SUSPECT CAN’T FINAGLE HIS WAY OUT OF AN ARREST DOWNTOWN

At about 4:55pm, on Sunday, February 8, 2010, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a report of an individual causing a disturbance in the area of the Finagle-a-Bagel at 129 Tremont Street. On arrival, officers spoke to employees of the establishment who stated that a man and a woman had fallen asleep inside the restaurant. When employees attempted to wake the couple, the couple got angry. So much so that when the male was told to leave, he began yelling, screaming and swearing at the employees. At one point, the male picked up a chair and threw it at a window. Officers were able to observe damage to the window and its frame. A search of the area enabled officers to locate the suspect sitting in the Burger King next door to the Finagle-a-Bagel.

Officers arrested Vincent Lomba, 18, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

THREE ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN EASTIE

At about 10:34pm, on Saturday, February 6, 2010, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) received a radio call for an assault and battery in progress in the area of 43 Wordsworth St. While en route to the call, officers learned that the victims had been jumped by a group of kids who then ran towards the old Dom Savio High School.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victims who stated that they were hanging out in front of the White Hen Pantry when another group of kids (the suspects) approached and began harassing them. When the victims attempted to walk away, the suspects chased after them and began an altercation. During the altercation, three of the victims state they were punched and one of the victims says his wallet was stolen. Additionally, one of the victims says the person who hit him was wearing brass knuckles. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio.

In short time, officers located three individuals who matched the description of the suspects. After the suspects were positively identified by the victims, officers made three arrests.

Officers arrested Brandon Amodeo, 17, of Boston, John Franco, 17, of Boston and a 16 year-old male from Boston and charged all three with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (brass knuckles).

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POLICE INTERCEPT AND ARREST ONE FLEEING FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRIME

At about 1:53am, Sunday, February 7, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 3055 Washington Street (Citgo Gas Station). According to witnesses, the suspect (described as a black male with a bald head wearing a yellow jacket) entered the station and began asking a customer for money. When the customer refused, the suspect stabbed the customer/victim in the leg. According to the victim, the suspect approached and began making demands. According to the victim, the suspect specifically stated, “Give me my money or I’m gonna stab you.”

After stabbing the victim, the suspect fled the store. As officers were arriving, they observed the suspect running away from the scene. While running behind the suspect, officers observed the suspect toss a silver-colored knife. That knife was later located and recovered. After a brief foot pursuit and ensuing struggle, officers were able to subdue and apprehend the suspect. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers arrested Mark Stokes, 41, of Boston and charged with Armed Robbery, Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed, Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife) and Resisting Arrest. During the booking process, officers noted that the suspect had blood stains or blots on his clothing.

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SEARCH WARRANTS SERVED AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ENABLE POLICE TO MAKE ARRESTS, SEIZE FIREARMS AND RECOVER DRUGS

• At about 12:57pm, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) executed or served a search warrant at 131 Chittick Road in Hyde Park. Upon serving the warrant, officers located and took possession of the following items: an undisclosed amount of US currency, several cell phones, several plastic sandwich bags, several electronic digital scales, an undisclosed amount of a Class A Drug (heroin) and a Class B Drug (cocaine), over a 100 rounds of ammunition, a magazine clip designed to discharge 15 rounds, a 20 gauge shotgun and a BB gun. As a result of their findings, officers arrested Chris Quintana, 22, of Boston and charged him with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device and Improper Storage of a Firearm.

• At about 6:00pm, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) were on patrol in the area of 16 Charme Road when they observed an individual they knew to be the subject of a search warrant. They observed the suspect as he was exiting his residence at 16 Charme Road. Upon seeing the suspect, officers approached him and showed him the search warrant. Once inside the suspect’s dwelling, officers were able to locate and take possession of one firearm, one 12 gauge shotgun, several rounds of ammunition, several digital scales, plastic sandwich bags, a bullet proof vest, an undisclosed amount of a Class A Drug and Class B Drug. Officers arrested Mark Lucien, 21, of Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (2 counts), Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug and Improper Storage of a Firearm.

• At about 4:00pm, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) executed or served a search warrant on a motor vehicle parked in the area of Hancock and Howe Streets. On arrival, officers observed and approached the owner of the motor vehicle and informed him that they were in possession of a search warrant. While speaking to the owner of the car, officers asked the individual if he had any drugs in his possession. To which, the suspect replied, “No. Search me.” Upon searching the suspect, officers located and took possession of several plastic bags containing what appeared to be marijuana. Officers arrested Shawn Simpson, 37, of Boston and charged him with Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana).

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POLICE ARREST THREE FOR ARMED ROBBERY

At about 6:55pm, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, an officer in plain clothes was driving in the area of 22 Harvard Street when he observed three males ganging up one individual. Specifically, the officer observed one male standing over the victim while the other two males stood by. The victim was on the ground. Given these observations, the officer promptly announced his presence. When the suspects took off on foot, the officer notified the Boston Police dispatcher in order to provide a description of the suspects. With back up units en route, the officer followed the suspects to the area of 38 Westville Street. Once there, officers were able to stop the suspects. While approaching the suspects, officers observed one of the suspects discard a knife. Officers quickly located the knife and took possession of it.

A search of the suspects enabled officers to locate and take possession of a Class B Drug believed to be crack cocaine. Officers also found and took possession of a cell phone. When asked to name the owner of the phone, one of the suspects stated, “It’s mine.” However, when asked to provide the number of the phone, the suspect was unable to. When asked to confirm some of the contact names in the phone, the suspect was unable to. Finally, the suspect stated, “It’s not my phone. We robbed it from the dude.”

When officers spoke to the victim, the victim stated that he was walking down the street when the three suspects approached, knocked him down and threw him to the ground. Once on the ground, the victim says that one of the suspects showed a knife and demanded his wallet and cell phone. A search of the area enabled officers to locate the victim’s wallet.

Officers arrested Jonathan Rupan, 19, of Boston, a 14 year-old male and a 15 year-old male of Boston and charged all three with Armed Robbery.

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Two Armed Suspects Arrested in Charlestown

Last night around 6:04PM, officers from the Youth Violence Task Force (Gang Unit) arrested two suspects: Kevin P. Denis, 18 of Hyde Park and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A within 100’ of a Playground, and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Stephen D. Woodard, 19 of Malden and charged him with Trespassing, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.

Officers were on directed patrol in the area of the Charlestown Housing Development due to an increase in firearm related incidents when they observed an individual standing in the walkway next to Bunker Hill Street. As officers started walking in the direction of this individual, they observed the two suspects exit the doorway of 145 Bunker Hill Street and stand next to the same individual standing in the walkway. Officers, being in plain clothes, were closely monitored by the suspects as they approached. When officers were within close range of the suspects, one officer engaged the suspects in conversation leading one of the suspects to say, “Oh, you’re not who I thought you were.” Officers at this time, removed and displayed their badge at which point, suspect Denis immediately grabbed the right side of his waistband and took off running.

Officers pursued the suspect knowing his actions to be consistent with those of an armed suspect. During the pursuit, officers observed a magazine from the suspect Denis’ person which they recovered. As the pursuit continued, officers coming from the other direction observed suspect Denis running toward them with a firearm in hand. Suspect Denis eventually ran into a parked cruiser causing him to fall and the firearm to become dislodged from his person.

Once officers detained the suspect, they asked him for a License to Carry and he exclaimed that he was only eighteen. Suspect Denis was placed under arrest and pursuant to search incident to arrest, officers found a sandwich bag containing two small plastic bags of brown powder believed to be heroin on his person.
As a result of the following the suspect Denis was placed under arrest and charged with the above noted offenses in addition to an outstanding warrant. Suspect Woodward was determined to be trespassing on the Development and subsequently found to be in possession of a knife with a blade in excess of 2.5 inches.

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Early this morning around 12:12AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to the corner of Terrace and Tremont Streets for a robbery in progress.

En route, officers were updated with a description of the suspect and told that the suspect had fled inside the Roxbury Crossing MBTA station. On arrival, officers were advised by several witnesses including EMTs, and MBTA personnel that the suspect had just fled down the stairs. Officers immediately descended the stairs to the train platform and while making their way to the platform observed a male matching the suspect description on the platform. Officers stopped the male matching the suspect description and soon thereafter learned that he was indeed the suspect when he exclaimed to officers, “Yeah, you gonna find their (property) in my pockets! I did it ‘cause they were going to do it to me.” The suspect continued to yell the whole time that he was being escorted to the police cruiser. At the cruiser, officers found a wallet with the victim’s identification cards in his pocket along with two cell phones, a set of keys and a set of headphones all belonging to the victims.

Officers then spoke to the victims both of whom reported that they were walking to the MBTA station when they were approached by the suspect who asked them where they were from. The victims responded that they were from Boston at which point the suspect responded, “I’m from North Carolina and need money to get out of here!” all the while holding his hands to his waistband as if armed. The suspect then ordered the victims to empty their pockets, took their property and walked away toward the MBTA station.

The suspect, Dwayne Jones, 32 of Charlestown was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery.

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Officer Performing Detail Chases and Apprehends Purse Snatcher

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, at approximately 2:20pm, a Boston Police Officer was conducting a road construction detail on South Street (Downtown), when he observed a male running down the street carrying a purse.

The individual’s suspicious behavior gained the officer’s attention to which he continued to monitor. Seconds later, a male individual was observed running a distance behind the first subject. The officer interpreted this individual to be chasing the first.

The officer immediately got into his personal vehicle and began following the first running subject. While doing so, the officer observed the suspect to remove a smaller bag from within the purse. The suspect then threw the larger bag to the ground while keeping the smaller bag.

The officer passed the suspect and strategically placed his vehicle in a way to prevent the suspect from eluding capture. The officer exited his vehicle and approached the suspect. Noticing the oncoming police presence, the suspect threw the small purse under a parked vehicle. The officer then detained the suspect until the second male approached them.

At this time, the officer learned that a group of friends were sitting in the area of South Station when the suspect came up from behind one of the females and grabbed her purse from the back of her chair and fled. The victim’s friends then gave chase. The victim was able to identify the suspect and he was placed into custody.
The victim’s property was recovered and given back to her.

The officer arrested Harold Clancy, 23, of 9 Linden Street, Allston, on the charges of Purse Snatching.

Officers Catch Robbery Suspect While Victim Attempts to Defend Himself

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, at approximately 1:11pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the area of King Blvd at Warren Street for a report of a fight.

Upon arrival, several good Samaritans pointed out the two males fighting in the street. Officers separated the two combatants and spoke with them separately.

Officers learned that the Fifty-Nine-Year-Old (59) victim was standing on Warren Street when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect asked the victim for some money to which the victim refused to give him. He went on to inform officers that the suspect became angry and violent towards him. The suspect attempted to reach into the victim’s rear pocket trying to take his wallet. The victim prevented the suspect from taking his money which angered the suspect even more. At this time, the suspect punched the victim in the face. The victim attempted to fight back in order to protect himself until the officer’s arrival.

The officers noticed the victim’s face to be swollen as well as his nose to be bleeding. Boston EMS was called to the scene and treated the victim before transporting him to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for further treatment.

Officers arrested Guy Edwards, 47, of Roxbury, on the charges of Attempted Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

Rubber Checks Bounce Female to Jail

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, at approximately 6:00pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to 666 American Legion Highway – Check Cashing Company, for a report of a hold-up alarm.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a black female speaking with employees of the check cashing company. Officers learned that the female suspect passed, what was learned to be, a fraudulent check in the amount Nine-Hundred-Eighty-Three-Dollars ($983). The suspect passed the check to one of the cashiers who immediately recognized it to be fraudulent. The suspect was also recognized to be the same individual who successfully cashed another fraudulent check approximately two weeks prior.

Officers arrested Shanelle Barnes, 21, of Dorchester on the charges of Uttering a Fraudulent Check. During the booking process, officers located another endorsed fraudulent check made out to Shanelle Barnes.

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LOUD HOTEL PARTY LANDS TWO IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 2:32am, on Saturday, January 30, 2010, officers form Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a disturbance at 5 Blossom Street (Holiday Inn). On arrival, officers spoke to hotel security who stated that an individual had broken a glass door after striking it with his fists. Security officials stated that, as a result of breaking the glass, the suspect sustained cuts to both his hands. Furthermore, security personnel stated that they followed the suspect to a room in the hotel where the guests inside were being loud and unruly. When officers arrived at the room, officers could hear loud music and what sounded like a very large party taking place. Upon gaining entry, officers observed a room in utter disarray with several empty champagne bottles strewn about the room. Officers promptly advised all those in attendance that, as a result of several noise complaints, the party needed to end. Furthermore, officers stated that they were looking for the individual responsible for the damage done to the glass door. While attempting to gather information, officers noted that one of the guests continued to be loud and unruly. When told to quiet down, the suspect refused. As a result, officers arrested Mitchell Sims, 23, of Acton and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.

As officers were in the process of clearing the room, officers observed an individual attempting to exit the room with his hands in his pockets. Sensing the individual could be the one responsible for breaking the glass door, officers instructed the individual to take his hands out of his pockets. When officers approached the individual, instead of complying, the individual pushed officers and stated, “Don’t mess with me.” After a brief struggle, officers were able to subdue the suspect. Hotel security officials were able to positively identify the individual as the one responsible for the damage done to the glass door.

Officers arrested Brandon Reis, 24, of Maynard and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

DETAIL OFFICER NABS PURSE SNATCHER

At about 2:20pm, on Saturday, January 30, 2010, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of Essex and South Streets observed an individual running while carrying what appeared to be a woman’s handbag. The detail officer then noticed an individual chasing behind the person carrying the handbag. As a result, the detail officer began to pursue the suspect. While approaching the suspect, the detail officer watched as the suspect pulled a small purse from the handbag. The detail officer then observed the suspect discard the handbag. When the suspect saw the officer approaching, the suspect tried to hide the purse by throwing it under a car. After a brief struggle, the detail officer was able to apprehend the suspect.

Upon speaking to the victim, officers learned that the victim was sitting inside the South Station when the suspect approached her from behind and snatched her handbag. When the victim saw the suspect, she stated without delay, “That’s him.” Victim’s property was returned to her on the scene.

Officers arrested Harold Clancy, 23, of Boston and charged him with Purse Snatching.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN HYDE PARK

At about 4:15pm, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, members of the Area E-18 Neighborhood Drug Unit and officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) were on patrol when they heard loud screaming originating in the area near the MBTA rail stop in Cleary Square. Upon hearing the screams, officers quickly made their way towards the disturbance. While heading towards the disturbance, officers observed a black male sprinting away from the scene. Upon seeing the individual running from the scene, officers issued a verbal command instructing the suspect to stop. When the suspect refused, officers began pursuing him on foot.

While running behind the suspect, officers observed the suspect clutch and grab at his waist area in such a way as to suggest he was in possession of a weapon. After a brief foot chase, officers were able to apprehend the suspect. A pat frisk of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of a knife and a woman’s wallet. While the suspect was being detained, the victim was brought to the scene for identification purposes.

Officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was waiting at the stop when a black male (the suspect) approached her, showed a knife and demanded money. When the victim stated that she had no money, she says the suspect, clearly aggravated, grabbed her and punched her in the face. Officers observed that the victim’s face was swollen and red. The victim was treated on scene for her injuries. Upon seeing the suspect, the victim stated, “That’s him.”

Officers arrested Walter Harris, 48, of Quincy and charged him with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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From Victim to Suspect

Yesterday afternoon around 12:39PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 15C McGreevey Way for a person shot.

On arrival, officers observed the victim who had a gunshot wound to his left leg at the knee. The victim was alert and conscious and told officers that he had been shot while walking home from the Rugggles MBTA station. The victim further explained that he was walking on Albert St. when he heard 3-4 gunshots but did not immediately realize that he had been struck by gunfire until he got home and was taking off his pants. The victim then gave officers a timeline of his travel from South Boston back to Roxbury to estimate the exact time when he got shot.
The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for treatment of his injuries and during transport officers continued to gather information about the incident. While talking to the victim in the ambulance, officers noted some inconsistencies and variations in his story about what time he got home and whom he had initially notified upon discovering that he had been shot. Officers continued to investigate the incident while the victim was in the hospital and soon found more “holes” in the victim’s stories. At the victim’s house, officers noted that the clothes he had been wearing were not wet, inconsistent with the weather conditions at the time of the shooting. Officers noted a hole consistent with a bullet entry in the victim’s bathroom. During further investigation, officers spoke to neighbors of the victim who confirmed hearing the sound of gunshots during the time that the victim allegedly got shot. As the investigation continued, the suspect admitted that he had shot himself when he was confronted with the evidence that officers had discovered.

Through the use of effective investigation and evidence gathering, officers were able to recover the gun that the “victim” shot himself. The victim turned suspect, John D. Guerrero, 17, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Discharging a Firearm within 500’ of a Dwelling.

Quick Response Leads to Speedy Recovery of Stolen Car

Early this morning around 1:30AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 31 Pasadena Rd. in Dorchester for a stolen motor vehicle.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that his vehicle was parked in front of his house around 1:30AM when he heard the sound of his car’s muffler, and shortly thereafter looked outside his window and observed his car driving away on Pasadena Rd. towards Columbia Road. Officers immediately broadcast the car’s description and direction of flight.

Shortly after the initial call, officers on patrol observed the stolen motor vehicle traveling from Blue Hill Ave. towards Quincy Street. Officers then next observed the stolen motor vehicle parked and unoccupied in the area of 5 Dunkeld Street. Officers set up surveillance on the car and moments later officers observed four suspects walk up to and stand by the stolen car. Officers continued to monitor the stolen car and next observed a car that was parked in the driveway of 5 Dunkeld St. pull out of the driveway and the stolen motor vehicle back into the driveway.

Officers immediately converged on the car, and the operator was removed from the car and three other suspects from the car that had just pulled out of the driveway. The operator of the stolen car, Pedro Lugo, 17, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed. The operator of the car that pulled out of the driveway, Raphael Merida, 19, of Lynn, after investigation was also arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Operating an Uninsured motor Vehicle, Attaching Plates, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Burglarious Tools and an outstanding warrant.

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Question: What Do You Do When An Officer Tells You You’re Free To Leave?

On Sunday, January 24, 2010, at approximately 10:24pm, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 1 Nazing Court, apartment #3 for a report of a disturbance. While en-route, officers were informed that the caller’s boyfriend was throwing things around the apartment.

Upon arrival, officers observed an individual they believed to be the suspect. As they approached, the individual attempted to avoid them and exit the building. The individual was detained and brought to the caller’s apartment. While escorting him, he became aggressive towards officers and belligerent. Officers then learned that this individual was the suspect and the boyfriend of the caller.

The officers noted the caller to be crying and attempting to sweep up dirt from a tipped over plant. They observed the apartment to be in disarray, with broken glass and a broken flat screen television on the floor. The officers then observed another male standing in the kitchen that appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. They learned he was the cousin of the suspect. The caller informed officers that the two males were drinking vodka and watching football when her boyfriend became angry and violent. She stated he began throwing things around the apartment and breaking various items.

At this time, officers placed the caller’s boyfriend into custody without incident. The suspect’s cousin was then told he was free to leave and instructed to vacate the caller’s apartment. The officers then attempted to walk the handcuffed suspect out of the residence. The suspect’s cousin refused to leave the apartment and continued to interfere with the officers by blocking the exit door. Repeated orders for him to leave were ignored which forced the officers to place him into custody as well.

Officers arrested Gilbert Santos, 39, of Dorchester on the charges of Domestic Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. Also arrested, Belgie Sostre, 38, of Dorchester on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Person and Resisting Arrest.

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OBSERVANT OFFICERS NAB ONE FLEEING SHOOTING SCENE

On Sunday, January 24, 2010, at approximately 12:28am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to Callender Street / Lyford Street for a report of shots fired. The Boston Police Department received an emergency 911 call for gunshots as well as the “Shot Spotter” being activated.

While officers were en-route, they spotted a blue Honda Civic traveling on Callender Street at a high rate of speed. Officers immediately followed behind the suspect vehicle and conducted a stop on Callender Street at Ashton Street.

Once the vehicle came to a stop, the driver’s side – rear passenger, fled from the vehicle. Officers then gave chase on foot down Callender Street towards Lucerne Street. Officers requested additional assistance and continued to call in their location. The suspect jumped fences and cut through yards in an attempt to elude the pursuing officers. One officer noted that the suspect was holding his waistband while he ran. This is a significant characteristic that individuals in possession of a firearm often do. More often than not, individuals illegally in possession of a firearm generally do not utilize a holster and usually place the firearm between their body and the waistband of their pants. This requires the firearm to be held in order to prevent it from falling to the ground and being detected by law enforcement.

Pursuing officers briefly lost sight of the fleeing suspect but were alerted to a “rattling” noise behind 215 Callender Street. Officers continued to search the immediate area for the suspect. Shortly thereafter, an officer located the suspect hiding under a parked vehicle on Floyd Street. The suspect was identified by the officers that initiated the traffic stop and first began chasing him.

A Boston Police K-9 Unit, with ballistic detection certification, was called to the scene of where the motor vehicle was stopped. The K-9 entered the rear, driver’s side door and sat. He then placed his nose to the seat. These actions are consistent with him indicating a presence of gun powder residue. It should be noted that this is the location within the vehicle where the suspect was seated before fleeing.

Officers searched the area of Callender Street for any evidence of a shooting or any potential victims. Officers located Five (5) spent cartridges at the intersection of Callender Street / Lyford Street. No victims were found. A parked vehicle was found to have ballistic damage to it that was parked in the area.

Officers then re-traced the route of travel of the suspect and ultimately searched the yard of 215 Callender Street. This was the location where the “rattling” noise was heard. This noise was believed to be caused by the suspect attempting to jump over a fence. Officers located a black Hi Point 380 calibur firearm as well as three (3) rounds of ammunition.

Officers arrested Daryl Simmons, 22 of Dorchester on the charges of Trespassing, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

POLICE BREAK-UP AFTER HOURS PARTY

On Sunday, January 24, 2010, at approximately 12:00am, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), were conducting surveillance of 826 Blue Hill Avenue for an ongoing problem regarding after hour parties. Officers also learned that this party was being advertised on MySpace by a male named Elisha Hylton. Partygoers were informed of a party taking place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 826 Blue Hill Avenue, apartment #4. It also posted that the admission would be Three-Dollars for the “ladies” and Five-Dollars for the “fellas” and to enter around back.

While conducting surveillance, officers observed numerous individuals arriving at this location. Several people sat in their vehicles for various periods of time before entering the property through the rear entrance of the building.

Officers then decided to speak with the residents of the apartment in order to investigate further. While walking into the building, several individuals quickly ran out the front door in order to avoid the oncoming police presence. The officers immediately heard loud music and numerous people talking.

Officers knocked on the door and were ultimately greeted by a female who identified herself as the lessee of the apartment. She informed the officers she was having a “small birthday party.” Officers also observed an individual playing music with professional DJ equipment.

At this time, a male entered the rear of the apartment and attempted to flee once he observed the officers. He was quickly detained and learned to be the individual advertising the party on MySpace.

Officers located the woman’s three children in one of the rear bedrooms. It was learned that they were 8, 9 & 12 years of age. It should be noted that the furniture throughout the house was moved into one of the bedrooms in order to make room for the party.

The female resident, Calveena Devoe, 38, will be summonsed to Dorchester District Court on the charges of Hosting an Unlicensed / After Hours Party, Keeper of a Disorderly House and Disturbing the Peace. Officers arrested Elisha Hylton (male), 24, on the charges of Hosting an Unlicensed / After Hours Party, Keeper of a Disorderly House and Disturbing the Peace.

THE PARTY IS OVER

On Sunday, January 23, 2010, at approximately 3:08am, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), were patrolling the area of Dudley Street when they observed a group of people enter the side door of the Pepper Pot Restaurant – 208 Dudley Street.

The officers knowing the establishment should be closed at this late hour parked their cruiser and walked towards the building in order to investigate.

Upon doing so, the officers observed the restaurant’s windows to be blocked from within by crates and black tarps.

Officers entered the restaurant and observed a party taking place. The officers spoke with an employee of the Pepper Pot Restaurant and he acknowledged hosting an after hours party. The officers also observed alcoholic beverages, beer & liquor bottles, throughout the premise.

The restaurant does not have a license to serve alcoholic beverages and will be cited accordingly.

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60 Goodale Road, Mattapan

On Sunday, January 24, 2010, at approximately 5:43am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 60 Goodale Road, Mattapan for a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, Officers located an individual laying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. At this time, this individual is only being described as a twenty-two-year-old - black male.

Boston EMS was called to the scene and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.

Later in the day, the victim succumb to his wound and was pronounced.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to assist this investigation anonymously can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-(800)-494-TIPS. You may also text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in your information, not your identity.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR ALLEGEDLY BREAKING INTO A FRIEND’S HOME

At about 9:48am, on Friday, January 22, 2010, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress in the area of 30 Frankfort Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that a 5’8” Hispanic male in his mid 20’s with a pony tail broke into his home through a kitchen window. The victim further stated that he was watching television in his living room when he heard noises coming from his kitchen which is located in the rear of the residence. Upon looking into the source of the noises, the victim says, when he entered the kitchen, he observed an individual in the process of gaining entry into his residence via a window. Upon seeing the suspect, the victim yelled, "Who are you and what are you doing here?” To which the suspect replied, “I'm here to meet my brother in apartment 30 on the second floor." At this time, the victim says the suspect jumped out of the window and fled on foot in the direction of Frankfort Street. The victim followed the suspect and watched as the suspect entered a red van. The victim was able to see and pass along the plate number of the car. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect and his car over the police radio.

After running the plate through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, officers discovered that the motor vehicle belonged to a person living in the area of 140 Saratoga Street. Upon responding to that address, officers were able to locate an individual who matched the description of the suspect. While speaking to the individual, the individual quickly admitted that, earlier in the day, he had attempted to climb through a window at 30 Frankfort Street. The individual told police that a friend of his was supposed to leave a window open so he could get into the building.

While officers were speaking to the suspect, the victim was brought to the scene for identification purposes. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively identify the suspect as the person who was trying to break into his home.

Officers arrested Angel Perez, 27, of Malden and charged with Breaking & Entering into a Dwelling House (Daytime).

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFUL GUN POSSESSION IN DORCHESTER

At approximately 3:00pm, on Thursday, January 21, 2010, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) were on patrol in the area of Clarkson and Hamilton Streets when their attention was drawn to a red motor vehicle which was moving at what the officers estimated to be a rate of speed greater than that considered reasonable and proper for the time of day and neighborhood in which the car was traveling. As officers attempted to look inside the car, they were unable to do so due to the car’s heavily tinted windows. As a result of the car’s rate of speed and tinted windows, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) in an effort to stop the car. With the car stopped in the area of Stanwood Street and Columbia Road, officers approached the car, however, as they did, the operator of the car accelerated away from the scene. While the car was leaving the scene, officers watched as the operator hung one of his legs outside the car door. Then, the car stopped and the operator exited the car and began to flee the scene on foot.

As officers were running behind the suspect, the suspect clutched at his waist area in such a way as to suggest he was in possession of a firearm. Officers lost sight of the suspect for a short time as the suspect disappeared behind a row of hedges. Upon relocating the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was no longer running. With the suspect in custody, officers retraced the steps made during the course of the foot chase. While retracing the steps of the suspect, with help from a Boston Police K-9 officer and his dog, officers were able to observe, locate and take possession of a loaded black firearm. During the booking process, the suspect apologized for fleeing and hoped that no one had been injured as a result of his actions.

Officers arrested Daniel Royal, 28, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way and Refusal to Submit to a Police Officer.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR REFUSING TO GO HOME

At about 2:20am, on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an altercation in the area of 100 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual verbally disrespecting and disparaging a public safety officer from Emerson College. As officers approached, officers could hear the individual threatening to the fight the officer from Emerson College. Officers also noted the suspect appeared to be intoxicated given his slurred speech and absence of balance on his feet. When told to go home, the suspect responded, “I don’t have to go nowhere. I’ll leave when I want to leave.” When told a second time, the suspect stepped towards one of the officers and stated, “How about me and you?”

Officers arrested John Collier, 23, of Boston and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.

When placed in his cell, the suspect, still seeking a physical altercation, stated, "I'm gonna be here all weekend if you want me."

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DAMAGING CARS IN THE SOUTH END

At about 3:25am, on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for vandalism in progress. According to the caller, two white males were walking down the street kicking car doors in the area of Beacon and Hereford Streets. Specifically, the caller saw the suspects damage and kick the doors on a red Mini Cooper motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officers observed two individuals who matched the description of the suspects. When officers approached, the suspects attempted to take off on foot. When asked about vandalizing cars, both suspects denied doing such. As a result, the suspects were brought back to the location of the red Mini Cooper. Once there, the caller positively identified both suspects.

Officers arrested Jerry Court, 27, of Boston and Brook Sterrit, 26, of Boston and charged both with the Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property (4 counts).

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Drug Unit Recovers Gun and Drugs

Yesterday evening around 7PM, members of the District B-2 Drug Control Unit arrested suspect, Christian Lopes, 20 of Charlestown and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property Over $250. Suspect, Scarlett L. Calderon, 21, of Charlestown was also arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute in a School Zone.

This arrest resulted relative to an ongoing drug involving armed drug dealing involved in the Bunker Hill Housing Development. Officers initiated an investigation around 5PM and shortly before 7PM observed a motor vehicle traveling through the Bunker Hill Housing Development occupied by two males. Officers, having prior knowledge that the car that they had observed is often frequented by individuals involved in drugs, followed the car while requesting for assistance.

The car was followed through several streets and eventually pulled into a shopping plaza on Austin St. and parked. Officers pulled in and parked near the suspect motor vehicle at which time the driver looked over at the plain clothes officers in their unmarked cruiser and said, “Hi police!” as his front passenger exited the car. As the front passenger stepped out of the car, officers noticed that he was grabbing his waist. The front passenger immediately took off running after he got out of the car. Officers started to pursue this suspect, and as they did so, suspect Calderon exited the car and officers abandoned the pursuit of this initial front passenger as there were still two occupants of the car.

Other units arrived on scene and pursued the fleeing suspect unsuccessfully. The two remaining suspects were removed from the car, and prior to search, suspect Calderon admitted to officers that she had a gun and a knife on her person. Officers recovered a loaded handgun from her along 15 plastic bags of marijuana. Further investigation of the suspect motor vehicle yielded a stolen bullet resistant vest. Officers were able to speak to both to suspects and as a result of information attained during the investigation charged both suspects with the above noted charges.

Call by Responsible Citizen Results in Gun and Drug Arrest

This morning around 2:22AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 45 Dwight St. to investigate a call for a described male with a gun.

On arrival, officers immediately observed a male matching the description of the suspect standing outside. As officers approached the suspect, a witness yelled to officers, “He has a gun, I saw it!” Officers detained the suspect and conducted a pat frisk of the suspect but did not find a gun on his person. Officers did however find a holster on his person much like one that would be used to carry a gun.

Officers next went to enter the building to speak to the caller when they observed the suspect mumbling and his mouth moving in an unnatural manner. Officers then examined the suspect’s mouth and were able to recover several pieces of crack cocaine he had secreted in his mouth a brief struggle. After officers placed the suspect under arrest, they looked around to see if the suspect had discarded any other drugs. While looking for other discarded drugs, officers located a firearm under the front on the front passenger side tire of a nearby parked car. While the officers were recovering the handgun, officers that were speaking to witnesses learned that the suspect had been seen hiding the gun under the front passenger tire. A canine confirmed the location of the gun along with a thermal imager.

The suspect, Mohammed Abdullahi, 18, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Class B, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B, and Receiving Stolen Property after the gun was discovered to be reported stolen. The suspect was found to be in possession of additional drugs during the booking process.

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DAILY INCIDENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010

Shoplifting Suspect Goes from Wine to Cocaine

Early yesterday around 2:20AM, an officer performing a paid detail at 53 Huntington Ave. was alerted by loss prevention of a suspect stealing a bottle of wine.

The detail responded to the suspect’s location and observed the suspect remove a bottle of wine from his pants. The suspect was then asked if he had any other stolen items on his person at which time he started emptying his pockets and placing those items on a nearby table. The suspect, while emptying his pocket was observed to have removed a small straw with powder residue on it which he quickly tried to hide back in his coat pocket. The suspect was directed to place the straw back on the table to which he exclaimed, “Am I going to get !#@% for this?!” The suspect then admitted that he had drugs in his pocket and removed a small glass vial from his pocket containing a white powder consistent with cocaine.

The suspect, Tristan J. Brick, 23, of Manhattan, NY was arrested and charged with Shoplifting and Possession of Class B.

Detail Officer Helps in the Capture and Arrest of Robbery Suspect

Yesterday morning around 6:10AM, a detail officer performing a detail at Brigham and Women’s Hospital arrested suspect, Jean Carlos Tirado, 18, of Jamaica Plain and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.

The detail officer was performing the above detail when he was notified through their radio communication system that an employee had just been assaulted. The officer was further informed that the suspect was a white Hispanic male wearing a red/orange hooded sweatshirt/jacket had attempted to snatch the victim’s purse while she was walking to work. The detail officers along with hospital security were able to locate an individual matching the suspect description near the intersection of Wait St. and Huntington Avenue. The suspect was detained pending identification by the victim.

The suspect was returned to the hospital where the victim positively identified him as the person who approached her from behind while she was walking on Vining Street and grabbed her purse. The victim further reported that she fought with the suspect for her purse and when she started screaming the suspect released his grip on her bag and fled.

Good Deed Turns Bad!

Last night around 11:40PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the Store 24 located at 555 East Broadway in South Boston.

On arrival, officers immediately observed the front of the store to be in disarray and a white male being detained by store employees. Officers immediately entered the store and detained the suspect while they further investigated the incident.

Officers then spoke to the store employees and learned that the suspect had walked in the store and asked them to wait for the bus inside the store due to the inclement weather. The clerks complied and allowed the suspect to wait for the bus in the store. As the bus pulled up, the clerks alerted the suspect that the bus was there but the suspect declined to get on the bus and stated that he was no longer getting on the bus. The clerks then asked the suspect to leave the store if he was not getting on the bus at which point the suspect became disruptive. The clerks then decided to call the police to have the suspect removed but the suspect went around the counter and attempted to prevent the clerk from calling the police by trying to slap the phone from the clerk. The suspect then started pushing the clerks and tried to open the cash register by pushing the buttons on the cash register screen. The suspect then further created a disturbance by ripping the lottery tickets from the wall behind the counter.

The officers then watched store video footage which confirmed the clerks’ stories. The suspect, a sixteen year-old male from South Boston was arrested and charged with Attempted Unarmed Robbery, Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct.

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On Sunday, January 17, 2010, at approximately 7:15am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to 3 Frazer Street, Hyde Park for a report of a dead cat hanging from an electrical wire.

Upon arrival, Officers located an orange colored cat hanging from the railing of the first floor rear deck with an electrical wire tied around its neck. Based upon the amount of fresh, untainted snow, below and around the dead animal, officers believed the cat was placed there from an individual who had access from within the first floor apartment.

Officers spoke with numerous people within and around the building that did not know who had owned the cat.

Boston Animal Control responded to the scene and took custody of the deceased animal.

Boston Police Detectives from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact them at 617-343-5607. You may also contact the Boston Animal Control Officer at 617-635-5348.

Community members wishing to assist with this investigation in an anonymous fashion may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Hotline at 617-494-TIPS. You may also text the word ‘tip’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is only interested in your information, not your identity.

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Good Citizen Does the Right Thing and Chases Down Purse Snatcher

On Saturday, January 16, 2010, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area A-1 (Downtown), were actively patrolling the area of Milk Street when they were flagged down by a male individual.

This individual was observed by officers to be holding down another male and went on to inform them that he was on Milk Street when he observed three males engage a passing female in conversation. While doing so, one of the males attempted to grab the female’s purse from her hand, knocking her to the ground. The three males then fled the area on foot. The Good Samaritan singled out the individual who attempted to steal the woman’s purse as he ran away and gave chase. The suspect was apprehended on Surface road near India Street. The concerned citizen then accompanied the suspect back to the area where the female victim was last seen. He held down the perpetrator until he was able to flag down a passing BPD cruiser.

BPD Officers then spoke with the female victim who informed them that she was walking on Milk Street towards Faneuil Hall when three white males began following her. A conversation ensued between the three suspects and the female. While speaking, one of the males attempted to grab her purse. She refused to let go and was knocked to the ground. Several witnesses were in the area at the time which caused the suspects to flee without obtaining the victim’s purse.

The victim was able to positively identify the male as her assailant and he was placed into custody. While being searched, one of the officers was “pricked” by a hypodermic needle the suspect had in his possession. The suspect also possessed several unknown pills that will be sent to the lab for testing.

Officers arrested Steven Bell, 24, of Quincy on the charges of Attempted Unarmed Robbery, Assault & Battery and Possession of a Class E Substance.

BPD Detectives assigned out of Area A-1 (Downtown) will continue to investigate the incident in attempts to identify the two suspects that eluded capture.

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NO FREE RIDE…MAN ARRESTED AFTER ROBBING TAXI DRIVER

On Friday, January 15, 2010, at approximately 3:30am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area D-4 (South End – Lower Roxbury), responded to a call for a cab driver being robbed in the area of Tremont Street & Lenox Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located the victim cab driver. He informed officers that he picked up a male fare in the area of Jackson Square. He then drove the individual to the area of Tremont Street & Lenox Street. The driver informed the male suspect of the amount owed and the two began exchanging currency. The suspect quickly grabbed the driver’s money as he attempted to make change. A description of the suspect was then given and relayed to responding officers. The cab driver stated the suspect was last seen fleeing from the Lenox & Tremont Street area.

The cab driver then began driving around the general area in attempts to locate the male suspect. While doing so, he observed two private security guards that he informed of the situation. The guards immediately requested the assistance of the BPD and began searching for the suspect. Shortly thereafter, the guards observed an individual fitting the description walking through the parking lot of 888 Tremont Street. The security guards detained the suspect until BPD Officers arrived.

The suspect admitted to taking a cab ride and was positively identified by the cab driver who robbed him. An amount of United States Currency was located on the suspect and the amount stolen from the driver was documented and then given back to the taxi driver.

Officers arrested Ramon Garcia, 37, of Hyde Park on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

This situation illustrates the working relationships between the many Law Enforcement agencies and Security Companies within the City of Boston. Without the assistance of the Guards there may have been the possibility of this defendant eluding capture and continuing his illegal activities.

The Boston Police Department would like to take this opportunity to recognize Security Officers Holloway & Phillips for going above and beyond in order to keep the Boston community safe. BPD Officers Ezekiel & Officer Lundbohm should also be recognized for their willingness and ability to forge working relationships with various agencies for the overall good of the City.

UNDERCOVER PROSTITUTION STING LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY

Within recent time, the City of Boston has been experiencing various individuals participating in the crime of prostitution in the area of Washington Street, Berkeley Street and Harrison Avenue.

As a solution to this problem, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End, Lower Roxbury & the Back Bay), conducted an undercover sting targeting street level prostitutes. Detectives working in an undercover capacity continued to monitor this immediate area during the early morning hours on January 15, 2010.

A black female was observed on East Berkeley Street believed to be involved in street level prostitution. One of the undercover detectives engaged this individual in conversation where she offered to perform a sexual act for a fee.

Based on the Officers knowledge of the area, the female’s actions and statements, she was placed into custody on the prostitution charge of Sex for a Fee. She was identified as Nekia Cecilia Grayson, 28, of Roxbury.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in the city of Boston from Thursday, January 14, 2010 through 10am, Friday, January 15, 2010.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 3
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 4
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Breaks: 14
Residential Break-ins: 8
Commercial Break-ins: 4
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.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO JUMP THROUGH WINDOW

On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), received a call from the Massachusetts State Police stating they had just received a 911 call from a woman crying requesting help. The Massachusetts State Police determined the call was coming from 39 Topliff Street, Dorchester before the call was terminated.

C-11 (Dorchester) officers responded to 35 Topliff Street and entered the first floor common hallway. Officers then knocked on the first floor apartment door to which it was opened by a shirtless black male. Through the open door, a crying black female was observed standing behind the male. She informed officers, “that’s him…he hit and kicked me.” Officers entered the apartment and ordered the suspect to step away from the female. The suspect became enraged and approached the female with clinched fists and stated, “&#@* that...I didn’t touch you.” The officers then took hold of the suspect to prevent the female from being assaulted further. The officers also noticed the female was obviously pregnant. They later learned that she was six months pregnant with the suspect’s unborn baby.

Officers then attempted to place the suspect into custody on the Domestic Assault & Battery charge when a violent struggle ensued. The suspect continued to reach at his waistband and stated, “I’m not going to jail, shoot me!” While attempting to handcuff the suspect, he smashed his head through the glass window. The suspect was attempting to jump through the window and got out as far as his mid-section. Additional officers arrived on scene and stood below the window in case the suspect was able to break free from the officers holding him in. The suspect yelled to the officers below, “Shoot me, shoot me!”

Officers were able to pull the suspect back into the room and place him into custody. A silver handgun was then removed from the suspect’s waistband. It was later determined that the firearm was a replica and not a functional firearm.

Officers learned that the suspect is the father of the victim’s four children and they were celebrating the birthday of one of the kids throughout the day. At one point, the suspect became angry and violent towards the victim. His anger progressed to the point of the victim being punched and kicked. It should be noted that all four children were present during the altercation(s). The victim attempted to phone the police several times but the suspect continued to take the phone from her and remove the battery. The suspect removed his belt and struck the victim several times and refused to allow her to leave the apartment.

The victim was treated by Boston EMS and transported to Brigham’s and Woman’s Hospital. The victim and her unborn baby are expected to make a full recovery.

Officers arrested Jerry Lewis Blue, 29 of Roxbury on the charges of Aggravated Assault & Battery (on a pregnant person), Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Resisting Arrest.

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FAMILY FEUD LANDS TWO IN JAIL FOR BREAKING AND ENTERING

At about 9:45pm, on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a domestic disturbance in the area of 162 Roslindale Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that her daughter and her daughter’s son broke into her home by breaking the front door. The victim says her grandson cut his arm as he pushed in the door. Officers observed a broken glass on the front door. According to the victim, once inside, the suspects proceeded to rip the heating thermostat of the wall and steal a space heater. The victim further stated that she had been having problems with her daughter and when she (the daughter) exited her apartment, the daughter pushed her down. Officers located both suspects in the immediate area. Upon seeing him, officers observed and noted that the was bleeding from his forearm and hand.

Officers arrested Karen Joyce, 45, of Boston and Connor Joyce, 18, of Boston and charged both with Breaking & Entering, Destruction of Property and Assault & Battery.

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TWO CARJACKING SUSPECTS ARRESTED … ONE LOCATED BY BPD K-9

On Sunday, January 10, 2010, at approximately 9:53pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 51 Ruggles Street for a report of a Carjacking.

Officers arrived on scene and located a black female complaining of pain to her head and leg. She informed officers that she was getting into her car when she was approached by two males. Her door was partially opened and one of the individuals reached in and punched her in the side of the head. She was then dragged out of the vehicle and left on the ground. Both suspects then entered her car and fled towards Dudley Street. Boston EMS was called and the victim was treated on scene.

A description of the vehicle was given and officers set up a perimeter of the immediate area. Shortly thereafter, officers observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Marcella Street towards Washington Street. Officers began following the suspect vehicle while awaiting additional back-up units. Noticing the police presence, the suspects accelerated their speed and struck a parked vehicle on West Walnut Street. Both occupants immediately exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The passenger jumped a fence and was quickly apprehended in a nearby yard by officers. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of contact and sustained heavy damage.

Officers chased the operator as he ran down West Walnut Street where he was briefly lost from sight. An observant officer then noticed fresh footprints in the snow that led to a broken basement window to a residence on West Walnut Street. The officer additionally noticed blood on and around the broken window. Officers immediately knocked on the door and spoke with the occupants of the home. They were informed that nobody should be in the basement and the window was not broken last time they checked. The homeowners gave the officers permission to enter their home and search for the potential suspect.

BPD Officer Fisher & his K9 Tiburon were called to the scene and entered the basement area. The officer gave numerous commands for the suspect to make himself known before unleashing the K9, to which the suspect refused. The suspect was located in the rear portion of the basement hiding under numerous trash bags. He was placed into custody and transported to Boston Medical Center for dog bites to his legs and hand.

The operator was identified as Jesus Huertas, 28, of Roxbury. He was arrested and charged with Carjacking, Assault & Battery (2 counts), Fail to Stop for a Police Officer, Leaving the Scene of a Crash (property damage), Resisting Arrest, Malicious Destruction of Property and Breaking & Entering Dwelling House (daytime). The passenger was identified as Angel Miguel, 24, of Boston. He was arrested and charged with Carjacking, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.

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OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER HELPS NAB SHOELESS B&E SUSPECT IN BRIGHTON

At about 5:38am, on Sunday, January 10, 2010, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in the area of 144 Franklin Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was sleeping upstairs in his residence when he heard noises coming from downstairs. When he ventured downstairs, the victim says he observed a white male stuffing ill-gotten gains into his jacket. When confronted, the suspect punched the victim and fled the residence. The victim did not require medical attention.

Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect (5’10” white male in his early 30’s, wearing a green jacket, blue jeans and no shoes) over the police radio. In short time, an off-duty police officer who lives in the area observed an individual who matched the description of the suspect. Upon seeing the suspect without shoes, the off-duty officer approached and detained the suspect. While the suspect was being detained, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively identify the suspect as the person seen inside his home.

Officers arrested Greg Kirsh, 31, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Residence (night time) and Assault & Battery.

POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBER FOR STEALING LEATHER JACKET

At about 1:17am, on Sunday, January 10, 2010, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) received a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of Seaver Street and Humboldt Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was walking along Seaver Street when the suspect approached him from behind, showed a knife and demanded his jacket. According to the victim he was wearing a leather jacket with the words ‘NEW YORK’ stitched across the front. After getting robbed, the victim says he followed the suspect and watched him enter a building at 100 Seaver Street. Upon entering that location, officers were able to locate the suspect. When asked how he came to possess the victim’s jacket, the suspect stated that the victim was visiting and left his jacket behind.

Officers arrested Charles Allen, 45, of Boston charged him with Armed Robbery and Unlawfully Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (knife). While inside the location, officers observed and took possession of the knife used in the robbery.

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Last night around 11:59PM, an off duty officer passing through Quincy Street in Dorchester arrested suspect, Steven Pizarro, 27, of Dorchester and charged him with Attempted Carjacking.

The off-duty officer was driving with a friend in the passenger side when he observed the suspect walking alongside the right side of his car. As the suspect got closer to the car, the off-duty officer’s passenger exclaimed “Lock the doors, lock the doors!” The officer immediately turned around and observed the suspect open the right rear door to his car and get in the car with his left inside his coat pocket as if armed with a weapon.

The off-duty officer, fearing for his life and safety and that of his passenger immediately turned around and pulled out his weapon and pointed it at the suspect and ordered the suspect not to move and to show his hands. The off-duty officer then got on his police radio and requested assistance from district officers.

The suspect, once in custody, kept saying that he didn’t mean to do it and that he thought it was his friend’s car. A pat down of the suspect revealed that he was not in possession of any weapons.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR STEALING A CAR AND THEN REFUSING TO STOP

At about 9:30 am, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Dimock Street when they observed a motor vehicle travelling the wrong way down a one way street. As a result of their observations, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. A query thru the Registry of Motor Vehicles reveled or showed that the car had been reported stolen. As officers approached the car, the car took off. In short time, officers relocated the motor vehicle in the area of Wardman Road and Westminister Avenue. As officers approached, the suspect stopped the car and exited the vehicle on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, officers were able to locate and apprehend the suspect. A search of the suspect’s motor vehicle enabled officers to find and take possession of a purse and several ATM cards. The purse and the ATM cards had been reported as stolen.

Officers arrested Maurice Pridgett, 29, of Boston and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, Using a Motor Vehicle w/o Authority, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Operating After Suspension, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Burglarious Tools and Driving to Endanger.

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LANDS ONE IN JAIL IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:17am, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call a domestic disturbance in the area of 1302 Commonwealth Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that her boyfriend had assaulted her by kicking and punching her. Officers observed visible injuries (redness, swelling, scratch marks) to the victim’s face and neck areas. The victim stated that she believed the suspect was still nearby and feared his return. While still on scene, the suspect called the victim’s cell phone and stated he was out back. Upon looking out back, officers observed the suspect sitting on a fire escape. When officers approached, the suspect attempted to flee. After a brief struggle, officers were able take suspect into custody.

Officers arrested Chris Ortiz, 27, of Fairhaven, MA and charged him with Assault & Battery (209A) and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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POLICE ARREST TWO FOR UNARMED ROBBERY

At about 7:20pm, on Tuesday January 5, 2010, officers from Area B-3 (Dorchester) were approached by an individual who stated that someone had just attempted to rob him. According to the victim, he was walking along Walk Hill Street when two males approached, surrounded him and stated, "Give us everything in your pockets." The victim states, at this point, he ran before any of his property was taken. While still on the scene, the victim pointed across the street and stated excitedly, “There they are!” Officers quickly crossed the street and apprehended the two suspects.

Officers arrested a 16 year-old male and Dante Cunningham, 17, of Boston and charged both with Attempted Unarmed Robbery.

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ONE ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION IN MATTAPAN

On January 2, 2010, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a location in the area of 148 Callender Street for the report of a firearm found within the residence. On arrival, officers spoke to an individual (a parent) who stated that she found a firearm (sawed-off shot gun) in a bedroom occupied by her children. The parent further stated that she believed the firearm belonged to her oldest son. According to the parent, she found the gun wrapped in a bag underneath a bed. Upon finding it, the parent called police. Officers located and took possession of the shot gun which was unloaded. When officers spoke to the suspect, he admitted that the gun belonged to him.

Officers arrested Christian Delgado, 19, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Shot gun).

POLICE ARREST TWO FOR THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

At about 2:45am, on Sunday, January 3, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail at the McDonalds on 870 Mass Ave heard what sounded like gun shots in close to proximity to the restaurant. Responding units soon located an individual in the area of Dudley and Adams Streets suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

According to witnesses, two black males, dressed in black, were seen running from the scene towards Orchard Park. Officers soon observed two individuals matching the description of the suspects in the area Allerton and Gerard Streets. When officers approached and attempted to stop the suspects, both suspects took off on foot. While officers were chasing behind both suspects, officers noted that the both were clutching at their sides in such a way as to suggest both were in possession of firearms. In short time, officers were able to gain control and subdue both suspects. A search of both suspects enabled officers to locate and take possession of two separate firearms.

Officers arrested Edward White, 23, of Boston and Joseph Warren, 20, of Somerville and charged both with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm on Public Way.

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Home Alone – Part One

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, at approximately 3:20am, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 132 Tonawanda Street for a 911 hang-up.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a frightened eleven-year-old boy home alone. The young boy informed officers that he woke up and discovered his mother was not home. He then looked around the house and could not find any other adults in the apartment. Based on what the young boy learned in school, he re-called if he were ever in trouble he should dial 9-1-1, to which he did.

Officers also looked throughout the house and did not find his mother or any other concerned adult. The young boy was able to inform officers of his grandfather’s name and address. The officers spoke with the child’s grandfather and he informed them that the young boy’s mother often frequents Foxwoods Casino but could not confirm her whereabouts.
The officers entrusted the grandfather with the child after several attempts to locate the boy’s mother were unsuccessful.
A report was filed by officers and forwarded to the Department of Children & Families. C-11 (Dorchester) Detectives will also conduct a follow-up investigation on the matter and charges may follow.

The child’s mother was identified as Martha Loesch, of 132 Tonawanda Street, apartment #1, Dorchester.

Home Alone – Part Two

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, at approximately 1:57am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to an apartment building located at 200 Hancock Street for a report of an unattended child.
Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with several building residents who led the officers to the common hallway on the second floor. Officers immediately observed a nude, two-year-old boy sleeping on the hallway floor. The boy was surrounded by feces and vomit. The young boy had his diaper under his head apparently utilizing it as a pillow.

Boston EMS was immediately called to the scene and transported the young boy to the Carney Hospital for treatment and an evaluation.

Officers began knocking on several doors in attempts to locate the boy’s parents. The officers were able to locate the boy’s father within apartment 32. The father identified the young boy as his child and stated, “He probably left the apartment after I fell asleep.”

A report was filed by officers and forwarded to the Department of Children & Families. C-11 (Dorchester) Detectives will conduct a follow-up investigation into the matter and criminal charges may follow.

The young boy’s father was identified as Shamar Sullivan, of 200 Hancock Street, apartment #32.

Not So “Heroic Actions” Leaves man with head Laceration and leg Fracture

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, at approximately 12:34am, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 160 Milk Street for an Assault & Battery in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a male victim with a head laceration on the ground being tended to by his girlfriend. The victim was also complaining of leg and ankle pain.

The two parties informed officers that they were walking down High Street when a group of people approached them. They described two of the individuals as Marines in full uniform. One of the Marines stated to the female, “Drop that zero for a hero.” Words were then exchanged between the two parties and the other Marine “sucker punched the male in the face.” One of the Marine’s stated, “We’re Marines, we’ll kill you” and struck the male in the head with a beer bottle. The Marines and the group they were with briefly theft the area while the male’s girlfriend attempted to assist him.

Shortly thereafter, the group returned and the two Marines began kicking the male on the ground in the leg and ankle. They also kicked the victim’s vehicle as he attempted to get into it.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Boston Police Area A-1 (Downtown) Detective unit at 617-343-4248.

Individuals wishing to supply information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text ‘TIPS’ to CRIME (27463). The identification of individuals providing information is stringently protected. We are interested in the information you provide, not who you are.

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On Saturday, December 26, 2009, at approximately 10:30pm, Boston Police Officers assigned to the C-11 (Dorchester) Bowdoin Safe Street Team, responded to the area of 66 Hamilton Street for a report of a loud party.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed a young looking female holding an open bottle of Heineken beer. Based on the officer’s observations of her young appearance and being in possession of alcohol, she was asked to produce identification. The female extended her arm towards the officer offering him the beer and stated, “No, I don’t…but do you want to finish it.? The officer politely declined and learned she was only 18 years of age.

Officers arrested Qualiah Johnson, 18, of Dorchester on the charges of Person Under 21 in Possession of Alcohol.

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On Friday, December 25, 2009, at approximately 9:49pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 8 Carson Street for a report of a breaking & entering.

Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the female resident who reported numerous items stolen from within her home. Officers noted that there were no signs of forced entry and the residence to be in disarray. The victim informed officers that she has noticed missing items from her house in the recent past. She went on to inform officers that she has a relative with a drug problem and believes he may have a key to her house. Officers learned of this individual’s identity and possible whereabouts.

BPD Officers then traveled to the third floor of 92 Pleasant Street in order to locate the male suspect. Officers learned that this residence is abandoned and nobody has the legal right to be within. Officers knocked on the locked door of the apartment and immediately heard noise coming from within. The male suspect then exited the rear of the apartment and jumped from the rear deck. The suspect then got to his feet and began to flee. Officers gave chase as he traveled down Savin Hill towards Dorchester Avenue. The officers were able to catch up to the suspect and place him into custody for breaking and entering into the Pleasant Street location.

Officers then traveled back to the abandoned Pleasant Street apartment and located, what appeared to be, numerous items of stolen property. The victim from Carson Street was contacted and she was able to identify the property as hers.

Officers arrested Ryan Mcintyre, 29, of Dorchester on the charges of Breaking & Entering Dwelling House (night - two counts), Receiving Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR – AMONG MANY THINGS - DRIVING TO ENDANGER

At about 8:02am, on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area of Tremont and Parker Streets when officers observed two males involved in a physical altercation. Officers further observed two motor vehicles pulled to the side of the road with both doors open. As a result of their observations, officers approached the combatants in an effort to separate the parties. As officers approached, one of the combatants (Jose Cosme) quickly jumped into his car and fled the scene. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect and his car over the police radio. A short time later, officers observed the motor vehicle travelling at high rate of speed in the area of Madison Park High School. Officers, who were assigned to the school while students were arriving for the day, attempted to intercept the suspect’s vehicle, but were unable to after being involved in a minor motor vehicle accident. As a result of the accident, officers were unable to stop the suspect. However, as the suspect drove off, officers observed the suspect drive over a raised median strip in his efforts to flee the scene.

In short time, responding officers observed the suspect driving the wrong way down Shawmut Ave. When officers observed the suspect driving the wrong way down the one way towards them, officers stopped their cruiser and pulled to the side so as to avoid any contact. Officers then watched as the suspect swiped the side of their cruiser. Officers further observed the suspect swipe an unoccupied parked car and an occupied car both in the area of 700 Shawmut Ave. As it relates to the occupied car, two individuals were transported to the Boston Medical Center complaining of minor injuries. Upon inspecting the parked car, officers observed what appeared to be substantial damage to the vehicle’s passenger side.

A short time later, the suspect was seen driving in the direction of Interstate I-93 North. While travelling behind the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was driving on what appeared to be a front flat tire. Upon exiting I-93 at Exit 28 (Charlestown), officers observed the suspect come into contact with a blue Nissan. The operator of the car was uninjured and the motor vehicle sustained minor damage. Officers then observed the suspect come to a stop on Spice Street. With his car stopped, the suspect then attempted to flee the scene on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers apprehended and arrested Jose Cosme, 37, of Quincy.

Mr. Cosme is being charged with the following:

1) Assault & Battery
2) Operating a Motor Vehicle after License Suspension
3) Driving to Endanger
4) Speeding
5) Failure to Stop for a Police Officer
6) Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury (2 counts)
7) Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage (4 counts)
8) Assault & Battery by Means a Dangerous Weapon

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On Saturday, December 19, 2009, at approximately 1:49am, a Boston Police Officer was working a paid detail at the Black Rose on State Street when he observed a suspicious male looking into a truck on that was parked on State Street.

The alert officer continued to watch the unknown suspicious male through the window. The suspect was then observed entering the cab of the truck and it appeared he was looking through the truck’s contents. The officer exited the bar and approached the vehicle. While doing so, he observed an individual at the rear of the truck that he believed to be the owner. The officer asked the owner of the truck if anyone should be in the cab of his truck. The owner stated, “No”.

The officer proceeded to the front of the vehicle to confront the person within the passenger’s compartment. The suspect was then observed as short distance up from the truck on State Street attempting to stop a taxi. The suspect was stopped before getting into the cab and placed into custody. A search of the suspect produced several items that belonged to the truck’s owner.

The officer arrested James Boyd, 23, of 439 Mount Vernon Road, Milford, New Hampshire, on the charges of Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (night) and Larceny under $250.

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Two Charged With Possession of a Firearm

On Monday, December 14, 2009, at approximately 9:33pm, Boston Police Officers working in the Youth Violence Strike Force were patrolling the area of Dorchester Avenue when they observed an individual known to them in the Store 24 parking lot. This individual was recently involved in a situation to which the officers wished to speak with him about.

The officers pulled into the lot and exited their cruiser. At this time, the individual quickly exited his vehicle and attempted to walk away from the officers. The officers approached and observed a knife sticking out of his front pants pocket. Officers removed the knife from his pocket and began speaking with him. While doing so, another officer attempted to speak with a female that was in the front passenger’s seat of the vehicle he got out of. The female appeared to be very nervous and would not make eye contact with the officer. The female was then observed attempting to conceal an item under her leg. Upon further inspection, it was recognized to be a firearm partially wrapped in plastic. The female was then ordered out of the vehicle. The female exited the car with the firearm in her hand and the officer was forced to remove it from her grasp. The gun was later determined to be a fully loaded 9mm Hi Point firearm.

Both parties were placed into custody on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm.
Officers arrested Raymond Francisco, 27 of Dorchester and Edna Batiz, 24 of Dorchseter.

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POLICE ARREST TWO FOR PROVIDING BOOZE TO MINORS

At about 1:30am, on Sunday, December 6, 2009, officers from Area B (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a loud party in the area of 60 Hillside Street. On arrival, officers observed several people in front of the location drinking. Additionally, officers heard loud music emanating from the premise. Upon entering the premise, officers observed what appeared to be several college-aged kids drinking open containers of beer. Officers then sought out the owners or legal tenants of the apartment. Upon locating the legal tenants, officers informed them that they were being held responsible for holding a party in which alcohol was supplied and provided to underage party-goers.

As such, officers arrested and charged Mike Dodato, 20, of Boston and Ben Dancer, 21, of Boston with Being Keepers of Disorderly House and Providing Alcohol to Minors.

FAMILY MEMBER ARRESTED FOR STEALING LAP TOP COMPUTER

At about 6:47pm, Sunday, December 6, 2009, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a larceny in the area of 92 Greenfield Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that a family member stole her lap top computer. When the victim confronted the family member, the family member readily admitted, “I stole it and sold it.” Upon speaking to the suspect, officers learned that the suspect had sold the computer for $200.00.

Officers arrested a 14 year-old male from Boston and charged him with Larceny.

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DEATH INVESTIGTION
7 Vassar Street, Dorchester

On Saturday, December 5, 2009, at approximately 7:09pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area B-3, responded to 7 Vassar Street for a report of a found body.

Upon arrival, Officers entered apartment #2 and located a deceased female. It appeared the female sustained head trauma and was pronounced on-scene. At this time, the victim is only being described as a black female approximately 40 years of age.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit responded and secured the apartment pending the issuance of a search warrant. The investigation continues and several interviews are being conducted.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to supply information in an anonymous manner may do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text the word ‘tip’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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POLICE ARREST TWO FOR SHOOTING INCIDENT IN ROXBURY

At about 9:33pm, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a person or persons shot in the area of 9 Albion Street. On arrival, officers observed and located a black male suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries.

Officers promptly broadcast a description of a motor vehicle (a gray Nissan) seen leaving the scene of the crime. In short time, officers observed and stopped the motor vehicle in the area of Fuller Street and Dorchester Ave. While approaching the car, officers observed the passenger exit the car with a firearm in his hand. Officers quickly commanded the suspect to drop the weapon. After the suspect complied, officers took possession of the firearm and arrested Vincent Davis, 18, of Canton and charged him with Assault with Intent to Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition and Discharge of a Firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling.

In the interim, officers instructed the operator of the car to exit the vehicle. Once outside the car, officers arrested Jesse Deburgo, 18, of Boston and charged him with Operating without a License, Assault with Intent to Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition and Discharge of a Firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling.

FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY FOR O-U-I

At about 3:27am, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle, still running, parked awkwardly in the area of Stuart & and Berkeley Streets. Upon approaching the car, officers knocked on the window in an effort to get the operator’s attention, however, the operator did not respond. Upon opening the driver’s side door, officers promptly shut the car off and noted that the operator appeared to be passed out. Additionally, officers were able to detect an odor of alcohol inside the car. When the operator awoke, officers asked the suspect consent to a field sobriety test.

After the suspect failed the test, officers arrested Brett Boncem, 36, of Boston and charged him with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

POLICE ARREST TWO BREAKING INTO CARS

At about 4:40am, on Friday, December 4, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for two black males attempting to gain entry or break into several parked cars in the area of Raven Street. While en route to the call, officers learned, via the police dispatcher, that one of the suspects was wearing a light-colored jacket and hat while the other was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. In short time, officers observed two individuals who matched the description of the suspects. Officers escorted both suspects back to the scene of the crime for identification purposes. Once on scene, witnesses were able to positively identify the suspects.

Officers arrested Jermole Auguste, 18, of Boston and Jermaine Auguste, 18, of Boston and charged both with Breaking & Entering Motor Motor Vehicles.

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Southie Residents Chase Down Armed Robbers

On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at approximately 8:55pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area C-6 (South Boston), were called to the area of East 2nd Street for a report of an armed robbery. Responding officers learned that the two black male suspects were currently being chased by area residents.

Officers arrived in the area and located a female victim who stated she was walking on East Broadway when she was approached by two black males from behind. One of the black males took hold of her purse and attempted to pull it off her shoulder. The victim initially refused to let go and began to scream. The two struggled and the suspect stated, “Let go or I’ll cut you.” The victim informed officers that she observed the suspect to be holding a large knife in his hand while he made the threat. The suspect was able to gain control of the victim’s purse and the two suspects fled towards L Street.

Two area residents heard the woman’s screams for help and observed the two suspects fleeing. They pursued the fleeing suspects and were able to apprehend one of them on East 3rd Street. Officers then obtained and broadcast a description of the second suspect to other BPD units. Shortly thereafter, a BPD Officer working a detail at the South Bay Mall, observed an individual fitting the description of the second suspect. The suspect was stopped and detained. The officer found a large knife in his possession. The victim was able to positively identify both suspects as the individuals who robbed her.

Officers arrested Kevin Stichel, 20, of Dorchester and a 13 year-old male from Roxbury on the charges of Armed Robbery.

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DAMAGED TRUCK LANDS TWO IN JAIL FOR VANDALISM

At about 2:26pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a vandalism report in the area of E 5th St & M Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed two individuals (both white males in their teens) pass by a motor vehicle and scratch the car as they passed. When the witnesses confronted the suspects, the suspects fled on foot. Officers observed damage (visible scratches) to the driver’s side of the car, as well as, the hood of the car. A search of the area enabled officers to locate the suspects. Upon speaking to the suspects, both admitted to having scratched the motor vehicle. According to the suspects, they scratched the truck after the truck’s owner yelled at them for leaning against earlier in the week.

Officers arrested a 15 year-old male and 14 year-old male from Boston and charged both with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR STEALING A CELL PHONE

At about 5:00pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) were on patrol in the area of Washington and Bromfield Streets when an individual approached stating that he had just been robbed. According to the victim, a suspect approached him and asked if he could look at his cell phone. When the victim obliged, the suspect stole the cell phone and took off. Officers promptly located the suspect. When asked to produce the phone, the suspect stated he had hidden it. Officers observed and took possession of the phone which was found on the ground in the immediate area.

Officers arrested Kevin Dunn, 26, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.

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POLICE ARREST ONE AND SEIZE A GUN IN ROXBURY

At about 11:53pm, on Saturday, November 28, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a fight between two males in the area of 12 Bickford Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual sprinting from the scene. The individual matched the description of one of the suspects involved in the altercation. As officers were running behind the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was clutching at his waist area in such a way as to suggest the individual was in possession of a firearm. While still chasing behind the suspect, officers observed the suspect discard what appeared to be a black firearm. Officers promptly took possession of the firearm. Upon taking possession of the firearm, officers noted that the firearm was loaded and the serial numbers obliterated.

Moments later, officers were able to catch up to and apprehend the suspect. Upon being apprehended, the suspect stated several individuals had been chasing him and were attempting to do him harm. When asked to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated, “I don’t have one.” The suspect further stated, “I just shot the gun in the air.”

Officers arrested Lamont Lopez, 30, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way, Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers, Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.

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LESS THAN NEIGHBORLY BEHAVIOR

At about 9:25pm, on Friday, November 27, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for an assault & battery in progress in the area of 27 Braddock Park. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated, upon returning home, he observed an intruder (his neighbor) inside his apartment. According to the victim, it appeared that the neighbor had managed to gain access to his apartment by going through the basement. The victim further states that it appeared that the neighbor had gone through some of his personal belongings. When confronted or discovered, the victim says that his neighbor pushed him to the ground and stated, “Where’s the rent?”

Officers arrested Ron Lake, 43, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering (Night time) and Assault & Battery.

OVER THE LIMIT – UNDER ARREST

At about 10:01pm, on Friday, November 27, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Seaver Street and Walnut Avenue in Roxbury. On arrival, officers observed what appeared to be a minor fender bender. However, upon speaking to the operators, it became apparent that one of the operators (herein referred to as suspect) looked to be under the influence of alcohol. Upon speaking to the suspect, officers noted that the suspect had slurred speech and an odor of alcohol emanating from his person. When asked if he’d be willing to consent to a field sobriety test, the suspect was unable to provide a coherent answer.

Officers arrested Dave Birdie, 51, of Boston and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol).

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BAD BEHAVIOR IN CLEVELAND CIRCLE

At 5:50pm, on Saturday, November 21, 2009, officers performing a paid detail in the area of Cleveland Circle observed an individual leaning forward against a wall in front of 1931 Beacon Street (Mary Ann's Bar). Concerned for the individual's well being, officers approached the person to check on his condition. When officers asked the individual if he was okay, the suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated, spit in the direction of the officers. The suspect then began verbally berating and disrespecting the officers. As officers attempted to calm the suspect, the suspect struck one of the officers in the face. At this point, the suspect was taken into custody. According to employees of Mary Ann’s, the suspect had been told to leave the premise due to poor behavior.

Officers arrested Jonathan Higley, 24, of Brookline and charged him with Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

POLICE ARREST ONE FAILING TO STOP FOR A POLICE OFFICER

At about 8:38am, on Monday, November 23, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Washington and New Washington Streets when they observed a motor vehicle travelling with a license plate that appeared to be obstructed. When officers got close enough to the car to read and run the plate through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, officers discovered that the motor vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) in an effort to stop the car. Initially, the operator refused to stop, but after travelling a short distance, the suspect’s motor vehicle eventually came to a stop. Upon approaching the car, officers immediately detected an odor consistent with that of marijuana. A search of the car enabled officers to locate what appeared to be recently smoked blunt of marijuana in the ashtray.

Officers arrested Adrian Douglas, 32, of Boston and charged him with Operating without a License, Operating an Uninsured/Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer.

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Man Arrested for Robbing Elderly Person Exiting A.T.M

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area D-4 (Back Bay), responded to 221 Massachusetts Avenue (Bank of America ATM) for a report of a robbery in progress.

Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the 73 year-old victim who stated he was walking away from the ATM after withdrawing an amount of currency when a male walked up from behind and stole the money from his hand. The victim informed officers that the suspect then fled on foot. Officers also learned of a second suspect that fled with the first suspect. A description of both suspects was then broadcast.

On Thursday, November 19, 2009, Area D-4 Officers observed two individuals walking on Washington Street that matched the descriptions of the wanted suspects. Officers stopped both parties and learned of their identities. Both parties were then transported to District 4 for questioning.

Detectives spoke with one of the parties and gathered probable cause to place one of the individuals into custody for the above-mentioned robbery. Officers arrested Adam Sawallich, 24, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery (victim over 65 years of age).

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POLICE ARREST UNARMED ROBBER IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 3:20pm, on Monday, November 16, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for an assault & battery in the area of 57 Horan Way. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking when several girls approached. One of the girls approached her, knocked her down and took her cell phone and pocketbook. The victim says the suspect fled on foot. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. In short time, officers observed and located several individuals who matched the description of the suspects.

While officers were speaking to the suspects, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively identify the girl who robber her.

Officers arrested Egyptian Muhammad, 17, of Boston and charged her with her Unarmed Robbery.

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LOUD PARTY LANDS FOUR IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:10am, on Sunday, November 15, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a loud party in the area of 8 Sunset Street. On arrival, officers were directed to a 2nd floor apartment. Once outside the door, officers could hear loud music clearly coming from within the apartment. Upon entering the apartment, officers observed what appeared to be several college-aged individuals in possession of and consuming alcohol. Upon seeing the officers, several individuals yelled, “Cops!!!” and attempted to flee the location. While talking to one of the party-goers, officers noted and observed that the individual was visibly intoxicated. When officers asked the individual her age, the suspect replied, “12.” When officers attempted to take the suspect (herein referred to as suspect #1) into custody, suspect #1 punched the officer in the face. As suspect #1 was being taken out of the location, three additional party-goers intervened and began fighting and interfering with the officers. As a result, all individuals interfering with the officers were taken into police custody.

Officers arrested Amada Smith, 21, of Boston, Eric Volstad, 23, of Boston, Alden Ladd, 21, of Brookline and David Kreindel, 25, of Roxbury and charged all four with Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Disturbing the Peace.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR HIT-N-RUN ACCIDENT IN ROXBURY

At about 7:25am, on Monday, November 16, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a hit and run accident in the area of Shawmut Ave and Marvin Street. According to the victim, a green Honda struck his car and kept going. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the motor vehicle over the police radio. In short time, officers were able to observe and locate the suspect’s motor vehicle in the area of 500 Massachusetts Ave. As officers approached the car, the suspect was in the process of exiting the car. When asked to provide a license and registration, the suspect could not. When asked if he owned the car, the suspect stated, “I saw the key in the car.” Officers further observed damage to a passenger-side window and the driver-side of the car.

Officers arrested Juan Perez, 44, of Boston and charged him with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Operating without a License.

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Elderly Male Struck by Bicyclist on Massachusetts Avenue

On Friday, November 13, 2009, at approximately 5:04pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area D-4 (Back Bay), were called to the area of 186 Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a man down.

Upon arrival, Officers learned the 84 year-old, male victim was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by a bicyclist. Witnesses informed officers that motor vehicle traffic was stopped due to gridlock when the elderly male stepped off the curb and attempted to cross the street. They went on to state that he was immediately struck by a bicyclist traveling on Massachusetts Avenue towards the City of Cambridge. The elderly male fell to the ground and struck his head. The victim received head injuries including a large laceration.

Boston EMS arrived, treated and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition at this time. No charges have been brought against the bicyclist at this time.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFUL GUN POSSESSION IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 2:00am, on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Columbus Ave and Dimock Street when they observed an individual operating a bicycle erratically in the middle of the road. Officers further noted that the bicycle had no reflective lights. When officers attempted to talk to the individual, the individual peddled away. Despite the officer’s verbal instructions, the man on the bicycle refused to stop. Officers lost sight of the suspect for a short time, but then re-located him. Upon re-locating the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was no longer riding or in possession of the bike. When asked what he did with the bicycle, the suspect was unable to provide an explanation. However, officers soon observed an individual riding a bike similar to the one that the suspect had been riding earlier. When officers approached and asked the individual how he came to possess the bike, the individual stated, “I saw a guy dump the bike and run off.” A search of the immediate area while retracing the suspect’s movements enabled officers to find and take possession of a firearm.

Officers arrested Seth Jackson, 31, of Hyde Park and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Numbers. The suspect was also cited for: Riding a Bicycle without Proper Lighting.

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DETAIL OFFICERS ONCE AGAIN PROVE THEIR VALUE AND PLAY VALUABLE ROLE IN THE ARREST OF SUSPECT WANTED FOR ROBBING CAB STAND IN BOSTON

At about 9:55am, on Monday, November 9, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at Boston Cab Dispatch located at 60 Kilmarnock Street. While in route to the call, officers learned via the Boston Police radio that the suspects (two dark-skinned males) while driving a white Honda, had just been seen fleeing the area. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim (an employee of the cab company) who stated that two suspects entered the store, showed a firearm and demanded money. Officers observed a laceration on the victim’s forehead. According to the victim, one of the suspects struck him in the head with the firearm. The victim was treated for a non life-threatening injury. According to the victim, the suspects, after obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, fled the scene in a white motor vehicle in the direction of Kilmarnock Street. A description of the suspects and their motor vehicle was promptly broadcast over the police radio.

In short time, an officer performing a paid detail observed an individual who matched the description of one of the suspects enter a taxi cab in the area of the Hemenway and Boylston Streets. Once the suspect entered the cab, the detail officer observed the suspect quickly slump down in the back of the cab. Given these observations, the detail officer approached and stopped the cab in the area of Commonwealth Ave and Charlesgate West. Given the earlier broadcast advising and alerting officers that the suspects were armed, officers (with guns drawn) instructed the suspect to exit the cab with his hands in the air. A search of the cab enabled officers to locate and take possession of two firearms and two white bags containing an undisclosed amount of money.

Officers arrested Gerald Hill, 47, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firerarm on a Public Way and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Another officer performing a paid detail was able to locate the white Honda (which had been used as the suspect’s get-a-way car) in the area of Boylston and Ipswich Streets. The car, which had been reported stolen out of Newton, was towed.

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Arson Investigation being Conducted at Dorchester District Court

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, at approximately 12:30pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the Dorchester District Court – 510 Washington Street, to investigate an arson.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the security manager of the building who led them to the first session court room. A broken window was discovered with a glass bottle containing an unknown gelatin like substance lying on the carpet below the window. Charring of the flooring was also noted below the device. The device had what appeared to be a wick protruding from within the bottle.

The Arson Unit was called and responded. It was decided to have the Hazardous Material Unit remove the device from the property due to its unknown contents. The device was transported to the Massachusetts State Police Laboratory for analysis of its contents as well as to be fingerprinted.

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157 Brighton Avenue, Allston

On Sunday, November 8, 2009, at approximately 2:16am, a Boston Police Officer, assigned out of Area D-14 (Brighton), was patrolling in the area of Brighton Avenue at Harvard Avenue when his attention was drawn to several people in the area. The officer spoke with a couple of the individuals and learned that there was a man down on the ground in front of the convenience store located at 157 Brighton Avenue.

The officer made his way to the unconscious victim and observed him to be suffering from an apparent stab wound. The officer immediately called for assistance and began C.P.R. Boston EMS arrived and transported the victim to Beth Israel Hospital where he was pronounced.

At this time, the victim is only being described as a twenty-four-year-old, black male.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit was called and conducted several interviews with potential witnesses.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to this matter is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to supply information in an anonymous manner may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Hotline at 800-494-TIPS. You may also text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

This incident marks Boston's 43 homicide of 2009. This time last year, the City experienced 53 homicides.

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COURAGEOUS COPS SEIZE A GUN AND ARREST ONE AFTER FOOTCHASE IN ROXBURY

At about 1:16am, on Thursday, November 5, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle driving erratically in the area of Egelston Square. While following the car, officers observed the operator attempt to park in an illegal parking spot. Specifically, the operator of the car was attempting to park in front of a hydrant in the area 42 Walnut Park. A check of the motor vehicle through the Registry of Motor Vehicles revealed that the owner of the car was – in fact – unlicensed. When officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) in an effort to stop the car, the operator of car refused to acknowledge the officer’s effort to stop the car. After travelling a short distance, the operator of the car quickly applied the brakes, exited the car and fled.

Officers promptly exited their cruiser and began to pursue the suspect on foot. While running behind the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was in possession of a firearm. As a result, officers quickly began ordering the suspect to: “Drop the Gun.” Despite the officer’s repeated commands, the suspect refused to drop the firearm. Officers were able to catch up to and tackle the suspect to the ground. Once on the ground, the suspect continued to fight and combat the officers. After a physical struggle, officers were able to wrestle the firearm away from the suspect.

Officers arrested Dominique Wardsworth, 20, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Assault and Battery by Means of Dangerous Weapon (gun) on a Police Officer and Assault with Intent to Murder.

CAR STOP LANDS TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE OBSERVE GUNS AND DRUGS IN OPEN TRUNK

At about 1:56am, on Friday, November 6, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Columbus Ave when they observed a motor vehicle take a right turn at an intersection where there was a posted sign that read: ‘No Turn On Red’. As a result, officers stopped the motor vehicle. While approaching the car, officers noted that the trunk was open. When asked to explain why the trunk was open, the operator of the car stated, “It sometimes opens up on its own.” When officers looked inside the open trunk, officers observed in plain sight a large bag containing what appeared to be a green leafy substance (marijuana). Upon further inspection, officers observed and took possession of two firearms. At this point, officers instructed the occupants of the motor vehicle to exit the car.

Officers arrested Akeem Nieves, 18, of Rhode Island and Joshua Calvin, 20, of Rhode Island charged both with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs (Marijuana).

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POLICE ARREST THREE FOR TWO UNARMED ROBBERIES IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 6:42pm, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a robbery which took place in the area of John Andrew and Newbern Streets. According to the victim, three Hispanic males in their teens approached, knocked him down and took his iPod. The victim says the suspects then fled on foot in the direction of Bishop Street. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. In short time, officers located three individuals who matched the description of the suspects. After a brief foot pursuit, officers were able to take the suspects into custody. While the suspects were being detained, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively the suspects.

While in the process of booking the suspects, officers located and took possession of a cell phone. When asked to explain how he came to possess the phone, one of suspects stated, “I don’t know.” Officers were able to contact the owner of the phone. Upon speaking to the owner, the owner of the phone stated he had been robbed of the phone at around 6:20pm, but had yet to report it to police. The victim explained that he was walking home when three males approached, surrounded him and demanded his phone. The victim says the suspects grabbed his cell phone and fled.

Officers arrested a 15 year-old male from Boston, a 16 year-old male from Boston and Jorge Gonzalez, 17, of Boston and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery.

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BPD Detail Officer Apprehends Carjacking Suspect

On Monday, November 2, 2009, at approximately 7:31pm, a Boston Police Officer conducting a detail on State Street at Congress Street was approached by a parking valet who reported that a woman was just robbed of her purse and the suspect was running down the street. The officer was then supplied with a description of the suspect and directed to the area where he was last seen.

The officer and parking valet then ran down Congress Street towards Quaker Lane. An individual was then observed and identified by the parking valet as the perpetrator. As the officer approached the suspect he observed him to be concealing what appeared to be a purse under his shirt. The officer also observed him to have a large knife in his right hand. The officer ordered the suspect to drop the knife to which he complied. At this time, the suspect was handcuffed and detained in order to investigate the matter further.

Officers then spoke with a 61 year-old female victim who stated that she had her vehicle returned to her by the valet service at 45 Province Street when she was approached by a white male who pushed her out of the driver’s seat and into the passengers’ area. The suspect entered her vehicle and sat in the driver’s seat. She began to scream and the suspect punched her and removed a large knife and slashed at her. The victim sustained a laceration on her hand as a result. The victim attempted to scratch the suspect’s face and he ordered her to shut up or he would kill her. The victim got out of the vehicle while the suspect was attempting to locate the car keys. At this time, the valet came to the victim’s aid and attempted to remove the suspect from her car. The suspect stepped from the vehicle and swung the knife at the valet before grabbing the victim’s purse and fleeing on foot. The valet pursued the suspect and observed him to enter an un-occupied vehicle on Washington Street and attempt to steal it. The valet again confronted the suspect causing him to exit the vehicle and continue to flee.

The suspect was positively identified and placed into custody. Officers arrested Richard Morse, 48 of Boston on the charges of Assault with Intent to Murder on a Person over the age of 60, Kidnapping and Armed Robbery (second & subsequent offense).

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Man Arrested in Allston after Assaulting Two Females

On Sunday, November 1, 2009, at approximately 7:24pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area D-14 (Allston), were called to 43 Park Vale Avenue for a report of an Assault & Battery in progress.

On arrival, Officers met with a 21 year-old, Hispanic female who stated she was walking on Park Vale Avenue when she was approached by a Hispanic Mae who grabbed her by her arms. A struggle ensued and the female was able to fight her way out of the suspects’ grasp. The victim then ran home and phoned the police.

While officers were speaking with the first victim, a second call came in for a similar incident. Officers responded to another address on Park Vale Avenue and spoke with a 26 year-old, White Female. She stated she was walking her dog on Park Vale Avenue at approximately 7:38pm, when she heard someone running towards her from behind. She quickly turned around and observed a Hispanic Male carrying a knife. He then swung the knife towards her but she was able to jump backwards and avoid being struck. She then began screaming which caused the suspect to flee.

Both victims gave similar descriptions of the suspect. Officers immediately set up a perimeter of the area in order to prevent the suspects escape. At approximately 7:42pm, an officer observed a male fitting the description given in a rear yard of a Park Vale Avenue residence. The suspect was detained and both victims positively identified him as their perpetrator.

Officers arrested Luiz Martinez, 24, of 197 Cambridge Street, Brighton on the charges of Assault & Battery and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

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On Sunday, November 1, 2009, at approximately 1:24am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 40 Glenway Street for a report of a person shot.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed a large group of people standing over a female lying on the sidewalk. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the female had sustained a single gunshot wound. Ballistic evidence was located within close proximity to the victim.

Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center where she is currently listed in critical condition. At this time, the victim is only being described as a twenty-one-year-old black female.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit interviewed several potential witnesses and learned numerous shots were fired while party-goers were exiting the victim’s house. Two parked vehicles were also struck by stray bullets.

Individuals wishing to supply information regarding this incident may do so by calling the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Community members who wish to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Hot Line at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text a ‘tip’ to CRIME (27463).

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Officers Investigate Internal Organs in Parking Lot in Hyde Park

On Friday, October 30, 2009, at approximately 10:12pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to the parking lot / garage of 100 Meadow Road for a call to investigate premise.

Upon arrival, Officers met with security personnel who pointed out, what appeared to be, internal organs on the ground. Ultimately, a Doctor from the Medical Examiners Office responded and conducted a preliminary investigation which led her to believe they were not from a human. The organs were identified as a heart, lungs and an esophagus. The Medical Examiners Office collected the organs in order to conduct more conclusive testing.

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On Wednesday, October 29, 2009, at approximately 10:24 am, a Boston Police Officer conducting a paid detail in the area of the South Bay Mall was flagged down by a man who had just came out of Home Depot. The man informed the officer that he ran into Home Depot to pick something up while his girlfriend waited in the parking lot within their car. He exited the store shortly thereafter and observed a Hispanic male in his car sitting on his girlfriend’s lap attempting to kiss her. The unknown male then ran off.

While speaking with the officer, the unknown male was observed in the parking lot speaking with another party. The officer approached him and requested his identification. The officer began checking the suspect for warrants when he fled on foot. Additional officers responded and assisted in apprehending the fleeing suspect. The suspect was caught a short distance away.

Several outstanding arrest warrants were located for him stemming from various incidents. Officers arrested Samuel Prado, 24, of Boston on the charge of Resisting Arrest and several arrest warrants.

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Officers Called to Talbot Ave for Vicious Pitbull…Again

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Boston Police Officers assigned out of C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of 510 Talbot Avenue to investigate a dog bite.

Officers learned that a 12 year-old girl was attacked by a pitbull while waiting at her bus stop. An unknown motorist stopped and assisted in removing the dog from the young girl. The girl was later checked out and found to be unharmed. Witnesses informed the officers that the dogs owner was seen laughing while the dog attacked the girl and did nothing to prevent the attack or call the dog off. Officers were unable to locate the dog or its owner at that time.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2009, at approximately 8:30 am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), were called to the area of Talbot Avenue at Welles Avenue for a report of a vicious dog.

Upon arrival, Officers met with the caller who stated her neighbor attempted to have her pitbull attack her young daughter. She went on to state that it has been an ongoing problem and her daughter is afraid of the dog.

While the officer spoke with the caller, a black female appeared with an un-muzzled pitbull. The caller’s young daughter was immediately frightened by the dog and jumped onto her mother. The officer ordered the female to restrain her dog to which she refused. The suspect began yelling at the caller and continued to threaten her. She stated, “I will be waiting for you when you get home”.

The officer took control of the pitbull and was able to place it into the rear of his cruiser. He informed the dog’s owner to bring the dog’s proper documentation to the station. Boston Animal Control then took custody of the dog and transported it to the Roslindale Shelter on Maher road.

The dog’s owner was identified as Allaya Chamliss, 29, of Dorchester. The dog is still under the control of the Roslindale Shelter and no attempts have been made by the owner to release it. The dog will be evaluated to see if it is fit for adoption.

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Man Arrested In Jamaica Plain for Attempted Robbery at Chinese Restaurant

On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at approximately 11:42am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to 3096 Washington Street - the Boston Chinese Restaurant, for a report of an assault & battery in progress.

While enroute, an officer’s attention was directed to a black male riding a bicycle in the Egleston Square area. The officer stopped the individual in order to investigate the matter further. It should be noted that this individual fit the description of one of the perpetrators wanted in connection with the beating and attempted robbery.

Officers arrived on-scene at the Boston Chinese Restaurant and spoke with the victim and various witnesses of the incident. Officers learned that the victim attempted to go into the restaurant when he was stopped by a black male who demanded his money. The victim was then struck and fell to the ground. Three males were then observed punching and kicking the victim before fleeing the restaurant. A description of the suspects was then given to responding officers.

The black male on the bicycle was positively identified as one of the people who demanded money and beat the victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.

Officers arrested David Delacruz, 21, of Roxbury on the charges of Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery and Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot).

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Stolen Car Suspect Pulls Knife on Officers

On Monday, October 26, 2009, at approximately 6:30pm, a female walked into the Roxbury District (B-2) to report her vehicle was stolen. She went on to inform officers that she had let her boyfriend use it approximately three days ago and he has refused to return it. She then supplied officers with his name and description of her vehicle. She stated he could be located in her car at the intersection of Clifford Street at Blue Hill Avenue. She observed him there several minutes earlier on the way to the police station.

A broadcast of the vehicle and suspect was then given and officers proceeded to the area of Clifford Street. Upon arrival, Officers immediately recognized the vehicle and a black male subject fitting the description of the suspect male. While approaching, the black male exited the vehicle and fled on foot on Fairbury Street. A search of the area produced negative results.

Officers were met by the vehicle’s owner back at the car and awaited a tow truck for the suspect fled with the car keys. While waiting, the victim received a phone call from the suspect who stated he would return the keys for Forty-Dollars. The officer then spoke with the suspect over the phone and informed him he would not being receiving any money for the keys and urged him to return them. Several minutes later, a young girl walked towards the officers and the vehicle’s owner with the car keys in hand.

The officer immediately walked in the direction the young girl was seen coming from and observed the suspect on Fairbury Street. The suspect was confronted and stated, “I didn’t steal it...I just drove it!” The officer called for additional units to respond while he investigated the matter further. Upon hearing the oncoming sirens the suspect became nervous and stated, “I’m not getting arrest.” The officer was forced to step in front of the suspect in order to prevent him from leaving. The suspect then pushed the officer causing him to fall backwards. The two then began to struggle. Another officer arrived and attempted to place the suspect into custody. The suspect continued to resist arrest and attempted to punch both officers. The suspect then pulled out a knife and swung it towards the officers and stated, “I’m going to take one of you mother %&*@#$ with me!” Officers stepped back, removed their firearms and ordered the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect immediately placed the knife to his own throat and stated, “I’ll do it…I’ll do it!” Officers attempted to convince the suspect to drop the knife to no avail. Numerous units arrived on-scene to assist. After several minutes of attempting to negotiate with the suspect a decision was made to discharge a non-lethal bean bag round at the suspect in order to prevent him from hurting himself or officers. The discharge proved to be successful for the suspect dropped the knife after being struck and officers were able to place him into custody. He was then transported to Boston Medical Center for an evaluation. He was released shortly thereafter and transported to Area B-2 (Roxbury) for booking.

He was identified as Mark Tucker, 47, of Taunton. Mr. Tucker was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Resisting Arrest and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (multiple counts).

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On Sunday, October 25, 2009, at approximately 6:57pm, an officer conducting a detail at the South Bay Mall was flagged down by the manager of Famous Footwear for a shoplifter on the property.

The officer was informed that a male and female were observed in the woman’s section where the female removed her boots and tried on a pair of high heeled shoes. The male then walked away from her and she was observed placing her boots back on over the shoes.

The female then attempted to walk out of the store without paying for the shoes. She was stopped by store personnel and detained until the arrival of the BPD. Officers spoke with the female suspect and learned of her identity. A computer check showed she had several outstanding arrest warrants out of Waltham District Court. The male individual exited the store and could not be located.

Officers arrested Laura Beauparlant, 29, of Dorchester on the charges of Shoplifting and several outstanding arrest warrants.

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On Saturday, October 24, 2004, Members of the Boston Police Department and FBI Boston Office were conducting “Operation Cross Country.” The purpose of this investigation is to locate and recover sexually exploited children as well as identifying and prosecuting their perpetrators.

At approximately 10:25pm, Officers acting in an undercover capacity phoned a number located on Craigslist that appeared to be an advertisement for prostitution. The undercover officer engaged in a conversation with a female who identified herself as Andrea. The female agreed to meet the undercover officer at a Boston Area hotel at approximately 11:30pm.

At approximately 11:30pm, officers conducting surveillance of the hotel’s parking lot observed a black Nissan Altima pull into the lot being operated by a white male. A black female then exited the vehicle and entered the hotel. The female then met with the undercover officer within the hotel and negotiated a price for sexual relations. The officer paid the female with a quantity of marked United States currency. The officer then informed the female that he could not go through with the act and asked her to leave. She complied and left the hotel with the marked money.

She entered the awaiting vehicle and they proceeded out of the area. A marked BPD cruiser then stopped the vehicle on Morrissey Boulevard.

Officers identified and arrested, Megan Edouard, 24, of Haverhill on the charges of Sex for a Fee. The operator of the vehicle was identified as John Doherty, 27, of Haverhill. He was arrested on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle after license revocation.

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DETAIL OFFICER ASSISTS IN THE ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROBBERY OF A DEAF VICTIM

At about 12:12pm, on Thursday, October 22, 2009, officers from Area C-6 responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of Dorchester and Ward Streets. According to the caller, the victim, who was deaf, was chasing the suspects. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who say three black males approached the victim, grabbed her cell phone and took off in the direction of the McCormack Development.

An officer performing a paid detail in the area of the development observed the three suspects running in the direction of Kemp Street. The detail officer quickly broadcast the location of the suspects over the police radio. As a result of that information, officers were able to locate and stop the suspects. With the suspects detained, officers noted that the suspects appeared to be out of breath and sweaty. Additionally, while approaching the suspects, officers observed one of the suspects drop an item on the ground. Upon retrieving the item, officers noted that the item was a maroon-colored cell phone similar to the one stolen from the victim.

When the victim arrived on scene, in addition to identifying the phone as hers, she was also able to positively identify all three suspects.

Officers arrested Kevin Porter, 17, of Boston, Richie Williams, 17, of Boston and a 16 year-old male from Boston and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery.

*** CORRECTION: This incident took place on October 22, 2009, not, as previously written, May 21, 2009.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY IN DORCHESTER

At about 12:55pm, on Monday, October 19, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a suspicious person looking into cars in the area of 39 Downer Ave in Dorchester. The suspect was described as a black male, in his 20’s with braided hair, wearing a black jacket with an Adidas logo on it. On arrival, officers observed an individual matching the description of the suspect. Specifically, officers observed the suspect walking out of a backyard with a white plastic bag in his hand. Upon seeing the officers, officers watched as the suspect hastily discarded or tossed the bag aside. When asked to explain his reason for being in the area, the suspect stated that he was visiting his girlfriend. At this time, the suspect began ringing the doorbell to a house on Sawyer Ave. When a female answered the door, officers asked her if she knew the suspect. To which, the female quickly stated, “No. I do not.”

Officers then located and took possession of the white plastic bag. Upon looking inside the bag, officers observed and recovered two cameras and a DVD player. When asked to explain how he came to possess the bag, the suspect stated, “I found it in the backyard.”

Officers arrested Kelvin Andrade, 18, of Boston and charged him with Receiving Stolen Property.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION .. YOU SHOULDN’T TAKE THE WHEEL

At about 8:00pm, on Monday, October 19, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) received a call about a person using a motor vehicle without authority or permission. According to the caller, her former boyfriend had taken her car without consent. Officers observed and stopped the victim’s car in the area of Blue Hill and Warren Avenues. When officers asked the operator if she was the owner of the car, the operator stated, “No.” When asked if she knew the owner, the operator again stated, “No.” In short time, the owner of the car arrived on scene. Once on scene, the owner told officers that she did not recognize or know the person driving her car.

Officers arrested the operator. Lisa Harper, 33, of Boston and charged her with Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING INTO A RESIDENCE IN ROXBURY

At about 7:29am, on Sunday, October 18, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress in the area of 234 Harold Street. According to the caller, the suspect was described as a white Hispanic male wearing a black backpack. On arrival, officers observed an individual who matched the description of the suspect. When asked to explain his reason for being in the area, the suspect stated, “My girlfriend lives here.” At this point, the caller approached the officers and stated, “He doesn't live here and his girlfriend doesn't either.” The witness further stated that he observed the suspect remove two of the screens in his efforts to break into the premise. Officers observed and noted two screens pushed out, damaged and lying on the ground.

Officers arrested Eric Rivera, 25, of Boston and charged him with Attempted Breaking & Entering (Residence) and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING INTO CARS IN THE FENWAY AREA

At about 1:47am, on Monday, October 19, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a male breaking into a car in the area of Boylston and Jersey Streets. While en route to the call, officers learned that a witness, who was calling from a cell phone, was following the suspect. On arrival, officers observed and located an individual fitting the description of the suspect. Upon approaching the suspect, officers noted what appeared to be a heavy object in the suspect’s front coat pocket. Fearing the presence of a weapon, officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect and, as a result, removed a large rock and a metal spike from the victim’s pocket. According to the witness, he observed the suspect sitting in a car. As he walked by the car, the suspect attempted to sell him a satellite radio. At this time, the witness says he called police. After being positively identified by the witness, the suspect was taken into custody.

Officers arrested Jose Olivo, 24, of Boston and charged him with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle.

A search of the suspect’s backpack enabled officers to recover and take possession of several items including an iPod, a GPS device, a pager and several CD’s.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DAMAGING SEVERAL MOTOR VEHICLES IN DORCHESTER

At about 1:26am, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for vandalism of motor vehicles in the area of Crescent Ave and Sydney Street. On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who stated that he was looking out his window when he observed three white males damaging motor vehicles. Specifically, the witness stated that he observed one of the males kicking and breaking side mirrors on two cars. The witness further described the suspect as a heavy set white male wearing a baseball hat and a white t-shirt with black lettering on the front of it.

In short time, officers located three individuals who matched the description of the suspects. Officers located the three males sitting on a sidewalk on Sydney Street. While approaching the suspects, officers observed several trash barrels knocked over and strewn about the street. Furthermore, officers observed one of the three males attempt to walk away as the officers approached. The suspect in question was wearing a baseball hat and a white t-shirt with black lettering on the front of it. While talking to the suspect, officers observed that the suspect had cuts on both hands.

The suspect was taken back to the scene of the original call where he was positively identified by the witness. Officers arrested Sean Ercoleno, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DOING THE SAME IN EASTIE

At about 11:40pm on Friday, October 16, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a man trying to break into the home in the area of 221 Chelsea Street. While en route to the call, officers learned via the police radio dispatcher that the suspect, who was wearing a black jacket, was now attacking the caller’s car. On arrival, officers observed a male in the process of kicking a silver motor vehicle. When officers approached, the suspect, upon seeing the police cruiser, attempted to walk away. While the suspect was being detained, officers spoke to the victim who stated that the she knew the suspect. Specifically, the victim stated that she and the suspect briefly dated. According to the victim, the suspect showed up at her apartment and attempted to break in. Unable to get in, the victim says the suspect then approached her car and began doing damage to it. Officers observed damage (what appeared to be several freshly made dents and scratches) to victim’s car.

Officers arrested Abdenbi Moubtassim, 35, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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Young Girl Bit by Pitbull While Standing at Bus Stop

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at approximately 9:20am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), were called to the area of 510 Talbot Avenue to investigate a report of a past dog bite.

Officers arrived on-scene and met with the caller who stated her 12 year-old daughter was standing on Talbot Avenue awaiting the arrival of her school bus when she was charged and bit by a pitbull. She went on to state that a known female was walking in the area with her unleashed / unmuzzled pitbull prior to the dog running after the young girl. The girl attempted to run away but the dog pursed her and latched onto her foot. An unknown male on a motorcycle passing by stopped and assisted the young girl. He was able to free the girl from the dog’s bite.

The victim proceeded to school and was evaluated by the school nurse. The girl’s mother informed officers that her daughter was not injured for the dog’s bite did not go through her shoe. Individuals who witnessed the incident stated the dog’s owner did nothing to stop the dog and was seen laughing.

Officers learned the identity of the dog’s owner and proceeded to her Talbot Avenue residence in order to speak with her but she did not answer the door. The City of Boston’s Animal Control Office was notified of the incident and will conduct the investigation.

