Boston Police Investigate Early Morning Armed Robbery in West Roxbury
At about 5:13am, on Saturday, February 11, 2012, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a call for an armed robbery at 7 Spring Street (Tedeschi Convenience Store).
On arrival, officers spoke with an employee from the store, who stated he was robbed at gun point. The employee stated the suspect entered the store, displayed a firearm and demanded all the money from the register. The employee stated the suspect went around the counter and struggled with the employee. The employee was knocked to the ground and suspect took an undetermined amount of money from the register.
The employee did suffer from a minor injury, but declined any further medical treatment.
Officers were advised the suspect is described as a white male, mid 20s 6’feet tall, thin build, and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The employee stated to officers the suspect fled the area in a black Ford Ranger Pick-up Truck (unknown registration).
A search of the area for the suspect and the motor vehicle was unsuccessful.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at District E-5 (West Roxbury) at (617) 343-4566.
Community members who wish to assist this investigation anonymously are asked to either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in what you know, not who you are.
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.
Two Car Motor Vehicle Accident in West Roxbury Results in the Death of a Deer
At about 8:26pm, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a deer in the area of 670 Baker Street. On arrival, officers observed two cars, one that appeared to have rear-ended the other, and a deceased deer in the roadway. Officers spoke to the operator of the first car who stated that she was driving along Baker Street when the deer came out of nowhere and jumped in front of her motor vehicle. According to the operator, she was unable to avoid the animal.
Officers spoke to the operator of the second car who stated that she observed the first car slam on its brakes, but she was unable to stop her own car in time to avoid coming into contact with the rear of the first car.
Both parties received medical attention on scene but declined any further treatment or transport.
Officers observed damage to both motor vehicles, but, both cars were deemed operational and, consequently, both operators were able to drive their cars away from the scene.
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.
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
