Police Catch Two Purse Snatching Robbers as they Attempt to Flee the Scene
At about 12:24 am on Saturday, November 26, 2011, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 19 Massasoit Street in Mattapan. While en route to the call, officers learned that two victims had been robbed and that the suspects were seen fleeing the area in a small red car. Suspects were described as a light skinned black male wearing a black hat and jacket and a light skinned black female wearing a green or black sweatshirt and blue jeans. According to the victims, they were walking in the area of Massasoit and River Streets when the suspects approached them from behind, struck both victims and stole one of their purses.
In close proximity to the crime, responding officers observed a motor vehicle that matched the description of the car seen leaving the area. Consequently, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. When the car stopped, officers observed one of the occupants quickly exit the motor vehicle in an effort to make good his escape. When the suspect exited the car, officers noted that the suspect was carrying a black and white purse in his hands. After a foot pursuit, officers were able to catch up to and apprehend the suspect. While running behind the suspect, officers observed the suspect discard the purse he was carrying. Officers were able to recover the purse and return it to the victim.
Officers arrested Nathaniel Webster, 32, of Boston and Tameika Dunbar, 29, of Stoughton and charged both with Unarmed Robbery, Assault and Battery and Resisting Arrest.
Victim from 50 Fairlawn Avenue in Mattapan Identified
At about 3:02pm, on Monday, November 21, 2011, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to 50 Fairlawn Ave. in Mattapan for an unknown. On arrival, officers entered an apartment where they located an unresponsive 34 year old female who was pronounced on the scene by EMS. The victim has now been identified as 34 year old Rosanna Camilo.
Detectives initially deemed the circumstances of the victim’s death to be suspicious but have now determined the manner of death to be a homicide based on the results of the autopsy. The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Any detail or piece of information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is greatly appreciated and could potentially provide the missing link needed to solve this crime.
Death Investigation at 50 Fairlawn Avenue in Mattapan
At about 3:02pm, on Monday, November 21, 2011, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to 50 Fairlawn Ave. in Mattapan for an unknown. On arrival, officers entered an apartment where they located an unresponsive 34 year old female who was pronounced on the scene by EMS.
Detectives have deemed the circumstances of the victim’s death to be suspicious. Investigators are awaiting the results from an autopsy to determine the specific cause and manner.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Any detail or piece of information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is greatly appreciated and could potentially provide the missing link needed to solve this crime.
Community Advisory: Boston Police Department Recruit Class 50-11 Graduation Ceremony – Watch a Live Internet Broadcast of the Graduation on ‘BPDNews Live!’ At Ustream.tv
WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, BPD Superintendent In Chief Daniel P. Linskey, BPD Superintendent Paul F. Joyce, Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany, Dedham Police Chief Michael D’Entremont, Natick Police Chief James Hicks, Uxbridge Police Chief Scott Freitas, Reverends John Connolly, Gary Adams, Gregory Groover and Recruits supported by their families and friends.
WHAT: This ceremony celebrates the graduation of 38 Boston Police Recruits and 6 Recruits from outside local police agencies. Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis will welcome 38 men and women into the ranks of the Boston Police Department. The ceremony will include the badge pinning, special awards and remarks by several distinguished guests.
Individuals are also invited to view the graduation ceremony via live internet broadcast located at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bpdnews-live
In addition to the live broadcast, join the conversation on twitter with hashtag #BPDRecruitClass50-11.
WHERE: IBEW Hall, Local 103
256 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02124
WHEN: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 3:00pm
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Police Memorial
Boston Police Recruit Class 50-11 Run to Honor Fallen Officers
Traditional Academy Class Run Comes Day before Graduation Ceremony
WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis and 38 Boston Police Recruits
WHAT: Boston Police recruits from Class 50-11, who are set to graduate this Tuesday,will run from the Boston Police Academy to the Boston Police Memorial at Boston Police Headquarters. On arrival, Commissioner Davis and members of the BPD Command Staff will meet and greet the recruits as they arrive at the memorial site. During the run, the recruits will carry with them a wreath that will be placed at the memorial in honor and remembrance of fallen BPD officers. This final run - prior to graduation – is a tradition for the Boston Police Department. The graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2011 (graduation details to follow).
WHERE: Boston Police Headquarters (Police Memorial is adjacent to Ruggles Street)
WHEN: Monday, November 21, 2011. Finish: 9:30am (Memorial)
ROUTE: After departing the Police Academy, the recruits will run along Truman Pkwy to Blue Hill Ave to Warren Street to Dudley Street to Malcolm X Blvd to Tremont Street arriving at the memorial at Boston Police Headquarters.
Traffic Alert: Commuters should expect congestion and delays in the area of Commercial, Causeway, N. Washington St. after 4pm
The Boston Transportation Department would like to advise drivers that several protest groups will be gathering at Dewey Square late this afternoon beginning at approximately 4:00 PM. The route will take marchers from Dewey Square down Atlantic Avenue to Commercial Street; proceed to Causeway Street to the North Washington Bridge.