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WHEELCHAIR RETURNED

At about 8:10am, on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for larceny in the area of 37 Rowe Street in Roslindale. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim’s mother who stated that her son’s wheelchair had been stolen from in front of the above mentioned address. According to the mother, she placed her son’s wheelchair in front of the house as she readied him for school. The mother further states that when she returned to retrieve the chair, the chair was gone.

Today, Monday, October 12, 2009, the victim’s family called Boston Police to notify and inform them that the wheelchair had been returned. According to the family, they woke up to find the chair in front of 46 Rowe Street. The family further states that the chair appears to be in working order.

The Boston Police Department would like to acknowledge and thank the media for their coverage and attention to this story.

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THROWING A PARTY AND PROVIDING THE BOOZE LANDS THREE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:20am, on Saturday, October 10, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a loud party in the area of 43 Hillside Street. On arrival, officers heard and observed what appeared to be a loud party. Specifically, officers observed several people inside the location drinking from plastic red cups. Upon entering the location, officers observed approximately 15 to 20 individuals milling about and listening to music. Officers further observed several beer cans and red plastic cups strewn about the apartment. Officers also located several individuals hiding on the roof of the premise. Upon checking ids, officers discovered several individuals to be under the legal drinking age.

Officers arrested Mike Sissa, 20, of Boston, Derik Ulman, 19, of Boston and Dan Paresi, 19, of Boston and charged all three with Being Keepers of a Disorderly House and the Unlawful Possession of Alcohol.

WRONG WIPERS TO WRANGLE WITH

At about 1:15am, on a rainy Saturday night, October 11, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were parked in an unmarked cruiser in the area of 1950 Beacon Street when an individual walked up to their car and bent back their windshield wipers so that that the wipers, while still in motion, were no longer in contact with the windshield. Officers quickly exited their cruiser, approached the suspect and displayed their badges while identifying themselves as police officers. While officers were in the process of identifying themselves, the suspect became less than polite and proceeded to berate and belittle the officers.

Given the suspect’s poor behavior, officers arrested Julien Collard-Seguin, 21, of Maine and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.

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Boston Police SWAT Assist Northeastern Police In Search for Robbery Suspect

On Thursday, October 8, 2009, at approximately 1:13am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), assisted the Northeastern University Police Department in searching for armed robbery suspect.

Boston Police Officers learned that a man was robbed at gunpoint on Northeastern property at Bursting Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at approximately 11:00pm. The officers’ preliminary investigation shows the incident may be drug related. The victim agreed to meet the suspect, known to the victim (black male – mid-twenties), when the suspect brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s laptop computer. The suspect then fled from the scene with the victim’s property.

The victim was able to supply Northeastern Officers with the suspects’ information. Northeastern Officers, acting in an undercover capacity, phoned the suspect and negotiated a deal to purchase the stolen computer. The suspect agreed to meet the “buyer” in the area of Annunciation Road to conduct the transaction. The suspect showed up but recognized a police presence and fled the scene. Officers observed the suspect to enter the gymnasium of Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Fearing the suspect was armed, Boston Police SWAT was called to the scene. Officers made entry into the building but were unable to locate the suspect.

The Boston Police Department will render any assistance needed to the Northeastern Police Department as they continue to investigate this matter.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DRIVING TO ENDANGER

At about 1:46am, on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle, a GMC Envoy, strike a curb while travelling at a high rate of speed. Upon notifying the police dispatcher, officers learned that the motor vehicle had been involved in an earlier pursuit on Area B-2 (Roxbury). Upon learning this information, officers slowed their pursuit and proceeded to follow the motor vehicle from a safe distance. While following behind the car, officers also noted that the motor vehicle was travelling with multiple flat tires. In short time, ironically enough, the motor vehicle came to a stop in front of the Area D-4 police station. When the car came to a stop, officers observed the operator of the car exit the car and attempt to flee on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers apprehended the operator of the motor vehicle.

Officers arrested William McNeal, 44, of Boston and charged him with Receiving a Motor Vehicle, Driving to Endanger and Operating Without a License.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR URINATING IN PUBLIC

At about 10:06pm, on Monday, October 5, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of the Boston Garden responded to a call for a disturbance on Accolon Way. Once there, the detail officer spoke to security personnel who were detaining a suspect. According to the victim, she was inside the building attending the KISS Concert when she felt a warm feeling on the back of her leg. As a result of the warm sensation, the victim says she turned around to observe an individual urinating on the back of her leg. At this time, the victim promptly alerted security personnel of the incident. Consequently, security personnel escorted the suspect from the building. Officers noted the suspect appeared to be highly intoxicated given his slurred speech and the odor of alcohol emanating from his person.

Officers arrested and charged Chris Morris, 39, of Boston with Open & Gross Lewdness and Disorderly Person.

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The Party is Over

On Sunday, October 4, 2009, at approximately 12:15am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 29 Lambert Street for multiple calls of a loud party. Officers immediately recalled hearing similar type calls for this location within recent time.

Upon arrival, Officers observed several people standing outside this address drinking from plastic cups. Noticing the oncoming police presence, one of the parties stated, “Close the door, close the door, the cops are here.” Officers entered the building and observed approximately 150 people standing in the stairwells and hallways. Officers learned that many of the individuals present were students at Northeastern University. One individual ran into a second floor apartment and dove head first through a closed window, breaking the glass and landing on the sidewalk below. He sustained a head injury and several cuts from the broken glass. He was then transported to Beth Israel Hospital by Boston EMS for treatment. Another party ran from the building and fled down Lambert Street before being apprehended by officers.

Officers were able to locate and identify the tenants that were hosting the party and placed them into custody. They were identified as; Nathaniel Voorheese, 21, of Roxbury, Charles Rosenthal, 20, of Roxbury, and Clayton Vormstein, 21, of Roxbury. They were charged with Keeper’s of a Disorderly House. Also arrested; Mark Head, 18, of Nantucket on the charges of Underage Drinking. Mr. Head is the individual who attempted to flee down Lambert Street.

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SHOTS FIRED LEADS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN DORCHESTER

At about 8:43am, on Thursday, October 1, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Columbia Road and Geneva Ave. On arrival, officers observed two motor vehicles that appeared to have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Officers spoke to the operator of motor vehicle #1 who stated he was sitting in traffic at a red light at the intersection of Geneva Ave and Columbia Road when he heard what sounded like gun shots. Specifically, the operator stated he heard pop-like noises. Shortly after hearing the shots, the operator says the car behind him (herein referred to as motor vehicle #2) rear ended his car. The passenger in motor vehicle #1 was transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The operator refused medical attention. The operator of motor vehicle #1 says, after hearing the gun shots, he observed the occupants of the car behind him (herein referred to as motor vehicle #2) exit the car and flee on foot.

Upon approaching motor vehicle #2, officers quickly noted that the doors (both front doors) were open and the car unoccupied. While still on scene, two individuals approached the officers and stated that they were, in fact, the occupants of the 2nd motor vehicle. According to the operator of the motor vehicle #2, he exited his car after hearing what he thought sounded like gunshots. As a result of the shots, the operator says he inadvertently accelerated his car and struck the car (motor vehicle #1) in front of him. The operator of the motor vehicle #2 refused medical attention.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident, anyone with information is strongly urged to contact detectives assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester) at (617) 343-4335.

Community members who wish to assist this investigation in anonymous fashion should call CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text a ‘TIP’ to CRIME. The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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OFFICER PERFORMING A PAID DETAIL ARRESTS SUSPECT FOR UNARMED ROBBERY

At approximately 12:45pm, on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of Brigham Circle responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 724 Huntington Avenue. According to the broadcast of the call over the police radio, the suspect (described as a black male in his late 50’s, wearing a striped shirt and gray slacks) grabbed the victim’s wallet while inside the Mission Bar and fled toward Longwood Ave. As the officer performing the paid detail made his way towards the location of the incident, the officer spotted an individual matching the description of the suspect running in the area of 650 Huntington Ave. Upon seeing the suspect, the officer stopped the individual in an effort to ascertain his identity. While talking to the suspect, the officer noted that the suspect was holding money in his hands.

While the suspect was being detained by the detail officer, the victim was brought to the scene for the purposes of an identification. Once on scene, the victim positively identified the suspect.

According to the victim, she was having lunch inside the Mission Bar when the suspect grabbed her wallet and fled the location. According to witnesses, a bar employee ran after the suspect in an effort to recover the victim’s wallet. The bar employee observed the suspect board an MBTA bus, but when the suspect saw the employee, he quickly exited the bus and began running again.

Officers arrested Ronald Mack, 52, of Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.

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BREAKING CAR WINDOWS LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:58am, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for an individual breaking car windows in the area of Linden Street and Commonwealth Ave. On arrival, officers observed a white male sitting on a car with cuts and bruises on his hands. Officers further observed three motor vehicles with broken windshields or windows. According to witnesses, the suspect had broken the windows by throwing rocks at them. When asked to explain his actions, the suspect stated, “I didn’t do anything.”

Officers arrested a 20 year-old male from Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00).

DRINKING OUT OF A CUP DOESN’T MAKE IT LEGAL

At about 12:16am, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were on patrol when they observed two individuals drinking alcohol in public at the intersection of Ashford Street and Ashford Terrace. When officers approached the individuals, they quickly dropped the red cups they were seen drinking from. When asked to provide identification, both individuals complied. Upon inspecting the ids, officers learned that the individuals were under the legal age for consuming alcohol.

Officers arrested an 18 year-old male and a 17 year-old male and charged both with Drinking in Public and Being Minors in Possession of Alcohol.

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Officers Prevent Man from Hurting Himself and Other Officers With Large Kitchen Knife

On Thursday, September 24, 2009, at approximately 12:09pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to a residence on Southern Avenue for a report of a man with a knife. Once on-scene, Officers spoke with EMT’s that reported responding to this location in order to assist with a medical call. Once inside, they were confronted by a 44 year-old black male that became agitated and aggressive towards them. They informed officers that this male picked up a large kitchen style knife and began pacing back and forth. Fearing for their safety, the EMT’s exited the building and phoned the Boston Police.

Officers then entered the residence and attempted to locate the above-mentioned individual. He was observed walking about the house with a large knife before locking himself into a room in the basement. Officers negotiated with the male for several minutes before convincing him to exit the room and drop the knife. The man was then transported to Boston Medical Center for an evaluation.

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Two Arrested for Underage Drinking in Public

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, at approximately 11:40pm, a Boston Police Officer assigned to Area D-14 (Brighton), was traveling on Washington Street when he observed two males drinking beer while walking down the street. One of the individuals finished his beer and threw it to the ground. Both parties then stepped onto the roadway and attempted to cross. This forced traffic to come to an abrupt stop and one of the individuals was almost struck. One of the males then punched the rear of the vehicle as he walked by.

The officer then exited his vehicle and identified himself as a police officer. Both parties became belligerent towards the officer and taunted him to arrest them. The officer placed one of the parties into custody and called for additional officers to respond in order to assist him. Upon arrival of additional officers, they were instructed to place the second party into custody. At this time, he was standing approximately twenty-five feet away and continued to yell obscenities at the officers. The second suspect fled when the officers approached him. He ran a short distance before stopping and facing the oncoming officers. The suspect then took a body building stance and flexed his muscles at the officers. The officers were not deterred and placed the suspect into custody. It was discovered that both parties were under the legal drinking age of twenty-one.

Officers arrested Michael Downing, 20, of Billerica and Ryan Winter, 19, of Billerica on the charges of Drinking Alcohol in Public and Person Under Twenty-One in Possession of Alcohol.

Three Arrested for Loud Party and Supplying Minors with Alcohol

On Sunday, September 20, 2009, at approximately 2:00am, a Boston Police Officer assigned out of Area D-4 (Fenway), was traveling in the area of Hemmingway Street when he was flagged down by a concerned citizen. The officer was informed that there was an underage drinking party taking place within the second floor of 216 Hemmingway Street.

The officer requested the assistance of other BPD units as well as Northeastern Officers. Officers then made entry into the suspect location and observed numerous bottles of alcohol throughout the residence. There was estimated to be approximately Fifty to Sixty individuals within the apartment. Many of the party-goers admitted to being under the age of twenty-one. Officers then located a passed out male in the back bedroom and attempted to wake him. The officers were unable to and were forced to call Boston EMS. The male was then transported to a Boston area hospital for treatment.

Officers located three individuals who informed them that they lived in the apartment and were responsible for hosting the party. They were then placed into custody. Officers arrested Ethan Clark, 19, of Boston, Brian Lavoie, 20, of Boston and Cameron Lyons, 19, of Boston on the charges of Keeper of a Disorderly House and Procuring Alcohol for Minors.

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28 Hillis Road, Hyde Park
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, at approximately 2:31am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to 28 Hillis Road for a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, Officers located an unconscious 18 year-old girl suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was later pronounced.
7 Edson Street, Dorchester
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, at approximately 3:49am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of 7 Edson Street for reports of shots fired. Several calls were received stating that a large group of people were congregating in the area when several shots were heard. While officers were enroute, they were informed that a person had been shot.
Upon arrival, Officers located four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to various Boston area hospitals for treatment.
A 25 year-old male was later pronounced at Brigham & Women’s Hospital as a result of his gunshot wounds. The three other victims are expected to survive. At this time, they are only being described as a 26 year-old male (The Carney Hospital), A 40 year-old male (Boston Medical Center), and a 19 year-old female (Boston Medical Center).
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members who wish to assist these investigations in an anonymous manner should call CrimeStoppers at 1(800)494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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Man Arrested For Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Public Park

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at approximately 10:25am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area D-4 (South End), were patrolling in the area of Peter’s Park when they their attention was drawn to two grown men in the park. This immediate location has been a recent area of concern where substantial police resources have been utilized.

Officers exited their cruisers and approached the two subjects on foot in order to speak with them. While doing so, one of the subjects abruptly turned away from the officers and attempted to leave the park. Officers called to the subject and asked him to stop. Officers then engaged the subject in conversation and learned he failed to register as a sex offender. This information was confirmed and the suspect was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Walter Covington, 50, of 201 Cottage Park Road, Winthrop on the charges of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

Robbery Victim Spots Robber Two Days After Incident

On Sunday, September 13, 2009, a Boston Police Officer assigned to Area E-18 (West Roxbury), spoke with an individual who reported being robbed by a black male in the area of Winthrop Street. The victim informed the officer that he was walking behind the library when he was approached by the suspect who asked for a light. The victim reached into his pocket and provided a lighter. At this time, the suspect brandished a large folding knife in a threatening manner and the victim’s belongings. The victim turned over an amount of United States currency and a bottle of prescription medication. The suspect then fled the area and ran down Central Avenue. The officer broadcast a description of the suspect to other BPD officers who searched the area to no avail.

Two days later, on September 15, 2009, the above-mentioned victim was in the area of Hyde Park Avenue and River Street when he observed the person who robbed him two days prior.

Officers responded and received a detailed description of the suspect and requested several other units to search the area for him. Shortly thereafter, a black male subject fitting the description was observed in a yard on Summer Street. The subject was detained and the victim was transported to his location in order to conduct identification. The suspect was identified and placed into custody.

Officers arrested Mario Gomes, 52, of 95 Davidson Street, Hyde Park, on the charges of Armed Robbery.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, September 14, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, September 15, 2009. (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 7
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 10
Vehicle Recoveries: 6
Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: 9
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.

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Three Arrested On Robbery Charges

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at approximately 1:43am, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of Dwight Street for a report of a Larceny in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a distraught female victim on the corner of Dwight Street at Shawmut Avenue. She informed officers that she was walking on Albany Street when she removed her money from her pocket in anticipation to making a purchase at the Mobil gas station. While holding her money in hand, she was approached from behind by two black males and one black female. The victim went on to state, “The bald headed one snatched the money from my hand and ran.” The victim gave officers a detailed description of the suspects which was broadcast to other BPD officers. She also informed them that she immediately gave chase and followed them as they ran towards Tremont Street. At one point, one of the suspects dropped a cellular phone which the victim utilized in calling 911 for assistance.

While officers were speaking with the victim, A BPD officer radioed that he observed three individuals fitting the description of the suspects in the area of Charles Street at Tremont Street. The three suspects were stopped and positively identified by the victim as the people who robbed her. A search of one of the suspects produced an amount and consistent denomination of United States currency that the victim reported stolen.

Officers arrested Hezekiah Duncan, 46, of Roxbury, Warren Tyler, 44, of Dorchester and Monet Thomas, 33, of Roxbury on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

Rubber Check Bounces One To Jail

On Monday, September 14, 2009, at approximately 3:51pm, Boston Police Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 330 King Boulevard (Sovereign Bank) for a report of a woman attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with bank personnel who pointed out the female suspect. They informed officers that she previously went to another Sovereign bank and attempted to cash the same check but was denied. Upon further inspection of the check, it was determined to be a fraudulent.

Officers placed the female into custody and discovered her to be in possession of a stolen credit card and a Massachusetts identification card in another person’s name.

The defendant was identified as: Lakaira Lilly, 23, of Dorchester and charged with two counts of Uttering a Fraudulent Document, Possession of another’s Registry Instrument and Possession of a Stolen Credit Card.

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West Virginia Man Arrested For Attempting to Pick Up Young Female in Southie

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Boston Police Department received a phone call from the Pennsylvania State Police stating unknown suspects may be traveling from Pennsylvania to South Boston to abduct a young girl. BPD officers assigned out of Area C-6 (South Boston) were supplied with a possible address of the potential victim.

Officers traveled to this location and spoke with a 16 year-old female and her mother. They were informed of the information that was recently obtained. The young girl admitted to meeting a twenty-year-old male from West Virginia over the internet. She informed officers that he was traveling to Boston to “take her away.” The young girl went on to state that she has been recently experiencing stress at home and wanted to get away. Officers determined that her home was safe and no action to remove her was needed. Both mother and daughter were informed of the potential dangers of meeting with an unknown person and advised if this person shows up at their home to call the police immediately.

Shortly thereafter, a nearby resident phoned the police for a distraught young girl requesting help. Officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston) traveled to this location and located the caller and an upset 16 year-old girl. The caller informed officers that she observed a “confused and out of it” young girl walking down her street. The caller was concerned for her well being and asked her if she was alright. The young girl replied, “I need to get away from him and go home to Pennsylvania.” Officers learned this girl traveled with the suspect from Pennsylvania to pick up the young girl from South Boston. Officers immediately broadcast a description of the suspect to other units in the area. Officers were then approached by the suspect and he stated, “That’s my car you’re looking for.” The suspect agreed to accompany officers to the station where he was interviewed. As a result of the information obtained, the suspect was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Bryan Confere, 20, of Diamond West Virginia on the charges of Reckless Endangerment of a Child and Enticing a Child.

Officers Seize Firearm & Drugs after Chase and Violent Struggle

On Sunday, September 13, 2009, at approximately 3:35am, Boston Police Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), were traveling in the area of Talbot Avenue when they observed a black Toyota Camry pass through the intersection at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to catch up to the suspect vehicle and observed it to make several other motor vehicle violations while doing so. Officers activated their emergency lights and siren in order to stop the offending vehicle. The vehicle refused to stop and continued on at a high rate of speed. Officers continued to follow the suspect vehicle for several minutes until it crashed in the area of Browning Avenue. The suspect lost control of the vehicle and struck the curb. The operator immediately exited the disabled motor vehicle and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and observed the black male to be carrying a firearm in his hand. Officers shouted several verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon to which he refused. Additional units arrived in the area to assist in apprehending the fleeing suspect.

Officers caught up to the suspect and a violent struggle ensued. At this time, the suspect dropped the firearm and was placed into custody. A search of the suspect’s vehicle produced a number of individually packaged bags of crack cocaine and marijuana.

Officers arrested Anthony Brown, 47, of Dorchester on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (subsequent offense), Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm (subsequent offense), Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (subsequent offense), Armed Career Criminal, Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) with Intent to Distribute (subsequent offense), Possession of a Class B Substance within a School Zone, Possession of a Class D Substance (marijuana) with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class D Substance with Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (subsequent offense), Failure to Submit, Resisting Arrest and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

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Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Two Suspects

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation on illegal massage parlors and prostitution services in the Allston/Brighton area, detectives from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) executed a search warrant at the rear basement apartment of 1381 Commonwealth Ave. yesterday around 8:53PM and arrested suspect, Su Ching Chung, 55, of Allston and charged her with Allowing Premise to be Used for Immoral Purposes, Sex for a Fee, and Operating an Unlicensed Massage and suspect, Sum Kwai Hoang, 56 of Allston was charged them with Allowing Premise to be Used for Immoral Purposes.

During the course of the investigation, undercover police officers contacted the suspects based on ads placed in a local paper and set up appointments where the suspects agreed to provide sexual services in exchange for a fee as part of their illegal massage parlor business. The suspects were contacted on different occasions, provided their address to the undercover officers and bargained for their services with the officers on their arrival at the suspects’ home.

Random Query Leads to Recovery of Stolen Car

Last night around 10:53PM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) were on patrol in the area of Bowdoin and Hamilton Streets when they queried a motor vehicle traveling inbound on Bowdoin Street.

The query revealed that the car had been reported stolen on September 7, 2009 in Brockton, and as a result a traffic stop was conducted. At the traffic stop, both occupants were removed and the operator, Kelly Rivera, 51, of Brockton was arrested and charged Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and operating with a Revoked License. A threshold inquiry was conducted on the passenger and he was released.

Familiarity with Suspect Leads to Arrest

This morning around 1:00AM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 252 West 3rd St for a man chasing another man on a bicycle. On arrival, officers were informed that the man on the bicycle had just it from the victim’s back yard and was being pursued by the victim.

The victim eventually lost sight of the suspect despite being assisted by officers after they arrived on-scene. Officers received a description of the suspect from the victim despite the suspect having made good his escape, and broadcast the description. An assisting officer immediately recognized the description of the suspect based on a threshold inquiry that had been done on this same suspect earlier in the night by other district officers, and provided the suspect’s name. The victim then further elaborated by telling officers that he was in his house when his wife observed an individual walk by their bedroom window coming from their backyard. The victim reported that he went outside and observed the suspect on his bicycle riding down West 3rd Street.

Officers then continued to look for the suspect and later on in the night were patrolling in the area of Pappas Way and 1st Street when they observed an individual matching the suspect description. Officers stopped this individual and determined that it was indeed the same person that had been identified by the officer from earlier with the bicycle propped nearby. The suspect, Colm Pierce, 18, of South Boston was detained and subsequently positively identified by the victim as well as the bike leading to his arrests for Larceny over $250.00.

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Three Suspects Arrested for Armed Home Invasion

Yesterday, Monday, September 7, 2009 around 2:30PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 9 Carson St. for an armed home invasion in progress.

En route, officers were provided a description and plate number of the getaway car used by the suspects and various officers responded to the scene of the incident and the surrounding area to try to find the suspect vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the female victim of the home invasion. The victim reported to officers that three black males had just forced their way into her apartment, assaulted her and threatened her and her husband with a gun. The victim elaborated by telling officers that she was coming home and was in the process of opening her door when she was confronted by two suspects one of whom stuck his foot in the doorway preventing her from closing the door. The suspect continually asked for an individual while she continued to try and close the door. During this exchange, the victim reported that a third black male appeared from the hallway, charged the door and assaulted the victim knocking her to the ground. The suspects then forcibly entered her apartment. According to the female suspect and her husband, he came out wielding a bat upon hearing the commotion to confront the suspects when one them pulled up his shirt and displayed a firearm. The male victim then ran back in the bedroom and called the police. The suspects, upon hearing the victim calling the police, fled the apartment and were observed getting in a car that the victim was able to get the registration.

Assisting officers, while other officers were speaking to the victims, stopped a car matching the suspect motor vehicle description occupied by occupants matching the suspects’ description at the in the area of 78 Adams Street. The occupants were removed from the car based on the nature of the call and the fact that a firearm had been involved. While removing the occupants from the car, officers observed what appeared to be a silver firearm in the middle console of the car. In addition, offices also observed a plastic bag containing several individual wrapped bags of marijuana and a scale from the car.

The victims were returned to the scene to see if they could identify the individuals in the car. Both victims were able to identify the three suspects that had been stopped during individual identification procedures. The suspects, Garth French, 28, of Dorchester, Jason Clarke, 27of Dorchester and Jerry A. Green, 23, of Hyde Park were all arrested and charged with Armed Home Invasion, and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute for marijuana found in the car along with paraphernalia consistent with distribution. The gun found in the car and used by the suspects was subsequently determined to be a replica firearm.

Three Juveniles Caught in B&E Attempt

Last night around 10:17PM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 560 Harrison Ave. for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers observed a security guard in pursuit of three young males who were running towards Union Park. Officers assisted in the pursuit of the suspects and were able to stop and detain the three suspects at the intersection of Harrison Ave. and Union Park. There, officers learned that one of the three suspects had kicked in the door of the valet/parking booth and stolen a cash box and run off with it. The other two suspects had acted as lookouts while the main suspect kicked in the door and stole the cash box. The main suspect had discarded the cash box while being pursued by the security guard but the empty cash box was recovered.

The suspects, all teenagers, were all FIO’ed and the suspect who kicked in the door, a 15 year-old male juvenile from Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime and Malicious Destruction of Property. The other two suspects will be summonsed to court on the same charges as the arrested suspect.

Lottery Theft No Win for Suspect

Yesterday, around 10:00PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown/North End) arrested suspect, Victor Garcia, 44, of Boston and charged him with Larceny from a Person when they responded to a call for a victim of a larceny that had just observed the suspect who stole the victim’s winning lottery ticket the day before. The suspect was located and identified by the victim as the person who had grabbed her winning ticket from her and fled.

On Saturday, September 6, 2009, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to the intersection of Warren and Park Streets for a larceny report. There, officers spoke to the victim who reported to officers that while she was scratching a $100.00 winning lottery ticket, the suspect, whom she has seen in the area before, approached her and grabbed the winning $100.00 scratch ticket from her and fled. A search of the area for the suspect was unsuccessful at that time.

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Three Suspects Arrested for Armed Home Invasion

Yesterday, Monday, September 7, 2009 around 2:30PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 9 Carson St. for an armed home invasion in progress.

En route, officers were provided a description and plate number of the getaway car used by the suspects and various officers responded to the scene of the incident and the surrounding area to try to find the suspect vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the female victim of the home invasion. The victim reported to officers that three black males had just forced their way into her apartment, assaulted her and threatened her and her husband with a gun. The victim elaborated by telling officers that she was coming home and was in the process of opening her door when she was confronted by two suspects one of whom stuck his foot in the doorway preventing her from closing the door. The suspect continually asked for an individual while the victim continued to try and close the door. During this exchange, the victim reported that a third black male appeared from the hallway, charged the door and assaulted the victim knocking her to the ground. The suspects then forcibly entered her apartment. According to the female victim, her husband came out wielding a bat upon hearing the commotion to confront the suspects when one of the suspects pulled up his shirt and displayed a firearm. The male victim then ran back in the bedroom and called the police. The suspects, upon hearing the victim calling the police, fled the apartment and were observed getting in a car that the victim was able to get the registration.

Assisting officers, while other officers were speaking to the victims, stopped a car matching the suspect motor vehicle description occupied by occupants matching the suspects’ description at the in the area of 78 Adams Street. The occupants were removed from the car based on the nature of the call and the fact that a firearm had been involved. While removing the occupants from the car, officers observed what appeared to be a silver firearm in the middle console of the car. In addition, offices also observed a plastic bag containing several individual wrapped bags of marijuana and a scale from the car.

The victims were returned to the scene to see if they could identify the individuals in the car. Both victims were able to identify the three suspects that had been stopped during individual identification procedures. The suspects, Garth French, 28, of Dorchester, Jason Clarke, 27of Dorchester and Jerry A. Green, 23, of Hyde Park were all arrested and charged with Armed Home Invasion, and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute for marijuana found in the car along with paraphernalia consistent with distribution. The gun found in the car and used by the suspects was subsequently determined to be a replica firearm.

Three Juveniles Caught in B&E Attempt

Last night around 10:17PM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 560 Harrison Ave. for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers observed a security guard in pursuit of three young males who were running towards Union Park. Officers assisted in the pursuit of the suspects and were able to stop and detain the three suspects at the intersection of Harrison Ave. and Union Park. There, officers learned that one of the three suspects had kicked in the door of the valet/parking booth and stolen a cash box and run off with it. The other two suspects had acted as lookouts while the main suspect kicked in the door and stole the cash box. The main suspect had discarded the cash box while being pursued by the security guard but the empty cash box was recovered.

The suspects, all teenagers, were all FIO’ed and the suspect who kicked in the door, a 15 year-old male juvenile from Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime and Malicious Destruction of Property. The other two suspects will be summonsed to court on the same charges as the arrested suspect.

Lottery Theft No Win for Suspect

Yesterday, around 10:00PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown/North End) arrested suspect, Victor Garcia, 44, of Boston and charged him with Larceny from a Person when they responded to a call for a victim of a larceny that had just observed the suspect who stole the victim’s winning lottery ticket the day before. The suspect was located and identified by the victim as the person who had grabbed her winning ticket from her and fled.

On Saturday, September 6, 2009, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to the intersection of Warren and Park Streets for a larceny report. There, officers spoke to the victim who reported to officers that while she was scratching a $100.00 winning lottery ticket, the suspect, whom she has seen in the area before, approached her and grabbed the winning $100.00 scratch ticket from her and fled. A search of the area for the suspect was unsuccessful at that time.

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Two Young Children Left at Home Alone

Around 1:36AM today, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 707 Shawmut Ave. for a three year old wandering the streets.

On arrival, officers found several witnesses with a three year old boy who was inappropriately dressed in light of the temperature and appeared to have some possible marks of injury around his mouth. Officers requested an ambulance to the scene to evaluate the young child and were able to find out from witnesses and nearby residents that the child lived at 40 Dewitt Drive.

Officers responded to that address and discovered the front door was open. Officers knocked and received no answer. After knocking several times, officers entered the apartment to conduct a protective sweep and ensure that no one was harmed inside the apartment. Immediately after entering the apartment, officers found a two year old child alone in the living room and subsequently determined that no adult was in the house. Protective sweep of the house revealed it to be in total disarray with rotting food, trash, conditions unfit for children, and evidence of drug use. While on scene, the children’s mother showed up and reported to officers that she had only left the children alone for ten minutes despite the fact that officers had located the young boy more than twenty minutes before the mother’s arrival.

The children were transported to Boston Medical Center for evaluation and treatment and Department of Children of Families notified regarding the children being left alone and the condition of the house. The Department of Children and Families effected an emergency order and took custody of both children. It should be noted that later on in the night that the mother of the children was also transported to the hospital.

This incident will be further investigated by district detectives and the Department of Children and Families.

Road Rage Lands Two in Jail

This morning around 3:05AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) and Northeastern University officers arrested suspects, Juan C. Cruz, 18 and Jose Vega, 33 both of Jamaica Plain and charged them with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Officers were initially dispatched to 360 Huntington Ave. for an assault and battery in progress. Officers responded to the scene and there met with three victims of the assault who were accompanied by Northeastern University police officers. Officers spoke to the victims who reported that they were stopped at a red light on Massachusetts Ave. when the vehicle in front of them refused to move when the light changed. The victims further reported that while sounding their horn, an individual walked out of a store and into the vehicle. The victims stated that they once again sounded their horn for the suspect vehicle to move and were confronted by the two occupants of the car who started yelling and swearing at the victims. The victims took off from the scene and were pursued by the suspects who followed them and blocked them in on St. Stephens Street. The victims then told officers that the two occupants then pulled out a gun and pointed it in their direction.

The victims, fearing for their lives, exited their car and fled from their car since they were blocked in by the suspects’ car. The victims luckily found some Northeastern police officers and explained what had just happened to them. The suspect motor vehicle was stopped a short distance away and detained pending identification by the victims but not before a struggle with the suspects. The two suspects were positively identified by the victims and placed under arrest for the above charges. A search of the suspects’ car for the weapon used in the assault was unsuccessful.

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Man In Critical Condition After Being Stabbed Multiple Times

On Saturday, September 5, 2009, at approximately 1:35am, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 57 Davidson Street for a report of a stabbing.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a 25 year-old, male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds in front of 57 Davidson Street. Boston EMS was treating the victim and he was transported to Boston Medical Center. He is currently listed in critical condition.

Officer’s initial investigation showed the suspect was stabbed at another location. Evidence led them to the area of Inwood Street. Several witnesses were located and interviewed. Officers learned the victim was involved in a physical altercation with another male with a knife. The perpetrator was located and identified.

Officers arrested Jerome Higgins, 30, of Dorchester on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

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Boston Police Officers Seize Firearm from Student within School

On Thursday, September 3, 2009, at approximately 10:15am, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of the BPD’s School Police Unit, responded to 197 8th Street – Seaport Campus-for the School for Children, for a report of a student with a gun.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with school personnel who informed them that he had received information from various students that another student was in possession of a firearm within the school. School personnel approached the suspect student and confronted him with their information. The student was asked if he was in possession of a firearm to which he lifted his shirt and displayed, what appeared to be, a firearm tucked into the front of his waistband. The suspect student became enraged when he was disarmed of his firearm and demanded it to be returned to him. When it was not, he began threatening staff members as well as other students. He informed one administrator that he would return later in the day and shoot him in the face. He also stated, “I’ll be back and shoot the school up.”

Officers took custody of the firearm and upon further inspection determined it to be a pellet gun.

Officers arrested Ryan Beausoleil, 17, of North Reading on the charges of Possession of a Firearm on School Property, Threats to Commit a Crime (murder) and Disturbing a School Assembly.

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Collarborative efforts between law enforcement agencies nab robbery suspect wanted out of Boston

On Wednesday, August 2, 2009, at approximately 11:36am, Boston police officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to the area of Shawmut Avenue for a family disturbance.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with a female victim who stated she was having a verbal argument with her boyfriend when it escalated into her being physically assaulted. She also stated her boyfriend then stole her money, car & house keys and cellular phone before fleeing the residence. The female victim was able to supply the officers with the suspects name and several locations out of Boston he may be.

BPD officers contacted several local police departments requesting their assistance in locating the suspect.

Shortly thereafter, the Watertown Police Department notified District 4 officers that the male suspect was located and placed under arrest. D-4 officers then traveled to the Watertown Police Department and took custody of the suspect after a courtesy booking was conducted. The victim’s property was located on the suspect at the time of his arrest.

Officers arrested Jianfeng Chen, 47, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

Two Face Felony Assault & Battery Charges Over $10 Debt

On Wednesday, September 3, 2009, at approximately 12:02am, Boston police officers assigned out of District B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 107 Brunswick Street for a call of an Assault & Battery in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed a black Male and Female arguing on the street. The two parties were separated and officers attempted to gather information regarding the incident. Officers were forced to detain the male subject for he became irritated and aggressive towards officers.

After several minutes of speaking with both parties, officers learned that the male subject showed up at the female’s residence in order to collect Ten-dollars that she owed him. He became violent towards the female when she informed him that she was unable to re-pay the money. The male subject began punching and kicking the female. The female then retrieved a baseball bat and struck the male with it.

The male subject informed officers that he did travel to the female’s apartment in order to collect the Ten-dollars owed to him. He further stated she then struck him with the baseball bat prior to him punching her in “self defense.”

Officers arrested James Cobb, 53 of Brunswick, North Carolina on the charges of Assault & Battery for Means of Collecting a Debt & Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot). Officers will be summonsing Paula Moore, of Dorchester on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Baseball Bat).

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Victim Robbed While Sitting in Movie Theatre

On August 31, 2009, at approximately 10:22pm, a young male and female were sitting in a movie theater awaiting the start of a film when they were approached by two black males and a black female. One of the black males stated to the male victim, “Give me that chain that’s around your neck”. He also asked where the victim was from and stated, “Do they have a hood there”? The suspect placed his hand over his pocket and stated, “I know you have a phone too…don’t make me reach into my pocket”. This comment led the victim to believe the suspect was in possession of a weapon and was in fear he would be harmed if he didn’t comply with the suspects’ orders. The suspect was also holding a cane and held it in a menacing manner. The victim then handed over his belongings to the suspect.

The victim exited the theater and phoned the police. Officers assigned to Area A-1 (downtown), responded to 164 Tremont Street to assist the victim. Upon their arrival, officers met with the victim who explained the series of events that had just taken place. A detailed description of the suspects was given and officers searched the theatre.

Officers illuminated the theatre and located a male and female that fit the description given by the victims. The victim’s stolen property was located on both parties and the male suspect was positively identified.

Officers arrested a black female juvenile (16), of Randolph on the charges of Juvenile Delinquency (t/w) – Receiving Stolen Property and a black male – Jeffrey Venter, (20), of Mattapan on the charges of Armed Robbery and Receiving Stolen Property.

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On Friday, August 28, 2009, at approximately 2:40am, officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), received information that two individuals may be in the area of the Boston Common who were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants out of the San Jose, California Police Department for the charge of homicide.

Area A-1 (Downtown) officers were joined by Deputy’s of the United States Marshalls Service and members of the Southern Maine Violent Crimes Task Force in order to search the Boston Common for the wanted suspects. Officers were armed with “wanted posters” of the male and female. Officers observed two parties fitting the general description and approached them for the purpose of investigating the matter further. Upon noticing the oncoming police presence, the male and female gathered their belongings and started walking away. Officers detained them in order to obtain their information and determine their identity. Officers were able to confirm the pair to be the same parties that were wanted.

Officers arrested Stephen Macdonald, 23 of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Jill Botleho, 29 of Lebanon, Maine on the charges of Fugitives’ from Justice (out of state homicide warrants).

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Three Officers Bit by Suspects Pit Bull

On Friday, August 28, 2009, at approximately 12:11am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 433 Dudley Street for a report of a disturbance among three people.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed two female parties involved in a verbal argument. A male subject then emerged from the apartment and began pushing one of the females. Officers attempted to take hold of the male subject in order to place him into custody but he resisted and attempted to retreat into the residence. Officers were following the male subject when his Pit Bull ran towards them and attacked. Three officers were bitten as well as one of the female combatants.

Two of the officers were transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The female bite victim refused medical attention. Animal control was called to the scene and took custody of the dog pending medical testing and proof of proper licensing. The officers were later released with various puncture wounds.

Officers arrested Courtney Holland, 45, of Roxbury on the charges of Assault & Battery and Resisting Arrest.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, August 27, 2009 through 10am, Friday, August 28, 2009. (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Street Robberies: 1
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 5
Breaks: 23
Residential Break-ins: 9
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.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR ARMED ROBBERY DOWNTOWN

At about 11:40am, on Monday, August 24, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of Traveler Street and Harrison Ave. On arrival, officers located and spoke to the victim who stated that he was walking along Kneeland Street when two black males approached him. According to the victim, one of the suspects stated that he had a gun and then took the victim’s wallet. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. In short time, with help from detail officers in the area, officers were able to locate one of the suspects.

After the suspect was positively identified by the victim, officers arrested Darrell Weaver, 50, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery.

A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of an undisclosed amount of money which was equal to the amount of money the victim says was taken from his person.

MAN WITH KNIFE ARRESTED IN DORCHESTER

At about 4:16pm, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person with a knife in the area of 98 Hancock Street. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that her old boyfriend and new boyfriend got into a fight. According to the victim, when the old boyfriend saw her with the new boyfriend, he (the old boyfriend) brandished a knife and began making threats. Specifically, the victim says she heard the suspect say to her new boyfriend, “I will kill you.” After the threats were made, the old boyfriend fled the scene in a motor vehicle. Officers were able to locate the old boyfriend in the area of 108 Matos Street. Upon locating the suspect, officers were able to observe and recover a knife. According to the suspect, the new boyfriend threatened him first.

Officers arrested Ed Matis, 58, of Boston and charged him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

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HIT-N-RUN SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE SOUTH END

At about 3:43am, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Washington Street and Herald Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the operator (herein after referred to as the victim) of one of the motor vehicles involved in the accident who stated that the other car took off. According to the victim, he was driving along Washington Street towards Herald Street when he was struck by the other motor vehicle. The victim further says that when he exited his car to inspect the damage, the operator of the other car took off. Officers observed damage to the driver side of the car. The victim was able to provide officers with a partial license plate of the other car.

With assistance from Longwood Security personnel, officers were able to locate the 2nd car. When officers approached the operator and asked him about the accident, the operator admitted to having been involved in an accident, but stated, “I spoke to the guy but he didn’t want to exchange papers.”

Officers arrested and charged Matt Mysliwicz, 27, of Quincy with Leaving the Scene of the Accident (Personal Injury & Property Damage).

BAD BOYFRIEND NO EXCUSE FOR BAD BEHAVIOR

At about 4:25am, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a disturbance in the area of 116 West Selden Street. On arrival, officers spoke to a woman who stated that she found her boyfriend hanging out with another woman. Upon seeing the two together, the woman (herein after referred to as the suspect) located her boyfriend’s car and began damaging the car with a sledge hammer. Officers observed damage to the boyfriend’s headlights and windshields.

Officers arrested Monoya Saunders, 29, of Boston and charged her with the Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00).

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DEATH INVESTIGATION – 16 Horadan Way

On Saturday, August 22, 2009, at approximately 12:11am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the area of 16 Horadan Way for a report of a person stabbed.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a man down on the sidewalk suffering from apparent stab wounds. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to Brigham & Women’s Hospital where he later passed as a result of his wounds. At this time, the victim is only being described as a Nineteen-year-old Hispanic male.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is currently investigating the facts and circumstances regarding this matter. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is urged to call the BPD Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Individuals who wish to supply information in an anonymous fashion may do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

This incident marks the cities Thirty-Forth (34) homicide of 2009. This time last year, the city of Boston experienced Thirty-Nine (39) homicides.

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On Thursday, August 21, 2009, at approximately 5:40pm, officers assigned to Area E-18 (West Roxbury), responded to the Shaw’s Supermarket located at 1377 Hyde Park Avenue, for a report of a robbery in progress.
Officers arrived on-scene and located an Eighty-Seven-year-old (87) female victim that stated she had just had her purse stolen by a black male with braided hair, wearing red pants and a Red Sox T-shirt.
She went on to inform officers that she was exiting the store with her groceries when the above-described suspect approached her and asked her for money and cigarettes. The victim then opened her purse and retrieved a cigarette. While her purse was open, the suspect ripped it from her hands and ran away. Several independent witnesses informed officers of the suspect’s route of travel.
Officers immediately broadcast the suspect’s description and direction of flight. Shortly thereafter, officers observed an individual running in the area of Gordon Avenue. Officers approached the suspect and he continued to flee. After a brief chase, officers were able to apprehend him.
The suspect was positively identified and placed into custody. While handcuffing him, a small wallet fell to the ground from under his t-shirt. The wallet was later identified as the victims. Officers were able to recover the victim’s purse in other belongings that were discarded in the general area. All recovered belongings and money were returned to the victim. The suspect stated he stole “the white woman’s money” because he has been treated poorly by white people and the government for a long time.
Officers arrested Carmello Meus, 120 Gordon Avenue, Hyde Park, 25, on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

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Twelve Men Arrested for the Beating of a Man at Club “33”

On Friday, August 21, 2009, at approximately 2:25am, officers assigned to area D-4 (Back Bay), responded to 33 Stanhope Street - Club “33”- for a report of a fight.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a male suffering from severe head trauma. Boston EMS was called and transported the victim to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. The victim is currently listed in critical condition.

Officers spoke with individuals’ on-scene and learned that the people possibly involved in the victim’s beating were within a parked limousine. Officers approached the limousine and removed the occupants. A positive identification of them was then made and they were placed into custody.

Officers arrested Ramona Berroa, 28, of Lynn, Ramon LLavona, 38, of Philadelphia, Justin Cooke, 25, of Lynn, Michael Welch, 27, of Lynn, Ruskyn Garcia, 25, of Lynn, Anthony Villaobos, 21, of Revere, Jonathan Fernandez, 23, of Lynn, Johan Garcia, 28, of Lynn, Jose Castros, 22, of Lynn, Miguel Flaquer, 25, of Malden, Jorge Encarnacion, 26, of Lynn and Jason Benalfew, 26, of Lynn. All parties were charged with Assault & Battery with Serious Bodily Injuries.

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Man Arrested on “John” Charges…Officers Locate Crack Cocaine

On Thursday, August 20, 2009, at approximately 4:03am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), were patrolling the area of Blue Hill Avenue when they observed a White Ford Expedition (Massachusetts Registration: 443DH6), continuously circling the block and speaking with known prostitutes.

Several minutes later, the vehicle was again observed traveling on BHA and pulled over to the side of the street. A black female then exited the vehicle. This female was immediately recognized by officers as a known prostitute. The female was detained and identified. Officers stopped the White Expedition to further investigate the matter.

Officers asked the male operator to step from the vehicle to which he complied. The operator then became aggressive and raised his arm as if he were going to strike the officer with his elbow. At this time, back-up units arrived and assisted in securing the suspect. While doing so, one of the officers observed the suspect to throw an item to the floor of his vehicle. Upon further inspection, officers located Five (5) plastic bags of crack cocaine and an unknown pill wrapped in plastic as the item the suspect discarded. A Registry of Motor Vehicle’s check showed the operator’s license status to be suspended.

The female informed officers that she was in his vehicle and agreed to have sexual relations with him in return for “getting high.” Based on the observations of the officers, coupled with the statement by the female, officers placed the male operator into custody.

Officers arrested Jessie Christie, 39, of Dorchester on the charges of Sex for a Fee (John), Illegal Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) and Operating a Motor Vehicle after License Suspension.

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On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at approximately 5:20pm, two members of the Orchard Gardens Safe Street Team were patrolling on Washington Street when a black male waved them down. Thinking this individual needed assistance, the officers approached and asked what they could do for him. The suspect then swung a 40 ounce glass bottle of malt liquor at one of the officers. The officer lifted his left arm in order to defend himself and was struck in the elbow. The suspect continued to advance forward, pushing the officer and continued to swing the bottle at him. The officers were able to take the suspect to the ground and place him into custody after a violent struggle.

Officers arrested Alonzo Pizzaro, 44, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (bottle) and Two Counts of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

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Female Assaults & Attempts to Rob an 87 year-old Victim

On Tuesday, August 20, 2009, at approximately 8:30am, Officers assigned to Area A-15 (Charlestown), were called to the area of 21 Main Street for a report of a robbery in progress.

Officers learned that a female attempted to rob an Eighty-Seven-year-old male. Dispatch informed the officers that the victim was following the suspect as she walked on Chestnut Street. An arriving officer observed the male and female and recognized the female suspect. Upon seeing the officer, the female suspect fled.

The victim informed officers that the female suspect walked up from behind him and placed her hand into his rear pocket and attempted to remove his wallet. The victim attempted to walk away but was pushed into a brick wall. The victim then yelled for help and the female began walking away. At this time, the victim followed the suspect until officers arrived.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at approximately 3:52pm, officers assigned to Area A-15 (Charlestown), observed the above-mentioned suspect walking on Bunker Hill Street. The officers immediately recalled the incident from the previous day and knew the suspect was wanted. Officers attempted to approach the suspect and again she fled on foot. Officers were able to catch up with her after a brief chase and place her into custody.

Officers arrested Lisa Wallace, 39, of Everett on the charges of Attempted Unarmed Robbery, Assault with Intent to Rob, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (brick wall) on a victim over the age of Sixty and Resisting Arrest.

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Detail and Off-Duty Officers Assist in Arrest of Armed Suspect

Yesterday afternoon around 3:40PM, officers from District C- Dorchester) were on patrol in the area of Bellevue and Quincy Streets when they observed a car traveling at a high rate 11 (of speed.

Officers activated their lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the car but it continued to accelerate and failed to stop for officers. Officers broadcast the above information to other units in the area and continued to monitor the speeding car from a distance while giving its direction of travel. Officers followed the car to Juliette St. and there found the car abandoned with the engine running. Witnesses on scene directed officers between two houses and told officers that the suspects had fled between those houses.

Officers immediately ran between those two houses and there observed two individuals running through the backyards of those houses. The officers were unable to catch those two suspects but did broadcast a description of the two suspects and their direction of flight. A nearby detail officer overheard the broadcast and informed other officers via the radio that he had observed an individual matching the one of suspects’ description walking toward the intersection of East St. and Dorchester Avenue. An off-duty officer who was in the area and monitoring his radio observed the male matching the suspect description observed the suspect in the area of Hancock St. and Dorchester Ave. and stopped the suspect. The off-duty officer assisted by the detail officer conducted a pat-frisk of the suspect and felt a hard object in the suspect’s waistband. Based on experience and training, officers believed this item to be a firearm and further investigation confirmed their belief that the suspect was indeed carrying a loaded firearm.

The officer who had observed the suspects in the backyards of Juliette St. responded to the location of the suspect and confirmed that he was indeed the same person he had pursued in that backyard. The suspect, Jose Castillo, 27, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. After the suspect was arrested and the firearm recovered, officers discovered that the firearm had been reported stolen and consequently the suspect was additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

Suspect Discards Firearm out of Window but is Arrested Nevertheless

Last night around 10:18PM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) arrested suspect, Antwaun A. McCollum, 18, of Roxbury and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Resisting Arrest.

The arrest was initiated when Gang Unit officers were on patrol in the area of Ruthven and Harold Streets and observed a large group in front of 224 Harold Street. As officers neared the group, two members of the group immediately broke away from the group and ran into 224 Harold Street through the first two doors of the apartment. Officers, based on training and experience, know that armed individuals and/or those with warrants or other illegal substances break away from groups and flee when approached by officers followed the two members of the group into the building. Other officers stayed back to talk to the other individuals who remained behind.

Officers followed the two up the stairs of the building and were able to catch up to one who collided into other officers while trying to run away from other officers, the other suspect however ran into an apartment and locked the door behind him. Moments after the suspect ran into the apartment and locked the door, officers outside heard a sound consistent with a window being closed shut and went around the side of the building and observed a firearm sitting right under the window and under the window of the bedroom window that the suspect had fled inside. It should be noted that an officer had walked right past that window moments before and had noticed nothing on the ground despite illuminating the area with a flashlight.

Officers were able to gain access to the apartment with the permission of the owner and placed the suspect under arrest for the above noted offenses. A threshold inquiry was completed on the other individual who had run from officers.

Fleeing Motorcyclist Hinders Firefighters

Around 10:18PM last night, Tuesday, August, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area of Walnut St. and King Blvd. when they observed a motorcyclist driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

Officers made note of the motorcycle and the clothing of its rider and attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the suspect rode through a red light and took off at a high rate of speed. Officers then observed the motorcyclist fail to stop at another light at Washington St. and King Blvd. and continue up Washington Street. The operator then turned up Circuit St. where there were several fire engines working a house fire. There, the suspect was stopped after going over several hoses and weaving between the engines who were actively engaged in fighting the house fire. An officer assisting the firefighters with the fire stopped the suspect and he was positively identified by the officers who had initially observed him committing the traffic offenses on King Boulevard.

The suspect, Joseph Dedominici, 19, of Jamaica Plain was arrested and charged with Failure to Stop for Police Officers, Negligent Operation, Failure to Stop for a Red Light, Obstructed Plate, No Valid Inspection Sticker, Wrong Way-One Way, and Hindering Firefighters.

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Two Arrested for Armed Robbery of Acquaintance

Last night around 6:20PM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to 6 Augustus Ave. for a report of an armed robbery.

En route, officers were flagged down at the intersection of Poplar St. and St. Augustus Ave. by the victim. The victim reported to officers that he had just been robbed at gunpoint by two black males, one of whom is known to him. The victim explained that he had made arrangements with the suspect who is known to him to meet him at 6 St. Augustus Avenue. The victim reported that when he arrived at the house, he went to the back door and was met by a man who is not known to him. According to the victim, he was told to wait by the male who answered the door while he went to get the male suspect who is known to him.

The victim then reported to officers that after waiting a few minutes both suspects came out with handguns and pointed the guns at him and demanded all his property. The victim proceeded to hand over his wallet containing $150.00 and personal papers, and his watch. The victim then ran out of the rear of the house after he was threatened by the suspects that they would kill him if he called the police.

Officers immediately responded to the house and directed the suspects to come out of the house through an open window. The suspects came out of the house and were detained pending identification by the suspects. The victim responded to the scene and positively identified the suspects as the ones who had robbed him at gunpoint.

The suspects, Joshua Johnson, 23, of Roslindale and Marvin Dumay, 21, of Mattapan were arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Intimidation of a Witness.

A Girl Needs Her Makeup!

Yesterday evening around 6:20PM, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested suspect, Miosotis Pagan, 28, of Boston and charged her with Shoplifting for stealing over $600.00 worth of makeup.

Officers were on patrol in the area of 704 Centre St. when they were flagged down and informed by CVS Pharmacy loss prevention officers that there was a woman inside the store stealing. Officers exited their cruiser to investigate and as they approached the door observed the suspect walking out with several full bags. The suspect was stopped for an investigation and it was discovered that the suspect had over $600.00 in unpaid makeup in her bag.

The suspect was arrested and transported to the district station for booking. At the booking desk, it was then discovered that the suspect had several outstanding warrants two of which were for Shoplifting.

Victims Makes Quick Getaway but Not the Suspect

This morning around 12:04AM, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the intersection of Condor St. and Meridian Streets for a report of a carjacking.

On arrival, officers located a victim who reported that while she and her boyfriend were sitting in their car in front of 67 Condor St. when they were approached by a suspect who tried to open the door and then yelled “Open the door, give me the keys!” The victims then fled the area and called 911.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and other assisting units stopped three individuals in the area of Falcon Street. The three were detained and the victim responded to the scene and positively identified one of them as the individual who tried to carjack her. The suspect, David Sanchez, 33, of East Boston was arrested and charged with Attempted Unarmed Robbery.

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Witness’ Call Leads to Arrest of Gun Toting Suspect

On Sunday, August 16, 2009 around 3:17AM, a passerby called 911 and informed the operator that while driving by the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Columbia Road, a black male wearing a Celtics jersey was observed flashing a gun in the middle of the street.

Numerous officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) immediately responded to the area and some detectives in an unmarked car located a black male matching the suspect description near the intersection of Dudley St. and Columbia Road. The detectives, still in their car, approached the suspect and before they could say anything to him he exclaimed to them, “Hey !#%*, what the %?!$ are you looking at? The detectives in plain clothes directed the suspect to get out of the middle of the street and get on the sidewalk. While still standing in front of the detectives’ unmarked car, the suspect (presumably not knowing that the two individuals in the car were police officers) pulled up his Celtics shirt displaying a firearm and stated to officers, “I got something for you!”

The two detectives immediately exited their car and identified themselves as police officers and the suspect took off running. A lengthy foot pursuit followed during the suspect ran down several streets. During the foot pursuit, the suspect jumped onto the hood of an occupied police cruiser and pushed the door of the cruiser on an officer (attempting to get out and pursue him) causing the officer’s head to get slammed by the door. The suspect was caught shortly after pushing the door on the officer’s head and violently struggled after when officers apprehended him and removed a firearm from his waist.

The suspect, Ernest Fields, 24, of Boston was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers, Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

B&E Suspect Caught in the Act

Around 5:19PM yesterday, officers from District A-! (Downtown Boston) were on patrol when they observed an individual walking along Beacon St. toward Charles St. looking into parked cars.

Officers continued to watch the suspect as he walked and as he approached Charles St. they observed him reach into the car window of a parked car, unlock the door, remove several items from the car and take off running in the direction of Charles Street. Officers pursued the suspect and caught him after a short foot pursuit. Officers recovered from the suspect, a GPS system and all its accessories.

The suspect, Robert Dempsey, 40, of East Boston, was arrested and charged with Larceny from a Motor Vehicle. The victim later came to the district and identified and claimed his GPS.

Armed Robbery Doesn’t Pay

About 7:49PM on Sunday, August 16, 2009 responded to the intersection of Seaverns and Alveston St. for a report of armed robbery.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he was walking in the area of Alveston St. when he was approached by a person wielding a knife, described as a 15-17 year old male or female wearing a black baseball cap and a white t-shirt. The victim further elaborated that the suspect pointed the knife at him and said “Give me it all, give me it all, give me your money!” The victim then reported that he handed his wallet with his personal items to the suspect along with his I-Pod. According to the victim the suspect then fled the scene, and a short time later was observed coming out from beside a house on Alveston St., dressed in different attire.

Other officers arrived on scene, and spoke to several witnesses and one of them reported observing someone matching the suspect description running down the South West Corridor toward Forest Hills. Officers proceeded in the direction that they were told that the suspect had fled and found an individual matching the suspect description. Officers approached the suspect and as ked to speak to her for a moment and she immediately exclaimed, “Please don’t take me to jail.” The victim was brought to the scene and positively identified the suspect as the person who had robbed him.

A pat frisk was conducted of the suspect, and before officers could finish the pat frisk, the suspect directed officers to her pockets by stating “It’s all there, it’s all there!” In her pockets, officers found the credit cards belonging to the victim, the I-Pod along with the cash that had been stolen. The suspect told officers that she had left her backpack next to a house on Alveston St., the same house that the suspect had observed her coming from the side. Officers responded to that address and found the suspect’s backpack which contained the items that she had been wearing when she robbed the victim, along with the victim’s wallet.

The suspect, Ashley Weaver, 18, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery. During the booking process, it was also learned that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for Unarmed Robbery.

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Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Steal Tires from a Parked Vehicle

On Friday, August 14, 2009, at approximately 3:18am, officers assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), responded to the area of Fletcher Street for a report of two men attempting to steal tires off a parked vehicle.

The caller stated he was tending to his young baby when he heard a loud noise coming from the street. He looked out the window and observed two males attempting to remove the tires from his neighbor’s tires. While phoning the police, the suspects heard the caller and fled from the area. The suspects left a car jack behind and fled in a black Ford Expedition. The caller was able to obtain the plate number and supplied it to the officers.

Officers noted several lug-nuts removed from the victim’s tires as well as a left behind car jack. Detectives were notified and processed the car jack for fingerprints.

At approximately 5:22am, an officer assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), observed the above-mentioned suspect Ford Expedition traveling on Centre Street. Officers conducted a stop of the vehicle. Two male occupants fitting the description from earlier in the evening were located within. Officers observed numerous tools consistent with those utilized in cars breaks within the vehicle. One of the suspects admitted to being in the area in question earlier in the evening. Based on the description of the suspects and vehicle, the type of tools readily available in the front passenger’s area, coupled with the admission of one of the suspects, it was believed the two suspects were associated with the attempted theft of the tires that took place earlier in the evening.

Officers arrested Brian Santiago, 23 of Roxbury and Jorge Nunez, 19 of Quincy on the charges of Possession of Bulgarious Tools and Larceny of M/V accessories (lug-nuts).

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On Monday, August 10, 2009 at approximately 10:44am, officers assigned to area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to 74 Perkins Street for a report of a Breaking & Entering in progress. The caller informed the dispatcher that there was someone attempting to kick down the front door. The noise was so loud that the dispatcher could hear it over the phone line. The lone resident was instructed to retreat to the attic and await the arrival of the police.

Officers arrived on-scene and immediately observed damage to the front door, that they recognized to be, consistent with a forced entry. The door was wide open and wood fragments were on the ground inside the residence.

Due to the officers’ timely response, it was believed there was a high likelihood that the suspect may still be within the home. Officers setup a perimeter of the property while several officers made entry. After clearing the first floor officers ascended the staircase to the second floor and a loud noise was heard. At this time, an officer taking a surveillance position at the rear of the house radioed to the other units that the suspect had just jumped out of the second floor window in order to avoid capture. The suspect immediately fell to the ground and held his leg. Officers approached the suspect and observed his leg bone to have a serious break. A black bag was also located containing numerous items belonging to the homeowner. The contents within the bag contained numerous pieces of jewelry and a Bose radio system. The suspect was positively identified by the victim and placed into custody. He was then transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital with his shin bone protruding away from his leg.

If it were not for the officer’s quick response and application of the training they have received for such an incident the suspect may have eluded apprehension.

Officers arrested Edward Ernest Remy, 49 of Dorchester on the charges of Breaking & Entry (Dwelling House-day) by Force, Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property and Larceny over Two-Hundred-Fifty-Dollars.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, August 7, 2009 through 10am, Monday, August 10, 2009. (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 2
Non-fatal Shootings: 2
Non-fatal Stabbings: 6
Street Robberies: 16
Commercial Robberies: 4
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 19
Vehicle Recoveries: 13
Breaks: 45
Residential Break-ins: 16
Commercial Break-ins: 5
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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DESTRUCTIVE PEDESTRIAN ARRESTED IN EASTIE

At about 1:30am, on Thursday, August 6, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a pedestrian punching a car in the area of Prescott Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the motorist who stated she was driving along Prescott Street when she observed two pedestrian looking to cross the street. As a result, the motorist/victim says she slowed her motor vehicle to allow the pedestrians to cross. The victim further states that, as the pedestrians were crossing the street, one of the pedestrians struck her car, breaking the driver-side mirror off the car. Officers observed damage to the mirror. The victim then pointed to the suspect who was still in the area.

Officers arrested Frank Patino, 26, of Lynn and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

PUNCHING HOLES IN A WALL LANDS ONE BEHIND BARS IN DORCHESTER

At about 10:46pm, on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a family member out of control in the area of 17 Woodhaven Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the parents of a 23 year-old son who was out of control. According to the parents, their son was upset, yelling, screaming and punching holes in his bedroom walls. Officers noted and observed that the suspect’s room was in utter disarray. When officers attempted to speak to the suspect, the suspect proceeded to verbally disrespect and disparage the officers. An examination of the suspect’s right hand enabled officers to take note of a visible injury on the suspect’s knuckles.

Officers arrested Montrez Thigpen, 23, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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Detail Officer Witnesses Assault….Firearm Recovered

On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at approximately 11:28am, a Boston Police Officer was working a paid detail in the area of Magnolia Street when he witnessed a red ford explorer pull along side a male riding a bicycle and attempt to pull him into the vehicle against his will. The detail officer observed the rear seat passenger take hold of the male bicyclist by the arms and struggle for a few minutes. The bicyclist was able to break free and ran down Dudley Street.

The detail officer gave out a detailed description of the suspect vehicle and its direction of travel. At this time, members of the Special Operations Unit were patrolling in the general area due to recent gun violence activity. They immediately spotted the vehicle on Howard Street and were able to conduct a stop.

A black Lorcin .380 semi-automation handgun was located within the vehicle. The rear seat passenger admitted to owning the weapon. He was then placed into custody.

Officers arrested Jocorey Sanders, 17 of Dorchester on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers.

Observant Officers Recover Firearm

On Monday, August 8, 2209, at approximately 1:34pm, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were traveling in the area of Charles Street when they observed a small group gathering in front of 68 Charles Street. This immediate area is considered a high crime area concerning drugs and guns. Two of the individuals were also recognized as active impact players. The group observed the officers presence and immediately dispersed in separate directions. Based on this information, officers believed their behavior to be suspicious.

Officers approached one of the individuals, who was favoring his right side, and attempted to conduct a pat-frisk. The suspect immediately slapped officer Araujo’s hand away and fled up Charles Street. Officer’s Araujo and Canuto gave chase and caught up to the suspect a short distance away. The suspect immediately took a fighting stance and began throwing punches at the officers. The suspects’ shirt lifted up during the struggle and a black firearm was observed. The officers were forced to remove the firearm from the suspect’s waistband during the struggle. Once the suspect was placed into custody the firearm was recognized to be a fully loaded .380 semi-automatic.

Officers arrested Jefferson Charles, 28 of Boston on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawfully Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

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Three Strikes Your Out! Youth Arrested for Possessing an Unlawful Knife

On Sunday, August 3, 2009, at approximately 2:05am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of 180 Tenean Street for a call of a large group gathering in a private parking lot.

Upon arrival, Officers immediately recognized the group of youths for they had two previous encounters with them during the course of the night. On the first interaction, the group had been involved in a large fight with another group.

One of the parties was observed to be in possession of a knife that was protruding from his front pants pocket. Officers attempted to remove it from him but he continued to pull away and push the officers’ hands away. The suspect was asked if it was a knife and he stated, “Yeah..it’s a poker.”

Officers were able to take control of the suspect and remove the knife from his pocket. He was then placed into custody.

Officers arrested a Black Male Juvenile (16), from Boston on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Female Arrested for Punching and Kicking Officers

On Monday, August 3, 2009, at approximately 1:02am, officers assigned to Area D-4 (Backbay / South end), were traveling on Washington Street when they observed a grey Honda fail to yield to on-coming traffic.

Officers followed the vehicle awaiting a safe location to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle double parked on West Concord Street and the female operator exited the vehicle. Officers pulled behind the suspect vehicle and ordered the female back into the car. She proceeded to lock the doors and stated, “I ain’t getting back in.” She then began to walk away. She was informed by officers that if she did not return she would be subject to arrest. The female returned and became belligerent to the officers and refused to supply them with her license. She was instructed to turn around and place her hands behind her back for she was under arrest. At this time, she quickly jumped back into the vehicle and attempted to flee. The officers were forced to physically remove her from the car. While doing so, the suspect continued to punch and kick the officers. After a brief struggle she was placed into custody.

She was then transported back to the station for booking. During the booking process, the suspect kicked the booking officer and threatened to kill the officers’ family.

Officers arrested Jacqueline Cuevas, 28, of Washington Street, Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (multiple counts) and Threats to Commit a Crime.

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BICYCLIST STRUCK BY CAR IN JAMAICA PLAIN EXPECTED TO SURVIVE

At about 12:01am, on Saturday, August 1, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident involving a man on a bicycle in the area of Centre and Lamartine Streets. On arrival, officers located a 21 year-old black male lying on the ground, being treated by EMS. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Hospital with life threatening injuries. Officers spoke to the motorist who stated that he never saw the man on the bike. According to the motorist, he was attempting to make a turn onto Lamartine when he felt and heard something strike the passenger side of his car. Officers observed and did take note of damage to the motorist’s passenger side door and window. After being struck, the motorist states that he stopped his car and pulled over to see what had happened. Upon exiting his car, the motorist stated that he observed an individual lying on the ground unconscious with a bicycle lying in close proximity.

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Scooter Robbery Suspects Don’t Get too Far

Around 2:47PM yesterday, an officer performing a detail near the intersection of Dudley and Magnolia Streets was approached by the victim of a robbery who told the officer that he was just assaulted and his scooter taken from him by three males.

The officer immediately broadcast the information given to him along with the descriptions of the suspects to Operations and other assisting units. Officers were able to gather from the victim that he was riding his scooter on Dudley St. when he was stopped by three black males two of who are known to him. The victim told officers that one of the suspects approached him from behind and punched him in the head then the two others joined in the assault and punched all over. The victim then provided officers with names and descriptions for the two suspects known to him and a description for the third suspect.

Officers searched the area for the suspects and while doing so came upon and individual matching one of the suspects riding the described stolen scooter. Officers topped the suspect, Tyson Jenkins, 20, of Dorchester and arrested him charging him Unarmed Robbery, and Assault and Battery after he was positively identified by the victim. The second suspect, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Dorchester was subsequently located and arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery, and Assault and Battery. Officers were unable to locate the third suspect but were able to get identification on him and as such will seek a warrant for his arrest.

Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Yesterday afternoon around 5:00PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) arrested suspect, Joseph Campbell, 45, of Boston and charged with Attempted Bank Robbery.

The incident started around 3:59PM when officers responded to the Sovereign Bank at 125 Causeway St. for a report of a silent bank alarm. On arrival officers learned that the suspect had walked in the bank and approached a teller and demanded money by exclaiming, “This is a robbery, g give me $2,000.00 in large bills, no alarm and no police!” The teller reported to officers that she pushed the panic alarm and told the suspect that she did not have that large of an amount of money in her drawer. According to the victim, the suspect then fled the bank on Canal St. in the direction of Haymarket Square.

On arrival, officers received a description of the suspect from the victim teller and from a customer who witnessed the suspect leaving the bank. A description of the suspect was broadcast along with his clothing and direction of flight. Based on further information officers were able to develop evidence leading them to believe that the suspect lived in the area. Around 4:30PM, officers were able to get video surveillance from the bank and determined from speaking with nearby security officers that the suspect may live at 25 Staniford Street.

Officers and detectives then went to 25 Staniford St. to further investigate found the suspect who told officers that he was sorry for scaring the teller and that he would have given back the money if the teller had given it to him. While still there, officers recovered both the hat and shirt that the suspect had worn during the attempted robbery.

Bad Behavior Lands Two in Jail for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

This morning around 1:20AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 1127 Harrison Ave. for an alarm call.

On arrival, offices observed an individual from the side door area of the building. This individual was stopped and questioned as to what he was doing there. The man informed officers that while walking by the building he had observed a man and woman by the side by the side and ramp door. Officers then went and investigated the man’s story and there observed an unclothed woman engaged in sexual activity with a man on the ground.

The two parties, Delma Walters, 47, of Dorchester and Willie Mack, 53, of Boston were arrested and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior.

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Man Arrested For Attempting to Break Into Cars

On Monday, July 27, at approximately 1:40am, officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of 36 Roseclair Street for a breaking & entering into a motor vehicle in progress.

Officers learned that the owner of a black Infiniti was in his residence when he head a loud noise coming from outside. He then proceeded to his balcony and observed a male attempting to open his driver’s side door. Another witness observed this same male walking down the street checking car doors.

The vehicle’s owner was able to give officers a detailed description of the suspect and he was located nearby. The vehicle’s owner was able to positively identify him and the suspect was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Jonathan Hookom, 29, of Boston on the charges of Attempted Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

Verbal Altercation Leads to Home Invasion….Two Arrested

On Monday, July 27, 2009, at approximately 11:17pm, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the area of 42 Hartwell Street for a report of a fight.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the victim / caller who stated that a group had just broken into his house by kicking his front door down and threatening to kill him and his friends. He went on to state that earlier in the day he had several people over the house for a small party. A verbal altercation ensued between two black females, one black male and the occupants of the house. The three parties were asked to leave and they did so. Shortly thereafter, the occupants of the house heard their front door being kicked down. Two black females and a black male then entered. The occupants of the house fled and hid within the house. The intruders ran about the house looking for the residents. The black male continued to gesture towards his waistband as if he had a firearm and stated, “We’re going to shoot and stab everyone in here.” The resident of the house was able to call 911 which forced the intruders to flee when they heard the arrival of the officers.

The victims were able to supply officers with a description of the suspects and two of them were located nearby. They were placed into custody after being positively identified.

Officers arrested Asya Marve, 23 of Boston and Paulette Elder, 23 of Stoughton on the charges of Armed Home Invasion.

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Man Arrested For Attempting to Break Into Cars

On Monday, July 27, at approximately 1:40am, officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of 36 Roseclair Street for a breaking & entering into a motor vehicle in progress.

Officers learned that the owner of a black Infiniti was in his residence when he head a loud noise coming from outside. He then proceeded to his balcony and observed a male attempting to open his driver’s side door. Another witness observed this same male walking down the street checking car doors.

The vehicle’s owner was able to give officers a detailed description of the suspect and he was located nearby. The vehicle’s owner was able to positively identify him and the suspect was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Jonathan Hookom, 29, of Boston on the charges of Attempted Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

Verbal Altercation Leads to Home Invasion….Two Arrested

On Monday, July 27, 2009, at approximately 11:17pm, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the area of 42 Hartwell Street for a report of a fight.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the victim / caller who stated that a group had just broken into his house by kicking his front door down and threatening to kill him and his friends. He went on to state that earlier in the day he had several people over the house for a small party. A verbal altercation ensued between two black females, one black male and the occupants of the house. The three parties were asked to leave and they did so. Shortly thereafter, the occupants of the house heard their front door being kicked down. Two black females and a black male then entered. The occupants of the house fled and hid within the house. The intruders ran about the house looking for the residents. The black male continued to gesture towards his waistband as if he had a firearm and stated, “We’re going to shoot and stab everyone in here.” The resident of the house was able to call 911 which forced the intruders to flee when they heard the arrival of the officers.

The victims were able to supply officers with a description of the suspects and two of them were located nearby. They were placed into custody after being positively identified.

Officers arrested Asya Marve, 23 of Boston and Paulette Elder, 23 of Stoughton on the charges of Armed Home Invasion.

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE IN NEED OF REPAIR

At about 11:22pm, on Saturday, July 26, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a report of objects falling from a building, believed to be pieces of the building, in the area of 660 Beacon Street. On arrival, officers observed pieces of cement and mortar resting on the sidewalk in front of the Boston University Bookstore. On closer inspection, it became readily apparent that the pieces of cement and mortar had, in fact, fallen from façade of the bookstore. Traffic, for a short time, was diverted from the area, as the area in front of the building was closed off. No injuries were reported or observed as a result of the incident. City of Boston Building Inspector also responded.

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RETURNING TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME PROVES TO BE JUST THE KEY IN THE CAPTURE OF PURSE SNATCHING CRIMINAL

At about 6:15pm, on Friday, July 24, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress at 1626 Tremont Street, the Fridays Restaurant. On arrival, officers learned that a family from Mexico (in town with a child being treated at the Children’s Hospital) was having dinner in the restaurant when a purse was stolen from a person at their table. According to a witness, she observed an individual walk by the family’s table, reach into a woman’s hand bag (which was draped over her chair) and pull out a black purse. The witness further stated that she observed suspect leave his keys on a table before exiting the restaurant. While officers were speaking to the witness, the suspect apparently re-entered the restaurant an in effort to retrieve his keys.

When the suspect re-appeared, the witness stated, “That’s him.” Officers approached the suspect and began questioning him. While questioning the suspect, officers observed and took note of a purse-shaped object protruding from the suspect’s waist area. A frisk of the suspect enabled officers to take possession of the victim’s purse. Specifically, while officers were in the process of frisking the suspect, the victim’s purse fell down the suspect’s right pant leg.

Officers arrested Thomas Stevenson, 51, of Boston and charged him with Larceny from the Person (Over $ 250.00).

The purse, complete with the victim’s money, credit cards and personal id’s, was returned to the family.

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Robbery Suspect Located & Arrested by C-11 Officers

On Wednesday, July 23, 2009, at approximately 5:26pm, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of the Ashmont MBTA station for a report of a robbery.

Officers spoke with a male victim who stated he was walking in the area of Dorchester Avenue when he felt someone grab him from behind and spun him around. A tall, black male then threatened him with a 40 ounce beer bottle and stated, “Give me your money.” The victim handed over his money and the suspect fled on Fuller Street. The victim was able to give the officers a detailed description of the suspect and a search was then conducted.

Shortly thereafter, a tall, black male, fitting the description given by the victim, was observed sitting in the parking lot of Dunkin Donuts on the corner of Bailey Street and Dorchester Avenue. As the officers approached, he stood up with raised arms and stated, “I give up.” The victim then traveled to this location and positively identified the suspect as the person who robbed him.

Officers arrested Geroad Lovett, 20 of Dorchester on the charges of Armed Robbery.

Firearm & Crack Cocaine Located During Search Warrant

On Wednesday, July 23, 2009, at approximately 5:00pm, officers assigned to the B-3 (Mattapan) Drug Control Unit, set up pre-raid surveillance of 849 Blue Hill Avenue in anticipation to executing a court ordered search warrant.

Officers observed the target of the investigation arrive and enter the residence. He quickly exited and walked to the corner store. Officers confronted the suspect and he was informed of the search warrant. The suspect was accompanied back to 849 BHA and a search of the property was conducted.

Officers located a Taurus .38 revolver within the apartment and Sixteen (16) bags of crack cocaine on the target. Officers arrested Raoul Desgrottes, 24, of Dorchester on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With Intent to Distribute and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Man Arrested for Possessing Counterfeit Money

On Thursday, July 23, 2009 at approximately 4:20am, a Boston Police K-9 unit was patrolling the area of 469 Blue Hill Avenue when he observed three individuals in the park. There are several city signs that clearly depict the closing time to be 11:00pm. Anyone in the park after closing time is considered to be trespassing. The officer then turned his cruiser around in order to speak with the individuals. While doing so, the men began walking out of the area. One of the individuals was observed placing an item into the rear of his pants. When the officer approached this individual he immediately reached towards his front pants pocket. The officer stopped him from doing so and conducted a pat-frisk. The individual stated, “I have a knife and I was going to give it to you.” The knife was secured and the officer continued the pat-frisk to his rear waistband. The officer then located thirty-five paper currency bills. Upon further inspection, it was determined these bills were counterfeit. The suspect was then placed into custody.

Officers arrested Bobby Mccoullum, 37 of Boston on the charges of Possession of Counterfeit Money (ten or more bills).

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Home Owner Chases Down and Captures Suspect Found in his Home

On Tuesday, July 22, 2009, at approximately 1:52am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of Sudan Street for a report of a man being held on the ground.

Officers arrived on-scene and located two men standing over a male on the sidewalk. The two standing males informed officers that they just chased down the male on the ground after he broke into their house. Officers learned that the homeowner was sleeping when he was awakened to a loud noise. The homeowner initially thought his vehicle was being broken into and got out of bed to go downstairs. While descending the staircase he observed an unknown male standing in his house. The homeowner yelled to the suspect and asked what he was doing. The suspect then attempted to flee the house but had difficulty opening the locked front door. He then smashed out the glass portion of the door and fled. The homeowner called to his son and they both gave chase and caught up to the suspect in the area of Sudan Street.

Officers arrested Kevin Murphy, 27 of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (nite) and Willful & Malicious Destruction of property.

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Robbery Victim Drives Armed Suspects to Police Station…Two Men Arrested

On Sunday, July 19, 2009 at approximately 8:08am, officers exiting the D-4 (Lower Roxbury) station, observed a vehicle travel onto Plympton Street the wrong way from Harrison Avenue continuously blowing its horn. Officers proceeded towards the vehicle to investigate the matter further. While doing so, they observed a black male jump from the sliding door while the vehicle was still moving. The unknown male fell to the ground but quickly got up and began walking away from the officers. This individual was stopped as well as the vehicle.

Officers spoke with the male operator who informed them that he was just robbed at knife point by the two men in his vehicle. He went on to state that he picked them up in the area of Albany Street when the backseat passenger held a knife to his throat and stated, “Get your money.” The victim then handed over Sixty-dollars and observed the suspect place it in his back right pants pocket. The victim then noticed the police station and attempted to get the officers attention by blowing his horn.

Officers located the victim’s currency in the suspect’s rear pocket as well as a knife. The victim was able to identify the knife as the one held against his throat.

Officers arrested Paul Leshore, 47, of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife) and Franco Simmons, 26 of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery.

Three Arrested for Breaking into Cars

On Sunday, July 19, 2009 at approximately 2:24am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 17 Rosselerin Road for a B&E motor vehicle in progress. Officers arrived on-scene and located the caller who informed them that three males were observed walking up the street checking cars doors. The caller confronted the suspects and they fled the area. A description of the suspects was then broadcast to responding units.

Officers observed one of the vehicles to have its passenger side door wide open and the contents appeared to be rummaged through. The vehicle’s owner was located and stated it didn’t appear anything was missing.

A search of the general area produced three youths, fitting the description given by the caller, in the park on Adams Street. The witness was brought to the park for the purpose of identifying the suspects. All three suspects were positively identified and placed into custody.

Officers arrested a 14 year-old, Asian male from Boston, a 14 year-old, Asian male from Boston and William Le, 17 year-old, Asian male from Boston on the charges of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle (night).

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Good Patrol Leads to Recovery of a Firearm

Early this morning around 12:04AM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol when they observed four cars in the parking lot of Walgreen’s located at 825 Morton Street. Officers, knowing that the store was closed and that there are no trespassing signs posted, decided to further investigate. While approaching the cars, officers observed a male walking away from one of the cars putting his hands into his waist area.

Officers approached one of the cars and questioned the driver as to his purpose in the parking lot. The driver indicated to officers that he and the other cars were meeting there to go out. When officers asked the driver for identification, he stated that he did not have any identification on him and told officers that he thought that he had a suspended license. The driver provided officers a name and date of birth that showed no matching record with the Registry of Motor Vehicle. Again, when officers asked the suspect about his identity he insisted on the same name that he had previously given to officers. The driver continued to be evasive with officers as to his identity and purpose in the parking and after a while was asked to step out of the car.

Once out of the car, the operator was observed to have a wallet on his person despite his having told officers that he had no identification on his person. When asked about the wallet, the operator continued to be evasive and insisted that the wallet was another person’s who had no pockets. Based on the totality of the circumstances, officers asked the passenger to exit the vehicle to conduct a further investigation. Once the passengers were taken out of the car, officers conducted a cursory search of the car and discovered a firearm in the couch behind the driver’s seat.

None of the occupants possessed a license to carry and all told varying stories as to where they were in the car. Subsequently, officers arrested all three occupants. The driver who was later properly as identified as Frederick Knox, 21, of Roxbury was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Failure to Submit to a Police Officer, and Trespassing. The other passengers, Chazreyl Francis, 20 and Edward Molyneaux, 20 both of Dorchester were also arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Trespassing.

After the operator, Frederick Knox was arrested he told officers he lied about his identity because he thought he had a warrant and that he lied because he really wanted to go to a party.

Call for Shots Fired Results in Recovery of Firearm

At approximately 1:12AM today, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to 71 Esmond St. in Mattapan for shots fired.

En route, officers were informed that three shots had been detected by Shotspotter, and that callers had described the suspect as a black male in his mid twenties with medium build wearing a white t-shirt with red designs on it. On arrival, officers a large crowd gathered around the house located at 71 Esmond St. filtering in and out of the first floor of the house. Officers started canvassing the area and went to the rear of the house where the suspect ran. While looking in the back yard, officers observed a male matching the suspect description standing on the third floor deck. Officers went to the third floor deck and spoke to the male up there. The male when questioned about what he was doing there told officer that he had been working the back door and ran to the third floor deck when the shots were fired. While conducting a threshold inquiry of this male, officers attempted to find the owner of the apartment to issue a civil citation for Keeper of a Disorderly. At this same time, officers found several shell casings and one live round in the alley next to the house. Based on everything that had preceded the officers’ arrival, and what they had discovered, they decided to do a cursory of the apartment to ensure that no one was hurt. Inside the apartment, officers found several individuals and detained them pending further investigation, included amongst those individuals was the male who matched the suspect description.

While officers were detaining this group, officers observed the same male matching the suspect description to be extremely nervous and sweating while seated on a bed waiting while officers checked his name. While watching the male suspect seated on the bed, officers noted that the mattress had a lump underneath. Based on the officers’ observations and the male’s nervous behavior, officers looked under the mattress and found a sawed rifle underneath the bed.

The suspect, Bell Kemp, 28, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with several outstanding warrants, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

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Caught in the Act

At approximately 1:01AM, officers from District D-4 (South Boston) responded to a crime in progress inside the Fens at the Vietnam Memorial. The caller reported that four black males were trying to steal a scooter in front of the memorial.

At the scene, officers observed four black males around yellow moped. Officers turned off their cruiser lights and attempted to approach the suspects but the suspects detected the officers and attempted to flee toward Park Drive. Officers pursued the suspects and observed one throw a set of bolt cutters into the bushes. Officers, after a brief pursuit, were able to catch a 16 year old suspect from Roxbury who had discarded the bolt cutters, and charged him with Possession of Burglarious Tools, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and Malicious Destruction of Property over $250.

Officers returned to the scene and spoke to a witness who reported that he observed the suspects pick the moped off the sidewalk on the Fenway at Peterborough St. and walk it into the park. The witness reported that the suspects then tried to pick the lock off the moped while inside the park.

Vigilance Pays Off with Recovery of Firearm

This morning around 1:20AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) were on patrol in the area of 413 Massachusetts Ave. when they observed two males riding bicycles on the sidewalk.

As officers proceeded on Massachusetts Ave. one of the two bicyclists noticed the officers and bent down and threw an object into the front yard of 413/415 Massachusetts. Immediately after discarding the object into the front yard, the suspects increased their speed and started trying to pedal away from officers. Officers went to the area where they had noticed the bicyclist discard something and there observed a black firearm laying in the front yard.
Officers broadcast their findings and immediately started a pursuit of the two bicyclists and successfully stopped them in the Carter Playground. There, the lead male who had been observed discarding the firearm, Raphael Figueroa, 17, of Roxbury was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Subsequent check of the firearm with a thermal imager clearly indicated that the firearm had recently been discarded based on the heat index reading.

B&E Suspect Arrested Trying to Get Away

This morning around 2:59AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested suspect, Alphonso Dawson, 42 of Boston and charged him with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime.

Officers initially responded to a breaking and entering at the intersection of Quincy St. and Magnolia St. for the Quincy Variety store where a suspect was reported to be climbing into the rear window. On arrival, officers observed a male subject fitting the suspect description climbing over the fence adjacent to the store. Officers ordered the suspect to stop but he did not heed offices orders but rather opted to flee. Officers pursued the suspect across several streets and through a field where he was caught.

Officers returned to the store and found the rear window to the store forced open and an audible alarm sounding.

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Leaky Ceiling Leads to Officers, Fire Fighters & EMT’s being assaulted by man with hypodermic needle.

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at approximately 11:35pm, a resident of 132 Myrtle Street, Boston discovered water leaking into her apartment from the ceiling. The resident proceeded upstairs to find out where the water was coming from. She went to the apartment directly above hers and noticed the door to be wide open. She yelled into the apartment several times without getting a response. She then entered the apartment, calling out the occupants’ name. She then heard water running from bathroom and proceeded in that direction. She then observed the male occupant of the apartment lying on the floor with the tub overflowing. She also noticed several uncapped hypodermic needles strewn about. She immediately called 911 for assistance.

Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown) arrived at 132 Myrtle Street at approximately 11:45pm. Boston Fire & Boston EMS was already on-scene and was calling out for officers to assist them on the fifth floor. Officers learned that while they were attempting to render care to the unconscious male he awoke and took hold of an uncapped hypodermic needle and held them at bay. Officers quickly responded to the fifth floor apartment and placed themselves between the needle wielding man and the first responders. Officers ordered the subject to drop the needle several times but he continued to refuse. The male subject held the hypodermic needle in a threatening manner while taking an aggressive stance. The officers ultimately charged towards the suspect and wrestled him to the ground in order to place him into custody.

Officers arrested Ivan Melnychenko, 31, of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (hypodermic needle).

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Tempers Boil Over In a Boston Restaurant Kitchen…Cook Stabs Fellow Cook

On Saturday, July 11, 2009, at approximately 2:41pm, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the Flames Restaurant – 663 Morton Street, for a report of a person stabbed.

Upon arrival, officers were greeted by an individual who stated he was just stabbed. Officers observed blood on his clothes and an apparent stab wound to his abdomen. The victim further informed officers that he is employed as a cook for the restaurant and had an argument with another cook in the kitchen. He went on to state that the other cook retrieved a kitchen knife and stabbed him as he attempted to get away. He then informed officers that the suspect was still in the kitchen.

Officers entered the restaurant and located the suspect in the kitchen and placed him into custody after being identified by the victim. The kitchen knife was located and seized as evidence.

Boston EMS treated and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center with a non-life threatening stab wound to his abdomen. He is currently listed in stable condition.

Officers arrested Wellesley Clarke, 55 of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Officers Arrest Man in Possession of a Loaded Firearm

On Saturday, July, 11, 2009, at approximately 2:20pm, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 44 Floyd Street for a report of a man with a gun. The caller described the weapon as “a big gun…a long barrel gun.”

Officers arrived on-scene and immediately recognized an individual known to them in front of the property. This individual appeared to be alarmed by the officers’ presence and immediately took hold of his waistband and began to flee. Through the officers training and experience, they recognized his behavior to be consistent with that of a person who may be in possession of a firearm. Officers gave chase and followed the suspect into the property through an open front door. The suspect ran by three small children playing on the front steps of the residence. Officers quickly caught up to the suspect and he was detained. Officers then discovered a loaded Smith & Wesson 357 caliber in one of the rooms the suspect ran into.

Officers arrested Abdel Amid JeanPaul, 18, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Possession of Ammunition and Disorderly Person.

Man Arrested for Robbing Girl on City Street

On Saturday, July 11, 2009, at approximately 3:47pm, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of Trinity Terrace / Norwell Street for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, officers met the female victim who informed them she was standing on Washington Street when she was approached by a black male who grabbed her purse from her hand and fled. She monitored the suspect and watched him remove some of the contents of the bag before discarding it on the street. The victim was able to provide officers with the suspects name because he was dating one of her friends. She also supplied officers with a possible location of the suspect because she saw him at a cookout on Trinity Terrace earlier in the day and believed he would return.

Officers then traveled to 22 Trinity Terrace and observed a cookout taking place. Officers were then able to locate the suspect and he was placed into custody after a positive identification from the victim. Officers were able to recover an amount of currency from the suspect and other belongings that were within the victim’s purse. The suspect admitted stealing the purse and stated, “I was just playing.”

Officers arrested Sir Warrior Vincent Greene, 19 of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery. The suspect was also found to be in possession of approximately six (6) grams of crack cocaine. He was additionally charged with Illegal Possession of a Class B substance (crack cocaine).

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ONE MAN’S CONVENIENCE INCONVENIENCES EVERYBODY ELSE

At about 6:45pm, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) observed a motor vehicle illegally parked and obstructing traffic in the area of Morton Street and Blue Hill Avenue. Officers noted that traffic was being slowed and obstructed as a result of the illegally parked motor vehicle. As officers were approaching the car, the owner of the car appeared. Officers explained, given the operator’s poor decision and the safety issues created as a result of his decision, a citation would be issued. At this point, the operator entered his car, stated, “I aint staying here,” and proceeded to drive off. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the motor vehicle over the police radio.

In short time, officers were able to relocate and stop the car. With the motor vehicle stopped, officers arrested Joseph Edwins, 21, of Sharon and charged him with Refusing to Submit/Obey a Police Officer. Further, the suspect was issued a citation for Obstructing Traffic.

TWO ARRESTED FOR UNRULY BEHAVIOR AT THE SOX GAME

At about 9:22pm, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, officers, performing a paid detail at Fenway Park for the game between the Red Sox and the Oakland A’s, observed two males yelling in the area of the beers stand near Gate C. As officers approached, they noted that the males were yelling at Fenway Park Security officials. According to the officials, the suspects were told to leave the park after disrespecting and disparaging the employees assigned to the beer stand. Officers heard the suspects yelling and swearing. As the suspects were being led out of the park, one of the suspects kicked over a table and yelled, “Get the (expletive) off me you (expletives).”

At this point, officers arrested David Kindler, 22, and Jacob Cecere, 22, both of Portland, ME and charged them with Being Disorderly.

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POLICE ARREST THREE FOR LOUD HOUSE PARTY IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:15am, on Monday, July 7, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were dispatched to 16 South Street for a report of a loud party. On arrival (the first time), officers spoke to the occupants of the home who informed them that the party was over, the music would be turned down and all party-goers would be asked to leave. Upon receiving these assurances, the officers departed the location. However, before departing, officers spoke to the lease holders and warned them that arrests would follow if officers were called back to the location. Approximately two hours later, officers responded to a 2nd radio call for a loud party at the above-mentioned address. On arrival, officers observed a large number of people standing in the front yard of the premise. Officers instructed all standing in front of the location to vacate the premise. While standing outside the location, officers again were able to hear loud music. Upon entering the location, officers arrested the lease holders.

Officers arrested Marie Hannaffy, 21, of Boston, Nicola Hargen, 22, of Boston and Laura Walsh, 21, of Boston and charged all three with Being Keepers of the Disorderly House.

POLICE ARREST THREE FOR BREAKING INTO CARS IN BRIGHTON

At about 12:43am, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were on patrol in the area of Matchett Street when an individual flagged them down. Upon speaking to the individual, officers learned that three Hispanic males were looking into cars with a flash light. In short time, officers located three males who matched the provided description. Officers noted that one of the males was carrying a flashlight while the other was in possession of a backpack. Officers further noted that the suspects were walking away from a car which had its interior dome light on. When officers got closer, the light went off signaling that the door had been recently opened. Upon closer inspection, officers observed that the glove compartment was open and various items were strewn about the car.

The suspect in possession of the backpack gave officers permission to look through his bag. Upon looking through the bag, officers located a GPS device. When asked if the GPS device belonged to him, the suspect stated, “I don’t know how that got into my bag.”

Officers arrested two 16 year-old males and one 15 year-old male and charged all three with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle (Night time) and Receiving Stolen Property.

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Shots Fired Incident Results in the Arrest of Two Suspects and Recovery of Two Guns

Last night around 10:27PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for shots fired in the area of 8 Savin Street.

On arrival, officers received information that a white BMW X5 SUV had fled the scene after the shots were fired and heading in the direction of Blue Hill Avenue. Numerous units responded to the scene and while responding to the scene, officers observed a white BMW X5 heading down Blue Hill Ave. in the vicinity of the incident. Officers were able to follow and stop the vehicle after it pulled to the side of the road at the corner of Blue Hill Ave. and Winthrop Street. There, based on the nature of the incident and the fact that the car had very dark windows which prevented officers from seeing in the car, officers ordered the occupants out of the car.

The first occupant to exit the car, the rear passenger was very hesitant to get out of the car and when he did get out was walking stiffly ad appeared as if he was trying to keep his legs together. Once the rear passenger was out of the vehicle, officers ordered him to spread his legs in order to conduct a pat frisk. Once the suspect parted his legs, a firearm slid down the legs of his pants which was immediately recovered. The firearm, once recovered was determined to be loaded with a high capacity magazine. The suspect, Jermaine Fenton, 28, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Ammunition, Providing a False Name at the Booking Desk, and Possession of a Counterfeit Bill for two fake $100 bills found on the suspect. In addition to the above charges, the suspect was found to have four outstanding warrants for various offenses.

After the first suspect was removed from the car, the driver was removed from the car in order to conduct a pat frisk. While he was being removed from the car, officers noticed the handle of a gun protruding from his pants pocket. The suspect was placed under arrest and a loaded semi-automatic firearm with a high capacity feeding device was taken from his person. The suspect, Rickardo Campbell, 31, of Hyde Park was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Discharging a Firearm within 500’ of a Dwelling, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device and Armed Career Criminal.

The victim of the shooting was found at Boston Medical Center suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Officers were able to recover ballistic at the scene of the shooting. The suspects will be arraigned at

Be Careful Who You Call a Friend

Early this morning, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to Moakley Park at the Columbia Rd. rotary for an armed robbery call.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who told officers that she was set up by an ex-girlfriend and subsequently robbed. The victim reported that she was asked by a friend to meet her at the park so they could talk. The victim stated that while she was conversing with her “friend” she was attacked by two suspects from behind who kicked her and punched her to the ground and continued to assault her even after she was on the ground. After the victim was on the ground, the two suspects picked up her purse and stole her cell phone and some cash. The suspects then jumped in a car and fled the scene.

The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries after she provided officers with the suspects’ descriptions, and address. Based on the information provided to officers, officers from District B-2 responded to the victim’s friend’s house and there encountered one of the suspects. The first suspect denied having been at the scene of the incident, but when she was placed under arrest, a second suspect came running out of the house and exclaimed “Arrest me, I am the one that hit her!” At that time, the first suspect directed officers to where the victim’s phone was located inside the house. The victim’s phone was found inside the suspects’ house but her purse and money were not recovered.

Suspect, Danielle R. Flucas, 18, of Roxbury was charged with Unarmed Robbery and suspect, Shalane Parker, 17, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Assault to Rob, and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. The third suspect was not found at the scene but detectives will further investigate to determine if charges will be filed against her.

Caught in the Act in the Wrong Place

This morning around 2:05AM, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested suspect, Tammy L. Totten, 39, of Cambridge and Wilfredo Casillas, 35, of Dorchester and charged them with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in the Nighttime.

Shortly before the arrest, officers received a call for prostitution or lewd acts taking placed in a van in a parking lot across 3037 Washington Street. On arrival, officers observed the described white van in the parking with two individuals moving around the rear of the van. Officers ordered both occupants of the car outside the van, and spoke to them. Both occupants/suspects denied owning the car and stated that they had just entered the van to “relax and talk.” Since neither occupant knew the owner of the car nor had received permission to enter the van, they were arrested and charged with the above offenses.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DAMAGING A TOW TRUCK

At about 10:59pm, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a knife in the area of 138 Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke with the caller, a tow truck driver who stated that he was in the process of towing a car that was illegally parked in a private lot when an individual approached and stated that the car belonged to him.

According to the tow truck driver, the owner of the car demanded that his car be lowered off the truck. The tow truck driver stated that he informed the owner that he could and would lower the car but, doing so, would require a payment. At this point, the tow truck driver states that the suspect entered his car and tried to drive the car off the truck. When this failed, the driver says the suspect exited the car with a knife in his possession. With knife in hand, the driver says the suspect attempted to cut his car down. Officers observed that the tow straps had been cut or severed. Officers were able to locate and take possession of the knife.

Officers arrested Erik Nixon, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

SCANTILY CLAD CROOK CAUGHT TRYING TO BREAK INTO A RESIDENCE

At about 2:25am, July 1, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a residence in the area of 288 Amory Street. According to the caller, a white male with brown hair (wearing a black jacket) was trying to enter her residence. On arrival, officers went to the rear of the residence. Once out back, officers observed and located a pair of blue jeans, a pair of white sneakers and a brown hat lying on the ground. Upon looking through the residence, officers located a suspect hiding on the 2nd floor porch. Upon locating the suspect, officer noted that the suspect was wearing boxer shorts, a t-shirt and a black jacket.

According to the victim, she was inside her residence when she heard someone or something on the back porch. Upon hearing the noise, she called police. Upon looking at the rear door, officers noted that the screen was torn. According to the victim, the screen was undamaged prior to the incident.

Officers arrested Frank Drago, 26, of Stoneham and charged him with Attempted Breaking & Entering a Residence (night).

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Two Arrested for B&E

Last night around 8:03PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 16 Ridgewood St. in Dorchester for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers secured the perimeter of the house in order to prevent the escape of the suspects. Shortly after securing the perimeter of the house while standing at the back door of the house, officers observed a suspect come running out of the rear door and attempt to jump over the porch banister. Officers were able to grab the suspect and detain him pending further investigation. Officers then entered the house and conducted a search for the other described suspect. Officers were unable to find anyone inside the other apartment s but detected some sound coming from the third floor porch. Officers then went to the porch and there another suspect hiding in the corner of the porch.

Suspects, Norman Leary, 29, of Dorchester and Israel Ruggs, 39, of Mattapan were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime. During a further search of the apartment, officers found empty alcohol containers, crack pipes, belts and spoons, trash and damage done to different parts of the apartment.

What Else Could Be Wrong?

At approximately 9:00PM on Sunday, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol when they observed a car fail to stop for a red light at the intersection of Blue Hill Ave. and Moreland Street. Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop on Malcolm X Boulevard.

Officers approached the operator and requested of him his license and registration. The operator responded to officers’ questions and stated that he had neither document with him. Officers queried the plate on the car and found out that it was attached and belonged to another car, and that it was not insured or registered. Officers then did a query of the operator’s information and found that he had no license, and that he had a couple of outstanding warrants.

The operator, Ricky Reid, 43, of Dedham was arrested and charged with the two outstanding warrants, Driving without Being Licensed, Attaching Plates, Operating an Uninsured and Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Failure to Stop for a Red Light.

Another Gun Taken Off the Streets

Last night around 10:28PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested suspect, Troy Barnes, 17, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Trespassing.

Officers initially responded to the intersection of Evelyn and Norfolk Streets for a fight. On arrival, officers observed two individuals at that corner and attempted to stop them both for a threshold inquiry but one immediately fled. Officers provided a description of this fleeing individual along with the area that the suspect was last observed. Other responding units to the scene, shortly after hearing the description, observed three individuals coming from the area that the suspect was last observed. The suspect, who was amongst the three stopped individuals, was breathing heavily, shaking and had a rapid heart rate. In addition, the suspect’s clothing was inappropriate for the weather conditions, wearing a large winter coat, and the suspect’s answers to officers’ questions about where he was coming from were suspect. The suspect stated that he had not been walking with the other two people stopped whereas they said that they had been walking with him. During a pat frisk of the suspect, officers recovered contraband for which he was issued a civil citation.

Officers then retraced the suspect’s direction of flight to a back yard and there located a loaded semi-automatic gun hidden. The suspect was then arrested and charged accordingly.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR TRYING TO RENT THAT WHICH HE DID NOT OWN

At about 3:05pm, on Friday June 26, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a person or persons trespassing at 587 Beacon Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the building manager who stated that there was a female trespassing inside one of the apartments. According to the building manger, when he asked the female to vacate the premise, the female stated that she was renting the apartment. The female stated to the officers that she knew the owner of the building and he had rented the apartment to her. The female/victim further stated that she had given the owner/suspect a down payment on the apartment on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. At that time, the victim says she gave the suspect $300.00. The victim also showed officers a set of keys that the suspect had given to her.

The victim further stated that the suspect had agreed to rent the apartment to her for $700.00 per month. After paying the initial down payment, the victim also agreed to pay the suspect the remainder of the $700.00 on the day she was to move in. According to the building manager, the person named by the victim as the owner of the building was, in fact, not the owner.

While officers were talking to the victim, the victim’s cell phone rang. The victim promptly stated to the officers that the call was from the suspect. Officers instructed the victim to set up a meeting with the suspect, during which the victim could pay the suspect the remainder of the money. As instructed, the victim asked the suspect to meet her in front of 587 Beacon Street. When the suspect showed up to claim his money, officers took the suspect into custody.

When he asked to explain his actions, the suspect stated he could not. Officers arrested Nicholas Toledo, 23, of Boston and charged him with Larceny by Scheme (Fraud).

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CAR STOP LEADS TO GUN ARREST IN ROXBURY

At about 2:54 am, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) while on patrol in the area of Warren Street observed a white motor vehicle fail to stop for a red light. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. Upon approaching the car, officers noted that the operator appeared to be nervous due to the fact he was fidgety and breathing heavy. When asked about the red light, the operator stated, “Sorry, I missed the light. I’m just trying to get home.”

When officers asked the operator to provide his license and registration, the operator stated that the car was a rental. When officers reviewed the rental agreement, officers noted that the operator’s name was not on the paperwork. Given the operator’s unlawful use of the motor vehicle, officers towed the car. Prior to towing the car, officers conducted a search or inventory of the car. While searching the car, with assistance from Boston Police K-9 units, officers located and took possession of a silver-colored firearm. When officers asked the operator to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated, “I don’t have one.” During the booking process, the suspect admitted to officers, “It’s my gun.”

Officers arrested Jesus Crawford, 18, of Everett and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way and the Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority.

CALL FOR SHOTS FIRED LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:17am, on Friday, June 26, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of Quincy Street. While en route to the call, officers observed a large group of males hanging around outside 77-79 Fayston Street. The area around Fayston Street is well known to officers due to a large number of firearm-related incidents. As a result, officers stopped their cruiser and approached the group for the purposes of a threshold inquiry.

While to attempting to engage the group, officers observed a firearm lying under a parked car in the immediate vicinity of the group. The firearm was within lunging distance of one individual in particular. As a result, officers attempted to initiate a conversation with this one particular individual. While attempting to engage the suspect, officers called for backup units. Officers noted that the suspect intentionally ignored them and looked around nervously in such a way as if to suggest he was looking for a route of escape. With backup units on scene, officers took possession of the firearm. Officers asked the individual if he was in possession of a license to carry a firearm. To which, the suspect stated, “No.”

Officers arrested Nathaniel Kargbo, 20, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Loaded Firearm and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

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BPD Investigates Theft of Donation Box Money at Saint Anthony’s Shrine

On Sunday, June 21, 2009, at approximately 11:28pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to Saint Anthony’s Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, for a report of a larceny.

Upon officers’ arrival, they spoke with church custodians who informed them that they observed an unknown male steal an unknown amount of money from the wooden donation box that is located in the main chapel’s first floor. A later inspection of the box showed the bottom panel to be broken from its hinges. The suspect is described as a thin white male wearing shorts and a t-shirt. The custodians immediately reported the incident to the security officer who confronted the suspect and escorted him out of the building onto Arch Street. The suspect left the area before the arrival of BPD officers.

Area A-1 (downtown) detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information pertaining to the unknown suspect is urged to call detectives at 617-343-4248. Information may also be relayed anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text “TIP” to CIME (27463).

Boyfriend Arrested for Punching and Assaulting Girlfriend with Firearm

On Monday, June 22, 2009, at approximately 10:07am, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of River Street for a report of a possible domestic incident.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female victim who stated she was walking in the area of River Street when she was approached by her boyfriend and punched in the face. She went on to state that she then began walking home in order to phone the police when her boyfriend pulled up next to her and pointed a silver handgun at her. She then went into the house and called the police.

The victim was able to supply officers with the suspect’s information and a description of the vehicle he was operating. Officers then broadcast this information out over the radio. A short time later, an officer spotted the suspect vehicle on Blue Hill Avenue and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A computer check through the Registry of Motor Vehicles showed the suspects license to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The suspect was identified and placed into custody. During the booking process, an amount of crack cocaine was located in the suspect’s front pants pocket.

Officers arrested David Fernandes, 47, of Boston on the charges of Operating after License Suspension, Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Domestic Assault & Battery and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (gun).

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POLICE CATCH TWO BREAKING INTO CARS IN THE SOUTH END

At about 12:16am, on Saturday, June 20, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for two men breaking into cars in the area of Shawmut Ave and Union Park. The caller went on to say that the suspects were still sitting inside the car. While the caller was still on the line, the caller stated that a marked cruiser had just arrived on the scene. As officers were pulling up to the location, officers observed two suspects (two white males both wearing beige-colored hats and loose-fitting clothing) quickly exit the motor vehicle in an effort to flee the scene. After a brief foot pursuit and physical struggle, officers were able to subdue and apprehend both suspects. While officers were chasing the suspects, officers observed one of the suspects discard an object, which, once recovered, turned out to be a screwdriver. The screwdriver was recovered for evidentiary purposes. Upon a closer inspection of the motor vehicle, officers observed and made note of damage to the ignition, steering column and the passenger side door.

For identification purposes, both suspects were brought back to the scene of the incident. Once there, witnesses were able to positively identify both of the suspects.

Officers arrested Jason Ventolieri, 32, of Tewksbury and Andrew Honohan, 26, of Revere and charged both with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Burglarious Tools and Resisting Arrest.

RECYCLING BINS ARE FOR RECYCLING ONLY

At about 2:55am, on Friday, June 19, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for two males fighting in the street in the area of 97 Hillside Street. On arrival, officers observed several City of Boston Recycling bins and their accompanying recyclables (plastic bottles, glass bottles, etc) strewn all about the street and sidewalk. According to the caller, he was awakened by several loud noises and, then, upon looking out his window, he observed two white males engaged in what appeared to be a physical altercation. Caller says he also observed one of the individuals picking up and throwing several recycling bins.

In short time, officers located two individuals who matched the description of the combatants. When officers approached the suspects, one of the suspects attempted to flee. When officers attempted to subdue the suspect, the suspect became increasingly belligerent and disrespectful towards the officers. Officers quickly observed that the suspect appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. After the suspect admitted to throwing the bins, officers arrested Ryan Huber, 21, of Boston and charged him with Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct.

The other suspect, who was less intoxicated but more cooperative, apologized to the officers and stated he was simply trying to get his friend home safely after a long night of libations.

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POLICE ARREST TWO FOR HOME INVASION IN ROXBURY

At approximately 1:12 pm, on Friday, June 19, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a home invasion in progress in the area of 133 Calumet Street. On arrival, officers observed a female standing outside the above-mentioned address. When officers approached the female, she stated that there were two black males inside her apartment, assaulting her boyfriend. According to the woman, one of the suspects was in possession of a firearm. Officers quickly surrounded the location. Upon approaching the apartment door, which was slightly open, officers knocked and announced their presence. In short time, an individual, with duct tape around his hands and feet, moved into the doorway and stated, “They just went out the backdoor.” Officers observed and noted that the victim was bleeding from what appeared to be a laceration to his head.

When the suspects ran out the backdoor, officers, positioned in the rear of the location, were able to take both suspects into custody. One of the suspects began punching and resisting the officers. After a violent struggle, officers were able to subdue the suspect.

While officers were taking the suspects into custody, officers observed an undisclosed amount of money in the area once occupied by the suspects. Moreover, a search of the back stairs enabled officers to locate and take possession of a firearm.

Officers arrested David Gratton, 39, of Brockton and Keith Gray, 32, of Boston and charged both with Home Invasion, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Resisting Arrest.

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Man Jumps Counter at Mt. Washington Bank and Steals Money…Leads Officers on Foot Pursuit.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at approximately 3:02pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), responded to the Mt. Washington Savings Bank (515 Centre Street), for a report of a hold-up alarm.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with bank personnel who informed them that they were just robbed. They described the suspect as a black male, thin build, wearing a blue t-shirt, black baseball hat and a thin build. They went on to state that he entered the bank and approached one of the tellers and handed her paper currency and requested to exchange it for a quantity of coins. The teller agreed and opened up her money draw in order to conduct the transaction. Once the draw was open, the suspect jumped up on the counter and reached into the draw. The suspect was able to grab a substantial amount of United States Currency from the draw before fleeing the bank. The suspect was last seen running on Centre Street towards Jackson Square by bank employees.

Officers immediately set up a perimeter of the general area in order to locate the fleeing suspect. Within short time, Officers observed a black male fitting the description running through the Bromley-Heath housing development. It was also noted that the suspect was holding something in front of him that was believed to be the stolen money. Officers gave chase through the housing development and observed the suspect to discard the contents of his hands into a dumpster as he passed by. The suspect then continued running and continued to refuse the officers orders to stop. The suspect was then apprehended in the area of 31 Heath Street.

A positive identification of the suspect was conducted by bank employees and he was placed into custody. Officers returned to the dumpster and located a large amount of money that was learned to be the money stolen from the Mt. Washington Bank.

The Bank Robbery Task Force, E-13 (J.P.) detectives and the FBI will be conducting a follow-up investigation into the incident.

Officers arrested Royal Benjamin Jr, 48, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Bank Robbery.

Woman Arrested After Stabbing Boyfriend Multiple Times

On Thursday, June 18, 2009, at approximately 12:24am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 9 Ruggles Street, apartment #5 for a report of a possible domestic disturbance.

Officers arrived on-scene and were greeted by a black male covered in blood. This individual informed officers that he was just stabbed by his girlfriend. Officers immediately inquired as to her whereabouts and were informed that she was still inside.

Officers made entry into the apartment and located a black female within one of the bedrooms. They also noticed blood on the floor and walls. A black & silver kitchen style knife was also observed on the floor next to the female. The victim identified her as his girlfriend and the person who had stabbed him. Officers then placed the female into custody.

Boston EMS was called to the scene and treated the victim for multiple non-life threatening stab wounds. He was then transported to Boston Medical Center.

Officers arrested Jacqueline Flowers, 38 of Boston on the charges of Assault With Intent To Murder and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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Stabbing Victim Expected to Survive…Police Search for Perpetrator

On Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at approximately 11:35pm, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (lower Roxbury / Fenway), responded to the area of 110 Gainsborough Street for a report of a stabbing.

Upon their arrival, Officers observed Boston EMS treating a 26 year-old, black male, for an apparent stab wound to the upper chest. The victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital for treatment for his non-life threatening wound.

Officers located a witness to the incident and they were informed that the victim was approached by an unknown black male, 30-35 years, close cropped black hair, clean shaven, wearing a black & white zip-up hoodie (dice logo pattern) and stated “Do you know me?” An altercation ensued and the unknown suspect stabbed the victim in the upper chest before fleeing the area.

Officers immediately searched the general area for the suspect to no avail. The victim is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive.

Boston Police Area D-4 detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident. Anyone with information regarding the above-mentioned suspect is urged to call the D-4 detective unit at 617-343-4683. Individuals wishing to relay information in an anonymous manner may do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed in protecting the identity of cooperative community members who wish to remain anonymous.

Downtown Thief Arrested By Detail Officers After Trying To Strike Again

On January 27, 2009, at approximately 10:40am, an employee of Oasis Technology came into the front desk of Area A-1 (downtown), to report a theft of an X-box video game system from the lounge area of his place of employment, 175 Portland Street. The reporting party stated that the theft took place on 1-27-09, between the hours of 3:40pm – 3:45pm. He went on to state that the suspect was captured on surveillance video and described as an unknown black male. It was also learned that this was the second theft by a similar looking suspect within a three week period. On the first occasion, the suspect stole a computer from the establishment.

Area A-1 (downtown) detectives launched an investigation into the theft and took custody of the surveillance video. Photos of the suspect were printed and distributed to area businesses in the hope of identifying the black male suspect. An A-1 detective traveled to Oasis Technology and supplied the employees with the photo of the suspect and instructed to call 911 if he were to return.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at approximately 9:01am, officers assigned to Area A-1 (downtown), responded to Oasis Technology, 175 Portland Street, for a report of a larceny in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with Oasis employees who informed them that they observed an unknown black male exit the elevator to the fourth floor and enter the conference room. The unknown black male was immediately recognized as the same suspect that was caught on surveillance video stealing a computer from their company back in January 2009. The black male then exited the conference room carrying a black bag and entered the men’s room. At this time, two Oasis employees entered the men’s room and confronted the unknown black male. The black male was in possession of a black bag containing a WII video game system, numerous video games and several controllers. They also recognized the black bag as their property that was stolen in January along with the computer. One of the Oasis employees checked the conference room and discovered the WII system and other items to be missing. The black male admitted to stealing the gaming system and abruptly ran from the men’s room and exited the building with the Oasis employee’s giving chase.

Once outside, several officers conducting details observed the chase and broadcast the description of the fleeing black male. The detail officers gave chase down Portland Street and ultimately apprehended the suspect in the area of 101 Merrimack Street. Oasis employees were able to positively identify the suspect and their property was returned.

Officers arrested Michael Payne, 54, of Boston on the charges of Larceny From a Building. Area A-1 detectives will also charge Mr. Payne with the theft that took place within Oasis Technology in January of 209. They are also investigating the possibility that Mr. Payne is responsible for several other similar crimes in the general area in recent time.

Officers Arrest Man With Firearm and Crack Cocaine

On Monday, June 15, 2009, at approximately 12:43am, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), received information that four individuals were selling drugs in the area of Madison Park Court. They also learned that these individuals may be in possession of a firearm. The officers relayed this information to other B-2 officers and searched the general area.

While doing so, Officers heard a loud noise coming from the rear of 110 Madison Park Court. Four individuals fitting the description were then located. A large bottle of Bacardi rum was observed on the ground and one of the parties was observed to have a plastic cup in his hand. The cup was later discovered to contain an alcoholic beverage.

Officers immediately ordered the individuals to show them their hands to which they refused. Based on the information of them possibly possessing a firearm, coupled with them refusing to obey lawful orders, the officers were forced to order the suspects to the ground at gunpoint. The suspects complied and a loaded Highpoint 9mm semi-automatic firearm was located on the ground next to one of the suspects. That suspect was immediately placed into custody. During a search of the suspect, Seven (7) plastic bags of crack cocaine were located in his rear pocket. A computer check of the seized firearm showed it was stolen out of Bamberg, South Carolina.

Officers arrested Dequann Whyte, 17, of Boston on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trespassing, Person Under Twenty-One in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone.

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Officers Seize Three Firearms and Arrest Two Suspects

On Monday, June 15, 2009, at approximately 2:04pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), received a broadcast that a Red Dodge Neon (Massachusetts registration: BC7620) was traveling in the area of Dudley Street with a shotgun in the vehicle.

At this time, a B-2 cruiser observed the above-mentioned vehicle pull into traffic on Shawmut Avenue in front of them. They immediately radioed dispatch and informed them of their observation and requested additional units to assist. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of 55 Malcolm X Blvd. It should be noted that this immediate area is within close proximity to Madison Park High School and at the time of the stop, numerous students were in the general area due to dismissal. Based on the specific information received, coupled with the numerous school aged children in the area, it was decided to remove both male occupants from the vehicle for the safety of the officers as well as the general public.

During the search of the vehicle, Officers located three firearms. They were identified as the following: (1) a Browning 16 gage shotgun (2) a Remington 20 gage shotgun (3) an M-1 2900 riffle.

Officers arrested Julio Estrella, 38, of Boston and Jeremy Horne, 18, of Athol, Massachusetts on the charges of Carrying a Riffle or Shotgun on a Public Way (three counts).

BOSTON POLICE FUGITIVE UNIT APPREHENDS SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH VICTIM’S STABBING

On May 3, 2009 at approximately 3:43am, officers responded to a radio call for a stabbing at 349 Dudley Street in Roxbury. On arrival, officers learned that two individuals, who had been stabbed on the scene, had self-applied to Boston Medical Center. One of the victims, a 20 year-old Hispanic male, entered the hospital suffering from life-threatening stab wounds. That victim succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced. That victim has been identified as Edwars Cuello, 20, of Boston. The other victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

After an extensive and thorough investigation, the Boston Police Homicide Unit was able to identify a suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing.

At about 6:30pm, on Monday, June 15, 2009, members of the Boston Policed Fugitive Unit, in conjunction with the United States Marshals’ Office and the Lawrence Police Department executed an arrest warrant for Marco Rodriguez, 20, of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mr. Rodriguez was located, arrested and charged with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (broken glass bottle).

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SLEEPING BEAUTY ARRESTED IN WEST ROXBURY

At about 10:04am, on Thursday, June 11, 2009, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a stolen motor vehicle with the suspect still inside the car at the Home Depot at 1213 VFW Parkway. On arrival, officers were met by officers from the Dedham Police Department who stated that they had received a Lo-Jack hit on the stolen car while it was passing through Dedham. When officers approached the car, officers observed the suspect, sound asleep, still inside the car. The motor vehicle had been reported stolen by the suspect’s ex-wife. Officers were able to wake and remove the suspect from the motor vehicle.

Once outside the car, officers arrested James Dalton, 43, of Dedham and charged him with Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority.

MAN WITH CANE ARRRESTED FOR BREAKING CAR WINDSHIELD

At about 11:00pm, on Friday, June 12, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were stopped by a witness who stated that they had just observed an individual, walking with a cane, stop and smash a car windshield with that cane. The motor vehicle was parked in the area of Centre and Kinsboro Streets. In short time, officers were able to locate an individual walking with a cane. The suspect was brought to the scene where the witness was able to positively identify the witness.

Officers arrested James Lambrect, 46, of Chelsea and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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The Stories People Tell

Yesterday morning around 11:45AM, a detail officer was approached by the victim of a stolen car and told that the victim’s car had been stolen near the intersection of River and Harvard Streets with the keys in the ignition.
The detail officer broadcast a description of the car along with its direction of flight and it was located a short time later with the keys still in the ignition with the doors open. While standing by with the stolen car, officers were approached by a male who told officers that he was a friend of the owner of the vehicle and that he had seen the owner and had been given permission to drive the car back to him.

Officers then questioned the male about his relationship with the victim and determined that based on his story that he did not at all know the victim. The victim then went on to tell officers that he had “borrowed” the victim’s car to drive two elderly individuals home. The victim was then brought to the scene at which time, the suspect then told officers that he did not know the victim and that he indeed had taken the victim’s car without his permission. The victim examined his car and determined that there was no damage but noticed that his insulin was missing.

The suspect, Alonzo P. Scott, 21, of Hyde Park was arrested and charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Larceny from a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

B&E Suspect Doesn’t Get Too Far

Around 1:43PM yesterday, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress at the intersection of Milford and Bond Streets.

Shortly after the call, detail officers, based on the description given by the caller, stopped an individual matching the suspect description at 18 Hanson Street where the caller had also followed the suspect. The suspect was stopped and positively identified by the caller as the person that had been observed breaking into the car. The suspect, Michael Wallace, 32, of Everett was arrested and charged with Attempted B&E Motor Vehicle and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

During a search incident to arrest, officers found a change box that the victim confirmed was missing from his car along with a screwdriver, chisel and work gloves.

Botched Robbery Attempt Results in Suspect Receiving Laceration

Yesterday afternoon around 2:00PM, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at Hyde Park High School located at 655 Metropolitan Ave. in Hyde Park.

On arrival, officers responded to the nurses’ office and there spoke to one of the parties that were involved in the incident. This individual, later identified as a suspect, had sustained a laceration on his forehead and told officers that he suffered the laceration while breaking up a fight. Officers then responded to the gym/weight room of the school and spoke to an individual, later identified as the victim. The victim told officers that he was sitting down in or near the gym area when he was approached by three suspects who started asking him questions. The victim further reported that during the time that he was being questioned the suspects started assaulting him and attempted to steal his cell phone. The victim then told officers during the assault he grabbed a scalpel type knife from his pocket and started swinging it in an attempt to defend himself from the assault and robbery leading to the suspect in the nurses’ office receiving a laceration to the forehead.

School administrators and teachers responded to the scene and separated the parties and called police. Officers located two independent witnesses who corroborated the victim’s story that he was confronted and assaulted in attempted robbery. Officers then located the other two suspects who also had gone to the nurses’ office suffering minor scrapes and bruises. Suspects, Tarrell Lymon, 17, of Boston and Denzel R. Florvil, 17, of Randolph were both arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery. The third suspect will be summonsed to court due to the fact that he was transported to the hospital due to the laceration.

Probation and Police Team Up to Arrest Warrant Suspect

Last night around 7:00PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) accompanied by probation officers from Roxbury District Court were conducting Operation Nightlite in the area of 25 Woodward Ave. in Roxbury when they observed an individual known to have several outstanding warrants exiting the residence.

Officers stopped the suspect and were able to confirm the existence of the outstanding warrants. The suspect, Bonae S. Swain-Price, 31, of Roxbury was arrested on outstanding warrants for Armed Robbery, and Violations of the Auto Law. Subsequent to the arrest and pursuant to a search incident to arrest, officers found two bags of crack cocaine on the suspect. Suspect was then additionally charged with Possession of Class B.

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Search Warrant Yields Ammunition and Crack Cocaine

During the month of March 2009, C-11 (Dorchester) drug control officers learned of an illegal crack cocaine distribution operation taking place at 107 Alban Street, Dorchester. They also learned it was being operated by a black male known as “Chris”. The true identity of this individual was later discovered to be Dexter Andrews. An investigation was launched that resulted in the issuance of a search warrant for 107 Alban Street as well as Mr. Andrews.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, C-11 (Dorchester) drug control officers and uniformed patrol officers proceeded to 107 Alban Street in order to execute the above-mentioned search warrant. Officers made a peaceful entry into the residence and located the target of the investigation within.

A search of the property was conducted and the following items were located: (12) plastic bags of crack cocaine, Personal papers in the name of Dexter Andrews, An undisclosed amount of currency, Forty-Nine (49) live rounds of nine-millimeter ammunition, Numerous clear plastic sandwich style bags (commonly used in the packaging of illegal narcotics) and a Digital scale (commonly used in the weighing of illegal narcotics prior to packaging).

Officers arrested Dexter Andrews, 35, of Boston on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Class B substance (crack cocaine) With Intent to Distribute and Illegal Possession of Ammunition.

Officers Arrest “Hooker & John” In the Act Within a Limousine Bus

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at approximately 9:45pm, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were in the area of Dorchester Avenue when they observed a female they knew to be a prostitute. This immediate area has experienced concerns related to prostitution as of late. Officers monitored the female’s activities and observed her engage in a conversation with a lone male operator of a parked limousine bus. After a brief conversation the female entered the limousine and the vehicle proceeded down Dewar Street and parked along the side of the road.

Officers exited their unmarked cruiser and discretely walked to the parked Limousine. Officers were afforded a view into the vehicle and observed the two engaged in sexual activity. The officers announced their presence and had both parties step from the vehicle. The female informed officers that the male engaged her in conversation on Dorchester Avenue and requested sex. The two then negotiated a price and agreed on a fee for oral sex.

Officers arrested Kelly Rivera, 40, of Quincy and Scott Smith, 46, of Weymouth on the charges of Sex for a Fee.

Man Arrested After Robbing Young Girl Of Her Cellular Phone

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at approximately 9:02pm, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force were patrolling in Dorchester when a call for a robbery in progress came out for Morse Street / Washington Street. Dispatch broadcast a detailed description of the suspect and he was spotted shortly thereafter in the area of 7 Morse Street. Officers detained the suspect in order to investigate further.

Meanwhile, the young female victim was located on Washington Street and informed officers that she was approached by a black male (late teens) who grabbed her cellular phone from her hand. She stated she did not know the identity of this individual and sustained a scratch to her neck during the incident. She further stated that the suspect ran down Morse Street right after the robbery. The victim was then transported to the location where the suspect was being detained in order to conduct an identification. Upon her arrival, she was able to positively identify the black male suspect as the same person who robbed her of her phone.

The suspect was placed into custody and a phone was discovered hidden within the crotch area of his underwear. The victim was able to identify the phone as hers.

Officers arrested Damien Oliver, 17, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

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Suspect Bites Officer After Conducting Drug Deal

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at approximately 11:29am, an officer assigned to Area A-7 (East Boston), was in the area of Border Street when he observed a white male making numerous pay-phone calls from the Mobil Gas Station. The white male suspect was acting in a suspicious manner by continuously looking around, in what appeared to be, in anticipation to someone’s arrival. This immediate area is considered a high crime area in regards to the recent sale / purchase of illegal narcotics. Through the officers training and experience, he believed there was a strong likelihood that the suspect was engaging in such behavior. The officer placed himself in a discrete location and monitored the suspects’ activities.

Approximately five-minutes later, a white Dodge Ram (operated by a Hispanic Male), arrived in the area and blew his horn in order to gain the attention of the waiting white male suspect. The white male suspect then ran to the parked vehicle and got into the passenger’s seat. The two were then observed to engage in a hand-to-hand exchange of unknown items. The white male suspect then exited the vehicle, placed an item in his pants pocket and ran to his parked vehicle and proceeded out of the area.

The officer called for back-up units to assist in stopping both parties for it was believed they had just engaged in an illegal drug transaction. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop of the white male suspect. Officers approached the suspect’s vehicle and observed him place an item into his mouth and attempt to swallow it. This is a common trend for narcotic users / sellers to dispose of any illegal substance prior to law enforcement detection. A struggle then ensued between officers and the suspect. During the altercation, one of the officers was bitten on the hand. Once in custody, the suspect informed officers that he had swallowed Forty-dollar bag of cocaine.

Officers stopped the operator of the white Dodge Ram and he was asked how he knows the white male suspect. The Hispanic male operator stated, “I don’t know that guy, he wasn’t in my truck”. A subsequent computer search of the suspect showed his license status had been suspended. He was then placed into custody.

Officers arrested Todd Mason, 25, of Malden on the charges of Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (injuries) and Operating a Motor Vehicle after License Suspension. Also arrested, Michael Nevarez, 29, of Chelsea on the charges of Operating after License Suspension.

The injured officer was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment and released.

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YANKEES’ HAT NO REASON TO GET ARRESTED

At about 12:47am, on Sunday, June 7, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a fight in the area of 269 Commonwealth Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a limo driver, who stated that the altercation took place in the back of his motor vehicle. According to the driver, he immediately stopped the car and separated the combatants. One of the combatants left before police arrived, the other, however, remained on the scene and began punching the limo. In terms of damage, the driver says the suspect punched out a side rear window. Officers observed the broken window. When asked about the window, the suspect stated, “Yah. I did it.” When asked to explain how the fight began, the suspect stated it began because the other kid was wearing a New York Yankees baseball hat.

Officers arrested Pat Flynn, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00).

POLICE ARREST UNLICENSED OPERATOR IN ROXBURY

At about 3:18pm, on Sunday, June 7, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) observed a motorbike travelling at a speed greater than reasonable in the area of 1990 Columbus Avenue. While following behind the bike, officers observed the bike come into contact with the fender of parked motor vehicle. As a result of their observations, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) in an effort to stop the bike. However, instead of stopping, the operator ignored the officer’s efforts and continued driving. Upon losing sight of the bike, officers promptly broadcast a description of the bike over the police radio. In short time, officers were able to re-locate and stop the suspect in the area of Walnut Ave and Walnut Park. With the suspect stopped, a motorist approached the officers and stated that the motorbike had run into his car. Officers observed damage to the victim’s car.

When asked to produce his drivers’ license, the suspect stated, “No.” A check of the suspect’s license showed it to be suspended.

Officers arrested Ray Austin, 34, of Boston and charged him with Operating after Suspension, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

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DOWNTOWN ALTERCATION SENDS ONE TO THE HOSPITAL, TWO TO JAIL

At about 11:41pm, on Saturday, June 6, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a fight in the area of 225 State Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the witness who stated that, during an altercation between his friends and another group, he observed a black male, wearing a black and white polo shirt, break a bottle over one of his friend’s heads. Moreover, officers spoke to a victim who had been stabbed during the altercation. According to that victim, a black male, wearing a red and white shirt, stabbed him. That victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A search of the area enabled officers to locate two individuals matching the description of the suspects.

The suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing was brought back to the scene of the altercation. Upon seeing the suspect, the victim, who was being treated inside an ambulance, stated, “That’s him.” Officers arrested Michael Grillo, 28, of Buzzards Bay and charged him with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

The suspect wanted in connection with the bottle incident was also returned to the scene of the altercation. Once on the scene, the victim looked at the suspect and positively identified him. Officers arrested Rafael Varela, 28, of Buzzards Bay and charged him with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

According to the victims, they were helping a friend, who was on crutches, cross the street when the fight began. The victims say, as they were crossing the street, the suspects, who were in a car, began beeping their horn. Words were exchanged and, soon, the verbal altercation led to a physical one.

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Man Arrested After Brandishing a Knife

On Thursday, June 4, 2009, at approximately 5:57pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 4 Miller Park for a report of a person with a knife. Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the victim / caller who informed them that a black male came onto his property and began yelling and swearing at him. The victim told the suspect to leave but he refused. The suspect then retrieved a knife from his pants pocket and held it in his hands while he continued to yell obscenities at the victim. The victim was able to supply officers with a detailed description of the suspect.

Officers searched the area for the suspect and located a black male fitting the description in the playground on Dudley Street. The victim was able to positively identify the suspect and officers placed him into custody.

Officers arrested Jason Bing, 23, of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Man Flees Police In Stolen Motor Vehicle and Located by BPD K-9

On Thursday, June 4, 2009, at approximately 5:55pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), were patrolling in the area of Minden Street when they observed a Ford Expedition operating erratically. Officers conducted an RMV check on the registration and learned it was listed as a stolen vehicle out of Belmont, Massachusetts. The officers radioed their location and requested additional units to assist. The suspect vehicle was forced to stop on Parker Street due to heavy traffic. At this time, Officers exited their cruiser and approached the suspect vehicle on foot. They identified themselves and ordered the suspect out of the car. The operator ignored their orders and proceeded around traffic and fled. Officers followed the suspect as he entered the Bromley Development. Due to the operators’ rate of speed, coupled with the dense population of the development, Officers decided to back off from pursuing the suspect for the safety of the community. A perimeter of the area was then set up.

A K-9 unit was called to the location to assist. The stolen vehicle was located abandoned on the sidewalk within the complex. Officers then located fresh footprints leading into a construction project that was previously a manufacturing company. A BPD officer and his K-9 partner “Narro” then conducted a search of the building. A knocked down door was located on the second floor and the suspect was found hiding within. The suspect was positively identified as the operator of the stolen vehicle and placed into custody.

Officers arrested Tyrone Davis, 38, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Police, Operating a M/V after License Suspension, Speeding and Breaking and Entering During the Day.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER

At about 1:45pm, on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of 211 Harrison Avenue was approached by an individual (an Asian male) speaking Chinese, waving his arms and pointing in the direction of another man. Given the individual’s look of distress, the officer approached the man the individual was pointing towards. When the officer asked the suspect to stop, the suspect, upon seeing the officer, took off on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend the suspect in the area of 91 Hudson Street. During the foot pursuit, officers observed the suspect discard an object. Upon retrieving the object, officers observed and took possession of a black wallet with law enforcement markings on it. With the suspect in custody, an officer with the ability to speak and understand Chinese was brought to the scene to translate for the victim. According to the victim, the suspect knocked on his door, flashed a badge and attempted to gain entry. The victim says he refused to let the suspect enter his apartment. The victim further states that he observed the suspect in the company of two similarly dressed individuals.

Officers arrested Hector Rincon, 26, of New York and charged him with Impersonating a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

The Boston Police Department is still actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident or unrelated incidents is strongly encouraged to contact Area A-1 (Downtown) detectives at (617) 343-4248.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POLICE IMPERSONATORS

Those who impersonate police officers call into question and undermine the public’s trust in law enforcement and endanger unsuspecting citizens. To safeguard yourself, there are measures to keep in mind when interacting with individuals you suspect of impersonating a police officer.

• Look for an official uniform. Make sure the uniform is consistent with the one worn by officers in your city. Look for official patches, jackets and other easily identifiable equipment utilized by Boston Police officers in the performance of their duties. Often those who impersonate police officers will wear ill-fitting uniforms or mismatched shirts and pants. Often the shoulder patch reads: ‘Security’ instead of ‘Police’.
• Take notice of the equipment worn by the offices. All Boston Police officers are issued and equipped with specific equipment like firearms, handcuffs and police radios. Often those who impersonate police officers are not in possession of these items.
• If the officer is in plainclothes, feel free to ask the officer to present his/her badge or identification card.
• If still uncomfortable, voice your concerns with the officer. Ask the officer to request a marked patrol unit or police cruiser to respond to the scene.
• If the officer refuses, call 9-1-1 to report the incident

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Man Arrested For Firing Weapon On City Street

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at approximately 2:05pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of Babson Street @ Fremont Street for a report of multiple gun shots.

Upon arrival in the area, Officers located an elderly male victim hiding behind his vehicle with an apparent bullet hole through the windshield.

Officers were able to locate a witness to the incident who informed them that a confrontation between two groups of youths occurred at the intersection of Fremont Street and Babson Street. The witness went on to state that the two groups exchanged gunfire before fleeing the area. The witness was able to give a description of the suspects and their route of travel. Officers were able to locate ballistic evidence in the general area that the witness stated the incident took place.

A broadcast of the suspects was given and numerous units converged on the area. Shortly thereafter, two individuals fitting the description given were spotted in a yard on Rockway Street. Officers confronted the two and learned they did not live at this residence or have any legal right to be on the property. One of the suspects was positively identified as the shooter by one of the witnesses. At this time, both parties were placed into custody on the charge of trespassing. Both parties were then transported to B-3 (Mattapan) for processing. During booking, an amount of marijuana and Eight (8) bags of crack cocaine were seized from one of the defendants.

Officers arrested Dennis Levy, 22, of Boston on the charges of Trespassing, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Firearm on a Public Way, Discharging a Firearm Within 500 feet of a Dwelling House, Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With the Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana – civil violation issued). Also arrested, Dwayne Marcus Leaston-Brown, 19, of Boston on the charges of Trespassing.

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B&E Suspect Caught Red Handed with Blood

Early this morning around 1:46AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to 3 Winter Place/Lockoeber Restaurant for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to the caller who reported that he was sleeping upstairs in the restaurant when he heard loud banging downstairs. The witness stated that he then looked downstairs and observed a suspect a male going through the restaurant’s window.
The witness then provided officers with a description of the suspect and told them that the suspect was seen walking away from the restaurant with two bottles of liquor that he had stolen from the restaurant.

Based on the witness’ description of the suspect, officers searched the area and located the suspect attempting to hide behind a large flower pot. After the suspect was removed from behind the flower pot, officers found the two bottles of liquor under his shirt. Officers returned to the store and found a large rock that is believed to have been used by the suspect to smash the window and a bloody napkin. The suspect also had several cuts on his hand consistent with the bloody napkin found on scene.

The suspect, Eric French, 45, of Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, and Larceny.

Vigilant Officers Take Another Gun Taken Off the Streets

Around 10:08AM this morning, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) were on routine patrol of the Neponset area of the Dorchester when they observed an individual crouched behind a parked car.

Officers exited their department motor vehicles to further investigate what this individual was doing and observed the suspect bent down with his right hand extended reaching under the right rear passenger tire. Officers then stopped the suspect for a threshold inquiry and to further investigate his activities.

During further investigation, officers located a loaded silver colored firearm under the car in the same area that the suspect had been seen reaching. The suspect, Benjamin Brown, 17 of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

Car Thief Caught En Route to Report Car Stolen

Early this afternoon around 12:05PM, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested suspect, Robert A. Gilmer, 18, of Roxbury and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

Shortly before the suspect’s arrest, officers responded to 87 School St. in Jamaica Plain for a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that she had just observed the suspect driving her stolen car. The victim told officers that she had parked her car around 7:00AM and returned around 11:00AM to find that her car was stolen. The victim further reported to officers that she was in the process of going to report her car stolen when she observed the suspect driving her car in the Egleston Square area.

The victim and her boyfriend followed the suspect until he pulled over at 80 School Street. There, the victim’s boyfriend confronted the suspect and tried to detain him until police arrived but the suspect was able to escape and run into the Greater Egleston High School. Officers responded to the school and there were directed to the school office where the suspect was being detained. After the suspect was arrested, officers went back to the car and noted damage to the car’s ignition and found a bag with paperwork in the suspect’s name inside.

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POLICE ARREST FOUR FOR UNARMED ROBBERY

At about 10:15pm, on Sunday, May 31, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 74 Symphony Road. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that four black males approached him, surrounded him and demanded his cell phone, wallet and IPod. After complying, the victim says that one of the suspects stated, “Nice doing business with you.” Victim says the four suspects fled on foot in the direction of Gainsborough Street. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. In short time, officers located four individuals matching the description of the suspects. While officers were questioning the suspects, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim stated, “That’s them.”

Officers arrested Royale Blake, 20, of Boston, Malcolm Williams, 17, of Boston, Von Cameron, 19, of Boston, Marcus Perry, 17, of Boston and charged all with Unarmed Robbery.

A search the suspects enabled officers to locate and take possession of the victim’s property.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Three for Trafficking

Last night around 9:48PM, officers assigned to District E-13, Jamaica Plain, responded to the area of 8 Haverford St. in Jamaica Plain for a fight. While on scene in the area of the call, officers observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed fail to stop for a stop sign. Officers, having observed the violations noted above and feeling that the car may have been involved in the fight, conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Germania and Brookside Avenues.

During the traffic stop, officers approached the operator of the car and requested of him his license and registration. While talking to the operator, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car, and observed a bottle of beer at the foot of one of the passengers. In addition, officers also noticed that neither of the two passengers of the car was wearing seatbelts. The driver, despite having been asked for a driver’s license, handed officers a Massachusetts liquor identification card and stated to officers that he was not licensed to drive.
While speaking to the operator, officers noticed that the passengers along with the driver were extremely nervous. The operator was removed from the car to be placed under arrest for Operating without Being Licensed and the passengers asked for identification to be issued Seatbelt Violation citations. Both passengers denied having any identification, and thus were asked to get out of the car. One passenger, when asked to get out of the car, made a sudden move to his waist area. Officers now fearing that this passenger may be armed removed him from the car, and performed a cursory check of the car.

Officers recovered from within the car a paper towel which had three bags, two containing crack cocaine and another powdered containing cocaine. All three suspects, Christopher Walker, 42, of Roxbury, Jody L. McCarthy, 39, of Roxbury and Rasheed Marsman, 35, of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Trafficking Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class in a School Zone, Possession of Class B, and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws. In addition suspect Marsman was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License while the other two passengers were charged with Seatbelt and Open Container Violations.

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Victim Follows Car Breaker Until Police Arrive

On Friday, May 29, 2009, at approximately 1:02am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (Back Bay / South End), responded to the area of Berkeley Street @ Columbus Street for a report of a B&E motor vehicle in progress. While enroute, officers were updated with a detailed description of the suspect.

Officers arrived in the general area and located a black male being confronted by two other males in the area of 74 Claredon Street. Officers intervened and learned that the two males followed the black male suspect after one of them noticed his car had been broken into and some of his property was stolen, including: two I-pods, a GPS system and his sunglasses. The vehicle’s owner and witness, observed the suspect male to “check several car doors” as he walked down the street. The victim’s property was located on the suspect.

Officers arrested Gregory Bellegarde, 30, of Boston on the charges of Larceny From a Motor Vehicle.

Officers Arrest Two Males for Breaking into a Motor Vehicle

On Friday, May 29, 2009, at approximately 2:18am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston / Brighton), responded to the area of Cambridge Street for a report of a B&E motor vehicle in progress. Officers received a description of the suspects and spotted them walking in the rear of 328 Washington Street. Both suspects were then detained.

Officers then located a witness to the crime and he stated that he observed two white males, riding skateboards, break the window to an automobile and gain entry. He did not know if they stole anything. Officers then transported the witness to the location where the suspects were being detained in order to conduct an identification. The witness pointed out to officers the location of the damaged motor vehicle and a Dodge Neon was located with a smashed window. The witness was able to positively identify both suspects.

Officers arrested Nicholas Holt, 20, of Mashpee and Anthony Sandstrom, 20, of Brighton on the charges of Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle (nite).

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Right Place…Right Time, Officers Arrest Two Shooting Suspects

On Sunday, May 24, 2009 at approximately 2:04am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were in the area of Cambridge Street when they heard several gunshots coming from the area of Staniford Street. Officers quickly proceeded to this location and located a black male lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. They further observed a black firearm and several spent casings within close proximity of the victim on the ground as well. The officers then noticed two black males fleeing from the scene.

One officer stayed with the victim to render treatment while the other officer gave chase of the fleeing suspects. The pursuing officer gave a detailed description of the suspects and requested additional units to assist. Shortly thereafter, both suspects were located and detained. At the scene, several witnesses were located and informed officers of their observations. Positive identifications were then conducted on the two black males that attempted to elude capture. Both parties were then placed into custody.

The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment for a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Officers arrested Raymond Harris, 23, of Quincy and Jack Ford, 23, of Boston on the charges of Assault With Intent to Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Woman Arrested for Assaulting Officers and Smashing Restaurant’s Glass Door

On Sunday, May 24, 2009, at approximately 1:04am, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 375 Blue Hill Avenue (Star Island Chinese Restaurant) for a report of a vandalism in progress.

Upon officers’ arrival, they observed the front glass door to the establishment to be smashed. Witnesses informed them that a drunk black female was asked to leave the property due to her behavior. She became enraged and threw a trash can at the counter and kicked the glass door on her way out. They then supplied the officers with a description of the suspect and informed them of her route of travel. Within short time, Officers located a black female fitting the description walking on Blue Hill Avenue. She was stopped and a positive identification of her was made.

She was placed into custody and transported back to B-2 for booking. During the booking process, the suspect was uncooperative and combative towards officers. The suspect struck three officers with a closed fist before being subdued.

The female was identified as: Beverley Jones, 39, of Boston and charged with Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (over $250) and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (three counts).

Man Arrested for Throwing Hot Coffee In the Face of Neighbor’s Dog

On Monday, May 25, 2009, at approximately 10:06am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston), responded to 5 Hooker Street for a report of a possible incident of animal abuse.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the owner of a 1 ½ year old German Shepard. The caller stated his neighbor threw hot coffee in his dog’s face. The officer could smell the odor of coffee emanating from the dog’s fur. The owner of the dog went on to state, that the liquid on his dog’s face was hot to the touch immediately following the incident.

Officers then spoke with the suspect neighbor who stated he has been having an ongoing problem with the dog barking at him from behind the fence every time he walks by. The suspect admitted he became angry and frustrated with the dog and threw coffee in his face. The suspect denied the coffee was hot and insisted it was cold.

Officers arrested Michael Pothier, 52, of Boston on the charges of Cruelty to Animals.

The owner of the dog immediately brought the animal to the veterinary clinic for an examination.

Alert Officer Observes Robbery In Progress…Suspect Arrested

On Sunday, May 24, 2009, at approximately 8:28pm, an officer assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), was traveling in the area of 116 Spring Street when he observed two individuals involved in a physical altercation. The officer immediately called for back-up units to assist. Additional officers arrived and both parties were split up.

Officers learned that the victim was waiting at the bus stop when he was confronted by a white male riding a bicycle. The suspect ordered the victim to get out of his way. The victim ignored the suspect and began walking home. The suspect again confronted the victim, this time demanding he give him his I-pod. The victim refused and the suspect displayed a long kitchen style knife. The victim again resisted and the two began to fight until the officer arrived. Officers located the knife described by the victim in the bushes nearby.

Officers arrested Jason Conley, 38, of Boston on the charges of Intent to Rob While Armed (knife) and Assault & Battery.

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BOSTON POLICE AND HOSPITAL SECURITY PERSONNEL RESCUE MALE ATTEMPTING TO JUMP FROM PARKING GARAGE
At about 6:45pm, on Friday, May 22, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person looking to jump from the Wang Center parking garage located at 270 Tremont Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual, a Hispanic male in his 50’s, sitting with his legs over the edge of the parking garage’s 8th floor. When officers (a Boston Police officer and a Tufts Medical Center security officer) moved in to help the victim, the victim attempted to jump. When the victim attempted to jump, officers quickly moved in and grabbed the victim in such a way as to keep him from falling. Specifically, officers grabbed the victim by his hands and pulled him back to safety.
The victim was transported to Tufts Medical Center for evaluation purposes.

Officers Seize Firearm…Arrest one
On Friday, May 22, 2009, at approximately 9:25pm, officers from the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force were in the area of Bowdoin Street and Tovar Street when they observed a suspicious male. This immediate area is considered a high crime area related to firearms and other violent crimes as of late.
The plainclothes officers observed this individual walking on Bowdoin Street at a hurried pace towards a group of teenagers. Officers noted that the suspects left arm was freely swinging while his right arm was kept still, close to his side. Through the officers’ training and experience, the suspect’s actions indicated that he may be in possession of a firearm. Coupled with their knowledge of the area, it was decided to approach the group.
The officers engaged the group in conversation just as the suspect male arrived. Noticing the police presence, the suspect attempted to back away. The suspect was approached by one of the officers and noticed he was extremely nervous. His hands were shaking and had difficulty speaking. Fearing the suspect was armed, a pat-frisk was conducted. A hard object was detected in the suspects’ waistband. The officer then asked, “Is that a gun?” To which the suspect stated, “yeah.” Officers then retrieved a loaded .9mm semi-automatic firearm from the suspect.
Officers arrested Ian Percival, 17, of Quincy on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Illegal Possession of Ammunition.

Off-Duty Female Officer Attacked
On Saturday, May 22, 2009, at approximately 11:24pm, an off-duty female officer was walking in the area of Claredon Street / Commonwealth Avenue when she heard a woman crying for help. The officer followed the woman’s voice to the basement stairwell of the first Baptist Church (110 Commonwealth Ave) and located a male and a female engaged in a fight. The officer identified herself as a Boston Police Officer and ordered the two to stop. At this time, both subjects attacked the officer by punching and biting her before fleeing. The female officer sustained facial injuries and was transported to Brigham & Womans Hospital for treatment.
Shortly thereafter, the female suspect was apprehended. She informed investigators of the males’ identity and a search for him ensued.
At approximately 6:45am, on May 23, 2009, the male suspect was observed walking on Newbury Street by a D-4 officer. The suspect was placed into custody.
Both defendants were charged with Assault & Battery on a Police Officer. They were identified as: Oscar Moore, 43, of Boston and Molly Jean Maynard, 29, of Brockton.

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POLICE ARREST TWO FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING FIREARMS IN ROXBURY

At about 04:12am, on Thursday, April 21, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a black male brandishing a firearm in the area of 54 Bragdon Street. On arrival, officers observed several individuals, one of whom matched the description of the suspect. As officers approached the suspects, officers observed two individuals walk behind a car and bend over in such a way as to suggest they had dropped something. When officers approached suspect #1, suspect #1 attempted to flee on foot. After a short pursuit, officers were able to apprehend the suspect. With the suspect stopped, officers conducted a frisk of the suspect #1 for weapons. During the course of the frisk, officers were able to locate and take possession of a firearm. Officers arrested suspect #1, Gary Platt, 24, of Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Unlawfully Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

When officers looked behind the car, officers were able to locate and take possession of a 2nd firearm. When officers asked suspect #2 if he had in his possession a license to carry, suspect #2 stated he did not.

Suspect #2, Charles Jackson, 28, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Unlawfully Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

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OVER THE LIMIT – UNDER ARREST IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:38am, on Saturday, May 16, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) observed a motor vehicle operating erratically and unpredictably in the area of Commonwealth Ave. Specifically, officers observed the motor vehicle drive onto and over an island along Commonwealth Ave. When the vehicle drove over the island, several pedestrians were forced to move so as to avoid coming into contact with the vehicle. Officers promptly activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. With the car stopped, officers observed that the vehicle had a flat front tire. While speaking to the operator, officers noted that the operator appeared to be intoxicated given her slurred speech and glassy eyes. When asked where she was coming from, the operator stated, “A bar.” When asked if she had been drinking, the operator stated that she had had a ‘few’.

Officers then asked the operator to exit her car. With the operator outside the car, officers administered a field sobriety test. The operator was unable to pass the examination. When officers informed the operator that she had failed the exam, the operator stated, “It’s not your fault. I’m the one who was drinking.”

Officers arrested Autumn Brawn, 21, of Boston and charged her with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol).

IPOD THIEF ARRESTED BREAKING INTO CARS IN THE AREA OF NEWBURY STREET

At about 7:05am, on Friday, May 15, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a black male, wearing a red plaid shirt, breaking into a black Audi in the area of 299 Newbury Street. On arrival, officers found and observed the car with the front passenger side window smashed and the contents of vehicle strewn about the interior of car. Officers also noted the presence of an IPod charger – minus the IPod – plugged into the car’s center console. In short time, responding officers observed an individual matching the description of the suspect. While approaching the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was listening, conveniently enough, to an IPod.

Officers asked the suspect where he got the IPod. To which, the suspect stated, “I got it at the store.” The suspect then stated that he was in possession of a second IPod as well. Officers also noted that the suspect was carrying a brown coat on which officers observed shards of glass in the pockets of the jacket.

Officers then accompanied the suspect back the scene of the car break. While on scene, a witness to the crime positively identified the suspect as the man seen breaking into the car.

Officers arrested Terry Graham, 46, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Goods and the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property. The suspect was then transported to Area D-4 (South End) for booking. While officers were back at the station, a second victim entered the station to report a car break. According to the victim, similar to the other incident, her car window had also been smashed and her IPod stolen. Officers then showed the victim the second IPod recovered from the suspect. Upon seeing the IPod, the victim stated, “That’s mine.”

As a result, Mr. Graham was charged with an additional count of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Receiving Stolen Property.

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ROOMMATE BRAWL LANDS THREE BEHIND BARS

At about 4:00am, on Thursday, May 14, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a fight at 143 Hillside Street in Roxbury. On arrival, officers could hear loud noises coming from an apartment in the building. Specifically, officers could hear screaming voices and what sounded like furniture being thrown about. Upon locating the apartment, officers knocked on the door and announced their presence. While waiting to gain entry, officers continued to hear loud noises coming from within the apartment. After gaining entry, officers observed an apartment in total disarray, as well as, two males engaged in a physical altercation. Officers speedily separated the combatants. After separating the combatants, officers learned that, in addition to being combatants, the individuals involved in the fight were also roommates. According to witnesses, the fight began over a girl. Officers noted and observed that both of the individuals involved in the altercation appeared to be intoxicated given their slurred speech and the odor of alcohol emanating from their persons.

Officers arrested Craig Thelemaque, 19, of Boston and Maurizio Patricelli, 20, of Boston and charged both with Assault & Battery and Disturbing the Peace.

Officers approached and spoke to a third individual after observing what appeared to be cuts, scrapes and redness on his knuckles. When asked to explain the injuries, the individual stated that he received the injuries after punching holes in the wall. Officers observed holes in the holes.

Officers arrested Francisco Esposito, 20, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

YOUTH VIOLENCE STRIKE FORCE ARRESTS TWO FOR THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

At about 5:55pm, on Thursday, May 14, 2009, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed an individual walking and carrying himself in such a way as to suggest he was in the possession of a firearm. Specifically, officers observed the suspect repeatedly clutching at an object in his waist area. Officers then observed the individual enter a motor vehicle. Fearing that the individual may have been armed, officers decided to pursue the motor vehicle. While following behind the car, officers observed the motor vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. As a result of the infraction, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) in an effort to stop the motor vehicle. However, instead of stopping, the motor vehicle ignored the officer’s efforts to stop the motor vehicle. While following the car, officers observed the suspect’s car come into contact with a car stopped at a red light. At this point, the operator of the car exited the car in an effort to flee the scene. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend the suspect.

Officers arrested Tyrone Hicks, 32, of Boston and charged him with Operating without Being Licensed, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way and Resisting Arrest.

In the meantime, suspect #2, the passenger in the vehicle remained inside the car. Once outside the car, the passenger was taken into police custody. Officers arrested Ira Grayson, 23, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way and Resisting Arrest.

A search of the car enabled officers to locate and take possession of a loaded firearm which was found on the floor of the front passenger seat side of the car.

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Officers Apprehend Robbery Suspect and Locate Stolen Property

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at approximately 9:47pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 55 Monadnock Street for a report of a robbery in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and learned that the male victim was in the area of 444 Columbia Road when he was approached by a Hispanic male. The Hispanic suspect stated to the victim, “Give me your bag”. The suspect then took hold of the bag and fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was able to supply officers with a detailed description of the suspect. He also stated his back pack contained several personal items, including: a pair of Air force One sneakers, an IPod and a Silver G-1 cellular phone.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and set up a perimeter of the area. Shortly thereafter, officers located an individual walking on Columbia Road fitting the description given by the victim. It was further noted that the suspect was carrying a back pack that was consistent with that of the victims.

Officers approached the suspect and confronted him about the incident that just took place. The suspect admitted to stealing the back pack he was in possession of. All of the stolen items were recovered excluding the cellular phone. The suspect stated he gave it to one of his friends.

Officers arrested Hector Alvarez, 17, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

Officers Arrest Three Individuals For Robbery and Assault & Battery

On Tuesday, May 12, at approximately 12:21am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston / Brighton), responded to the area of Coolidge Road @ North Harvard Street for a report of a robbery in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and located the two reporting victims that explained they were walking on Western Avenue when they were approached by a group of males. One of the male suspects stated, “why do you have a Yankee’s hat”? The male victim was speaking on his cellular phone at the time and did not reply. The suspect then stated, “I need a cell phone”. The suspect then grabbed the phone and punched the victim in the face. The victim fell to the ground where he was kicked repeatedly. The victim’s girlfriend assisted him by attempting to remove the suspect. While doing so, she noticed that she broke the suspects gold chain from his neck. The female victim went on to state that she was attacked by the other members of the group for her hair was pulled and she was thrown to the ground. While on the ground, she was punched, kicked and spit on. The group then fled.

While en-route, one officer observed a Grey Toyota traveling the wrong way on Coolidge Street with a group inside. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and noticed the occupants fit the description of the wanted suspects. Three out of the five occupants were positively identified as the perpetrators of the robbery. Officers located the stolen cellular phone as well as the broken gold necklace.

Officers arrested Gammada Musa, 19, of Boston, Moses Yiga, 19, of Waltham and Lisa Lewis, 17, of Waltham on the charges of Unarmed Robbery, Assault & Battery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot).

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Suspect Waves Fake Gun In Air…Clears Out City Park

On Monday, May 11, 2009, at approximately 8:04pm, an officer assigned to Area E-13 (J.P.), was conducting traffic at the intersection of Centre Street and Chestnut Avenue when he was approached by an individual who pointed out a black male and stated he observed the black male in Mozart Park waving a gun in the air. The witness went on to state that several people fled the park due to his actions.

The officer informed dispatch of the situation and confronted the suspect as he walked on Centre Street. The officer conducted a pat frisk of the suspect and felt, what he recognized to be, a hand gun in the suspect’s front right pants pocket. The suspect was immediately handcuffed. The officer then retrieved a realistic looking toy gun with the orange tip broken off.

Officers arrested Lee Granville, 19, of Boston on the charges of Disturbing the Peace. During the booking process, Mr. Granville was also found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Man Arrested For Arson In Jamaica Plain

On Monday, May 11, 2009, at approximately 8:59pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (J.P.), responded to Woodlawn Street for a report of a drunk male throwing glass bottles.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed a dumpster on fire behind 14 Hyde Park Avenue. Officers then located the caller who informed them that a male subject was breaking glass bottles on the sidewalk and porch of her home. A description of the suspect was given to the officers and broadcast over the radio. The caller went on to state that the male subject was last seen walking towards the Forest Hills Train Station. Officers later learned that the suspect also lit the contents of a recycling bin on fire that was directly next to the Woodlawn Street residence.

BPD officers then traveled to the Forest Hills Train Station in order to locate the suspect. Upon their arrival, they discovered the suspect detained by the Transit Police for spitting at on of their employees. A positive identification of the suspect was made and he was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Robert Coveney, 48, of North Quincy, on the charges of Arson and Destruction of Personal Property.

Alert Neighbor + Quick BPD Response = Two Arrested For B&E

On Monday, May 11, 2009, at approximately 3:15pm, Officers assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury / Roslindale), responded to the area of 60 Glendower Road for a report of a breaking and entering in progress. The caller, a nearby neighbor, observed two black males attempting to gain entry into 60 Glendower Road by prying one of the rear windows. The suspects were unsuccessful doing so and walked through the backyard to 62 Glendower Road. The suspects were then observed attempting to gain entry into that property. The caller gave a detailed description of the suspects and continued to monitor their whereabouts. Officers were led directly to the suspects and encountered them in the rear yard of 62 Glendower Road. The suspects were confronted and two sets of rubber gloves were observed at their feet. One of the suspects stated, “Their so we don’t leave our prints”. Officers noticed the rear door of #62 to be open as well as one of the screen windows to be removed and the window to be opened.

Based on the assistance of the alert neighbor, coupled with the quick response of the officers, both suspects were placed into custody.

Officers arrested two black male juveniles (14 and 15), both of Roslindale on the charges of Breaking & Entering a Dwelling House by Force (daytime).

Officers Arrest Suspect For Trafficking Heroin In Excess of 14 Grams

On Monday, May 11, 2009, at approximately 11:24am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (Back Bay / South End), were instructed to investigate an unattended motor vehicle parked in the area of West Concord @ Tremont Street. The vehicle was described as a green Oldsmobile with a Massachusetts registration. The owner of the vehicle is known to the BPD and was believed to possibly be in possession of a firearm as well as having a suspended driver’s license.

Officers arrived on-scene and located the suspect vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the suspect entered the vehicle and proceeded out of the area. Officers stopped the suspect on Tremont Street and confirmed his identity and his license status. The RMV showed his right to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The operator was asked to step from the vehicle and placed into custody on the M/V charges. A search of the suspect then produced Sixty-Seven (67) bags, of what’s believed to be heroin, from his front pants pocket.

Officers arrested Luis Candelario, 37, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking a Class A Substance (heroin), Trafficking a Class A Substance (heroin) Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (The Hurley School) and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

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WHEN ASKED TO GO ... YOU SHOULD GO

On Sunday, May 11, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) observed an individual looking into a plate glass window in the area of 150 Boylston Street. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to the officers that the individual was fondling his private region. Upon seeing the officers approaching, the suspect turned and quickly walked in the opposite direction. With assistance from Emerson College Public Safety Officers, officers were able to locate the suspect in a nearby doorway. When Boston Police officers approached, the suspect began to verbally disrespect and disparage the officers. When instructed to leave the area, the suspect, instead, chose to urinate on the building. While urinating on the building, the suspect continued to yell and scream profanities.

Officers arrested Algia Benjamin, 47, of Boston and charged him with Open and Gross Lewdness.

PASSING FUNNY MONEY LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 2:12pm, on Sunday, May 10, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a male attempting to pass a fake $100.00 bill at the CVS Pharmacy located at 1249 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers spoke to CVS employees who stated that the suspect attempted to buy a money order in the amount of $100.00. Employees further stated that the suspect attempted to purchase the money order using a counterfeit or fake $100.00 bill. Using a counterfeit identifying marker, store employees were able to determine that the bill was a fake. Store employees further stated that the bill looked and felt phony. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of several additional counterfeit bills.

Officers arrested Guillermo Vega Aponte, 28, of Boston and charged him with Uttering a False Document and Possession of Counterfeit Bills.

MUCH TOO LATE FOR CHECK CASHING

At about 1:43am, on Sunday, May 10, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) received a radio call for an alarm at the Boston Check Cashier located at 1284 Mass Ave. While en route to the call, the radio dispatcher informed the officers that the alarm company was reporting hearing voices inside the store. On arrival, officers observed and noted that the store's front glass door and one window were broken. Officers observed shattered glass inside and outside the premise. Once inside the location, officers observed damage to various items (chairs, trash barrels, candy machines) and also observed droplets of blood on the floor. Officers spoke to witnesses who stated two individuals were seen exiting the store. Officers promptly broadcast descriptions of both suspects over the police radio. In short time, responding officers located and stopped two individuals who matched the description of the suspects. While speaking to one of the suspects, officers observed cuts and scratches to his elbows and shards of glass stuck to the bottom of his boots.

While the suspects were being questioned, witnesses were brought to the scene for identification purposes. Upon seeing the suspects, witnesses were able to provide positive identifications.

Officers arrested Carlos Mendez, 22, of Boston and Oscar Alonzo, 26, of Boston and charged both with Breaking & Entering and the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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Call for Drinking in Public Leads to Firearm Arrest

Last night around 8:19PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 20 Woodville St. for a group of people drinking and smoking.

On arrival, officers observed a group of individuals drinking alcohol on a public way. Officers asked members of the group for identification to ascertain their age and address and in order to conduct threshold inquiries. One member of the group after he was determined to only be 19 years of age (Minor in Possession of Alcohol) picked up a bottle of alcohol that was on the ground and attempted to walk away down the side of a house. The suspect was then stopped in order that he might arrested for the violation and placed in handcuffs. A pat frisk was conducted of the suspect during which officers felt a hard metallic object in his pocket. Further search of the suspect prior to transport to the station determined that he was in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm.

The suspect, Joshua M. Davis, 20, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm. Two other suspects were also arrested for Drinking in Public.

BPD K-9 Aids in Recovery of Firearm after Suspect Arrest

This morning around 1:51AM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested suspect, Patrick L. Bozeman, 20, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct. In addition, officers arrested suspect, Sean M. Moore, 28, of Dorchester and charged him with Failure to Stop for Police Officers, and a host of other motor vehicle violations.

Officers initially responded to 47 Wilcock St. for a fight. On arrival, officers observed several groups of people scattered along the street. Of note, officers observed several people disperse from a black SUV that was parked on the street, and then noticed several others enter the car and take off. As the car took off, officers noted that it committed several violations of the auto law. Officers followed behind the car and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but it failed to stop and kept going ignoring the officers’ lights and sirens. Finally on Irma St. the car stopped and the rear passenger occupant got out and fled on foot. The other occupants of the car were detained while officers pursued the fleeing passenger on foot. During the foot chase, officers noticed that the suspect kept clutching his right side, indications of the suspect possibly being armed. Officers, aware of the possibility that the suspect may be armed, pursued him and finally cornered him and apprehended him in the driveway of a house on Balsam Street crouched behind a van.

After the suspect was apprehended, a Boston Police K-9 unit responded to the scene and tracked to the area of the car where the suspect was apprehended. Underneath the car, officers recovered a loaded firearm.

Larceny Suspects Caught in the Act and Arrested

This morning around 3:23AM, officers responded to 26 Elm Hill Ave. for a larceny in progress of a motorcycle on the side of the building. En route, officers were advised by Operations dispatcher that the caller was not positive about the address.

On nearing the incident location, officers turned off the cruiser lights and approached 22 Elm Hill Ave. as there was no 26 Elm Hill Avenue. There, officers got out of the cruiser and walked to the observed movement on the right side of 22 Elm Hill Avenue. As officers walked toward the movement, they observed three males dressed all in black attempting to flee from the back of the building onto an adjoining street.

Officers pursued the suspects across and down several streets and finally were able to stop them on Brunswick Street. During a pat frisk of one of the three suspects, officers discovered a hack saw in one of their backpacks. The suspect then exclaimed to officers, “We were going to repair my uncle’s wall we ran because we were smoking some weed!”

Officers returned to the incident location to further investigate and there observed a motor scooter with a hammer and metal file lying next to a freshly damaged wheel lock. Officers then further observed a pair of scissors stuck in the freshly popped ignition of the scooter, a black hooded sweatshirt on the ground and an open bottled bottle of alcohol.

The three suspects, Gary Richards, 23, of Roxbury, Edwin A. Jones, 24, of Dorchester and Patrick Walker, 17, of Dorchester were all arrested and charged with Attempted Larceny over $250.00, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Trespassing and Destruction of Property.

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Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

Yesterday evening around 6:58PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested two suspects, a 14 year old male juvenile from Roxbury and a 15 year old male juvenile from Dorchester and charged them with Unarmed Robbery and Assault and Battery on a Person under 14 years of Age.

Officers initially responded to Howland Street for a robbery report that had occurred around 5:30PM. On scene, officers spoke to the victim and learned that she was walking from the bus stop when she was approached from behind at the intersection of Waumbeck and Crawford Streets and pushed to the ground. After being pushed to the ground, the victim stated that three described males went through her pockets and took her cell phone. The victim then told officers that the suspects fled into the Crawford St. playground after robbing her. The victim then went on to tell officers that she recognized one of the suspects and he often hangs out at the playground on Crawford Street.

Officers, despite the time that had elapsed since the robbery, decided to take the victim to canvass the area to see if they could locate the suspects. While canvassing the area, officers drove by the Crawford St. playground and observed three males similarly dressed as the suspects’ description given by the victim. Officers stopped the vehicle and the victim was able to positively identify two of the three males. After both suspects were placed in restraints, one of the suspects pointed at the other and exclaimed “…he was the one that robbed her!”

Unruly Fan Arrested for Raining Yellow

Last night around 9:55PM, officers performing a detail at Fenway Park were directed to a fan by Fenway Security.
Officers responded to the location of the fan and there noticed that he was unsteady on his feet, had glassy eyes and had urine on the front of his pants. Officers learned that the fan had been observed urinating from the second tier walkway onto a car parked below on the street at the end of the game while fans were leaving the park at the conclusion of the game. The fan’s actions were observed by the thousands of fans walking out with him as well as others standing on the street below where he urinated on a parked car.

The suspect, David A. Kennedy, 26, of Somerville was arrested and charged with Open and Gross Lewdness.

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Stealing a Bicycle is No Laughing Matter

Around 7:06PM yesterday, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 47 Sydney St. in Dorchester for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers were met by the caller/witness who reported to officers that he observed two suspects enter onto the victim’s property, go in a garage, steal a bicycle out of the garage and start to walk away with the bicycle. The witness and another neighbor followed the suspects, apprehended them and brought them back to the scene. Both witnesses reported to officers that the two juvenile suspects told them that it was nothing and that “the police won’t do nothing but take our names and let us go.” Officers spoke to the two suspects at the scene, and both were laughing and made light of the incident.

Officers spoke to the victim who was totally unaware of the incident. A 13 and a 14 year old male juvenile, both from Dorchester were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering and Larceny.

Pizza! Pizza! Lands Suspect in Jail

Last night around 11:25Pm, officer performing a detail at the Boston Garden (Celtics game) arrested suspect, Erik P. Henrikson, 24, of Brockton and charged him with Disturbing the Peace and Trespassing.

Officers were directed to this suspect while across the street by an employee of Halftime Pizza. Officers walked over to Halftime Pizza and there learned from the employee that they had two customers who were refusing to leave the restaurant. Officers learned from employees that the two customers had become belligerent and refused to leave after they were told that they were no more slices and the restaurant was closing. The two suspects after being told that they were no more slices became abusive toward the restaurant staff and demanded that more slices be made especially for them.

Officers approached the suspect and immediately noted that they were both intoxicated. Officers again asked the two suspects to leave the restaurant at the request of the staff and the arrested suspect became defiant and stated to officers, “No, I didn’t do anything, why?” and defiantly started drinking from a cup of beer he had in his hands completely ignoring officers’ orders. After numerous orders to the suspect to leave the restaurant, he was escorted from the restaurant. While the suspect was being escorted from the restaurant, he was extremely belligerent, loud and continued to yell expletives while leaving the restaurant drawing a crowd. The suspect after being escorted outside refused to leave the area and continued to be unruly by shouting and waving causing a crowd to gather.

After repeated and numerous orders for the suspect to disperse and a crowd continuing to gather, officers arrested the suspect and charged him with the above offenses. The suspect’s companion heeded officers orders and left the area after being escorted outside and as such avoided arrest.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, May 5, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies:2
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 21
Residential Break-ins: 8
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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Man Arrested For Breaking Into a Car

On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at approximately 11:38am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of Worcester Square for a report of a man breaking into a motor vehicle.

Officers arrived in the general area and observed a male fitting the description given by dispatch. The suspect was briefly detained while a threshold inquiry was conducted. Officers also located a witness, who stated the suspect was observed checking the door handles on numerous cars as he walked down the street. The witness went on to state that the suspect was able to gain entry into one of the vehicles and pointed it out to offices. The officers were then able to locate the owner of the vehicle and had him inspect his vehicle. The owner reported a large amount of change missing from the ashtray. The witness positively identified the suspect as the person observed entering the vehicle.
A search of the suspect produced a large amount of change in his pants pocket.

Officers arrested Joseph Amoroso, 26, of Lynn on the charges of Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (nite) and Larceny From a Motor Vehicle.

Officers Seize Crack Cocaine & Stun gun

On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at approximately 5:56pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), were working in a plain clothes capacity in the Egleston Square area when they observed three individuals engage in what they believed to be suspicious behavior. Two of the individuals began walking away when they observed the officers. The officers exited their cruiser and followed the suspects and called to them to stop. The two refused and continued walking. One of the suspects was observed holding his waistband while attempting to get away from the officers. Through the training and experience of the officers, they found this behavior consistent with that of an individual who is in possession of an illegal weapon.

Officers caught up to the suspect and conducted a pat-frisk for their safety. They discovered the suspect to be carrying a stun gun as well as several plastic bags of crack cocaine.

Officers arrested Clifton Austin, 23, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class B Substance (cocaine) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance (cocaine) With Intent To Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (Ellis Mendell Elementary) and Unlawful Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon (stun gun).

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Observant Officers Hear Woman Yelling For Help

On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at approximately 2:06am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), were patrolling in the area of Tremont Street / Cunard Street when they heard glass breaking and a woman screaming. Officers then proceeded down the rear alley of 1045 Tremont Street in order to locate the specific location of the disturbance. Once again, Officers heard screaming and more glass breaking. Officers were then able to locate a distraught female.

The female victim informed officers that she was arguing with her ex-boyfriend and it escalated and he became physically abusive towards her. She went on to state that the suspect took her car keys and fled the area in her vehicle. The victim complained of pain as a result of the altercation and was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.

A broadcast of the suspect was given and he was taken into custody by B-2 (Roxbury) officers shortly thereafter. The suspect was then transported to D-4 for booking.

Officers arrested Raphael Phanor, 49, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (door) and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Man Arrested After Breaking Into a Car In South Boston

On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at approximately 1:21am, Officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of Emerson Street / East Broadway Street for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle in progress. While en-route, dispatch supplied officers with a detailed description of the suspect.

Officers arrived in the area and observed a white male subject standing on East Broadway Street. Officers also observed a parked vehicle with a smashed out window within close proximity of the subject. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that its glove box was open and the contents were scattered about the interior of the vehicle.

While speaking with the male subject, an item was observed protruding out of his shirt sleeve. Based on this observation, a pat-frisk was conducted. As a result, a long screwdriver was located concealed within the suspect’s sleeve. Three GPS navigation devices were also located within his pants pocket.

Officers arrested Mark Mccormack, 40, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (nite), Possession of Bulgarious Tools and Receiving Stolen Property.

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On Sunday, May 3, 2009, at approximately 12:42am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End /Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of East Berkeley Street / Harrison Avenue for a report of a fight.

Upon arrival, Officers located a resident of 406 Harrison Avenue who stated he was just punched and kicked by four men who forced their way into his building. The victim went on to explain that he heard someone knocking on his apartment window before opening the main door of the building to see who it was. At this point, four Asian males forced their way in and began kicking and punching him in the common area of the building. While doing so, they stated, “Give me your money”. One of the suspects was pulling at the victim’s pants pocket and took approximately Twenty-five-Dollars ($25) from him.

Officers were able to locate all four suspects within the building and place them into custody. Officers arrested Khoi Nguyen, 27, of Randolph, Ou Lan, 24, of Boston, Tung Nguyen, 25, of Lowell and Khoa Vo, 25, of Boston, on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot), Unarmed Robbery and Threats to Extort.

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Officers Seize Loaded Firearm During Motor Vehicle Stop

On Sunday, May 3, 2009, at approximately 12:54pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), were traveling on Columbus Avenue when they observed a Brown Chevy Blazer pass through a red light on Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street.

Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of Heath Street. Officers approached the vehicle and observed a black male and black female within. The operator supplied a suspended Virginia drivers’ license to the officer. The operator was instructed to step from the vehicle and he was placed into custody on the charge of operating a motor vehicle after license suspension. Prior to the vehicle being towed, a search was conducted. A loaded .45 caliber firearm was located in the center console between the two seats. As a result of this finding, the passenger was also placed into custody.

Officers arrested Leon Mclendon, 31, of Virginia Beach, on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Also arrested, Constance Jiles, 38, of Boston, on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and a default warrant out of Quincy District Court.

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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested with Stolen Goods

Yesterday afternoon around 2:30PM, officers and detectives from District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested suspect, Jumaane Samuel, 24, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Carrying of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Large Capacity Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trespassing, Receiving Stolen Property, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Receiving Stolen Property, and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

The arrest of the suspect came about when detectives traveling in the area of Bowdoin St. and Geneva Ave. observed the suspect riding a bright yellow scooter. Officers aware that an armed robbery had taken place on 4/26/09 and that the victim had been robbed of a bright yellow scooter, two cell phones and US currency decided to further investigate. In addition, the detectives were aware that one of the possible suspects of the armed robbery lived in the vicinity of where they observed the suspect riding the scooter.

Officers followed the scooter and as they did so, the suspect pulled into the driveway of the address of one of the possible robbery suspects. Officers approached the suspect in the driveway and there noted also that the suspect matched the description of the possible suspect, a short, stocky black male with a scar on the cheek. Officers approached the suspect and asked him for paperwork for the scooter and identification. Officers then attempted to conduct a pat frisk of the suspect in light of the fact that he was a suspect of an armed robbery in which a gum had been used. While attempting to conduct a pat frisk of the suspect, he pushed a detective and fled the scene.

A lengthy foot pursuit ensued during which the suspect jumped over fences followed by detectives and officers. During the pursuit, officers observed the suspect drop a firearm and pick it up and continue running from officers. As officers continued to pursue and neared capturing him, the suspect was observed throwing a firearm into an adjoining yard. The suspect was caught shortly after discarding the firearm. The suspect was placed in custody and transported to the district station for booking. After the suspect was transported, a witness was located who also reported observing the suspect running with a gun and discarding the gun, as officers got closer to apprehending him.

The victim of the robbery was then notified and responded and positively identified the scooter as the one that was stolen from him along with a cell phone found on the suspect.

Shooting Incident Results in One Suspect Being Arrested

Yesterday afternoon around 4:04PM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 133 Northampton St. for a person shot.

On arrival, officers located a victim standing in the doorway of 133 Northampton St. suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center via ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

At the scene, officers and detectives spoke to several witnesses who reported that they observed an unidentified black male running on foot down Northampton St shortly after the shooting. The suspect then ran into a newer dark colored Toyota Camry occupied by another male in the driver’s seat which then fled the scene. Witnesses also provided detectives and officers with a registration for the car that the suspect ran to after the shooting.

Pursuant to the information gathered at the scene of the shooting, detectives from District D-4 detectives notified the registered owner of the car and learned that her boyfriend had been the person who had her car during the shooting incident. The registered owner’s boyfriend was then found and interviewed regarding the incident. After the interview, the owner’s boyfriend admitted to being the only person who had control of the car. In light of the evidence gathered and the fact that the car was positively identified as being at the scene, suspect, Jose O. Ortiz, 18, of Lawrence was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact: Assault with Intent to Kill.

Car Theft Suspect Caught in the Act

This morning around 2:49AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston and North End) responded to 275 Tremont St. for an investigate person call.

On arrival, officers spoke to a victim who reported that he was at work when he was informed that an unknown person was breaking into his car that was parked in the rear of 275 Tremont Street. The victim reported that he immediately ran to his car and observed a suspect sitting inside his car in the driver’s seat. The victim ordered the suspect to open the car door but the suspect initially refused. Finally the suspect opened the door and was detained by the victim until officers arrived at the scene.

The suspect, Keith C. Placko, 23, of Fairfield, 23, of Fairfield, CT was arrested and charged with Attempted Auto Theft.

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Officers Locate Firearm During Traffic Stop

Thursday, April 30, 2009, at approximately 9:16pm, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol in the area of Quincy Street when they observed a Grey Toyota Camry fail to signal a turn and proceed through a red light. The officers followed behind the suspect car and observed its rate of travel to increase. It was the officer’s opinion that the suspect vehicle was attempting to elude them. Due to a heavy volume of traffic, the suspect vehicle was forced to stop on Quincy Street.

Officers exited their unmarked cruiser and approached the suspect vehicle. Upon noticing the oncoming police presence, the suspect vehicle continued forward but was again forced to stop due to the traffic. Officers confronted the two occupants of the vehicle and observed them to be extremely nervous. It should be noted that this area is considered a high crime area involving violent gun related activity. A computer check of the operator showed an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Both occupants were asked to step from the vehicle. Both subjects continued to display extreme nervous behavior, which aroused the suspicion of the officers. The operator was asked to step to the rear of the vehicle several times before he complied. He was also observed looking around in a way, which was interpreted to locate an escape route. Officers then conducted a search of vehicle’s “lunge” area and located a loaded .9mm semi-automatic handgun. The weapon had a high capacity magazine that was loaded with several hollow-point .9mm rounds. It was later learned that the firearm was stolen out of Montgomery County (7/16/2008).

Officers arrested Jeromie Johnson, 27, of Boston & Patricia Felix, 28, of Boston on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Magazine and Receiving Stolen Property.

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Right Place…Right Time

On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at approximately 8:34pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were in the area of Summer Street when they were approached by a concerned citizen who informed them that a man was just robbed at the ATM located at 40 Summer Street. He went on to state that the victim was chasing the suspect down Arch Street towards Franklin Street.

Officers immediately called for additional units to assist and a search of the area was conducted. In short time, Officers located both individuals in the area of 100 Arch Street. The victim, a Sixty-Five-year-old (65) male, informed officers that he withdrew an amount of currency from the ATM when an unknown male approached him and took the money from his hand and fled. The victim then gave chase and followed the suspect into a nearby store. The victim attempted to keep the suspect within the store by holding the door. The suspect was able to overpower the victim and pushed by him and continued to run away. The victim, once again gave chase.

The suspect became very aggressive and combative towards officers as they attempted to place him into custody.

Officers arrested Pepi Fredericks, 37, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Robbery.

Officers Seize Firearm From Suspect On Bicycle

On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at approximately 3:18am, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), were traveling on Dudley Street when they observed three males riding bicycles in the general area. One of the bicyclists crossed the street directly in the path of the cruiser, causing the officers to come to an abrupt stop. The officers observed the bikes did not have proper lights & reflectors as mandated by Boston City Ordinance. The officers attempted to catch up to the three individuals due to the violations. It was the opinion of the officers that the suspects were intentionally trying to elude them.

Officers observed the group in the area of St. James and they began to ride faster. Officers caught up to the group in front of 3 Alpine Street and exited their cruiser to speak with them. One of the suspects dropped his bike and ran down an alley and jumped a fence. Being familiar with the area, an officer circled around in anticipation to where the suspect was believed to come out. The officer located the hooded sweatshirt the suspect was wearing as well as a discarded loaded firearm. Nearby, the suspect was located hiding behind a fence. The firearm was discovered to be .45 caliber, semi-automatic, loaded with seven rounds.

Officers arrested Darell Rose, 20, of Boston on the charges Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm and Trespassing.

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RIGHT UNIFORM … WRONG FIELD

At about 12:11am, on Sunday, April 26, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a residence in the area of 42 Hartwell Street. On arrival, officers spoke to one of the residents who stated she was awoken by the sound of breaking glass. The resident further stated that upon looking out the window, she observed a male in a baseball uniform throwing rocks at the house. The victim further stated that the suspect used to live in the building. When she yelled at him, the suspect fled the area on foot. Officers promptly broadcast the following description: “Be on the look out for a man in a baseball uniform seen throwing rocks in the area of 42 Hartwell Street.” Officers observed damage to the home. Specifically, officers observed several broken windows. Officers proceeded to search the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. In short time, thou, officers received another call saying that the suspect had returned to the location. Once on scene, officers observed and located an individual wearing a baseball uniform.

After the suspect was positively identified by witnesses, officers arrested Manuel Rosario, 51, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Attempted Breaking & Entering (nighttime).

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING INTO CARS IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 4:09am, on Monday, April 27, 2009, officers responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a car in the area of Atherton and Copley Streets in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers spoke to the owner of the car who stated that she saw the suspect break into her car. The victim stated that the suspect was wearing a red hat, red hood and dark pants. In short time, officers located an individual fitting the description of the suspect. The suspect was then brought back to the scene of crime for identification purposes. Once there, witnesses were able to positively identify the suspect. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of items reported stolen from the victim’s motor vehicle.

Officers arrested Archie Barco, 24, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

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DRIVING THE WRONG WAY ON A ONE WAY LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY FOR O-U-I

At about 1:51am, on Sunday, April 26, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Glynn Way and Mass Ave. On arrival, officers observed a motor vehicle facing the wrong way on a section of the roadway marked ‘One Way’. Officers further observed that the ‘One Way’ sign had been knocked to the ground as a result of the collision. Officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed the motor vehicle attempt go the wrong way on the one way ramp. When officers located the operator of the motor vehicle, he was being treated by EMS. While talking to the operator, officers observed that the operator appeared to be intoxicated given his slurred speech, red or glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol coming off his breath and person. When asked if he’d been drinking, the operator stated, “I had 5 or 6 beers.” When asked to submit to a Field Sobriety Test, the operator refused.

Officers arrested Jose Rosario, 34, of Lynn and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol).

BIKE PATROL FASTER THAN YOU THINK

At about 12:50am, on Saturday, April 25, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown), while assigned to bike patrol, observed a motor vehicle screech its tires and make an illegal lane change in the area of Charles Street. As a result, officers instructed the operator to pull over. However, instead of stopping, the operator accelerated and sped off in the direction of Boylston Street. While attempting to keep up with the car, officers observed the suspect fail to stop for a red light. Officers were able to reacquire the suspect in the area of Tremont Street. When instructed to stop, this time, the operator complied. Once stopped, officers instructed the operator to exit the vehicle.

Once outside the car, officers arrested Arya Zahedi, 27, of Boston and charged him with Failing to Stop for a Police Officer.

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Postal Worker Arrested After Crashing Mail Truck

On Thursday, April 23, 2009, at approximately 4:09pm, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End/Back Bay), responded to the area of Albany Street for a report of a postal truck being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a male, who identified himself, as the operator of the crashed postal truck. He informed officers that he was traveling on Herald Street when he was cut-off by another vehicle. He further stated he was forced to turn his vehicle into the guardrail in order to prevent striking the other vehicles. The postal truck sustained extensive front-end damage as a result of the impact.

The operator was unable to produce a valid drivers’ license to officers. A computer check through the Massachusetts Department Of Motor Vehicles showed his license status had been suspended as well as an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Officers arrested Roy Triolo, 36, of Revere on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and the outstanding arrest warrant.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, April 22, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, April 23, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Street Robberies:3
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 22
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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Officer Assaulted While Attempting To Tow Suspect’s Vehicle

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at approximately 6:00pm, Officers assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain), were attempting to tow a motor vehicle on Centre Street for various motor vehicle violations. While awaiting the arrival of the tow truck, the owner of the vehicle approached and attempted to get in. The officer instructed her that she had to step away from the vehicle. The suspect became verbally abusive towards the officer and ignored his orders to leave. The suspect continued to attempt to gain entry into the vehicle. The officer was pushed and struck by the suspect as he attempted to remove her from the vehicle. The suspect was informed that she was under arrest but she continued to resist his orders and refused to place her hands behind her back. Additional officers were called in order to place the suspect in custody. The suspect attempted to scratch the officers during the struggle. After being placed into custody, an amount of marijuana was located on her.

Officers arrested Abrigale Makkeeta Alford, 31, of Boston on the charges Assault & Battery On a Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace and issued a civil violation for the illegal Possession of Marijuana.

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Victim Takes Photo Of Armed Robbers License Plate As He Flees

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at approximately 2:06pm, Officers responded to 10 Forsyth Street for a report of a robbery in progress. Officers arrived on-scene and located the victim, who informed them that a male and female robbed her and a friend, as they walked on Hemenway Street. She went on to state that the two suspects first asked for a cigarette before punching her several times.The male suspect then produced a baseball bat and held it over his head, gesturing he was going to strike them with it. The suspects then stole the victim’s purse and ran away.

The victim and witnesses followed the suspects as they ran down Hemenway Street. They were able to detain the female suspect but the male suspect got into a black ford truck and fled the scene. One of the witnesses removed his cellular phone and took a photograph of the suspects’ license plate. Officers gave out a description of the vehicle and well as its registration. Officers were shown the photograph of the offender’s plate number. The female was placed into custody on-scene.

Officers on Massachusetts Avenue spotted the suspect vehicle and conducted a stop as it approached Albany Street. The male operator was removed from the vehicle and the victim and witnesses positively identified him. A baseball bat and the victim’s purse were located within his vehicle. A search of the vehicle also produced a bag of marijuana and an amount of crack cocaine.

Officers arrested Marie Oneill, 26, of Weymouth and Thomas Slavin, 27, of Norwell on the charges of Armed Robbery, Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana) and Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine).

Suspect Arrested After Firing Gunshots In The Air…Firearm Seized

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at approximately 3:30am, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of 129 Tonawanda Street for a report of shots fired.

Officers arrived on-scene and immediately detected the fresh odor of gunshot powder, consistent with that of a recently fired firearm. Officers located a witness, who informed them, that she observed a light skinned, Hispanic male, wearing a black shirt with white letters, hold a firearm up in the air and fire multiple shots. The suspect fled the area in a black four-door vehicle.

Shortly thereafter, Officers observed a similar vehicle traveling in the area of Columbia Road. The vehicle was stopped and the occupants were removed. A loaded Highpoint .9mm firearm was located within the front passenger’s area of the vehicle.

Officers arrested Omar Olwyn Seguinot, 30, of Boston and Alexis Mejia, 22, of Boston on the charges Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Discharging a Firearm Within 500 feet of a Dwelling and Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm.

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GOING IN PUBLIC NEVER A GOOD IDEA

At about 5:41pm, on Monday, April 20, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area of 1200 Washington Street when they observed a black male urinating on the sidewalk. Officers further observed several pedestrians (including some young children) in the immediate area. Many of those individuals witnessed the individual urinating in public. As a result, officers arrested Kelvin Clark, 51, of Boston and charged him with Indecent Exposure. While officers were in the process of arresting the suspect, several individuals approached the officers and thanked them for handling the situation.

BROKEN WINDSHIELD LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 9:48pm, on Monday, April 20, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for property damage in the area of 200 W. 9th Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated her friend broke the windshield on her motor vehicle. According to the victim, she and her friend had had an argument. After the argument, the victim says she observed the suspect break her windshield with a baseball bat. Officers observed that the windshield was, in fact, smashed. A search of the area enabled officers to locate the suspect. Officers arrested Thomas Stapleton, 42, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

GOOD SAMARITAN HELPS FOIL UNARMED ROBBERY

At about 6:46pm, on Monday, April 20, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) and members of the Bicycle Unit responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 160 Sydney Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was walking down the street when three black males approached him from behind, knocked him down and attempted to steal his backpack. According to the victim, the suspects fled the area on foot in the direction of the JFK MBTA Station. The victim further stated the suspects took off after a Good Samaritan driving a white van stopped his car and yelled at the suspects. The Good Samaritan stated that he witnessed the suspects throw the victim to the ground.

A description of the three suspects was promptly broadcast over the police radio. In short time, members of the Bicycle Unit observed and located three individuals fitting the description of the suspects. While the suspects were being detained, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, after seeing the suspects, the victim stated, “I’m positive. It’s them.”

Officers arrested two 15 year-old males and one 16 year-old male and charged all three with Attempted Robbery (Unarmed).

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SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER PUNCHING POLICE CRUISER

At about 2:21am, on Sunday, April 19, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were stopped (in their marked Boston Police cruiser) at a red light at the intersection of Huntington Ave and Calumet Street. When the light turned green, officers were in the process of taking a right onto Tremont Street when an individual, who was standing in the street, punched the top of the cruiser. Upon seeing this, officers quickly stopped and exited their car. When officers approached the suspect, officers observed that the suspect appeared to be intoxicated given the odor of alcohol emanating from his person. When asked to explain his reason for punching the cruiser, the suspect stated, “I’m sorry. Just give me a break.”

Officers arrested Aaron Pearl, 32, of Boston and charged him with Disorderly Conduct.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING AND ENTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE

At about 3:46am, on Sunday, April 19, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a motor vehicle in the area of 81 Prentiss Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual who matched the description of the suspect walking along Parker Street. When officers approached, the suspect stopped, dropped an item to the ground and stated, “You got me man.” Officers looked at the ground and recovered a radar detector. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and recover a GPS device and a screwdriver.

In the immediate area, officers located a motor vehicle with a broken rear window. While still on scene, the owner of the car was able to appear and positively identify the stolen merchandise.

Officers arrested Albert Watts, 53, of Boston and charged him with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle.

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Suspect Flees from Officers…Discards Firearm

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 3:53am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), observed an individual, known to them, park his vehicle in the area of Howard Avenue. It was learned that the subject was operating the unregistered motor vehicle with a suspended drivers license. The officers parked their cruiser and approached the suspect on foot while he walked on Howard Avenue.

The suspect immediately took a “bladed stance” while speaking belligerently to officers. He was also observed holding his waistband with his left hand. Fearing the suspect may be in possession of a firearm, the officers attempted to conduct a pat-frisk for their safety. The suspect immediately turned away from the officers and ran towards Dalkeith Street. The suspect continued to hold the left side of his waistband while fleeing.

Officers gave chase and were able to catch up to him a short distance away. The suspect was asked why he ran and he stated, “I have an arrest warrant”. A search of the computer database did not show any warrants for his arrest. Officers then walked the suspects’ route of travel looking for any potentially discarded items. Officers located a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson firearm in a bush in the area the suspect ran by. The suspect stated to officers, “it’s not loaded”. Upon further inspection, it was determined the suspect was correct. The firearm was unloaded. The suspect also informed officers, “I’m not worried about it, my fingerprints aren’t on that gun”.

Officers arrested Levar Fernandes, 27, of Boston on the charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Resisting Arrest, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

Officers Seize Loaded Shotgun & Arrest Two

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 7:28pm, BPD officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force received information regarding two individuals that were acting suspiciously in the area of Humboldt Avenue. Officers obtained specific information regarding the vehicle (registration & description) that they were operating. It was learned the two exited their vehicle, with hoods up, and appeared to be monitoring a group of youths in close proximity. This general area is considered a high crime area regarding violent crime, including a recent homicide, a stabbing and numerous shots fired calls.

Shortly thereafter, Officers spotted the suspect vehicle traveling on Ruthven Street. Officers began to follow the vehicle when it abruptly pulled to the side of the street and two black males exited. The male suspects appeared to be startled by the officers’ presence and the passenger attempted to reach into the rear of the car. Officers approached and stopped him from doing so. Both parties appeared to be nervous and told inconsistent versions of their activities. A protective sweep of the area the suspect was reaching produced a large capacity Mossberg shotgun (loaded). Officers also located numerous rounds of ammunition.

Officers arrested Daquawn Tyrell Mitchell, 17, of Dedham and a Sixteen-Year-Old (16), black male of Boston on the charges of Carrying a Loaded Shotgun on a Public Way, Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Illegal Possession of Ammunition.

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Two Suspects Arrested After Stabbing

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 2:50am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston/Brighton), responded to 33 Egremont Road for a report of a person with a knife. While en-route, Officers received updated information that one party had been stabbed and another was struck over the head with a bottle.

Upon arrival, Officers located two male subjects with head injuries. One was suffering from a stab wound to the head and the other had sustained an injury from a glass bottle. Officers learned that 33 Egremont Road was hosting a house party until a fight erupted when the homeowners told everyone to leave. Witnesses informed officers that the suspects instigated the incident and were still on the property. The suspects were pointed out and positively identified by the victims and witnesses.

Boston EMS transported both victims to Brigham & Women’s Hospital for treatment for their non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrested Josue Rodriguez, 24, of Lowell on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (bottle) and Kevin Ferreira, 20, of Lowell on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Threats to Commit Murder and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

Officers Arrest Fleeing Male After Group Beat Man on Ground

On Friday, April 16, 2009, at approximately 2:25am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were patrolling in the area of Boylston Place when they observed a large group beating a man on the ground. Officers approached and the group fled. Officers requested additional officers and rendered care to the male victim on the ground as well as pursuing the fleeing suspects.

Officers gave chase and were able to apprehend one of the fleeing suspects. After a brief struggle, Officers were able to place the subject into custody. A witness was located and was able to positively identify the suspect as one of the people punching and kicking the man on the ground. At this time, the events leading to the beating are under investigation.

Officers arrested Julio Labrana, 20, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot).

Officers Apprehend B&E Suspect In Victim’s Kitchen

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 1:31am, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 10 Crescent Avenue for a report of a breaking and entering in progress.

Upon arrival, Officers observed two windows with bent screens and one window that was completely open. They also noted a backpack on the front steps. Officers made their way into the apartment and located the caller / resident. She informed offices that a male had just broken into her home through a window and was in the kitchen. Officers entered the kitchen and located a black male. The suspect was placed into custody. The suspect informed officers that he had too much to drink and was kicked out of his house by his girlfriend.

Officers arrested Raphael Brown, 34, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Breaking & Entering (night).

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Two Suspects Arrested After Stabbing

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 2:50am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston/Brighton), responded to 33 Egremont Road for a report of a person with a knife. While en-route, Officers received updated information that one party had been stabbed and another was struck over the head with a bottle.

Upon arrival, Officers located two male subjects with head injuries. One was suffering from a stab wound to the head and the other had sustained an injury from a glass bottle. Officers learned that 33 Egremont Road was hosting a house party until a fight erupted when the homeowners told everyone to leave. Witnesses informed officers that the suspects instigated the incident and were still on the property. The suspects were pointed out and positively identified by the victims and witnesses.

Boston EMS transported both victims to Brigham & Women’s Hospital for treatment for their non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrested Josue Rodriguez, 24, of Lowell on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (bottle) and Kevin Ferreira, 20, of Lowell on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Threats to Commit Murder and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

Officers Arrest Fleeing Male After Group Beat Man on Ground

On Friday, April 16, 2009, at approximately 2:25am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were patrolling in the area of Boylston Place when they observed a large group beating a man on the ground. Officers approached and the group fled. Officers requested additional officers and rendered care to the male victim on the ground as well as pursuing the fleeing suspects.

Officers gave chase and were able to apprehend one of the fleeing suspects. After a brief struggle, Officers were able to place the subject into custody. A witness was located and was able to positively identify the suspect as one of the people punching and kicking the man on the ground. At this time, the events leading to the beating are under investigation.

Officers arrested Julio Labrana, 20, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot).

Officers Apprehend B&E Suspect In Victim’s Kitchen

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, at approximately 1:31am, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 10 Crescent Avenue for a report of a breaking and entering in progress.

Upon arrival, Officers observed two windows with bent screens and one window that was completely open. They also noted a backpack on the front steps. Officers made their way into the apartment and located the caller / resident. She informed offices that a male had just broken into her home through a window and was in the kitchen. Officers entered the kitchen and located a black male. The suspect was placed into custody. The suspect informed officers that he had too much to drink and was kicked out of his house by his girlfriend.

Officers arrested Raphael Brown, 34, of Boston on the charges of Unarmed Breaking & Entering (night).

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OFFICERS LOCATE FIREARM ... FOUR ARRESTED AND CHARGED

On Friday, April 17, 2009, at approximately 2:22am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to a fight-taking place outside of Club Mantra on Washington Street.

While en-route, Officers received updated information that one of the individuals was in a parking lot off of Washington Street. Officers located an individual, fitting the description given, with facial injuries. EMS was requested and treated the suspect. While doing so, three other individuals approached officers, inquiring as to the suspects’ status. Officers believed these men were the people involved in the fight at Club Mantra.

Officers recognized one of the suspects as being involved in previous gun-related incidents in the past. Officers also learned of a motor vehicle these men were utilizing after they “pointed it out” to them. Based on the knowledge the officers possessed of these individuals, it was decided to have an explosive detection K9 respond to the scene. Boston Police K9 “Roo” responded and conducted a cursory search of the parking lot and outside of the suspect’s vehicle. “Roo” alerted to the vehicle by showing “extreme interest”. Consent was then given to officers to search the interior of the vehicle. From within the vehicle, a loaded 9mm Luger firearm and four (4) plastic bags of Marijuana were located.

Officers arrested Roy Brown, 24 of Boston, Nackian Kennedy, 23 of Boston, Anthony Kennedy, 25 of Brockton and Joshua Thompson, 26 of Boston on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of Ammunition and Illegal Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana).

DETAIL OFFICER AIDS IN THE ARREST OF A PURSE GRABBER IN THE SOUTH END

At about 10:30am, on Thursday, April 16, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress in the area of 288 Newbury Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she had left or hung her purse on the back of her chair inside the Expresso Royale. While sitting in her chair, the victim says she observed a black male (approximately 6'ft tall, about 40 years of age, wearing a brown vest, tan pants) exit the store while carrying her beige purse. Victim says she then observed the suspect enter a motor vehicle and flee the scene. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect and the suspect’s motor vehicle over the police radio.

In short time, an officer performing a paid detail, in the area of Mass Ave and Washington Street, located the suspect’s motor vehicle parked illegally in a bus stop. As the detail officer was approaching the car, the officer observed the suspect rummaging through a bag. Upon reaching the motor vehicle, the officer asked the suspect to produce a license and registration. Officer further observed that the suspect appeared to be nervous due to the fact that his hands were shaking. Officer then observed a beige purse and personal papers strewn about the front seat of the motor vehicle. The purse matched the description of the one belonging to the victim. Upon closer inspection of the papers and the purse, officers were able to determine that the purse belonged to the victim.

After the suspect was positively identified by the victim, officers arrested Hakim Williams, 50, of Boston and charged him with Larceny and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License.

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Officers Arrest Robbery Suspect

On March 26, 2009, at approximately 9:30pm, a female was walking in the area of Mount Vernon Street when three individuals approached her. One of the suspects brandished a knife before they grabbed the victim’s purse from her hands. The suspects then fled on foot. She later described the suspects to police, two being male, one being a female. A search of the area was conducted to no avail.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at approximately 2:10pm, the victim from the above-mentioned incident was within a store on Washington Street when she observed the female suspect that had robbed her on March 26, 2009. The victim phoned BPD and officers responded. The victim pointed the suspect out to the officers and she was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Sadaqah Rashid-Rice, 19 of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, April 15, 2009 through 10am, Thursday, April 16, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 9
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, April 14, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies:1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Breaks: 20
Residential Break-ins: 8
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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POLICE ARREST TWO ARMED ROBBERS IN THE BACK BAY

At about 7:27pm, on Monday, April 13, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of Charlesgate & Boylston Streets. While en route to the call, officers were told to be on the look out for two suspects. According to a witness, two black males (one wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt; the other wearing a black jacket with orange lining) had just robbed the victim and were walking away from the scene towards Mass Ave and Newberry Street. In short time, officers were able to locate the suspects. As officers were approaching, the suspects attempted to make good their escape. While officers were attempting to handcuff the suspects, officers observed the butt end of a firearm protruding form the suspect’s pocket. The suspect yelled, “It’s a toy!”

Officers spoke to the victim who stated the suspects approached him from behind, struck him in the head with a gun and took his wallet. After being positively identified by the victim, both suspects were arrested and charged. A search of the suspects enabled officers to recover the victim’s wallet.

Officers arrested Dany Joazard, 23, of Boston and Dukens Vernet, 17, of Boston and charged both with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

DETAIL OFFICERS FOIL ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

This morning, April 14, 2009, at around 1:33am, an officer performing a detail at 12 Lagrange St. and an on duty officer were approached by a victim who stated to officers that someone had just tried to rob him on Essex Street. The victim reported that a 5’9” white male wearing a gray checkered jacket approached him near the intersection of Washington and Essex Streets and initially asked him for two dollars to board the train. The victim told officers that he refused to give the suspect any time and the suspect started yelling at him and demanding money. According to the victim, the suspect then put his hand in his pocket feigning like he was armed and told the victim, “You are not going anywhere!” while pushing him several times.

The victim then ran down Essex Street, having earlier seen officers there and knowing that they would be there. Officers, having heard the victim’s story, broadcast a description of the suspect and his direction of flight. Shortly after the broadcast, assisting officers located an individual matching the suspect description in front of 39 Boylston Street. The suspect was detained pending an identification process. The victim was brought to the suspect’s location and there positively identified the suspect.

The suspect, Douglas Murphy, 35, of Boston was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Rob and Assault and Battery.

At the booking desk, the suspect was combative and attempted to spit at officers and made threats against them after admitting to having yelled at the victim for money.

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Call for B&E to Car Results in Two Firearms Being Recovered

About 1:42AM on Saturday, March 12, 2009, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 10 Rockledge St. for a report of a male breaking into a car.

On arrival, officers observed the described car parked in the driveway of 10 Rockledge St. occupied by two individuals. As officers neared the car, two individuals quickly exited the car and started walking in different directions. Officers noted that the male who exited the driver seat of the motor vehicle had quickly leaned to his left prior to walking away from the car. Both individuals were stopped as they walked from the car to further investigate the call. One officer that had walked to the car observed in plain view a gun sticking out from underneath the passenger seat.

Both passengers were then stopped and during a subsequent search, another gun was found on top of the right ear tire. Thermal imaging was done on both guns, which determined that both guns had recently been handled.

Suspects, Conchetta S. Martin, 27, and Teneal Wilson, 27, both of Roxbury were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Unlawful possession of a Loaded Firearm.

Catching a Cab when Drunk…Not Always a Good Idea

Last night around 10:38PM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to 1708 Centre Street in West Roxbury to investigate a person.

On arrival, officers spoke to a cab driver/victim who reported that he had picked two individuals from the Pleasant Café at located at the intersection of Washington and Beech Streets. The victim/cab driver reported that he dropped one of the individuals off at the intersection of Lagrange and Cowing Streets and continued with one of the two individuals still in the car. The victim stated that he continued with one of the two in the car and when he got in the area of Washington was asked to stop and let out the other passenger. The victim stated that the suspect then attempted to get out of the car without paying. The victim reported that he then told the suspect that he had to pay and was told by the victim that the other male had paid.

Per victim, when he told the suspect that he had to pay, the suspect reached through the plexi-glass, and grabbed the victim by the neck ripping off his gold necklace. The victim then reported to officers that the suspect kicked out the rear window. The victim, at this time, drove to the district station where the suspect was removed from the car.

Officers attempted to speak to the suspect but due to his level intoxication were unable to get a coherent statement from her. The suspect, Edward G. McDonagh, 42, of West Roxbury was arrested and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property, and Assault and Battery.

B&E Suspects Caught and Arrested

This morning around 2:17AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 196 Neponset Ave. in Dorchester for a breaking and entering in progress. En route, officers were provided with a description of the victim’s car, the suspect’s description and his direction of flight.

On arrival, officers spoke to the caller/witness who reported that she was awakened by the sound of glass breaking and looked outside and noticed that the passenger side of a nearby-parked car was smashed. The witness then noticed a suspect standing next to the car with something wrapped in his arms. According to the witness, the suspect then ducked out of sight momentarily then came back into sight, went back to the car window and apparently took something from the car and took off running.

While officers were on scene speaking to the witness and later the owner of the car, other officers searched the area that the suspect had been seen fleeing after receiving more specific suspect description. During the search, officers located an individual matching the suspect description on Train Street. The suspect was brought back to the scene where he was positively identified by the witness as the person she had seen going in the car.

The suspect, Randy Broxton, 23, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Larceny of Motor Vehicle Accessories over $200.00.

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Armed Home Invaders Captured by B-3 Officers

On Saturday, April 12, 2009, at approximately 8:24pm, an officer assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), positioned his cruiser on Blue Hill Avenue in a manner, which afforded him a view of passing vehicles. Prior to doing so, B-3 officers were informed of an Armed Home Invasion that recently took place in Quincy. The broadcast gave a description of a Red Ford Explorer being operated by a black male & black female suspects.

The observant officer then spotted the suspect vehicle pass by him in traffic. The officer followed the vehicle and requested additional units to assist. Officers followed the Explorer as it traveled on Fessenden Street. The vehicle abruptly pulled to the side of the street and stopped. The female operator was ordered from the vehicle. Once she stepped out, she became aggressive towards officers and refused to obey their commands. Fearing the suspect was armed, Officers took hold of the suspect before she could re-enter the vehicle. A violent struggle ensued and officers were punched and kicked as a result. The female suspect was eventually placed into custody with the assistance of back-up officers.

The Quincy Police Department was notified of the stop and several QPD officers responded. Both parties were identified as the suspects in the Armed Home Invasion within their jurisdiction. Both individuals were placed into custody on the Quincy charges.

Both parties were transported back to B-3 (Mattapan) for a courtesy booking. During the process, the female subject was found to be in possession of Eight (8) plastic bags of crack cocaine and Two (2) plastic bags of marijuana. A folding knife (in excess of 2 ½ inches) was also located.

Officers arrested Channelle Leathers, 23, of Florida on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer (2 counts), Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With Intent to Distribute Within a School Zone (The Mildred School) and Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana) With Intent to Distribute Within a School Zone (The Mildred School). Ms. Leathers will also be facing charges out of Quincy for Accessory to Armed Home Invasion. Also arrested, Lorenzo King, 45, homeless on the charges of Armed Assault in a Dwelling and Felony Assault & Battery out of Quincy.

Upon the completion of the booking process, both parties were released to the Quincy Police Department.

Dog Fighting Ring Discovered By Building Worker

On Saturday, April 11, 2009, at approximately 11:30am, an officer assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), was conducting a “Walk & Talk” in the area of Crescent Avenue when he was approached by an individual wishing to supply information regarding a “dog fighting pit” in the basement of a house he was working in. He went on to inform the officer that he was doing plumbing work in the basement of 29 Raven Street and he observed several dogs, one of which was dead. He also claimed to have seen blood on the walls and floor of the basement.

The officer then accompanied the worker back to the residence and located a plywood-constructed dog fighting pit, several dog cages and blood on the walls and floor of the pit area. The officer also discovered three dogs within the cages. One of the animals was dead, one was seriously injured and the third was in poor health.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston was notified and a representative responded to the scene. A joint investigation was launched between the BPD and the Animal Rescue League of Boston. As a result of their initial observations, an affidavit for a search warrant was drafted. The warrant was issued for the basement of 29 Raven Street, Dorchester and executed at approximately 7:30pm.

Dog-fighting apparatus and devices were located during the search. The “20x10” pit was dismantled after being photographed. Various pieces of evidence were collected. The animals were removed from the property by the animal control officer and are in the care of the Humane Society.

Detectives were able to identify the individual responsible and are moving forward with the investigation by seeking felony complaints against him.

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IF YOU’RE GONNA HOST A PARTY … YOU CAN’T SERVE MINORS

At about 1:18am, on Saturday, April 11, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 731 Parker Street for the report of a loud party. On arrival, officers could hear loud music emanating from the above-mentioned address. Upon entering the location, officers observed several individuals in possession of and consuming alcohol. After checking id’s in an effort to ascertain the age of the partygoers, officers learned that a few of the individuals were under the age of 21. Officers further learned that those individuals had been served alcohol.

Officers arrested the apartment’s legal tenants: Patrick Orr, 22, of Boston, Chris Dwyer, 21, of Boston, Nick Mendoza, 22, of Boston and Steven Klenoff, 21, of Boston and charged all four with Procuring Alcohol for Minors and Being the Keepers of a Disorderly House.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING AND ENTERING IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:43am, on Saturday, April 11, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into an apartment building in the area of 529 Beacon Street. While en route to the call, officers learned that the suspect was a white male wearing a blue/gray shirt and jeans. On arrival, officers observed that the front door of the location, a door with glass, had been smashed. Officers observed chards of glass on the ground in and around the door. Officers further observed that a screen had been pried open. When officers entered the location, a man fitting the description of the suspect was standing inside the lobby. While talking to the suspect, officers observed broken chards of glass on the suspect’s clothing and shoes. Officers also observed a cut or laceration to the suspect’s elbow.

While on scene, a witness approached the officers and positively identified the suspect.

Officers arrested John Siafakas, 26, of Woburn and charged him with Unarmed Breaking & Entering (nighttime) and the Willful and Destruction of Property.

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One Arrested On Drug Charges

On Thursday, April 9, 2009, at approximately 8:30pm, Drug Detectives assigned to Area D-4 (South End), set up surveillance in the area of 540 Albany Street in anticipation to an illegal narcotics transaction believed to take place. Detectives received information, that an individual known to them, would be traveling in a black Lincoln (New Hampshire registration) for the purpose of conducting a cocaine deal.

At approximately 8:50pm, Officers observed the black Lincoln arrive at the above-mentioned location. Once the vehicle parked, Officers approached the occupants and identified themselves. The front seat passenger was recognized as the target of the investigation and removed from the vehicle. A search of the suspect produced numerous plastic bags of crack cocaine, weighing approximately Twenty-Three (23) grams.

Officers arrested Fredrick O’Neal, 49, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking Cocaine over 14 grams.

Suspect Arrested After Buying Gas With Counterfeit Money

On Thursday, April 9, 2009, at approximately 3:30pm, Officers assigned to Area E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to C&C Auto, 1012 Hyde Park Ave, for a report of a larceny in progress.

Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the owner of the station that stated a person paid for gas with a fraudulent twenty-dollar bill. The customer was still on the property and was interviewed by officers. The suspect continued to be vague and inconsistent when asked how he obtained the currency. Ultimately, The suspect was placed into custody.

Officers arrested Jesus Hector Perez, 23, of Boston on the charges of Possessing a Counterfeit Note and Uttering a Counterfeit Note.

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IF YOU CAN’T BEHAVE ... YOU CAN’T STAY

RED SOX FAN ARRESTED FOR OPEN AND GROSS LEWDNESS

At about 9:15pm, on Wednesday, April 9, 2009, officers performing a paid detail at the Red Sox game were alerted by Red Sox security of an unruly fan. When officers observed the fan, the fan was violently struggling and flailing his arms. Officers observed the suspect almost strike several female fans. When officers informed the suspect that he needed to leave the park, the suspect swung his elbow and struck one of the officers. As officers were attempting to escort the fan from the park, the fan broke free and began yelling, “I’m not leaving!!! I’m not leaving!!!” In short time, officers were able to re-apprehend the suspect. The suspect was then handcuffed and escorted from the park.

According to Red Sox security officials and witnesses, the suspect was seen urinating from the upper deck onto the street below. When security officials approached, the suspect took off into the crowd.

Officers arrested Jared Giarrusso, 23, of New Hampshire and charged him with Being Disorderly, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Open and Gross Lewdness.

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Officers Encounter Distraught Female Running Down Street

On Monday, April 6, 2009, at approximately 11:17pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), observed a distraught female running down Dudley Street. Officers spoke with the female (18), who was crying and not wearing any shoes, and learned that she was just assaulted by her father with a knife. Officers learned the suspect became enraged after his children were still using the computer at such a late hour.

Officers then traveled to 6 Greenville Street in order to investigate the matter further. Upon arrival, they were allowed entry by one of the children. Once inside, they located the suspect’s wife hiding in one of the bedrooms. Officers announced their presence and the female emerged from the room. Officers were informed that the suspect was angry because the children were not in bed, but still using the computer. He then retrieved a knife and assaulted his Eighteen-Year-old daughter with it.

Officers learned that the suspect had locked himself in his bedroom and refused come out after numerous requests by officers. Officers attempted to gain entry into the room and discovered the door to be blocked by bedroom furniture. Officers were able to force their way into the room and encountered the suspect. The suspect was aggressive towards officers and took a “fighting stance” with a clinched fist. Officers were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody.

Officers arrested Victor Ortiz, 51, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Suspect Assaults Officers After Attempting To Gain Entry Into Apartment

On Monday, April 7, 2009, at approximately 7:20pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 139 Spencer Street for a report of a man banging on an apartment door.

Upon arrival, Officers ascended the staircase to the third floor and located a Black Male outside of the caller’s apartment. Officers confronted the subject and ordered him to take his hands out from his pants pockets. The suspect refused to obey the officers’ orders and became verbally abusive and aggressive towards them. Fearing that the suspect may have a weapon, Officers attempted to conduct a pat-frisk of the suspect. The suspect knocked the officer’s hands down and backed away from them. As the officers approached the suspect, he took hold of one of the officer’s shirt with both hands. A struggle ensued and the suspect continued to swing at officers. The suspect was ultimately placed into custody and a black and silver knife was located within his pants pocket. Officers also located a plastic bag containing, what officers recognized to be, Marijuana.

Officers arrested Michael Delere Thomas, 18, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (knife). Mr. Thomas was also issued a civil violation for Possession of Marijuana.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, April 6, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 10
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Breaks: 18
Residential Break-ins: 8
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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Armed Robber of Charleston Barber Shop Arrested

On Friday, April 3, 2009, at approximately 5:15pm, Officers assigned to Area A-15 (Charleston), were flagged down on Bunker Hill Street by an individual who stated he was just robbed at gunpoint. The victim further stated that he was cutting hair within his barbershop on 180 Bunker Hill Street when several males entered the shop and produced a firearm and demanded money. The suspects robbed three barbers of their money and cellular phones before fleeing. One of the suspects pressed, what was believed to be, a chrome .45-caliber handgun to one of the victim’s chest and stated, “Are you crazy”. A witness observed a green mini-van flee the area at a high rate of speed right after the incident.

Area A-1 (Charleston) detectives investigated the incident and were able to obtain a positive identification of one of the robbers through a photo array. Area A-1 & A-15 officers were advised of this individual’s identity and were actively seeking him.

On today’s date, Monday, April 6, 2009, at approximately 2:00pm, BPD officers observed an individual, who they recognized to be the suspect in the robbery, in the area of 113 Bunker Hill Street in Charleston. Officers confirmed the suspects’ identity and placed him into custody.

Officers arrested a Black Hispanic Male, 16, of Charleston on the charges of Juvenile Delinquency, to wit: Armed Robbery by Means of a Firearm.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 72 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Friday, April 3, 2009 through 10am, Monday, April 6, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 4
Street Robberies: 10
Commercial Robberies: 3
Bank: 2
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 14
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Breaks: 39
Residential Break-ins: 22
Commercial Break-ins: 9
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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IF YOU’RE GONNA THROW A HUGE HOUSE PARTY … YOU SHOULD PROBABLY RENT A HALL

SIX ARRESTED FOR BEING DISORDERLY

At about 1:15am, on Saturday, April 4, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a large, loud party in the area of 56 Ridgemont Street. On arrival, officers observed a large crowd of people inside and outside the above-mentioned address. Moreover, upon exiting their cruiser, officers could hear loud music coming from the location. As officers approached the location, officers observed several beer bottles get thrown from the 2nd floor porch into the front of the address. Upon entering the location, officers observed approximately ten people standing on the front porch. When asked if anyone lived at the location, all ten stated that they did not. When instructed to leave, however, eight complied, but two did not. The two who chose not to leave were later arrested. Officers arrested Richard Navin, 23, of Boston and Patrick O’Meara, 33, of Boston and charged both with Being Disorderly.

As officers attempted to enter the 2nd floor apartment, an individual, later identified as Jason Tucker, locked the door and refused to allow the officers to enter the apartment. When officers instructed the individual to open the door, the suspect laughed, turned his back on the officers and proceeded to go up stairs. At this point, officers yelled up to the 2nd floor and, again, asked to speak to the owner of the apartment. When the owner or owners refused, officers went around to the back of the home and were able to gain entry to the 2nd floor apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers observed approximately one hundred people inside the location. At this point, officers informed those in attendance that, due to noise complaints, the party was over and the apartment needed to be vacated. When one partygoer asked, “Why?” Officers explained that not everybody, in particular surrounding neighbors, was enjoying the party. Officers further explained when community members call 9-1-1 to complain about noise, officers are dispatched and obligated to investigate.

Despite the explanation, several partygoers still refused to leave. As a result, officers arrested Jason Tucker, 20, of Boston and Mike Arthur, 20, of Boston and charged both with Disturbing the Peace and Being Keepers of a Disorderly House.

Officers also arrested Mike McDonald, 19, of New York and Kyle Morin, 23, of Boston and charged both with Being Disorderly. All six suspects were transported to Area D-14 (Brighton) for booking.

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Mattapan Street Search Warrant Produces Guns & Drugs

On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at approximately 5:19pm, Members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force, The Special Investigations Unit & The Swat Team, proceeded to 17 Mattapan Street, apartment #2 in order to execute a search warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court.

Officers arrived on-scene and the BPD Swat Team was able to make entry into the suspect residence. Once inside, a search was conducted and the following items were located and seized; a 9mm rifle (loaded), a Beretta 9mm handgun (loaded), a Luger 9mm handgun (loaded), Forty-Seven (47) bags of Marijuana, Numerous bags of crack cocaine (in excess of 235 grams), Large capacity magazines (loaded with various types of ammunition), Numerous items utilized in the packaging of illegal narcotics, such as: plastic bags and a digital scale, numerous personal papers in the name(s) of Anthony Davis and Kenneth Davis, both of 17 Mattapan Street. It should be noted that neither one of these suspects were home at the time of the search warrant.

As a result of the above-mentioned findings, Members of the BPD Fugitive Unit, The YVSF and the United States Marshall’s Service set up surveillance in the area of Bowdoin Street / Geneva Avenue in order to locate the two suspects. At approximately 6:10pm, Officers located one of the suspects within 117 Bowdoin Street, apartment #3. The suspect was placed into custody on the charges of Possession of a Firearm (multiple counts) and Trafficking a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) over Two-Hundred (200) grams.

Loud Party Call Lands One In Jail For Supplying Alcohol to Underage Partiers

On Saturday, April 4, 2009, at approximately 12:45am, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to a call for a loud party taking place at 4 Folsom Avenue.

Officers arrived on-scene and were allowed into the residence. Officers observed a large number of people consuming alcohol throughout the property. Officers learned several individuals drinking alcohol were under the legal age of Twenty-One. Officers identified the occupant of the apartment and learned he was also the host of the party.

Officers arrested David Moyer, 20, of Boston on the charges of Keeper of a Disorderly House and Procuring Alcohol to Persons Under the Age of Twenty-One.

Suspect Arrested After Stabbing In Bar

On Friday, April 3, 2009, at approximately 9:45pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 187 Norfolk Avenue, The Shirley Bar, for a report of a person with a knife.

Officers arrived on-scene and entered the bar. They observed chairs turned over and blood on the floor. A witness informed officers that a female stabbed another female patron after an argument. The witness went on to state that the suspect was told to leave the property prior to the stabbing because she was carrying several knives in her waistband. The victim sustained a stab wound to her hand as a result of the altercation but fled before the arrival of the officers. The witness gave officers a detailed description of the perpetrator and advised them of her direction of flight.

Shortly thereafter, Officers located a female fitting the description walking on Norfolk Street towards Proctor Street. Officers stopped the suspect and conducted a pat frisk for their safety. As a result, two knives were located in her rear pocket. A clear plastic bag of crack cocaine was also located. The witness identified the suspect as the person who stabbed the unknown victim within the bar.

Officers arrested Gina Otey, 39 of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife) and Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine).

The defendant later informed B-2 Detectives that the fight was over the purchase of crack cocaine. She further stated that she got “short changed”.

Two Home Invaders Apprehended by C-11 Officers

On Thursday, April 2, 2009, officers assigned to area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 367 Adams Street for a report of a Breaking & Entering in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with several witnesses who informed them of two individuals running from the area after hearing glass breaking. A detailed description of the two was given and broadcast to other C-11 officers. Officers then inspected several buildings in the general area looking for broken glass. A broken window was located in the rear of 367 Adams Street. The resident of 367 Adams Street informed officers that he heard his door knob “jiggle” before hearing a knock. He then opened the door and observed two individuals standing there. It should be noted that the victim gave a similar description of the suspects as the witnesses gave. The victim went on to state that the two men ran into his apartment and stated, “give me the money” before taking hold of a broom stick and striking him with it. The victim fled to his kitchen and grabbed a knife and chased the suspects out of his house. The victim was able to lock the door after they fled. The suspects attempted to re-gain entry into the victim’s home by kicking the door. Before leaving the property, one of the suspects threw a rock through the victim’s window.

Officers located two suspects fitting the description walking on Centre Street. The suspects were detained pending identification. All witnesses and the victim were able to identify the two as the perpetrators.

Officers arrested two Black Males, 20 & 17, from Boston on the charges of Assault Within a Dwelling House.

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ROBBERY #1: (TODAY)

GREATER POLICE PRESENCE LEADS TO GREATER PROTECTION

At about 9:10am, today, Thursday, April 2, 2009, officers form Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a bank robbery at the Sovereign Bank at 279 Massachusetts Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to security officers/employees of the bank who stated that a white male in his late 20’s wearing a blue jacket entered the bank and passed a note that read, “I have a gun .. give me all your money.” After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, security officials say they watched the suspect flee the bank and enter a taxi cab (brown and white in color). Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspect and the cab over the police radio. In short time, detail officers working in the area of Ipswich and Lansdowne Streets observed a cab carrying a passenger fitting the description of the suspect. As a result, officers approached and stopped the cab. When officers attempted to enter the cab, a violent struggle ensued. During the course of the altercation, the suspect dropped an undisclosed amount of money in and around the cab. Once in custody, the suspect stated, “I robbed the bank.”

Officers arrested Glenn Carbonneau, 35, of Quincy and charged him with Armed Robbery (bank), Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

ROBBERY #2: (YESTERDAY)

POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH TREMONT CREDIT UNION ROBBERY

At about 9:23am, on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a bank robbery at the Tremont Credit Union at 180 Mt Vernon Street. On arrival, officers spoke to bank employees who stated that two black males entered the bank, said they had an explosive device and demanded money. After receiving an amount of money (believed to be in excess of $200,000), the suspects fled the bank. Today, Thursday, April 2, 2009, detectives from Area C-6 (South Boston), members FBI Bank Robbery Task Force and Bureau of Investigative Services arrested two individuals wanted in connection with this incident.

Officers arrested Kevin Clement, 23, of Boston and Derrick Rogers, 25, of Boston and charged both with Armed Robbery (bank).

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BPD Officers Arrest One On Drug Charges

On Monday, March 30, 2009, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force, were traveling on Harvard Street when they observed three males on the corner of Harvard / Westcott Street engaging, in what officers believed to be, behavior consistent with that of the illegal sale of narcotics. Officers observed the parties to conduct a hand-to-hand transaction before noticing the officers’ presence. One of the suspects then split off from the group and walked across Harvard Street towards Glenway.

Officers approached the suspect and called to him to stop. The suspect ignored the officers’ request and continued walking. As the officers got closer, the suspect placed the contents of his closed hand into his mouth. Officers recognized this to be a common practice for individuals to destroy illegal narcotics in their possession prior to a law enforcement encounter. The suspect quickly turned around and struck one of the officers with a closed hand. A struggle ensued and the suspect continued to strike officers before being placed into custody. During the struggle, the suspect spit out two (2) bags of crack cocaine, weighing approximately Seven (7) grams.

Officers arrested Carlos Banks, 36, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Possession of a Class B Substance With Intent To Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (Sara Greenwood School), Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. Officers also arrested Craig Davis, 32, of Boston on several outstanding arrest warrants.

BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, March 30, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 3
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 25
Residential Break-ins: 11
Commercial Break-ins: 4
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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West Roxbury Search Warrant Yields Drugs, Gun & Money

On Friday, March 27, 2009, at approximately 6:41pm, Drug detectives assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), traveled to 118 Edgemere Road in order to execute a search warrant related to the illegal distribution of crack cocaine.

Detectives conducted pre-raid surveillance of the location and observed the target of the investigation leave the property and enter his vehicle and proceed out of the area. The suspect was detained after his vehicle was stopped. It should be noted that Area E-5 detectives also obtained search warrants for the target of the investigation and his vehicle.

Detectives then conducted a search of the target’s residence, 118 Edgemere Road, West Roxbury. As a result of the search, the following items were located: A loaded 9mm Ruger Firearm, two (2) large capacity magazines (loaded), a tazer or “stun gun”, a digital scale, a surveillance camera, numerous packaging materials, numerous plastic bags of crack cocaine (totaling approximately fifty four (54) grams) and numerous personal papers in the name of the suspect.

Officers arrested Allen McKelton, 37, of Boston on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Revocation, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trafficking Class B Substance (crack cocaine) in Excess of Twenty Eight (28) grams and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (stun gun).

Area B-3 Officers Wrestle Man To Ground With Gun

On Sunday, March 29, 2009, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 782 Morton Street for a report of a man with a gun. While en-route, officers received a detailed description of the suspect.

Upon arrival, officers observed an individual fitting the description walking on Norfolk Street. The suspect continued to adjust himself in a manner consistent with an individual carrying a firearm. The suspect noticed the officers’ presence and hurried his pace towards Blue Hill Avenue. Officers approached the suspect and he attempted to flee. The Officers took hold of the suspect and a violent struggle ensued. During the altercation, officers observed a firearm clearly displayed from his waistband. The suspect continued to reach for the firearm while fighting with officers. The officers were able to disarm the suspect and place him into custody.

Officers later learned the suspect went to the caller's house and pointed the firearm at the residents.

Officers arrested Dean Clarke, 31, of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (gun), Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Resisting Arrest.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A FIREARM

At about 1:48am, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol when they observed three males acting suspiciously in the area of Blue Hill Ave and McLellan Street. Specifically, officers noted that two of the suspects appeared to be out of breath and sweating. Given the fact that a radio call for shots fired had been broadcast several minutes earlier, officers decided to approach the individuals. While speaking to the individuals, officers further noted that one of the individuals was sweating profusely.

When officers asked if anyone was in possession of weapons, none of the individuals answered. Fearing the presence of a firearm, officers proceeded to pat frisk the individuals and their outer clothing. As a result of the frisk, officers located and seized a firearm from one of the suspects. When the suspect was asked to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated he could not.

Officers arrested Stephen Wright, 18, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and the Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Serial Number.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

At about 7:40pm, on Friday, March 27, 2009, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of the Old & Columbia Roads when they observed an individual known to have a court imposed curfew. Given the probation violation, officers approached and stopped the suspect (known hereafter as suspect #1). At the time of the encounter, suspect #1 was with another individual (known hereafter as suspect #2). While speaking to suspect #1, officers noted and observed that suspect #2 began to get very nervous. Specifically, officers noted that suspect #2 was holding his right side in such a way as if to suggest he was holding or attempting to conceal a weapon, possibly a firearm. When asked if he was in possession of any weapons, suspect #2 quickly looked down at the ground and refused to answer the question.

As a result of the non-response, officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect for weapons. As a result of the frisk, officers were able to locate and seize a firearm. When asked if he was in possession of a license to carry, the suspect stated, “No.”

Officers arrested Laurence Justice, 17, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of a Firearm on a Public Way.

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TIRE ROLLING LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 7:59am, on Thursday, March 26, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) were approached by an individual who said that he witnessed a man stealing tires off a parked car in the area of 433 Shawmut Avenue. According to the witness, the suspect had a ponytail and had already taken three tires off the parked car. After taking the tires, the witness says he observed the suspect roll the tires down the street and into an alley. Officers observed the motor vehicle missing three tires. As a result of the information, officers decided to conduct surveillance on the car in the event the suspect returned for the fourth and final tire. In short time, officers observed the suspect, a man with a ponytail, walk towards the motor vehicle. When officers approached the suspect, officers observed that the suspect had grease on his hands and clothing. When asked to explain the grease, the suspect couldn’t. When asked if he the car belonged to him, the suspect said it belonged to a friend. When officers contacted the owner of the car, the owner was asked if anyone had been granted permission to take the tires off his motor vehicle. To which, the owner of the car stated, “No.”

Officers then entered and searched the alley where the suspect had been seen rolling the tires. Once there, officers located a brown backpack belonging to the suspect. Inside the backpack, officers located jumper cables, a tire iron, a small wrench, several screws and several lug nuts.

A more extensive search of the surrounding area enabled officers to locate and return the stolen tires to the owner of the car.

Officers arrested Jose Rodriguez, 22, of Boston and charged him with Larceny from a Motor Vehicle (over $250.00), Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

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Potential Fight Ended with Two Armed Suspects Arrested

Yesterday afternoon, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested suspect, David Arias, 17, of Roxbury and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. In addition, officers arrested suspect, Eric L. Ortiz, 17, of Roxbury and charged him with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.

The arrests were preceded when officers were at the intersection of Amory and Green Streets observed two groups about to get into an altercation outside of the Green St. MBTA station. Officers observed one young man removed his sweater and place both hand s in the air and get into a fighting stance. Officers immediately exited their marked police vehicle to look into this situation and while doing so heard one member of the group exclaim an expletive at the other group. Officers spoke to the young man who was yelling and he explained to the officers that one member of the other group had put his hand in his pocket and pointed it in his direction.

Officers, believing that there might be a firearm involved responded to the other group and pat frisked the two above suspects. Suspect Arias was found in possession of a loaded firearm, while suspect Ortiz was found in possession of a brass knuckle.

Taggers Tagged and Arrested

Last night around 7:15PM, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) arrested suspects, Christian Maldonado, 17, of Chelsea, Joshua I. Barrientos, 17, of Chelsea, two 15-year-old male juveniles from Chelsea, and a 16 year-old male from Revere and charged them with Trespassing, Damage to Property by Graffiti.

Officers assigned to the Safe Street Team in the Eagle Hill section were on patrol in the area of Bremen and Saratoga Streets underpass when they noticed the suspects underneath the bridge. Officers were alerted to this group due to a high number of complaints by residents and business owners about graffiti in this area. Officers responded to the area underneath the bridge and as they walked down the embankment were immediately struck by the strong odor of spray paint and then observe the suspects with spray paint cans in their hands. The suspects immediately dropped the cans when they saw officers approaching.

After the suspects were placed under arrest, officers recovered nine cans of spray paint, and noted that al of them had paint on their hands.

One More Gun Taken Off the Streets

At approximately 8:32PM last night, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to the intersection of Crawford and Humboldt Streets for three males fighting. While en route, officers were advised that one of the three males, described as wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans, was in possession of a gun.

On arrival of one of the first units, the described suspect with the gun walked away from the group and fled the scene down an alley. Officers immediately proceeded down the alley and there caught the suspect coming from behind some dumpsters. The suspect was detained pending further investigation into the allegation that he had a gun. Officers then went to the area behind the dumpster that the suspect had been seen coming from, and there found a loaded semi-automatic gun.

The suspect, Kwmaine Davis, 18, of Dorchester was then arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Being an Armed Career Criminal.

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Double the Speed Limit Equals Double Trouble

Around 10:31AM yesterday morning, a traffic enforcement officer from District C-11 (Dorchester) was monitoring traffic near the Gallivan Blvd. and Magdala St. intersection when he noted a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Specifically, the car was clocked operating at a speed of 59 MPH almost twice the posted speed limit of 30 MPH.

A traffic stop was conducted at which time the operator’s information was queried on the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), which revealed that the operator’s license to operate had been suspended since January. The operator, Ruben Malave, 41, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a suspended License and cited for Speeding.

Vigilant Officers Recovers Stolen Car with Suspect

Yesterday afternoon around 1:30PM, while on “routine patrol” an officer from District D-14 (Alston/Brighton) observed a car drive by with the passenger window smashed. Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop of the suspect car.

At the car stop, officers conducted a query of the car and determined that the car had been reported stolen since March 9 of this year. The operator went on to tell officers that he didn’t steal the car but had been driving it for the last two weeks but knew that the car was stolen. Further investigation revealed that the operator had no license to drive. Officers conducted inventory of the car and found that the car had very visible ignition damage. Consequently, the operator, Jonathan M. Fitzgerald, 17, of Brighton was arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

Good Samaritans Assist in Arrest of Wallet Thief

Yesterday afternoon around 2:39PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) arrested suspect, Jameel Hakim, 55, of Roxbury and charged him with Trespassing, Larceny, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery and Carrying a Knife with Blade Length Greater than Two and a Half Inches.

Officers were initially called to 50 Congress St. for a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers found the suspect being detained by a witness. Officers then spoke to the victim who reported that she was working in her office when she observed the suspect going through her purse. The victim questioned the suspect about his actions and he took off running. The victim then looked inside her purse and realized that her purse was missing and she ran after the suspect yelling, “stop that man!”

A witness, after hearing the victim’s cries for help, assisted the victim in chasing the suspect down the stairs, and into the lobby of the building. In the lobby, the suspect attempted to pull a knife from his waist but the witness stepped on it before the suspect could use it. The suspect then continued running until he was grabbed and restrained until officers arrived. A second witness recounted the same story to officers but told them that the suspect punched him while fleeing from the scene.

Officers were able to locate the victim’s wallet in the stairway that the suspect had fled and also the knife that he had dropped.

Alert Citizen Warns Officers of B&E in Progress

Last night around 6:53PM, officers from District B-2 were alerted about a possible breaking and entry in progress at 204 Warren St. in Roxbury. Specifically, a good citizen walked up to officers outside the district station and informed them that she had just observed a suspect crawling through the first floor of an apartment building at 204 Warren Street.

Officers immediately responded to the address and while en route broadcast the description and location of the incident. Other officers, familiar with the address, then informed that the address had been foreclosed and that no persons should be there. On arrival, officers observed that the front window was window in the same location that the witness had described seeing the suspect crawling through. Officers then entered the building and found suspect, Collin I. Binns, 47, of Boston inside. The suspect was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime.

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POOR FAN BEHAVIOR LEADS TO THREE ARRESTS INSIDE BOSTON GARDEN

At about 8:17pm, on Monday, March 23, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail during the Boston Celtics game observed three individuals causing or creating a disturbance inside the Boston Garden. Specifically, the officer observed the individuals verbally disrespecting and disparaging security personnel from the Garden. According to the security personnel, the suspects began swearing and yelling at a photographer employed at the Garden. The suspects were demanding that the photographer take their picture and when, according to them, the photographer refused, the suspects proceeded to verbally berate and disrespect him.

When officers asked the suspects to produce or provide identification, the suspects refused and attempted to walk away from the officers. When officers attempted to stop the suspects, one of the suspects yelled, “Get your (expletive) hands off me. I know my rights.” As the suspects continued to swear and yell, officers observed young children in the immediate area. Officers arrested suspect #1 (Kelly) and suspect #2 (Andrews). While officers were in the process of arresting suspects #1 and #2, suspect #3 (Lavey) was instructed to leave the area. However, instead of leaving the area, suspect #3 stood his ground and stated, “If you’re going to arrest my friends, then you’re gonna have to arrest me.”

Officers arrested Shawn Lavey, 17, of Braintree and charged him with Disturbing Peace.

Officers arrested James Kelly, 17, of Braintree and Robert Andrews, 17, Braintree and charged both with Resisting Arrest and Disturbing the Peace.

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Officers Apprehend Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle and Recover a Firearm

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, at approximately 6:01pm, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were patrolling in the area of Rosseter Street when they observed a vehicle that was reported stolen.

Officers followed the suspect vehicle as it traveled in the area of Bowdoin /Geneva awaiting the arrival of additional C-11 units prior to attempting to stop the vehicle. The operator of the stolen vehicle appeared to be aware of the police presence and sped up in order to avoid capture. While doing so, the suspect vehicle struck two vehicles on Larchmont Street, as well as crossing the yellow line and striking an oncoming police cruiser. At this point, all three occupants of the stolen vehicle exited and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and set up a perimeter of the general area. After a brief search, all three suspects were apprehended. A loaded .45 Caliber firearm was located within the suspects vehicle.

Officers arrested Dominic Toledo, 18, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (car), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition & Various Motor Vehicle Violations. Michael Miranda, 20, of Boston & Armando Barros, 20, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Trespassing, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Search Warrant Yields Money & Two Pounds of Marijuana on Neponset Ave

Over recent time, numerous complaints were received regarding illegal drug distribution taking place in the general area of 135 Neponset Avenue. As a result of these complaints, the BPD launched an investigation into the matter. A search warrant was issued after the facts of the investigation were presented to Dorchester District Court.

On Friday, March 23, 2009, at approximately 6:10pm, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Task Force and C-11 (Dorchester) detectives, proceeded to 135 Neponset Avenue in order to execute the above-mentioned search warrant.

Officers made entry into the apartment and located the target of the investigation within. Officers then conducted a search of the property and located numerous plastic bags of Marijuana throughout the suspects’ residence. The total weight of the Marijuana was in excess of Two-Pounds. Officers also located a digital scale and numerous empty plastic bags. The suspect was also found to be in possession of Nine-Hundred-Fifty-Nine-Dollars ($959), which was seized for it is believed to be proceeds from prior illegal drug sales.

Officers arrested George Davis, 31, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana), With Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana) With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 feet of a School Zone (Richard Murphy Middle School).

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FEELING BLUE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE OF BLUES

On Friday, March 20, 2009 at approximately 8:15pm, officers were performing a paid detail in the area of the House Of Blues located at 15 Lansdowne Street when they observed two individuals acting in a disruptive and disorderly fashion. According to employees of the establishment, the two individuals were asked to leave the building due to their belligerent behavior. Specifically, the two individuals, while inside the establishment, were seen pushing and knocking patron’s drinks out of their hands.

Upon being told they couldn’t re-enter the establishment, the two individuals began yelling, screaming and demanding their money back. When officers intervened and asked the individuals to calm down, the suspects instead chose to verbally disrespect and disparage the officers. Officers noted and observed that both of the individuals appeared to be intoxicated. On several occasions, officers asked and instructed the individuals to leave the area. However, instead of leaving, the individuals continued to swear and yell at the officers. At one point, the suspects were heard referring to the officers as ‘Nazis’.

Officers arrested Ben Yelle, 34, of New Hampshire and Kyle Denny, 36, of Connecticut and charged both with Being Disorderly.

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IF YOU’RE GONNA DRINK … DOING IT IN UNDER AGE AND IN PUBLIC IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA

At about 12:59am, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol when they observed an individual drinking from a blue plastic cup. Knowing that the cups are often used or utilized by young people to consume alcohol in public, the officers instructed the individual to put the cup down. However, instead of listening to the officers, the individual disregarded their instructions and continued drinking. Upon looking inside the cup, officers detected, smelled and observed what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. When officers asked the individual to produce identification, the suspect stated, "I’m not 21.”

Officers arrested Zak Smyth, 18, of Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of Alcohol and Drinking in Public.

POLICE ARREST THREE WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ARMED ROBBERY IN EASTIE

At about 9:15pm, on Friday, March 20, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) took a report from a victim who walked into the station. According to the victim, he was waiting for the bus, when his ex-girlfriend pulled up and offered him a ride. Victim says when he entered the car; he observed two while males sitting in the backseat. After driving for a short period of time, the victim told police that one of the males in the backseat pulled out a box cutter, demanded money and tried to slash him. According to the victim, while one suspect was trying to slash him, the other suspect grabbed him and stole his wallet. Officers noted slash marks to the victim’s clothing.

After his wallet was stolen, the victim says the suspects pushed him out of the car. After being pushed out of the car, the victim says he was able write down the plate number of the motor vehicle. Officers broadcast a description of the car over the police radio. In short time, police officers in Lynn located and stopped the suspect’s motor vehicle. Upon stopping the car, officers noted that the three occupants matched the description of the suspects wanted in connection with the earlier robbery. A search of the car enabled officers to recover two box cutters, a black wallet and an undisclosed amount of money that matched the amount of money stolen from the victim.

Officers arrested Michael Mellen, 19, of Lynn, David Griffin, 24, of Lynn and Tiffany Morong, 20, of Lynn and charged all three with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

POLICE ARREST THREE FOR AN UNARMED ROBBERY IN SOUTHIE

At about 2:00am, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of West 4th and F Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was walking down the street when three individuals approached from behind and asked for cigarettes. When the victim stated that he didn’t smoke, the suspects stated, “Then give me all your money.” At this point, the victim says the suspects began to punch and kick him before fleeing the area on foot. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over Channel 6 of the police radio. In short time, responding officers located three individuals matching the description of the suspects. While the suspects were being detained, the victim was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the victim positively identified the suspects.

Officers arrested Ryan Millerick, 18, of Boston, Patrick Ryan, 17, of Boston and a 16 year-old male and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

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Suspect Arrested After Stealing Car, Attempted B&E & Chase

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at approximately 7:53am, Officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of 24 Dixfield Street for a Breaking & Entering in progress. While en-route, Officers received information that a white male, in his twenties, wearing a dark sweater and light colored baseball cap was attempting to gain entry into the rear glass door of 24 Dixfield Street.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with witnesses who informed them that the suspect fled the area in a Blue Toyota Highlander heading in the direction of G Street.

Officers spotted the suspect vehicle in the area of G Street at East 7th Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the suspect refused to pull over and fled towards Columbia Road. Due to the suspect’s unreasonable speed, the officers backed off and attempted to monitor his route of travel. While attempting to elude officers, the suspect struck three vehicles before exiting the Toyota Highlander he was operating and fleeing on foot. Officers gave chase on foot and were able to apprehend him on Pilsudski Way. The owner of the Blue Toyota Highlander approached officers wishing to report her vehicle stolen. She stated she was standing next to her vehicle, after starting it, when the suspect jumped in and took off.

Officers arrested Kevin Carter, 21, of Boston on the charges of Attempted Breaking & Entering of a Dwelling, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene Of an Accident. The suspect was additionally issued numerous motor vehicle violations.

Man Arrested For Stealing 12K from Employer

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, officers assigned to Area C-6 (South Boston), responded to 150 Mt. Vernon Street, CMJ Management, for a report of an employee stealing money.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the management’s corporate counsel regarding the theft of Twelve-Thousand-Dollars. Officers learned that the suspect works as the bookkeeper and has been stealing money on a regular basis since November of 2008. Officers confronted the suspect and he admitted to the accusations and stated he attempted to pay the money back but was unable. The suspect stated he knew his actions would ultimately be detected for the company was auditing the books.

Officers arrested Kavan Pittman, 55, of Saugus on the charges of Larceny by Embezzlement.

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B&E Suspect Caught In The Act

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 1:19am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), were on patrol in the area of 1145 Dorchester Avenue when a motorist flagged them down. The Good Samaritan told police that someone had just broken the front glass door to 1145 Dorchester Avenue.

Officers then approached the building and observed the entrance door to be smashed. Officers entered the building and located a white male. With help from other responding officers, the suspect was placed into custody after a brief struggle.

Officers arrested Benjamin Wall, 25, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (nitetime) and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Police Investigate House Fire at 46 June Street

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 3:02pm, officers assigned to Area E-5 (West Roxbury), responded to 46 June Street for a report of a house fire possibly involving two young children. Officers arrived on-scene, along with personnel from the Boston Fire Department & Boston EMS, and observed large flames and smoke coming from the roof of the structure.

Officers spoke to a neighbor who stated that a family of four (a mother and three young children) lives at the location. The witness further stated that, at the time of the fire, two of the children were in school. However, the witness also stated that she observed two kids, the youngest child (a boy, age 6) and his cousin (a girl, age 8), exit the home after the fire started. Several other witnesses corroborated the information. Officers learned that the two children could be found at a nearby relative’s house. Upon proceeding to the home, officers located the two young children. Upon speaking to the children, the little boy admitted to officers that he had been playing with matches. Boston EMS was called to the house. Once on scene, EMS transported both children to the Children’s Hospital where, after an evaluation, they were released.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Officers filed a report through Department of Social Services in regards to the children possibly being left home alone. Area E-5 (West Roxbury) detectives are investigating the case and looking into the possibility of filing charges.

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at approximately 6:33am, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Brighton), responded to the area of 11 Cummings Road for a report of an unconscious female.

Officers arrived on-scene and located an unconscious Twenty-year-Old female lying on the ground in front of 11 Cummings Road. A passerby noticed the victim and called police. Boston EMS transported the victim to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit and Area D-14 detectives are actively investigating the incident.

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Roxbury Drug Control Officers Seize Cocaine, Money, Gun & Ammunition

During recent time, BPD Area B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Officers have been investigating an illegal crack cocaine distribution operation emanating out of 97 Ruthven Street, Roxbury. Through their efforts, it was learned that Tommy Hubbard was the target of the investigation. It was also learned that he was residing in the target location with an unknown female that was utilizing a White Lincoln Town car.

Officers applied for and received a search warrant for 97 Ruthven Street through Roxbury District Court. On Monday, March 16, 2009 Area B-2 officers set up pre-raid surveillance of 97 Ruthven Street in anticipation of executing the above-mentioned search warrant. At approximated 1:00pm, Officers observed a White Lincoln Town car arrive in the general area containing the target of the investigation, Tommy Hubbard, along with his female associate, Jemison Rolanda. The pair exited the vehicle and approached the target location on foot. Officers approached the couple and informed them of their investigation. Two sets of keys for 97 Ruthven Street were obtained from the suspects and a peaceful entry into the residence was gained.

Officers then conducted a search of the premises and located the following property; Numerous plastic bags of crack cocaine (totaling in excess of 23 grams), Seven-Hundred-Dollars ($700) in United States Currency, .357 Magnum Revolver (obliterated serial numbers), Twenty-Nine rounds of ammunition and a police scanner (programmed to scan Roxbury & the BPD Drug Control Unit channels).

Officers arrested Tommy Hubbard, 52, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking Cocaine In Excess of 14 grams, Trafficking Cocaine Within 1000 Feet of a School Zone (Crispus Attucks Elementary), Possession of a Firearm With Obliterated Serial Numbers and Possession of Ammunition. Ms. Jemison Rolanda, 35 of Boston will be summonsed to Roxbury District Court on the above charges.

Not So Neighborly Behavior

On Monday, March 16, 2009, at approximately 2:07pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 17 O’Meara Court for an Assault & Battery in progress between next-door neighbors.

Officers arrived on-scene and located two female parties with apparent scratch marks on their faces. Officers spoke with both combatants and learned that the two have been having an ongoing problem. Earlier in the day, the females began verbally arguing outside of the building before it escalated into a physical altercation. One of the suspects brandished a knife and the other suspect threw hot coffee on the other.

Officers arrested Maria Rodriguez, 34, of Boston & Melissa Brea, 28, of Boston both on the charges of Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, March 13, 2009 through 10am, Monday, March 16, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 3
Non-fatal Stabbings: 7

Residential Break-ins: 21
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings

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Right Place, Right Time…Suspect Arrested!

Last night around 9:11PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Greenwood St. when they observed an individual walking from the back yard of one of a house at 8B Greenwood St. carrying a plastic bag in one hand and a wooden stick in the other.

Officers, knowing that the houses in the area under construction had been broken into several times in the last couple of months, stopped the suspect to conduct a threshold inquiry. As officers stopped their cruiser and started to approach the suspect, the suspect quickly crossed the street and discarded the bag he had in his hand in the side yard of a house across the street and walked towards officers. Officers, noting that the suspect had a screwdriver in his back pocket, conducted a pat frisk of the suspect. The suspect explained to officers that he was just relieving himself in the back yard of the house he had been seen exiting. Officers questioned the suspect as to where he had gotten the piece of wood in his hand and he was very defensive about what he was doing in the back of the house. Officers then retrieved the bag that the suspect had discarded on the side of the house, and discovered that it had power drill.

Officers then went to the back of the house that the suspect first been seen exiting, and there discovered that the back glass sliding door had significant damage with the glass door shattered. In addition, officers observed a large rock inside the house and damage to the countertops and cabinets. The suspect, George Bostick, 59, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Receiving Stolen Goods, Malicious Destruction of Property and Trespassing.

“Borrowing” Car Leads to Arrest for Car Theft

This morning around 12:28AM, officers from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) were on patrol in the area of Washington St. and Academy Hill Rd. when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed without any headlights on.

Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop across from Brighton District Court. Officers approached the operator and asked for his license and registration. The operator handed officers his license and when again questioned about the registration stated he didn’t have it. Officers then asked the operator who the car belonged to and he responded that he didn’t know. Officers then questioned the operator and passenger as to how they got the key for the car and they stated that they had found the key in the console. Officers then asked the suspects if the owner knew they had the car and they replied that the owner did not know that they had taken the car. The suspect operator went on to state that he had taken the car and was going to drive the passenger home and return the car.

Officers responded to the owner’s house and spoke to the owner who told them that she had not given anyone permission to use her car not was she aware that her car was gone.
The victim was transported to the suspect’s location where she stated that she did not recognize either of the occupants of her car. The suspects, Major Ryan, 22, and Matthew Stepanski, 20, both of Brighton were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in the Night and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

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Angry Roommate Arrested with Firearm

This morning around 1:35AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) arrested suspect, Mark. P. Fox, 28, of Boston and charged him with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Officers were initially called to 52 Joy St. in Boston for a breaking and entering in progress. While en route, officers were updated that there was someone armed with a rifle at the scene.

On arrival, officers met with a victim who told them that her roommate had threatened her with a shotgun. Officers then learned that the suspect and victim who are roommates had argued earlier about a stove being left on. The suspect apparently became very angry over the incident and when the victim came home she was threatened by the suspect with a firearm as she attempted to enter her apartment.

Officers were able to able to successfully enter the apartment, and place the suspect under arrest for the assault. After entering the apartment, officers located a double barrel shotgun, and numerous rounds of ammunition.

Cab Fare Causes Rage

About 3:47AM today, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to 250 Moss Hill Rd. for an assault and battery in progress.

At the scene, officers spoke to the victim, a cab driver. The victim reported to officers that he picked up the suspect and his girlfriend at a downtown bar, and drove them to 250 Moss Hill Road. The victim however told officers that when he told the suspect cost of the fare, he started arguing with him and then rammed the victim in the nose with his head. According to the victim, after the suspect head butted him, he then walked over to a car parked in the lot and grabbed an 8x3 stud and attempted to hit him with it. The victim reported that the suspect did not him because the suspect’s girlfriend interceded and stopped him. The victim reported that the suspect did end up paying but only after assaulting him and then fleeing into the home at that address.

Officers then found the suspect and interviewed him. The suspect denied assaulting the victim but did tell officers that he disagreed with the fare. Based on observations of the victim’s injuries consistent with being head butted and an 8x3 stud found nearby, officers made the determination that the victim’s had been assaulted as alleged and arrested the suspect, Gervase F. Toner, 30, of West Roxbury charging him with Assault and Battery and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

B&E Suspect Detained by Victim and Witness

This morning around 5:16AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 719 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester/Dunkin’ Donuts for a crime in progress.

On arrival, officers observed the suspect on the ground with the victim and a witness standing over him. As officers approached the group, the suspect started yelling that he thought the car was abandoned and that’s why he took the items from the car.

Officers then spoke with the victim who told officers that that she was working behind the counter when she overheard the suspect ask the witness what a “Tom Tom” was and observed him the witness a GPS she recognized. The victim, having overheard the above conversation, questioned the suspect about where he got the GPS and he exclaimed that he had gotten it from an abandoned car in the parking lot. The victim and witness followed the suspect outside and before he could flee the scene, the victim and a witness detained him.

The suspect, Everett Goss, 41, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. After being placed under arrest, officers located a stolen cell phone from the victim’s car on the suspect in addition to the GPS, which resulted in additional charges of Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.

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On Friday, March 13, 2009, at approximately 2:19pm, Area B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Detectives executed a search warrant at 144 Dudley Street, apartment #303.

DCU members have been investigating this address as of late and identified Taylor Dotten as the target. BPD officers applied for and were granted a search warrant for said address. Officers gained entry into the residence and located the target as well as a black male, later identified as Robert White.

A search of the property revealed the following items: An amount of heroin, personal papers in the name of Taylor Dotten and Twenty-Four (24) white pills. Mr.White was found to be in possession of Fourteen (14) counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills.

Officers arrested Taylor Dotten, 45, of Boston on the charges of Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) With Intent To Distribute, Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 Feet of a School Zone (Madison Park High School). Robert White, 50, of Boston was arrested on the charges of Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin is Kept and Possession of Counterfeit Money.

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Robbery Attempt Leaves Victim Suffering From Non-Life Threatening Stab Wounds

On Saturday, March 14, 2009, at approximately 1:29am, Officers assigned to Area A-15 (Charlestown), responded to 37 Union Street for a report of a stabbing.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a male victim suffering from non-life threatening stab wounds. Officers learned that the victim was exiting his vehicle in front of his house when two un-known males approached him demanding money. One of the suspects produced a knife and threatened the victim. The victim fought back by striking the knife-wielding suspect with a nearby object. A struggle ensued and both parties fell to the ground. The suspect then stabbed the victim. The victim was then able to lock himself in his vehicle and continued to blow his vehicle’s horn until the suspects fled on foot towards Austin Street.

Boston EMS treated the victim on-scene before transporting him to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Officers conducted a search of the general area for the suspects to no avail.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and urges anyone with information relative to the suspects or their whereabouts to call Area A-15 (Charlestown) detectives at (617) 343-4571. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping the identity of all those who provide information anonymous.

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On Friday, March 13, 2009, at approximately 12:36am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 180 Lincoln Street (The District Bar), for a report of a man passing counterfeit currency.

Upon officers arrival, they were greeted by the manager who informed them that a customer was purchasing drinks with counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills. She went on to state that the customer would order several drinks at a time and pay with, what appeared to be counterfeit bills. The customer would then receive change back in the form of legitimate United States Currency.

The suspect was pointed out to officers and he was accompanied to the kitchen area to be interviewed. While walking to the kitchen, the suspect dropped a stack of counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills to the ground.

Officers arrested Daniel Mondesir, 24, of Randolph, Massachusetts on the charges of Counterfeiting and Uttering a Fraudulent Document. Mr. Mondesir was found to have in excess of Twenty-Four counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills in his possession.

Officers transported Mr. Mondesir to Area A-1 for booking purposes and while doing so; they received a phone call from The District Bar stating they had just found another stack of, what appeared to be counterfeit currency, on the floor. Officers returned to the bar and were supplied with a stack of paper currency. Officers determined it too was counterfeit and noticed it also displayed the same serial numbers as the previously seized counterfeit money. Approximately Twenty-Eight counterfeit Twenty-Dollar-Bills were located with a Massachusetts Driver’s license in between the bills. The license displayed a photograph and the name of Evans Mondesir, 28, of Boston. A search of the establishment was conducted for Mr. Mondesir to no avail. Mr. Evans Mondesir will be summonsed to Boston Municipal Court on the charges of Counterfeiting.

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Pedestrian Struck In Crosswalk by Intoxicated Driver

On Thursday, March 12, 2009, at approximately 6:05pm, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 125 Tremont Street for a call of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a United States Park Ranger rendering care to the victim. Officers learned that the Park Ranger witnessed the accident and immediately took action. The Ranger informed BPD that he witnessed a female attempting to cross the street, by utilizing the crosswalk, and was struck by a motor vehicle that passed through a red light. Boston EMS arrived on-scene and transported the female victim to New England Medical Center to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The operator of the offending motor vehicle was still sitting in his car upon the arrival of the BPD. He initially refused to step from his vehicle but ultimately did so after several commands. As he exited his vehicle, an empty bottle of alcohol fell from his jacket pocket to the ground. An immediate odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on his breath and he had great difficulty standing, for he continued to sway side to side. His eyes appeared to be glassy and he spoke with slurred speech. Officers requested the suspect to conduct field sobriety to which he refused several times.

Officers spoke with numerous witnesses to the accident and they all gave a similar account of events leading to the victim being struck.

Officers arrested Harjeet Singh, 50 of Revere, Massachusetts on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol. Mr. Singh will also be cited for the Crosswalk and Red light violation. During the booking process, Mr. Singh refused to take the Breathalyzer test.

No Permit…No Sausage

On Friday, March 13, 2009, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), were patrolling the North End section of the City when they observed an individual selling sausages from a cart on Causeway Street in the North Station area. It should be noted that the officers recognized this individual for in recent time it was learned that he was not properly licensed and was warned to stop until he obtained the proper license and permits.

Officers approached the subject and learned he still had not obtained the proper permits to operate his sausage stand.

Officers arrested Michael Scoppa, 36, of Chelsea, Massachusetts on the charges of the Sale / Storage of Merchandize Without a Permit and Peddling Without a License.

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Two Suspects Arrested & Charged With Multiple Armed Robberies

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at approximately 9:52pm, Officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the intersection of Parker & Hillside for a report of an armed robbery.

Officers arrived on-scene and located the victim who informed them that he was walking on Parker Street when two unknown Males approached him. One of the individuals stated, “Hey you…stop”. The victim was then surrounded and one of the suspects displayed a black handgun and stated, “Give us your stuff”. The other suspect proceeded to go through the victim’s pockets and removed his wallet, money and cellular phone. They also demanded that the victim remove his watch and hand it over to them.

The suspects then fled on foot towards the area of Tremont Street. The victim was able to give the officers a detailed description of the suspects and a search of the area was conducted to no avail.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:26pm, Area B-2 (Roxbury) officers learned that two suspects, fitting the above-mentioned description, were arrested in Area D-4 (South End) for an unrelated robbery. Believing the suspects may be the same individuals; the above-mentioned victim was transported to D-4 for the purpose of making an identification. The victim was able to identify the suspects as well as identifying his watch that was in their possession. The suspects later admitted to the robbery while being questioned by detectives.

Officers arrested Christopher Rivera, 20, of Stoughton & Anthony Ruiz, 19, of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery. Both parties will be facing additional Armed Robbery charges for at least three other incidents they were responsible for prior to being apprehended by D-4 officers.

D-4 officers were able to locate the suspects as they were attempting to flee another robbery scene in the area of the Back Bay Train Station. Numerous citizens assisted officers by pointing in the direction of travel of the suspects. Once in custody, officers learned that they approached a male in the area of Durham Street and displayed a black firearm and stated, “Give me your money”. The suspects then took the victim’s money and cellular phone before fleeing on foot towards the train station. A search of the suspects produced an amount of currency, a Black air-pistol handgun, a T-mobile phone, a Motorola Q-phone, a Blackberry Pearl phone, a Silver Ipod and a Silver Fossil watch.

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From Attempted Larceny to Receiving Stolen Property

Yesterday around 1:11PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 1440 Dorchester Ave./Bank of America for a larceny in progress. En route, officers were informed that the caller was reporting that a 19-year-old, light skinned female wearing a gray jacket and blue jeans had stolen a customer’s purse and fled on Adams St. toward Ronan Park.

Officers responded to the area where the suspect fled and shortly thereafter spotted an individual matching the suspect description. Officers attempted to stop the person matching the suspect description but when they approached she ran. The suspect was however stopped and detained pending the outcome of the investigation.

Officers then returned to the bank and spoke to witnesses who recounted seeing the stopped suspect go in the manager’s office and start to look through the manger’s handbag. One witness reported when he yelled at the suspect, she quickly dropped the bag and walked out of the bank. The witnesses were returned to the scene and positively identified the suspect as the individual who had been looking through the victim’s handbag.

The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the district station for booking. At the booking desk, officers found the suspect in possession of four cell phones, two of which were determined to have been stolen. The owner of the phones was successfully located by officers and his stolen phones returned to him. The suspect, Janay N. Barrows, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00 and Attempted Larceny.

Stolen Car Thieves Arrested

This morning around 2:32AM, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) arrested a 16-year-old suspect from Hyde Park and suspect, Angel Quilan, 17, of Mattapan and charged them with Receiving Stolen Property.

Officers were on patrol in the area of Blake and Mariposa Streets when they observed a motor vehicle drive by with its headlights off. A check of the car’s registration revealed that the car was stolen. As officers negotiated a turn to effect a traffic stop, the suspect motor vehicle disappeared from sight. Officers proceeded to Cummins Hwy. and there observed the stolen car proceeding from Richmere Rd. to Cummins Hwy. in the direction of Mattapan Square. Officers proceeded toward the car and attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the motor vehicle failed to stop, pulled onto a side street and the operator fled the car.

Numerous units converged on the scene and the suspect operator was ultimately caught and apprehended after he was found hiding under a porch. The suspect operator was placed under arrest and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. While officers were pursuing the fleeing suspect operator, another officer responded to the car and there found a passenger seated in the passenger seat with the seat reclined al the way back. The passenger was also placed under arrest and charged with Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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Good Samaritan Aids Police in Arresting Pick Pocket

Around 12:45PM yesterday, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 755 Boylston St. for a larceny in progress at Starbuck’s. While en route, officers were updated with a description of the suspect and told that a witness was following the suspect.

As officers made their way to the call, officers were flagged down in the area of 115 Newbury St. and directed to an individual who matched the suspect description. The suspect was stopped and detained pending the investigation. The witness who had directed officers to the suspect stated that he had followed the suspect from the Starbucks after the victim stood up and exclaimed that the suspect had just stolen her wallet and the suspect ran out of the store. The witness reported to officers that he followed the suspect and observed him go in an alley, take something out of the wallet and discard it. The witness reported that he picked up the wallet and continued following the suspect until he flagged down them down and directed them to the suspect.

Officers then returned to the store where they spoke to the victim and her friend who observed the suspect take the victim’s wallet. The suspect, Benjamin L. Josey, 50, of Boston was arrested and charged with Larceny from a Person. After being arrested, officers discovered that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for Larceny Over $250.00, and Possession of Class B for crack cocaine found on the suspect.

Safe Street Team…Right Time, Right Place!

Last night around 9:13PM, the Safe Street Team assigned to Uphams’ Corner from District B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area on Eastman St. when they heard a broadcast over the police radio for a breaking and entering at 16 Eastman Street.

Officers, being around the corner from the address of the incident, immediately responded to investigate the incident. At the scene, officers secured the premise by having officers secure the back door and the front door. The officers that entered the front door then reported that they had observed a group inside the first floor of the house. Officers then notified the landlord who told them that the first floor apartment had been vacant since early February and that no one should be there. Officers then requested additional units and set up a perimeter around the house.

Officers then knocked on the apartment and announced their office. After knocking on the door and getting no response, officers heard what sounded like people running to the doors of the apartment to exit. Three of the suspects were caught and placed under arrest as they attempted to exit the apartment. After placing the three suspects under arrest, a fourth suspect jumped out of a side window, jumped over a fence and attempted to escape by running down the street. Officers pursued the suspect and caught him after a brief foot chase.

Four suspects, Amilton F. Dossantos, 19, Mario Amado, 20, Isiah Baptista, 19, and Emmanuel Fontes, 22, all of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime. Additionally, suspect Dossantos was charged with Resisting Arrest for resisting officers’ efforts to place him under arrest after jumping out of the apartment window. Suspect Baptista was also charged with Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute for marijuana found on his person whish appeared to be packaged for distribution.

B&E Suspects Caught Trying to Break into Liquor Store

At approximately 11:12PM last night, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 195 Adams Street/Lynn’s Liquor Store. Officers were further advised while en route that the caller could hear what sounded like a saw being used on the door.

On arrival, officers observed the front door of the store to be secured and went around the back door. While making their way to the back door, officers heard what sounded like an electric saw cutting metal. Officers made their way to the rear of the store and there observed two suspect using an electric saw tool on the door causing sparks to fly from the metal door. The two suspects observed the officers at this time and took off running down the alley. The suspects were pursued and after a lengthy foot chase were caught and placed under arrest but not before a violent struggle.
After the suspects were placed under arrest, officers returned to the rear of the liquor store and recovered an electric extension cord running from an electric box on the rear of the building, down the alley where it was attached to an electric cutting wheel, a pry bar and a bag with various tools on the ground. Officers then spoke with the caller/witness who reported to officers that around 11:00PM he heard what sounded like an electric saw. The caller reported that at first he thought nothing of it but when it continued he looked outside his window and observed sparks flying from an electric tool despite not being able to see the suspects he called 911.

The suspects, Loc Tran, 31 and Vu Q. Nguyen, 32 both of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Malicious Destruction of Property, Trespassing, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Resisting Arrest.

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BPD Drug Control Officers (Area E-13 & Area A-7) traveled to 570 Blue Hill Avenue, apartment #4f in order to execute a narcotics search warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court.

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 5:40pm, Officers were conducting pre-raid surveillance of 570 Blue Hill Avenue when the target of the investigation arrived operating a gray Buick sedan. Officers approached the target and informed him of the search warrant for his residence.

Officers made a peaceful entrance into the apartment and proceeded with the search. The following items were located: An amount of Cocaine in excess of 28 grams, An amount of United States Currency in excess of Two-Thousand-Dollars, Four digital scales (commonly used in weighing narcotics prior to being packaged for sale), Two bottles of Lactose powder (commonly used as a “cutting agent” in order to increase the overall weight of the narcotics), Numerous plastic bags, A leather gun holster, Numerous .38 caliber rounds of ammunition, Approximately Twenty-Eight (28) bags of marijuana, Several Oxycontin pills, Several Oxycodone pills and Several Suboxone pills.

Officers charged Danny Martinez, 40, of Boston and Loida Morales, 28, of Boston for Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) over 28 grams, Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) Within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Class B Substance (oxycontin) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance (oxycodone) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance (suboxone) With Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class D Substance (marijuana) With Intent to Distribute.

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Officers Locate Illegal After-Hours Bar

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 2:14am, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 114 West Selden Street for a report of a loud party.

Upon officers’ arrival, a large group was located coming and going from the basement of 114 West Selden Street. The group was observed smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol and being disruptive.

Officers made their way into the basement of 114 West Selden Street and observed a male bartender serving alcoholic beverages with United States Currency being exchanged in return. An elaborate DJ system was also observed playing music at a high level.

Upon further investigation, officers learned of two individuals that were deemed responsible for organizing the illegal after-hours party. Officers seized several bottles of alcohol, various electronic DJ devices and in excess of Five-Hundred-Dollars that is believed to be proceeds from the illegal sale of alcohol.

Officers arrested Maurice Johnson-Morton, 22, of Boston and Maxwell Thomas, 38, of Boston on the charges of Hosting an Unpermitted After-Hours Party and The Illegal Sale of Alcohol.

CORRECTION: Maurice Johnson-Morton was not arrested for this incident. He was issued a a city ordinance violation for host of an unpermitted after-hour party. BPD Media Relations apologizes for the error.

Suspect Arrested For Possession of a Firearm & Crack Cocaine

Within recent time, Area B-2 (Roxbury) detectives received information regarding a male selling cocaine and in possession of a firearm.

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 4:15pm, Officers set up surveillance in the general area of Columbia Road at Devon Street in order to observe the above-mentioned subject. A male suspect, know to officers, was observed in this general area, engaging in what appeared to be, street level narcotic activities.

Officers decided to approach the suspect in order to investigate further. Upon noticing the oncoming police presence, the suspect became nervous and attempted to reverse his direction to avoid officers. The suspect was briefly detained and asked if he had anything on him? He responded, “I have a gun”. Officers then retrieved a loaded .38 caliber revolver from his waistband.

Officers arrested Sonny Ray Deloatch, 26, of Boston on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm & Illegal Possession of Ammunition. During the booking process, seven plastic bags of crack cocaine were located on Mr. Deloatch. He was additionally charged with Illegal Possession of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine) With Intent To Distribute.

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Guns & Crack Cocaine Located During Search Warrant

Back in January of 2009, BPD detectives learned of an illegal crack cocaine distribution operation emanating out of 22 Larchmont Street, Dorchester. Detectives launched an investigation and learned the target of this illegal operation was a black male, known only as “Jizz”. BPD detectives continued to investigate and discovered the targets true identity to be Gregory Roberson. Detectives were issued a search warrant for 22 Larchmont Street related to their investigation.

On Friday, March 6 2009 BPD detectives set up surveillance of 22 Larchmont Street and observed “Jizz” walking out of his apartment. Mr. Roberson was stopped and entry was made into his 22 Larchmont Street residence.

A search was then conducted that produced an amount of crack cocaine in excess of 14 grams, several scales (commonly used in a cocaine distribution operation), a .380 caliber semi-automatic firearm, numerous .380 rounds of ammunition, a .22 caliber-revolver firearm and numerous .22 caliber rounds of ammunition.

Officers arrested Gregory Roberson, 44, of Boston on the charges of Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) over 14 Grams, Trafficking a Class B Substance (cocaine) Within 1000 feet of a School Zone, Illegal Possession of a Firearm (2 counts) and illegal Possession of Ammunition.

Note to Car Thieves…Turn Your Lights On!

On Saturday, March 7, 2009, at approximately 12:56am, officers assigned to Area E-13 (J.P.), were patrolling the area of Columbus Avenue when they observed a vehicle traveling without its lights on. Officers traveled behind the suspect vehicle and activated their lights and siren in order to conduct a motor vehicle stop for the headlight violation.

Officers approached the vehicle on foot and requested the operator’s license and registration. The driver replied, ‘I don’t have a driver’s license”. The passenger then informed officers, “This isn’t my car”. The officers then conducted a check through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles on the operator’s license and the vehicle’s registration. The result of the check showed both subjects were being honest, the operator did not have a valid license and the vehicle did not belong to them. In fact, the vehicle was reported stolen.

Officers arrested Paul Edwards, 39, of Boston on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Suspension. Also arrested, Stephen Spanoghe, 45, of Hyannis on the charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle.`

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Woman’s Parked Vehicle Stolen While Placing Children in Stroller

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 5:20pm, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to 690 Tremont Street for a report of a Larceny of Motor Vehicle.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a Female victim who states she parked her car on the side of Tremont Street in order to remove her two young children from the vehicle and place them in a baby stroller. While doing so, two unknown Males got into her running vehicle and fled down Tremont Street. The young children were already out of the vehicle and no injuries were sustained at that time.

The victim immediately phoned 911 to report the incident. The victim was then proceeding to BPD District 4 when she observed her vehicle traveling down Rutland Square towards Tremont Street. The victim stepped out towards the vehicle and yelled to the driver, “Give me my car back”. The car thief then opened the driver’s side door, striking the victim with it, as he passed by. The vehicle then proceeded onto the sidewalk and traveled down Tremont Street before turning onto Massachusetts Avenue.

Numerous officers gathered in the general area and were able to locate the vehicle on Massachusetts Avenue near Pompell Street. The victim was transported to the area of the car stop and she was able to identify the operator and the front seat passenger as the people who stole her vehicle. Officers arrested Raul Garcia, 40, of Boston on the charges of Larceny Of a Motor Vehicle and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (car door). Also arrested, Stephen Mcaskill Jr., 35, of Boston on the charges of Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. A female was also located in the rear of the vehicle, she was identified as: Megan Dooley, 40, of Boston and will face charges of receiving a Stolen Motor.

What Not To Do If Your Pulled Over by the Police

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 6:00pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), were patrolling the area of Blue Hill Avenue when they observed a motor vehicle make an illegal right hand turn. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle on Babson Street near Mildred Avenue. Officers approached the vehicle on foot on were greeted by the operator, by sticking his head out of the window, and stating, “Why are you stopping me, your F’ing racist’. The officer explained to him that he did not properly signal his turn and asked for his license and registration. The operator refused to supply his license and registration and continued to state, “F you man”. The officer explained to the operator that if his behavior continued he would be subject to arrest for failure to comply with a police officer. The operator still refused to hand over his license and registration and the officer was forced to call additional officers to the scene to assist.

Upon back-up officers arrival, the operator was asked to exit the vehicle. Again, he refused. The operator eventually stepped from the vehicle and was placed into custody. He attempted to pull away from officers and continued to yell racial slurs. Due to the suspects’ unruly behavior, numerous individuals gathered to watch him.

As a result of an inventory search, an open bottle of Red Stripe beer was located as well as a hammer, wrapped in a t-shirt. Based on the officers training & experience, it was believed the hammer could be utilized in the commission of B&E’s. The suspect continued to state to officers, “Wait until you take these cuffs off…you F’d with the wrong dude”. The suspects parting words for the arresting officers: “Wait until I see you on the street without that gun on your hip”.

Officers arrested Leslie Neblett, 35 of Waltham on the charges of Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (knife greater than 2.5 inches), Disturbing the peace, Possession of Bulgarious Tools (hammer), Refusal to Submit to a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

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Suspect Pulls knife on Store Clerk

On Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at approximately 9:09pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the Mattapan Mobile Mart on 783 Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a man with a knife.

Upon officer’s arrival, they met with the clerk / victim who informed them that a Black Male, wearing beige pants & coat, entered the store and became enraged. The suspect had words with the manager and slammed a metal draw on the clerk’s hand before running from the store. The clerk gave chase and confronted the suspect outside. The suspect then removed a knife and swung it at the clerk. The clerk then ran inside and phoned the police. No injuries were sustained as a result of the assault.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and located an individual fitting the description shortly thereafter in the area of Blue Hill Avenue. The suspect was confronted and he admitted to being in the Mobile Mart and having a problem with the clerk. The officers then conducted a pat-frisk of the suspect and located a black butterfly knife on him.

The suspect was then transported to the Mattapan Mobile Mart in order to conduct an identification. The victim was able to identify him as the perpetrator.

Officers arrested Julio Benitez Melendez, 32 of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (draw) and Trespassing.

Vigilant Neighbor Assists Police in Apprehending Thief

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 2:05am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to the area of 221 Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a male breaking into cars.

Upon arrival, officers met with a neighbor of the general area that informed them that a black male, wearing a gray coat with a white hood, broke into a Grey Volkswagen as it sat parked on Edgerly Road. The witness approached the suspect while he was rummaging through the vehicle and confronted him. The suspect then fled in the direction of Massachusetts Avenue.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and a similar looking individual was located on Belvidere Street. The suspect was transported back to the scene and the witness positively identified him as the perpetrator.

Officers arrested Marc Aaron Ross, 35, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (night).

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Two Suspects not Slippery Enough to Get Away

Yesterday around 3:55PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 423 West Broadway St./CVS for a larceny in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to store employees/witnesses who reported that they observed the two suspects enter the store, open a large plastic bag and start to put Oil of Olay beauty skin care products in the bag. The suspects then walked out of the store without even attempting to pay for the products. The two suspects were stopped shortly after exiting the store and brought back to the store. In the store, the two suspects were determined to have stolen items in excess of $400.00.

Suspect, Neville E. Jenkins, 41, also of Boston was arrested and charged with Larceny Shoplifting over $250.00 in addition to outstanding warrants for Shoplifting while a second suspect was summonsed for Shoplifting.

Motor Vehicle Accident at 479 Broadway Street

Yesterday afternoon around 4:46PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 479 West Broadway Street for a motor vehicle accident during which a car had struck a building.

On arrival, officers observed that a minivan had struck the front of Magoo’s Pizza. The operator of the car was incoherent and as a result Boston Fire Department units had break his window to gain access to him. The operator, based on preliminary medical assessment, had suffered a medical event and was transported to Boston Medical Center for further assessment and treatment. Officers poke to witnesses who reported that they had observed the operator, who did not appear to be alert, travel from East Broadway toward West Broadway and strike the pizza store.

No individuals were hurt during this incident and the building sustained minimal structural damage.

Officers “Hit the Lottery” with Traffic Stop

This morning around 3:44AM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Glenway and Harvard Streets when they observed a speeding motor vehicle.

Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard and Spencer Streets. During the traffic stop, officers learned that the operator was unlicensed by virtue of a restriction on his license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed. During a search of the suspect incident to lawful arrest, officers found that the suspect had approximately 150 unscratched lottery tickets on his person. During a further inventory search of the suspect’s motor vehicle, officers recovered several other stacks of unscratched lottery tickets, cigarette boxes, an envelope and box from a local store and several items consistent with burglarious tools.

Further investigation of the found items and the address on the box and envelope found in the suspect’s car lead officers to find out that the store had been broken into the night before. In addition, to the above-mentioned items, officers also found several phones that appeared to have been stolen, several knives considered to be dangerous in Massachusetts.

The suspect, Gardy Lamarre, 18, of Randolph was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed, Speeding, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

This incident remains under investigation.

Four Arrested for Attempted Larceny from Motor Vehicle

Early this morning around 4:12AM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) arrested suspects, Christopher Rivas, 18, of Roxbury, Elvin M. Brea, 18, of Hyde Park, Katherine Marmanillo, 20, of Jamaica Plain and Christy M. Sanchez, 21, of Hyde Park and charged them with Larceny from a Motor Vehicle over $250.00, and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

The arrest of the above suspects was preceded by a call to 911 for a larceny in progress at 60 Potomac Street. On arrival, officers observed the two of the suspects entering a car occupied by the two other suspects. Officers detained the three suspects pending an investigation into the call. Officers then spoke to a witness who reported observing the two suspects who were entering the car trying to remove tires from a parked car. The witness further reported that after several minutes of observing the actions of the suspects, then saw them retreat to the waiting car with one holding/hiding something under his shirt that appeared to be a car jack.

Officers walked down the street and located the car that the suspects were attempting to steal the tires, and noted that several of the lug nuts had been removed and were laying in the vicinity of the car. Officers then conducted threshold inquiry of the suspects based on the information gathered and one of the suspects admitted to removing the lug nuts from the car. The suspects were placed under arrest and during an inventory search of the suspects’ car, officers recovered two cinder blocks, a hydraulic car jack and a tire iron.

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OUI Arrested Going the Wrong Way

At approximately 8:25PM last night, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) were leaving a call on when they were observed a motor vehicle going the wrong way on Corona St. while blocked by oncoming traffic.

Officers quickly responded to the scene, and there were directed to the car going the wrong way that they reported had already struck several parked cars and was trying to flee the scene. Officers responded to the driver side of the suspect motor vehicle and opened the car door to speak to the operator. Officers were immediately struck with a strong odor of alcohol on opening the car door. Officers asked the operator to get out of the car and as she did so they noted that she was unsteady on her feet such that she had to be supported to maintain her balance. When speaking to officers the operator spoke incoherently and continued to emanate a strong odor of alcohol from her breath. Officers then observed three open containers of alcohol in the suspect’s car.

Officers then spoke to witnesses and victim on scene who reported that the suspect motor vehicle initially drove down Geneva Ave. and struck two different cars and kept going after rear ending one and clipping the other car’s side view mirror. According to the victims, the suspect then attempted to drive away driving up a one-way street until she was blocked by oncoming traffic.

Based on their observation of the suspect, officers made the determination that the suspect’s ability to safely drive had been substantially compromised by virtue of alcohol consumption. Officers arrested the suspect, Ramona R. Cruz, 36, of Dorchester and charged her with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. The suspect’s vehicle was towed and officers later learned that her car was uninsured, unregistered and the plates were attached, and that she did not have a license. The suspect was subsequently charged with Operating an Uninsured and Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Attaching Plates and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

On arrival at the station, the suspect was belligerent, refused to cooperate with booking, and urinated on the floor of the cell.

Be Careful Whose (False) Name You Give to Police Officers

About 8:50PM last night officers arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile suspect from Dorchester and charged him Operating a Motor Vehicle without Being Licensed.

Officers were at the intersection of Dorchester Ave. and Hoyt St. when they observed a car fail to stop for the red light. Officers conducted a traffic stop and during that stop the driver told officers that he only had a learner’s permit. The driver then handed officers a temporary license. Officers queried the temporary license handed to them on the Mobile Data Terminal and learned that the driver had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Upon being told of the outstanding warrants for his arrest, the driver then gave officers his true name. The driver was then arrested for the above offense of driving without being licensed.

Guns and Drugs…Will Get You Time

Last night around 10:12PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol when they conducted a traffic stop of a car with defective equipment (brake light) at the intersection of Harvard St. and Harvard Park.

Officers approached the car and one spoke to the driver while the other officer approached the passenger side. The operator told officers that he did not have a license to drive, but only had a permit. While speaking to the passenger, officers detected strong odor of fresh marijuana and asked the passenger to step out of the car. As the passenger exited the car he stated to officers that he had some marijuana on his person and stared removing a plastic bag from his coat pocket. Officers then performed a search of the passenger during which they recovered six individually wrapped plastic bags of a substance believed to be crack cocaine. Officers then asked the suspect if he had anything on him to which he did not respond. Officers then continued their search of the suspect and as they continued the search recovered a loaded gun from the suspect’s pocket.

The passenger, Tisean P. Jones, 20, of Roxbury was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Stolen Firearm (the firearm had been reported stolen), Possession of Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B, Possession of Class B with intent to Distribute Class B in a School Zone, Possession of Class D, Possession of Class D with intent to Distribute, and Possession of Class D with to Distribute Class D in a School Zone. The operator, Verlyn T. Jones, 24, of Lynn was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Licensed, and Defective Equipment.

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Caught! Check in Pocket!

Yesterday morning around 12:18AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 11 Elton St. for a robbery in progress. En route, officers were updated that there were three black males robbing an Asian male and the suspects were all wearing black hooded sweatshirts with one having a sweatshirt with white writing on it. Officers were further advised that the suspects had fled the scene of the crime and were heading towards Auckland and Williams Streets.

While responding to the scene of the incident, officers observed three males dressed consistently with the suspects’ descriptions. Officers approached the three and attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry when one of the three males fled on foot towards some back yards on Victoria Street. The two other suspects were detained pending the investigation into the robbery.

Officers at the scene of the robbery spoke to the victim who reported that he was walking from his house when two black males wearing dark colored clothing approached him. The victim further reported that one of the suspects was holding a stick while the other had a very large knife. The victim then stated that when he encountered the two suspects, a third black male approached him from behind, stuck something in his back and exclaimed, “I have a gun!” The victim then reported to officers that the suspects went through his pockets and took $20.00 and his uncashed payroll check.

The two suspects were frisked for weapons and officers found knife approximately 12” long in one of their pockets along with the uncashed payroll check with the victim’s name on it. During a search incident to arrest, officers also located a crumpled $20.00 from one of the suspect’s pocket.

Officers arrested a 15-year-old suspect from Dorchester and charged him with Armed Robbery and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and suspect, Ailton M. Rodriguez, 23, of Dorchester was charged Armed Robbery.

ATF Training Results in One Less Firearm on the Streets

Last night at approximately 9:25PM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) arrested suspect, Dennis Franklin, 19, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Shortly before the arrest, officers were on patrol in the area of Normandy and Brunswick Streets when they observed the suspect walking with his right hand held tightly against his midsection, a characteristic of someone attempting to secure an upholstered firearm. Officers continued their observation of the suspect and as they passed him he quickly lifted his head with a wide eyed look and stopped walking. The suspect then started walking again up Brunswick Street all the while looking over his shoulder at officers and continuing to grasp his side

Based on their observations, officers decided to conduct a threshold inquiry of the suspect who had continued walking up the street. Officers approached the suspect and as they did so, the suspect walked towards the cruiser with his hands held up in the air and exclaimed to officers, “Yo! All I have is a bag of weed.” The suspect at this time appeared to be very nervous, had a wide-eyed look and was breathing very heavy.

Officers then performed a pat frisk of the suspect, which yielded no weapons, but a quick search of the immediate area that the suspect had just walked revealed a loaded firearm sitting on top of fresh snow. The firearm was found about 10-15 feet from where the suspect first approached the officers’ cruiser. Further investigation with a thermal imager determined that the gun was still emanating heat, leading officers to believe that the suspect had just discarded the gun where officers found it.

OUI Suspect Arrested after Leaving the Scene of an Accident

This morning around 2:01AM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to the intersection of 4th and P Street for a motor vehicle accident in which the operator was trying to flee the scene.

On scene, officers spoke to spoke to a witness, and another male who they determined was the suspect’s father. The suspect’s father told officers that he had sent his son, who had been driving his truck, home. Officers then spoke to the witness who told officers that he was driving behind the suspect when he observed the suspect sideswipe a parked car, and try to drive away. The witness reported that he blocked the suspect’s route of escape at which point the suspect then attempted to back up and hit another parked car.

Officers then responded to the suspect’s home where he was located and positively identified by the witness. The suspect appeared to be confused, acting oddly and gave incoherent answers to officers’ questions. The suspect admitted to officers that he had consumed some alcohol had strong odor of alcohol about him, had glassy eyes and was unsteady on his feet.

The suspect, Michael E. Reddish, 21, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Property Damage.

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Boston Police Scoop up Two for Serving Alcohol to Minors

On Sunday, March 1, 2009, at approximately 12:50am, Officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to the area of 334 Massachusetts Avenue for reports of loud music and a fight.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a large group outside of Wheeler’s Ice Cream Parlor. Officers observed the windows of the store to be “blacked out” for they were covered with sheets of black nylon, giving the illusion that the store was closed. Officers entered the store and discovered 60 to 70 individuals congregating within, consuming alcohol and listening to music emanating from a large DJ system.

Upon further investigation, it was learned that a large number of the individuals were under the legal drinking age of Twenty-One. Partygoers informed officers that they received a wristband for admittance after paying a Ten-Dollar cover charge. Once inside, they were served beer & shots of alcohol. They further stated that they learned of the establishment through the Wheeler’s Ice Cream Parlor’s Facebook page.

Two individuals identified themselves to officers as the managers of the business but were unable to produce any permits to operate it. One of the parties stated, “This is an ice cream store as well as a bar”.

Officers arrested Eric Marcelino, 27 of Acushnet & Rodeye Mckiedhem, 41, of Cambridge on the charges of Disturbing the Peace, Procuring Alcohol for Minors and Sale / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Persons Under the Age of Twenty-One.

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POLICE ARREST ONE FOR URINATING IN PUBLIC

At about 6:30pm, on Tuesday, February 25, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of 784 Massachusetts Avenue observed an individual acting in an unruly manner. Specifically, the suspect appeared to be intoxicated given his slurred speech, unsteady movements and the odor of alcohol emanating from his person. The officer observed the individual attempt to enter the Woods-Mullen Shelter. Given his unruly behavior, the suspect was denied entry. Upon being denied entry, the suspect began to yell and scream. At this point, the suspect was escorted from the location. Once outside, the suspect dropped his pants and began urinating all over the ground.

Officers arrested Dan Flynn, 39, of Quincy and charged him with Indecent Exposure.

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B&E Suspect Caught When He Returned to the Scene

On Monday, February 23, 2009, at approximately 4:45pm, Officers assigned to Area D-14 (Allston/Brighton), responded to 66 Union Street for a report of a Breaking & Entry in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and learned that an unknown White Male, early thirties, 6 foot tall, wearing a Boston Water & Sewer Jacket entered the back door of 66 Union Street. While in the apartment, the Female resident confronted him by stating, “What are you doing in my house”? The suspect replied, “Is Jim here”? The suspect then fled from the house and proceeded out of the area in a Green Ford Escape. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and a search of the area was conducted to no avail.

Approximately one hour later, Officers were continuing their search of the suspect and located his get-away vehicle parked in front of the victim’s residence. Officers then located the suspect as he walked down Union Street. The victim was able to positively identify the suspect as the person who entered her home.

Officers arrested Francis Neil Connolly, 36, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (night).

Sometimes You Just Have To Ask

On Monday, February 23, 2009, at approximately 9:08am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown-Safe Street Team), received information from security at the St. Francis House that an individual was hanging around dealing drugs.

Officers approached the suspect and asked if he was dealing drugs, to which he replied, “No”. The suspect was then asked if he had any drugs on him, to which he replied, “Yes”. The suspect then spit out a clear plastic bag from his mouth and handed it over to officers. It was determined that the bag contained a small amount of heroin.

Officers arrested Brian Sanchez, 24, of Boston on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin).

Intoxicated Male Disrupts Dunkin Donuts

On February 23, 2009, at approximately 8:20pm, Officers assigned to Area A-7 (East Boston), responded to 35 Central Square, Dunkin Donuts, for a report of a Male swinging a belt around in the restaurant.

Officers arrived on-scene and observed a heavily intoxicated individual swinging a black, metal studded belt over his head and side to side. Officers also observed customers and employees huddled in the corner attempting to avoid being struck by the suspect. The individual immediately surrendered when officers approached him.
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Officers arrested Felipe Najraro, 44, of Boston on the charges of Disorderly Conduct.

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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested at Home

Yesterday afternoon around 2:36PM, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) responded to 113 H Street in South Boston/Jamie’s Variety Store for a person with a knife.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he had just been robbed at knifepoint. The victim elaborated by telling officers that the suspect (described as a white non-Hispanic male, approximately 6’00” tall, about 25-50 years old wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt) walked in to the store and asked to purchase a box of cigarettes. The victim further reported that when he was ringing up the cigarettes, the suspect pulled out a knife and demanded, “Give me all the money you got!” The victim reported that he gave the suspect a sum of money after the suspect fled out of the store. The victim trailed the suspect and observed him get into a car in a nearby parking lot and flee the scene at a high rate of speed, but not before the victim got the plate number off of the car. A witness located by officers gave a similar description of the suspect and his car.

Based on the plate number given by the victim and witness, officers responded to the address where the car was registered. There, officers were allowed to enter by a female and immediately upon entering the apartment, officers observed a male matching the suspect description. During a brief conversation with the male matching the suspect description, officers observed his breathing to be elevated, and his answers to basic questions to be unclear with some level of panic.

Officers having explained their purpose, then transported the individual matching the suspect description to the scene of the crime to see if the victim and witness could identify him as the suspect. On arrival at the scene, both witness and victim were given instructions on the identification process before the suspect was shown to them. The suspect was then shown to both the victim and witness, both of whom positively identified him as the perpetrator of the armed robbery. The suspect, Jason Battles, 33, of South Boston was then arrested and charged with Armed Robbery of a Business.

Graffiti Vandal Arrested after Defacing Restaurant Bathroom

Yesterday evening around 5:45PM, officers from District D-4 and Special Operations motorcycle officers arrested suspect, Isaac S. White, 28, of Jamaica Plain and charged him Malicious Destruction of Property, and an outstanding warrant for Defacement of Property issued out of Roxbury District Court.

Officers initially responded to a radio call for a disturbance at The Other Side Café located at 407 Newbury Street. On arrival, officers poke to the restaurant manager who reported that the suspect defaced the bathroom walls in the restaurant and when confronted threw a pint glass at the wall. Officers then learned that several witnesses had heard scratching sounds from the bathroom, and when they went in there observed the suspect exiting the bathroom with fresh scratches and graffiti on the wall. The suspect was then approached by restaurant employees who asked him to leave the restaurant. The suspect, when asked to leave, responded by throwing a pint glass against the wall and had to be escorted out of the restaurant but not without a struggle resulting in an employee sustaining an injury.

Another employee followed the suspect and a short distance from the scene flagged down an officer who was able to catch up with the suspect in an alley behind 135 Massachusetts Avenue. The suspect was then placed under arrest for Malicious Destruction of Property, and subsequently determined to have an outstanding warrant for Defacement of Property.

Suspect Apprehended while Fleeing the Scene of an Accident

This morning around 2:25AM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of 800 Blue Hill Ave. when they observed a vehicle traveling a at a high rate of speed hit another vehicle in the bumper causing damage to the vehicle.

The speeding vehicle after hitting the other car accelerated and attempted to flee the scene. Officers followed the speeding vehicle with lights and sirens and attempted to stop it. The suspect motor vehicle failed to stop for officers continuing to flee through several streets until it came back out onto American Legion Highway. Near the intersection of American Legion Hwy. and Franklin Hill Avenue, the suspect motor vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Officers then approached the operator, Nicolas J. Guerrero, 20, of Hyde Park and placed him under arrest for Driving to Endanger, Failure to Stop for Police and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Property Damage.

Had the suspect stopped after the accident, he would have only had to exchange paperwork with the other car and at most been cited for Speeding.

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Parking Argument Leads To a Man being Stabbed

On Saturday, February 21, 2009, at approximately 7:58pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 65 Deering Road for a report of a stabbing.

Officers arrived on-scene and found Boston E.M.S treating the victim for a non-life threatening stab wound. Officers learned a parking argument escalated into the victim being stabbed by a light skinned black male. The suspect fled the scene in a Ford Expedition.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:17pm, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 6 Ashmont Street for a call to investigate a suspicious person. Upon arrival, they learned the stabbing suspect might be inside the residence of 6 Ashmont Street. C-11 officers then knocked on the door and were greeted by the resident. She invited the offices in and they conducted a protective sweep of the apartment. While doing so, one officer heard someone running down the back staircase to the basement. Officers then conducted a search of the basement and located a Black Male hiding behind a cardboard box.

B-3 officers transported a witness to 6 Ashmont Street who positively identified the Black Male as the stabbing perpetrator.

Officers arrested Anthony Mingoes, 37, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed by Man with Knife

On Saturday, February 21, 2009, at approximately 4:32pm, Officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 21 Wildwood Street for a report of an armed robbery.

Once on-scene, Officers met with an individual who stated he was attempting to delivering pizza, calzone & chicken wings to 21 Wildwood Street when he was approached by a Black Male wearing a White shirt with a Red hat. The driver went on to state that the unknown male removed a large knife from his waistband and stated, “Give me the food…give me everything”. The driver handed over $40, the food and his cellular phone to the suspect before he ran to the rear of 21 Wildwood Street.

Officers then set up a perimeter around the property in order to prevent the potential escape of the suspect. While doing so, they were approached by the homeowner who supplied them with the key to the first floor apartment. Officers made entry and located three individuals within. One of the individuals was identified as the armed robber.

Police arrested Neil Earvin Tom, 19, of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery (knife).

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Four Individuals Injured After Brawl Erupts At City Restaurant

On Saturday, February 21, 2009, at approximately 2:57am, Officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to 83 Essex Street (Chau Chow Restaurant) for a report of a large fight.

Upon arrival, officers observed a large group of people exiting the establishment. Officers entered the building and found it to be in disarray. Numerous tables and chairs were turned over and food was covering the floors. Restaurant employees informed officers that a large fight had occurred within the restaurant.

While investigating the incident, officers learned that three individuals were being treated, for non-life threatening stab wounds, at local hospitals as a result of the incident. Information was also obtained, that a forth victim, was being treated for a laceration to his head at Massachusetts General Hospital. The victim later informed officers that a dinner plate struck him while he was eating in the Chau Chow Restaurant.

If anyone has information about this incident, please call 617-343-4470. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently protects the identity of those wishing to remain anonymous.

Suspect Arrested For Carjacking and Kidnapping After Multi-Jurisdictional Chase

Saturday, February 21, 2009, at approximately 1:03am, officers assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), were in the area of Sunderland Street when a female victim of a carjacking approached them. The victim stated that a Black Male, wearing a Black puffy jacket, baseball cap, Blue jeans and a dark goatee jumped into her car and sped off. Officers learned that the victims’ young female cousin was still in the vehicle. Officers immediately broadcast a description of the vehicle and suspect.

Shortly after the broadcast, BPD officers observed the suspect driving in the area of Washington Street. Officers were able to temporarily stop the vehicle by pulling in front of it. Officers exited their cruiser and approached the suspect on foot. The suspect quickly accelerated towards them, slightly grazing one of the officers. Officers observed a female, believed to be the victim of the carjacking, slumped over in the front passenger’s side seat. The officers re-entered their cruiser and gave chase. They followed the suspect but lost sight of him in the area of Columbia Road.

BPD officers again spotted the suspect as he drove in the area of East Cottage Street. Officers attempted to stop the suspect but he refused to pull over and continued in a reckless manner at a high rate of speed. The suspect proceeded Southbound on the Expressway where the Massachusetts State Police assisted in the pursuit. Officers lost sight of the suspect in the area of exit 5 off of 93 South.

The Milton and Braintree Police Departments assisted in the search and a perimeter of the area was established. The stolen vehicle was found crashed into a building on Randolph Avenue in Milton. The young victim was located and transported to an area hospital for an evaluation.

K-9 units tracked the suspect and he was apprehended close by on Ridgewood Road, Milton.

Officers arrested Pernell Brown, 39, of Boston on the charges of Kidnapping, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Carjacking, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Driving to Endanger and Trespassing.

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WHEN YOU GOTTA GO .. GOING ANYWHERE IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA

At about 1:47am, on Friday, February 20, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue. When officers arrived on the scene, officers observed a white female urinating in public. In addition to urinating in public, officers also observed the suspect drinking a beer. When officers pulled up next to the suspect, the suspect stated, “Stop looking at me you sick (expletives).” The suspect then pulled up her pants, walked towards the officer’s cruiser and threw her beer can to the ground. When officers exited their cruiser, the suspect began to verbally disrespect and disparage them. At one point, the suspect informed the officers that she had left her cell phone in a taxi cab and, then, demanded their help in retrieving it. The suspect stated, “The police are supposed to help and you guys are (expletives).” Seeing that the suspect appeared to be intoxicated given her slurred speech, unsteady movements, officers asked the suspect to provide identification. Upon seeing the suspect’s identification, officers learned that the suspect was under 21 years of age.

Officers arrested Sydney White, 18, of Boston and charged her with Indecent Exposure and the Unlawful Possession of Alcohol (Person Under 21).

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Gun Found During Car Stop

On Monday, February 17, 2009, at approximately 10:17am, officers assigned to Area E-18 (Hyde Park), were traveling in the area of Cummins Highway when they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle without proper brake lights.

Officers exited their cruiser and approached the suspect vehicle on foot. Once at the driver’s side window, they immediately detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. Officers observed three occupants within the vehicle and asked the operator if they had been smoking marijuana. The operator replied, “Yeah, we just smoked a little while ago”. The operator went on to state, “I don’t have anything one me but I can only speak for myself”. The front seat passenger then stated, “I got a big bag of weed in my front pocket”. Officers requested the front seat passenger to exit the vehicle. Officers then conducted a pat-frisk of the suspect and located a folding knife and a large bag of marijuana. Officers’ shook the right pants leg of the suspect, which caused a .380 firearm to fall to the ground.

Officers arrested Gerald Corzo, 18, of Boston on the charges of illegal possession of a firearm and issued him a City Ordinance Violation for possessing less than one ounce of Marijuana.

Officers later discovered the firearm was stolen out of North Carolina.

Father & Son Arrested After Tearing Up Downtown Hotel

On Monday, February 16, 2009, at approximately 2:17am, officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown), responded to the Omni Parker Hotel for a report of a man destroying property.

Officers arrived on-scene and were informed by hotel security that two men were tipping over linen racks and pulling shelves off the walls. