Missing Person Alert: Police Seeking Community Assistance to Locate Missing Female with Medical Complications (See pic)
On April 4, 2012, at approximately 6:00pm, officers received a report from a family member that 27 year old Isabelle Dessources had gone missing earlier in the day. The family member reported that Isabelle had an appointment in the area of 4200 Washington Street in Roslindale and subsequently wandered away.
Family members report that Isabelle suffers from medical complications and requires medication.
Anyone with information on Isabelle’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact 911 or District E-5 detectives at 617-343-4566.
Please note: Isabelle’s hair is currently longer than pictured and was in a ponytail when she went missing.
BPD Special Investigations Unit Teams with Law Enforcement Partners to Capture a Con Man
Suspect Duped Victims Out of More Than $100,000
This afternoon members of the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit, along with ICE/ Homeland Security and the Postal Inspectors apprehended 31 year old Catalin Buzea in connection with opening bank accounts throughout the greater Boston area by means of using counterfeit passports and identification cards. The suspect would open bank accounts and money was wired into the accounts from victims who had purchased non-existing vehicles that were posted on EBay.
As part of the investigation conducted by officers, it was discovered that the suspect opened bank accounts at Bank of America and Citizens Bank during February 2012 and March 2012.
The suspect arrived at the Citizens Bank today in Lexington and investigators were notified. The Lexington Police Department detained the suspect until the arrival of investigators. The suspect was in possession of a counterfeit Greek Passport, Romanian Passport, and a Netherlands identification card.
The male suspect, Catalin Buzea, of Woburn, was arrested for Larceny by Scheme Over $250.00, Uttering Forgery and Identity Fraud.
Boston Police Investigate Altercation on Hyde Park Ave in Roslindale Incident Resulted in 16 Year Old Male Suffering from Stab Wounds
On March 28, 2012 at approximately 4:03pm, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a call for a male being assaulted at 625 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale.
On arrival, officers were directed to the Faulkner Hospital, where the victim had self-applied. Officers arrived at the Faulkner Hospital and were advised the victim had been transported to Brigham and Women’s. At Brigham and Women’s hospital, officers located a 16 year old male victim listed in serious condition as a result of wounds sustained during an altercation.
Additional officers responding to 625 Hyde Park Avenue searched the area for potential witnesses and suspects. Officers located four individuals potential involved in the incident based on witness descriptions at Canterbury Street and Rowe Street. Based on the nature of the crime, officers conducted a pat frisk on these individuals and determined one to be in possession of a hammer, which was potentially used as a weapon in the incident. At that time, officers took a 17 year old male and three 16 year old males into custody.
Upon further investigation, the four individuals were released. District E-18 detectives continue to actively investigate this incident. The 16 year old male victim is expected to survive his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates that this incident was an altercation among individuals known to one another. The Boston Police Department will release any developments as they become available.
Community Alert: Boston Police Warn Fans of 2012 NCAA East Regional Finals Counterfeit Tickets
During the 2012 NCAA East Regional Finals, Boston Police would like to take this opportunity to remind fans to be wary of purchasing counterfeit tickets. Fans who purchase tickets from a secondary source are taking a chance.
We would like to encourage fans to only buy tickets from authorized ticket agencies. Purchasing from other sources is done at the buyer’s risk. Officers want to proactively curb such activity and encourage buyers to only purchase from official vendors.
The department suggests that fans guarantee authenticity by purchasing tickets through an official website, Ticketmaster.com, in person at the TD Garden Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
Purchasing via other methods creates the potential for possessing either an invalid or counterfeit ticket. Individuals attempting to gain admission using fraudulent tickets will be evicted from the building and face the possibility of arrest.
On March 22, 2012, officers conducting a walking beat in the area of TD Garden, arrested 24 year old Cherie Devotie of New York and 32 year old Equcon Milling of New Jersey for attempting to sell counterfeit tickets to the NCAA basketball game at TD Garden. Officers observed both suspects in possession of multiple tickets. Officers confiscated the tickets after confirming with Garden officials that the tickets were counterfeit. Both suspects were placed under arrest at that time.