At 4:30 PM a second group of protestors will gather at Causeway and Beverly Streets and will proceed to North Washington Street.
The Boston Police Department will be on scene to direct traffic and implement traffic detours where necessary. Commuters should expect congestion and traffic delays through the evening commute.
UPDATE: Boston Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Connection with Near Fatal Shooting in the area of 46 Millstone Road in Hyde Park
As part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting incident that took place in the area of 46 Millstone Road on September 8, 2011, today the Boston Police Department is able to announce the arrest of Jerome Brody, 24, of Boston.
On Monday, November 14, 2011, members of the Boston Police Fugitive & Apprehension Unit, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals, helped in locating the suspect in Atlanta, Georgia. Jerome Brody will be charged with Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (firearm) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Today’s arrest comes a little over two months after police located and arrested Javann Hall, 26, of Boston. Hall, who was arrested on September 10, 2011, was also charged with Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (firearm) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
At about 9:05pm, on Thursday, September 8, 2011, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a call for shots fired outside of 46 Millstone Road. On arrival, officers located a male in his early twenties suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Scam Alert: Boston Police Special Investigations Unit Warn Local Law Firms of Counterfeit Check Scam
The Boston Police Special Investigations Unit is warning local law firms of a scam that has recently attempted to victimize six local companies.
Detectives have learned that an entity posing as an architectural firm mails a counterfeit check in excess of $90,000 to a law firm. The check is accompanied by a request from the architectural firm asking the law firm to assist them with a settlement agreement. The correspondence further requests that the law firm deposit the check then forward the appropriate amount of the settlement to the recipient and subtract their legal fee.
This is a scam. The checks are fraudulent.
If your law firm receives similar correspondence, do not deposit the check. In addition, call the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit for assistance at 617-343-5922.
INFORMATION WANTED: Detectives Renew Request for Information Regarding 2009 Double Homicide
Detectives from the Boston Police Homicide Unit are renewing their request to the community for assistance in solving the 2009 double homicide of 33 year old Anthony Glover and 25 year old Paul Roberson, both of Taunton.
Investigators continue their dogged pursuit of the person or persons responsible for this violent act. Detectives have spent countless hours interviewing people with a connection to one or both of the victims, analyzing forensic evidence recovered from the crime scene, and pursuing leads that might lead to the identification the party or parties involved. In spite of the efforts made, the detectives have reached a point in the investigation where additional information is needed to help recreate the final hours of the victims’ prior to their deaths. It is believed that multiple people may have seen or known about the actions taken by both the victims and suspects leading up to their demise.
On Monday, August 3, 2009 at about 9:00 PM, Anthony Glover was at his home in Taunton with his wife. She was preparing dinner and it was almost ready when Anthony took a phone call from his friend, Paul Roberson, who asked him to take a ride with him. Anthony told her that he would only be gone a short while. Anthony’s wife recalls that she was certain that he was only going to be gone for a short time and expected him back at some point later that evening.
Detectives believe that Anthony and Paul left Taunton sometime shortly after 9:00 PM. It is believed that they traveled to the Hyde Park section of Boston. The last known phone contact between Paul Roberson’s girlfriend and Paul took place at about 10:30 PM on that date. She too expected that Paul would be returning to their Taunton home some time later that evening. It is believed that the victims were in the Boston area at the time of the call, possibly at a bar. Although it is not known what the exact purpose of the trip was, it is believed that they intended to meet one or more people in that area.
On Friday, August 7, 2009 at about 4:05 PM, officers responded to a radio call to investigate a motor vehicle in a parking lot next to 175 Clare Avenue in Hyde Park. When officers arrived, they observed a black Toyota Camry parked in the corner of the parking lot. Inside of the vehicle, officers observed the bodies of two black males seated in the front seats. Both victims were deceased and were pronounced on scene by Boston EMS. Based on the condition of the bodies, it appeared that they had been inside of the vehicle for multiple days.
The deceased victims were determined to be Anthony Glover and Paul Roberson, who had both been missing for four days. The crime scene within the vehicle as well as the area around the car was processed for forensic evidence by criminalists from the Boston Police Crime Lab and the Latent Print Unit. After autopsies, the medical examiner ruled the manner of death for both victims to be homicide.
Homicide Sergeant Detective Paul McLaughlin stated, “Like so many families who have lost a loved one to violence, the families of Anthony and Paul face a daily struggle and desire for answers. We know that there are people out there who know what happened to them.” Sergeant Detective McLaughlin added, “We are asking anyone with information to come forward, even anonymously, and help us to provide their families with some answers to their questions and to bring some justice to the victims.”
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.
A photo of Anthony Glover:
A photo of Paul Roberson:
