Car Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On February 9, 2012 at approximately 11:03 AM, officers traveling on Harvard Avenue near Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester (Area B-3) observed a silver Volvo traveling in the opposite direction with an expired inspection sticker. Officers conducted an inquiry and found that the plate attached to the motor vehicle was registered to a black Lexus. As the officers began to follow the vehicle in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, the silver Volvo increased its speed to about 50 MPH and appeared to flee from officers, making a right onto Wales Street and then a right onto Nightingale Street. The vehicle then abruptly pulled to the right, stopped, and all three occupants exited the vehicle, leaving it running while they walked away. Officers exited their cruiser and conducted a pat frisk of the occupants. The occupants gave conflicting stories as to what they were doing and why they had quickly exited the vehicle. An officer observed a plastic bag containing green leafy matter protruding from the front left pant’s pocket of one of the suspects. The officer confiscated the bag from the suspect and then asked the operator of the motor vehicle for his driver’s license. The operator said he had a California license but produced a Massachusetts Identification Card. A query revealed that the operator had an expired Massachusetts license and was unable to produce a California driver’s license. While officers were speaking to the occupants they detected a strong odor of unburned Marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Officers asked if there was any marijuana in the vehicle and the operator said it was in his bag. The officer discovered a gray and blue backpack in the back seat that contained one large bag, one medium bag and one small bag of a green leafy matter believed to be marijuana. Also in the bag were several plastic sandwich bags and a white digital scale under the driver’s seat. The operator of the motor vehicle, Michael Stone, 24, of Dorchester was arrested for the following: Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute School Zone, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, Operating a Motor Vehicle with Revoked Registration, Attaching Plates, No Inspection Sticker, Stop Sign Violation, and Speeding 50mph in a 30mph zone.
Boston Police Arrest Male For Stabbing in Mattapan
At about 11:53am, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a call for a person stabbed at 884 Cummins Highway.
On arrival, officers were informed that the 31 year old female victim had been transported to Boston Medical Center suffering from what appeared to be a wound. The victim is currently listed in stable condition and expected to survive her injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the victim and suspect were known to one another.
Soon after the incident Officers broadcast a description of the suspect’s motor vehicle and located it in the area of Praire Street in Dorchester. Detectives then located the suspect at a nearby residence.
At that time, officers placed the suspect, Jimmy Ammons, 50 of Mattapan, under arrest for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Assault with Intent to Murder.
Boston 24: Data from Wednesday @ 10AM through Thursday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 13
Commercial Break-ins: 1
Boston 24: Data from Tuesday @ 10AM through Wednesday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 14
Commercial Break-ins: 0
Boston 24: Data from Monday @ 10AM through Tuesday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Commercial Robberies: 3
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 9
Commercial Break-ins: 0
Boston 24: Data from Wednesday @ 10AM through Thursday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Breaks: 9
Commercial Break-ins: 3
Boston 24: Data from Tuesday @ 10AM through Wednesday @ 10AM
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Commercial Robberies: 2
Bank: 0
Other: 2
Vehicle Thefts: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 12
Residential Break-ins: 10
Commercial Break-ins: 0
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
Boston Police Capture Breaking and Entering Suspect after Foot Chase in the South End
At about 5:31pm, on Monday, January 23, 2012, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a breaking and entering at at a residence on Warren Avenue.
On arrival, officers spoke with a witness who heard someone in the foyer area of the building. The witness reported hearing a loud sound at a nearby door. Officers immediately observed the apartment door broken and notified additional officers that they were surrounding the perimeter.
Upon entering, officers observed a deadbolt from the damaged door on the steps. Officers announced their presence, “Boston Police” and proceeded to enter the residence. Officers observed a bedroom door that swung partially closed. Officer heard a sound, which sounded as if someone was in the bedroom.
Officers made entry into the bedroom and observed an open rear door that led to the back alley. Officers exit the apartment through the rear door. Officers observed one set of footprints that led from the apartment to the patio and into the alley. Officers followed the foot prints in the alley.
While officers were in the alley they observed the suspect fleeing on foot towards Clarendon Street. Officers then announced their presence, “Boston Police Stop” and the suspect did not comply. Officers engaged in a foot chase with the suspect. Officers were able to stop the suspect after a brief struggle. An officer was injured during the apprehension.
The male suspect, Mark Brown, 33, of South Boston was arrest for Breaking and Entering and Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property.