If any community members have information about the selling of counterfeit tickets, you are urged to contact District A-1 detectives at (617) 343-4248. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may 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 protect your identity.
The Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 51-12 Reaches Important Milestone (See Attached Images)
Recently the Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 51-12 reached an important milestone marked with an initial Guidon presentation. The Guidon presented to the recruits was the white Guidon. This is considered their first phase Guidon. The colors of the first phase Guidon are white with blue lettering. It has the opposite colors of the true class Guidon, which is blue with white lettering. The true Guidon will also bear the Recruit class number. When a Recruit class receives its white Guidon, it is the first official recognition that their platoon is beginning to come together as a class. The first phase of bonding and teamwork is recognized.
The individual who carries the Guidon is the “guide”. This recruit will carry the Guidon in the front of the Recruit formation for everyone to see. The platoon falls into formation and uses the Guidon as their rallying point.
At this time, the platoon will continue to work towards their true class Guidon, blue with white lettering bearing their Recruit class number. That Guidon will represent the class’ transformation from a group of individuals to a cohesive, motivated and team-oriented platoon. Their class Guidon will eventually hang in the corridors of the Academy.
Every Boston Police Recruit class since 1985 has a class Guidon hanging in the Police Academy hall. The class Guidon instills a sense of pride and tradition, and provides the class with a sense of ownership. Upon graduation, the class Guidon will be retired and will hang alongside all of the others that came before, continuing the great tradition and history of the Boston Police Department.
Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 51-12 is expected to graduate in July 2012.
The City of Boston and the Boston Police Department Encourages Parade Goers to Celebrate Responsibly
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
St. Patrick’s Day festivities are an exciting time for the City of Boston. It is always an atmosphere of festivity throughout the City for residents and guests. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly to ensure a safe and family friendly environment.
Throughout the holiday weekend, the Boston Police Department will be taking steps to increase patrols, focusing not only on the parade route and calls for service, but also at drinking establishments. Our priority will be to ensure the safety of our community. Our intent is to encourage people to celebrate responsibly while strictly adhering to all alcohol laws.
It is our hope that residents and guests alike will enjoy themselves this St. Patrick’s Day. We expect a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. We are working closely with members of the South Boston community to create an event that is designed for families.
We applaud the many parade-goers who always act responsibly and respect their surroundings. We also commend the hundreds of officers who are committed to ensuring your safety in a professional and respectful manner.
The City is also looking forward to the festivities! However, our prime focus is to ensure a peaceful parade and fun for everyone.
Enjoy the parade and be safe!
Sincerely,
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Police Commissioner Edward Davis
KNOW THE LAWS
Public Drinking
No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage while on, in or upon any public way or in any place to which members of the public have access.
City Ordinance 16-12.28: Drinking alcohol in public/keeping open containers is barred;
City Ordinance 16-32.2: Violation of the above ordinance punishable by fines up to $200;
Violation of these city ordinances is an arrestable offense under M.G.L. c. 272, §59.
Keeper of a Disorderly House
Keepers of noisy and disorderly houses, idle and disorderly persons, disturbers of the peace, and persons guilty of indecent exposure may be punished by up to 6 months in jail, by a fine of up to $200, or both. M.G.L. c. 272, §53. Under M.G.L. c. 272, §54, violation of the above section is an arrestable offense.
Alcohol to a Minor
It is unlawful for anyone, including minors, to provide alco hol to any individual under age 21. M.G.L. c. 138, §34. A violation of this law is punishable by a fine of up to $2000 or up to 1 year in prison, or both. M.G.L. c. 138, §56 makes a violation of §34 an arrestable offense.
Disturbing the Peace
Prohibits any person from committing intentional actions or conduct, in or near a public place that most people would find to be unreasonably disruptive and, in fact infringe the right of at least one person to be undisturbed.
Any person found disturbing the peace is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.00.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct is defined as a person, who with the purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof:
Engages in fighting or threatening, or in a violent or tumultuous behavior; or
Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor.
Any person engaging in disorderly conduct is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.
Roof Safety
No person may occupy, stand on, sit on, or use a roof deck that has not been issued a permit by the Inspectional Services Department.
City Ordinance 9-9.13 Regulating Access to Roof Areas of Buildings and Residential Areas;
Each and every violation of this ordinance is punishable by a fine of $300.00.
WHAT THE BPD EXPECTS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Enjoy the Parade and please be considerate of fellow parade-goers.
Public drinking will not be tolerated.
Don’t engage in negative behavior such as fighting, throwing beverages or destroying property.
Respect police instructions and, if asked to leave an area, please do so peacefully.
Please be aware that parking along the parade route will be limited. Individuals are reminded to be mindful of street signs and to follow parking instructions.
Taxis and public transportation offer inexpensive and smart alternatives to drinking and driving. Please take advantage of them. A designated driver is also an alternative.
If you are hosting a party along the parade route, YOU are responsible for your guests. Please make safe decisions and refrain from unsafe roof top viewing.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY SHOULD EXPECT
FROM THE BOSTON POLICE
BPD will significantly increase patrols in and around the South Boston area.
BPD maintains open lines of communication with all local colleges and Universities. Any student arrested will not only face criminal charges, but will also be subject to penalties imposed by their academic institution.
BPD will strictly enforce compliance to all alcohol laws. Officers will be conducting walk-throughs of bars and city streets especially in areas highly populated with college students. In addition, officers are working cooperatively with liquor establishments to be sure alcohol laws are strictly enforced.
DUI enforcement will be a priority and we will have officers on duty focused specifically on this effort. Do not ruin your celebration by hurting yourself or others.
Officers will conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and proportional manner.
CITYWIDE PARTY LINE
Residents are encouraged to use the Boston Police “Party Line” to report concerns over a loud gathering in your neighborhood. Residents should contact 617-343-5500.
If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
The City of Boston and the Boston Police Department Encourages Parade Goers to Celebrate Responsibly
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
St. Patrick’s Day festivities are an exciting time for the City of Boston. It is always an atmosphere of festivity throughout the City for residents and guests. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly to ensure a safe and family friendly environment.
Throughout the holiday weekend, the Boston Police Department will be taking steps to increase patrols, focusing not only on the parade route and calls for service, but also at drinking establishments. Our priority will be to ensure the safety of our community. Our intent is to encourage people to celebrate responsibly while strictly adhering to all alcohol laws.
It is our hope that residents and guests alike will enjoy themselves this St. Patrick’s Day. We expect a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. We are working closely with members of the South Boston community to create an event that is designed for families.
We applaud the many parade-goers who always act responsibly and respect their surroundings. We also commend the hundreds of officers who are committed to ensuring your safety in a professional and respectful manner.
The City is also looking forward to the festivities! However, our prime focus is to ensure a peaceful parade and fun for everyone.
Enjoy the parade and be safe!
Sincerely,
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Police Commissioner Edward Davis
KNOW THE LAWS
Public Drinking
No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage while on, in or upon any public way or in any place to which members of the public have access.
City Ordinance 16-12.28: Drinking alcohol in public/keeping open containers is barred;
City Ordinance 16-32.2: Violation of the above ordinance punishable by fines up to $200;
Violation of these city ordinances is an arrestable offense under M.G.L. c. 272, §59.
Keeper of a Disorderly House
Keepers of noisy and disorderly houses, idle and disorderly persons, disturbers of the peace, and persons guilty of indecent exposure may be punished by up to 6 months in jail, by a fine of up to $200, or both. M.G.L. c. 272, §53. Under M.G.L. c. 272, §54, violation of the above section is an arrestable offense.
