27 p.m., officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 104 Minden Street
On arrival, officers observed a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Edward Villalona, 25, of Jamaica Plain.
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.
Boston Police Seek Public’s Help in Efforts to Identify Vehicle Seen in the area of Death Investigation in the area 104 Minden Street
Do You Recognize this Car???
On the night of the homicide, the car depicted in the photograph below, was seen in close proximity to the incident. The Boston Police Homicide Unit is looking to locate and speak with the occupants of that car (a Ford Flex) that was seen in Jamaica Plain on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013.
If you have any information about this car or its occupants, please contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously are encouraged to call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word TIP to CRIME, that’s “T-I-P” to CRIME, that’s 27463.
Youth Violence Strike Force Arrest Suspect for Gun Possession and Drugs
On March 28, 2013 at about 5:30pm officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force on directed patrol in the area of Egleston Square, Jamaica Plain observed a suspect known to have been in the area of a shooting near the Dudley Triangle hours earlier.
Officers observed the suspect make numerous “security checks” with his left hand at the left front side of his waist. This activity, the earlier shooting and the officers training and experience suggested the suspect was trying to conceal a firearm.
Officers approached the suspect, Jordan Talik, 22 of Roxbury and discovered a loaded firearm in his possession. Talik also had a folding knife and a plastic bag with what appeared to be crack cocaine.
Talik, is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Class B.
He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
Schools Closed Tomorrow in Boston: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
National Weather Service has warned that tomorrow morning’s commute will be extremely difficult. With that forecast in mind, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today met with his Snow Team and Interim Superintendent of Schools John P. McDonough and the decision has been made to close schools tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The latest forecasts indicate that Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route. The Mayor and his team will continue to monitor the latest weather reports.
All Boston Centers for Youth and Families sites will be OPEN tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All children over age 6 are welcome, but youth under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off to complete a short written form.
Boston Public Works crews are prepared for the storm. They will pre-treat the roads before the snow starts and will work throughout tonight and into tomorrow. The department will have 396 pieces of equipment on hand for the overnight.
Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online.
Mayor Menino also reminds residents of the following:
• Do not throw snow back into the street. “Throwbacks” force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
• Shovel out fire hydrants, catch basins and pedestrian ramps close to your home.
• Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut their homes and businesses and any handicapped ramps close to your homes or business.
• Do not double-park.
• Please check on elderly neighbors and others in need.
• For additional snow and cold weather safety tips, please visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow
St. Patrick’s Day History: JFK and his wife, Jackie, marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston
Marching in the St. Patty’s Day Parade
Update: Photo and Information of Suspect in Relation to the two Armed Robbery Investigations in Jamaica Plain
The suspect is described as a black non-Hispanic male, about 20 years of age, 5’9”- 6’1”, slim build, wearing a zippered gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, running sneakers with white strings and in possession of a handgun. It is assumed that the suspect is operating an unknown type of motor vehicle based on the time of the robberies, distance and time it took the suspect to get from Jamaica Plain to Mattapan. Suspect likely used the Jamaica Way and Morton Street to get away from the area. The area of the robberies borders the city of Brookline.
The robberies occurred during the evening hours between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm, on February 27th & 28th.
The incident descriptions are as follows:
1. At approximately 7:55pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013, officers from District E-13 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 24 Eliot Street. The victim stated he was robbed at gun point in the rear of 24 Eliot Street, after he parked his vehicle on Dunster Road and cut through the pathway of the Eliot School. The victim stated the suspect approached him and demanded money. The suspect took the victim’s wallet and cell phone and demanded his ATM password. The suspect stated “Don’t give me the wrong number because I know where you live and I’ll come back.” The victim complied and gave the suspect the correct password. The suspect ordered the victim to leave the area, displayed the gun and stated, “Run”. The victim described the suspect as a black male wearing a gray hoody, pulled up over his head and blue jeans. At approximately 8:40pm, the victim was contacted by his bank and informed of a withdrawal from an ATM on Blue Hill Ave. Available units on District B-2 canvassed the area to no avail.
2. About 5:55pm Wednesday, February 27, 2013, officers from District E-13 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 24 Eliot Street. Prior to the robbery, the victim observed the suspect walking around the inside the school for approximately an hour, used the bathroom, asked the victim what classes he taught and spoke to numerous people in the school. The victim stated he was talking on his cell phone as he was walking downstairs when the suspect pulled out a black handgun from his pants and stated “Tell your girlfriend you will call her back”. The suspect then stated, “Give me what you got.” The victim gave the suspect his wallet containing money and his iPhone, then fled out the front door toward Dunster Road. The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 6’1, gray hoodie, slight beard, blue jeans who displayed a black handgun. Officers canvassed the area to no avail.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is advised to please contact
District E-13 Detectives at 617-343-5628.
District E-13 held a community meeting at Elliot School to alert members of the incidents.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.
The Boston Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind residents of the following safety tips:
• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
• When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas. Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.
• Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.
• Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.
• If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence and call police.
Safety Message for Students During Spring Break
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Spring break brings the opportunity for students to get away but it can also provide opportunity for would be thieves.
The Boston Police Department reminds students to secure their off campus housing units before leaving for ANY length, or extended period, of time. Check all the locks on doors and windows. Ask neighbors to watch the area around your home. Electronic devices are valuable and attractive to thieves, safeguard laptops, game systems, iPods and iPads. take them with you if at all possible. Do not let mail collect in mailboxes or on porches. Keep your apartment from being targeted, leave a light on a timer.
And finally, when you are at home, pay close attention to who’s coming and going from your multi-family dwelling or apartment building. Be sure anyone you do let into the building has a legitimate purpose for their visit.
The Boston Police encourages you to take a few extra minutes to do a simple security check before you leave your unit, it could help prevent you from becoming a victim.
Community Alert: Boston Police Investigating Armed Robberies in Jamaica Plain
District E-13 Detectives are seeking information about a suspect believed to be responsible for two armed robberies in the Eliot Street/Dunster Road area.
The suspect is described as a black non-Hispanic male, about 20 years of age, 6’1”, 200 lbs, slim built, slight beard, gray hoodie and blue jeans in possession of a handgun. The robberies occurred during the evening hours between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm, on February 27th & 28th.
Incidents:
1. At approximately 7:55pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013, officers from District E-13 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 24 Eliot Street. The victim stated he was robbed at gun point in the rear of 24 Eliot Street, after he parked his vehicle on Dunster Road and cut through the pathway of the Eliot School. The victim stated the suspect approached him and demanded money. The suspect took the victims wallet and cell phone and demanded his ATM password. The suspect stated “Don’t give me the wrong number because I know where you live and I’ll come back.” The victim complied and gave the suspect the correct password. The suspect ordered the victim to leave the area, displayed the gun and stated, “Run”. The victim described the suspect as a black male wearing a gray hoody, pulled up over his head and blue jeans. At approximately 8:40pm, the victim was contacted by his bank and informed of a withdrawal from an ATM on Blue Hill Ave. Available units on District B-2 canvassed the area to no avail.
2. About 5:55pm Wednesday, February 27, 2013, officers from District E-13 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 24 Eliot Street. Prior to the robbery, the victim observed the suspect walking around the inside the school for approximately an hour, used the bathroom, asked the victim what classes he taught and spoke to numerous people in the school. The victim stated he was talking on his cell phone as he was walking downstairs when the suspect pulled out a black handgun from his pants and stated “Tell your girlfriend you will call her back”. The suspect then stated, “Give me what you got.” The victim gave the suspect his wallet containing money and his iPhone, then fled out the front door toward Dunster Road. The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 6’1, gray hoodie, slight beard, blue jeans who displayed a black handgun. Officers canvassed the area to no avail.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is advised to please contact
District E-13 Detectives at 617-343-5628.
District E-13 held a community meeting at Elliot School to alert members of the incidents.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.
The Boston Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind residents of the following safety tips:
• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
• When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas. Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.
• Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.
• Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.
• If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence and call police.