Boston 24: Data from Thursday @ 10AM through Friday @ 10AM

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 0
Nonfatal Stabbings: 0

Street Robberies: 2
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank Robberies: 0
Other Robberies: 1

Vehicle Thefts: 1
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Vehicle Breaks: 10

Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 3

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.

Police Investigate an Larceny of a Nun

At about 12:07 PM, Friday, 03/15/2013, officers from district B-2(Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress in the area of 1545 Tremont Street Roxbury (The Basilica of Our Lady).

On arrival, officers spoke with church staff who stated an elderly victim, who is a nun and 85 years old had reported she had been robbed of her cash while standing at the window of the Rectory Office as she was paying for a dinner. The suspect took the money when the victim placed it on the counter. The suspect then walked out the door then headed down St. Alphonsus Street. The suspect’s was described as a Hispanic male, in his late 30′s, 5’05″ to 5′ 07″, slim build, dark hair with a receding hair line and wearing black leather jacket. The victim who was in mass, refused to speak to officers until mass was finished. Officers canvassed the area to no avail.

Update: Boston Police Release Photos and Video of Individual Wanted in Connection to Several Robberies in East Boston and Surrounding Towns

• 02/02/13 – Armed Robbery – Jenny’s Convenience – 78 Henry Avenue Lynn

• 03/02/13 – Armed Robbery – Mobile Gas Station – 512 Chestnut St. Lynn

• 02/04/13 – Robbery – Richdale Store – 585 Essex St. Lynn

• 02/07/13 – Robbery – Quick Stop Variety – 621 Western Ave. Lynn

• 02/11/13 – Robbery – Essex Market – 99 Essex St. Lynn

• 02/19/13 – Armed Robbery – Lincoln Market – 200 Essex St. Lynn

• 02/24/13- Armed Robbery – Corner Market) – 803 Broadway Chelsea

• 03/07/13 – Unarmed Robbery – Mobile Gas Station – 470 Meridian St East Boston, MA

• 3/10/13 – Armed Robbery – 7-11 – 543 Ferry St, Everett

The suspect is described as a middle aged black male wearing a gray hoodie, dark colored jacket, dark jeans and dark sunglasses displaying or implying a firearm and demanding cash.

The Boston Police Department, Lynn Police Department, Chelsea Police Department, and Everett Police Department are actively investigating facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call District A-7 (East Boston) detectives at 617-343-4234.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those wishing to remain anonymous.

VEST-A-DOG

Supporting Massachusetts Police Dogs
Helping provide bulletproof vests, essential equipment, training, & dogs

PO Box 48
Walpole MA 02081
508-668-7149
www.mavestadog.org
www.facebook.com/mavestadog

CONTACT: Kathy Hinds, President C: 508-740-0430, [email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS VEST-A-DOG ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS
TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Boston Police Department hosts Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog,
With K-9 Demonstrations

WHEN: Friday, March 15, 2013 10:00 AM

WHERE: Boston Police Department Canine Academy, 165 Allandale ST, Jamaica Plain, MA

WHAT: K-9 training aids (bite sleeves/suits), K-9 Safety equipment (cruiser over-heat detector/remote door popper systems, cruiser kennels), funds to implement K-9 programs and funds to purchase K-9s.

VISUALS: Police dogs, K-9 Handlers/Police Officers in uniform, extensive K-9 Demo (outside, following announcements) narcotics detection & apprehension, demonstrating grant-provided equipment.

WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis: Welcoming remarks
Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog: Kathy Hinds (President), Board Members
*Barnstable Police Department, Beverly Police Department, *Boston Police Department, Douglas Police Department, *Essex County Sheriff’s Department, *Fall River Police Department, Marlborough Police Department, *Plymouth Police Department, *Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, *Salem Police Department, *Sutton Police Department, *Springfield Police Department, Taunton Police Department, *Wareham Police Department

*will have K9 team present/participating in K9 Demo during press conference

ONE-on-ONE INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: yes

Since 2000, generous donors and tireless volunteers have provided almost 350 bulletproof police dog vests across Massachusetts. Supporters often asked, “what else can we do?” K9 handlers across the state noted the fragility of K9 budgets, and lack of funding for K9 equipment, specialized training, and the ultimate ‘big ticket item’ – the purchase of a dog. Thus, we expanded our mission in September 2011 to help alleviate this gap, and now make funds avialable to all Massachusetts Law Enforcement K9 programs through a twice-per-year grant process. For further information, visit www.mavestadog.org
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Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. Tax ID#45-0592275

Police Capture Most Wanted

This afternoon, March 12, 2013, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, along with the US Marshals and Brockton Police, arrested 26 year-old Kewon Kelly on a warrant issued out of Dorchester Court charging him with the 2/17/2013 homicide of Rayshawn Few at 24 Woodruff Way in Mattapan. He is expected to be arraigned tomorrow in Dorchester District Court.

At about 2:35am, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to an outside scene for shots fired and a person possibly shot in the area of 24 Woodruff Way in Mattapan. On arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim has since been identified as Rayshawn Lamont Few, 27, of Boston.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343.4470.

Community members wanting to help this investigation anonymously can either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

Update: Police Identify Victim in Dorchester Shooting

At about 6:34 PM, Saturday March 9, 2013, officers from district C-11(Dorchester) and district B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of Columbia Road between Washington Street and Hancock Street, Dorchester.

Officers were advised the victim was operating a grey Toyota Corolla. On arrival, officers and EMS found the motor vehicle on Columbia Road at Hancock Street. Officers found two male victims in the motor vehicle both suffering apparent gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased on the scene. He has been identified as Thaddeus Clark , 18. The other male victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for further treatment.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343.4470.

Community members wanting to help this investigation anonymously can either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

Police Investigate Evening Shooting in Area of Kingsdale Street in Dorchester

At about 8:42 PM, Monday, March 11, 2013, officers from district B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 86 Kingsdale Street.

On arrival, officers located ballistic evidence at the intersection of Wales Street and Kingsdale Street. Officers were advised by dispatch that a victim was dropped off at Boston Medical Center. The victim told officers he was operating a motor vehicle on Talbot Avenue in the area of Franklin Field when an unknown suspect(s) fired shots at his vehicle. The victim stated he drove to his girlfriend’s house to pick her up and then went to the hospital. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his right arm.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call District B-3 (Mattapan) detectives at 617-343-4712.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those wishing to remain anonymous.

Boston 24: Data from Monday @ 10AM through Tuesday @ 10AM

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 1
Nonfatal Stabbings: 2

Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank Robberies: 0
Other Robberies: 1

Vehicle Thefts: 2
Vehicle Recoveries: 6
Vehicle Breaks: 7

Residential Break-ins: 9
Commercial Break-ins: 2

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.