Alcohol to a Minor
It is unlawful for anyone, including minors, to provide alco hol to any individual under age 21. M.G.L. c. 138, §34. A violation of this law is punishable by a fine of up to $2000 or up to 1 year in prison, or both. M.G.L. c. 138, §56 makes a violation of §34 an arrestable offense.
Disturbing the Peace
Prohibits any person from committing intentional actions or conduct, in or near a public place that most people would find to be unreasonably disruptive and, in fact infringe the right of at least one person to be undisturbed.
Any person found disturbing the peace is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.00.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct is defined as a person, who with the purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof:
Engages in fighting or threatening, or in a violent or tumultuous behavior; or
Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor.
Any person engaging in disorderly conduct is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.
Roof Safety
No person may occupy, stand on, sit on, or use a roof deck that has not been issued a permit by the lnspectional Services Department.
City Ordinance 9-9.13 Regulating Access to Roof Areas of Buildings and Residential Areas;
Each and every violation of this ordinance is punishable by a fine of $300.00.
WHAT THE BPD EXPECTS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Enjoy the Parade and please be considerate of fellow parade-goers.
Public drinking will not be tolerated.
Don’t engage in negative behavior such as fighting, throwing beverages or destroying property.
Respect police instructions and, if asked to leave an area, please do so peacefully.
Please be aware that parking along the parade route will be limited. Individuals are reminded to be mindful of street signs and to follow parking instructions.
Taxis and public transportation offer inexpensive and smart alternatives to drinking and driving. Please take advantage of them. A designated driver is also an alternative.
If you are hosting a party along the parade route, YOU are responsible for your guests. Please make safe decisions and refrain from unsafe roof top viewing.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY SHOULD EXPECT
FROM THE BOSTON POLICE
BPD will significantly increase patrols in and around the South Boston area.
BPD maintains open lines of communication with all local colleges and Universities. Any student arrested will not only face criminal charges, but will also be subject to penalties imposed by their academic institution.
BPD will strictly enforce compliance to all alcohol laws. Officers will be conducting walk-throughs of bars and city streets especially in areas highly populated with college students. In addition, officers are working cooperatively with liquor establishments to be sure alcohol laws are strictly enforced.
DUI enforcement will be a priority and we will have officers on duty focused specifically on this effort. Do not ruin your celebration by hurting yourself or others.
Officers will conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and proportional manner.
CITYWIDE PARTY LINE
Residents are encouraged to use the Boston Police “Party Line” to report concerns over a loud gathering in your neighborhood. Residents should contact 617-343-5500.
If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
Boston 24: Data from Thursday @ 10AM through Friday @ 10AM
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 3
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 11
Residential Break-ins: 3
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.
The City of Boston and the Boston Police Department Encourages Parade Goers to Celebrate Responsibly
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
St. Patrick’s Day festivities are an exciting time for the City of Boston. It is always an atmosphere of festivity throughout the City for residents and guests. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly to ensure a safe and family friendly environment.
Throughout the holiday weekend, the Boston Police Department will be taking steps to increase patrols, focusing not only on the parade route and calls for service, but also at drinking establishments. Our priority will be to ensure the safety of our community. Our intent is to encourage people to celebrate responsibly while strictly adhering to all alcohol laws.
It is our hope that residents and guests alike will enjoy themselves this St. Patrick’s Day. We expect a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. We are working closely with members of the South Boston community to create an event that is designed for families.
We applaud the many parade-goers who always act responsibly and respect their surroundings. We also commend the hundreds of officers who are committed to ensuring your safety in a professional and respectful manner.
The City is also looking forward to the festivities! However, our prime focus is to ensure a peaceful parade and fun for everyone.
Enjoy the parade and be safe!
Sincerely,
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Police Commissioner Edward Davis
KNOW THE LAWS
Public Drinking
No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage while on, in or upon any public way or in any place to which members of the public have access.
City Ordinance 16-12.28: Drinking alcohol in public/keeping open containers is barred;
City Ordinance 16-32.2: Violation of the above ordinance punishable by fines up to $200;
Violation of these city ordinances is an arrestable offense under M.G.L. c. 272, §59.
Keeper of a Disorderly House
Keepers of noisy and disorderly houses, idle and disorderly persons, disturbers of the peace, and persons guilty of indecent exposure may be punished by up to 6 months in jail, by a fine of up to $200, or both. M.G.L. c. 272, §53. Under M.G.L. c. 272, §54, violation of the above section is an arrestable offense.
Alcohol to a Minor
It is unlawful for anyone, including minors, to provide alco hol to any individual under age 21. M.G.L. c. 138, §34. A violation of this law is punishable by a fine of up to $2000 or up to 1 year in prison, or both. M.G.L. c. 138, §56 makes a violation of §34 an arrestable offense.
Disturbing the Peace
Prohibits any person from committing intentional actions or conduct, in or near a public place that most people would find to be unreasonably disruptive and, in fact infringe the right of at least one person to be undisturbed.
Any person found disturbing the peace is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.00.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct is defined as a person, who with the purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof:
Engages in fighting or threatening, or in a violent or tumultuous behavior; or
Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor.
Any person engaging in disorderly conduct is subject to arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months in the house of corrections or a fine of up to $200.
Roof Safety
No person may occupy, stand on, sit on, or use a roof deck that has not been issued a permit by the lnspectional Services Department.
City Ordinance 9-9.13 Regulating Access to Roof Areas of Buildings and Residential Areas;
Each and every violation of this ordinance is punishable by a fine of $300.00.
WHAT THE BPD EXPECTS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Enjoy the Parade and please be considerate of fellow parade-goers.
Public drinking will not be tolerated.
Don’t engage in negative behavior such as fighting, throwing beverages or destroying property.
Respect police instructions and, if asked to leave an area, please do so peacefully.
Please be aware that parking along the parade route will be limited. Individuals are reminded to be mindful of street signs and to follow parking instructions.
Taxis and public transportation offer inexpensive and smart alternatives to drinking and driving. Please take advantage of them. A designated driver is also an alternative.
If you are hosting a party along the parade route, YOU are responsible for your guests. Please make safe decisions and refrain from unsafe roof top viewing.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY SHOULD EXPECT
FROM THE BOSTON POLICE
BPD will significantly increase patrols in and around the South Boston area.
BPD maintains open lines of communication with all local colleges and Universities. Any student arrested will not only face criminal charges, but will also be subject to penalties imposed by their academic institution.
BPD will strictly enforce compliance to all alcohol laws. Officers will be conducting walk-throughs of bars and city streets especially in areas highly populated with college students. In addition, officers are working cooperatively with liquor establishments to be sure alcohol laws are strictly enforced.
DUI enforcement will be a priority and we will have officers on duty focused specifically on this effort. Do not ruin your celebration by hurting yourself or others.
Officers will conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and proportional manner.
CITYWIDE PARTY LINE
Residents are encouraged to use the Boston Police “Party Line” to report concerns over a loud gathering in your neighborhood. Residents should contact 617-343-5500.
If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
Public Safety Advisory Relative to Downtown Power Outage
Boston Police Remind Residents to Remain Respectful and Patient as Efforts are Made to Restore Power
While NStar goes about the business of restoring power to the areas affected by the transformer fire earlier this evening (March 13, 2012) in the area of 40 Dalton Street, the Boston Police Department has deployed and assigned additional officers to the areas that have been compromised by the outage. Clearly, visibility issues are a major concern. In the spirit of cooperation, community members are asked to check in on their neighbors, especially those that are elderly, and to also be respectful of all public and private properties. Additionally, building managers are being asked to monitor and check in on elevator traffic or usage in their buildings. Traffic signals have been impacted as well so motorists and pedestrians are asked to exercise high levels of caution and care while travelling or crossing streets in and around the city. In the event your phone service has been disrupted and you find yourself in need of immediate emergency assistance, community members are encouraged to seek out a uniformed officer or to pull a Fire Alarm Call Box.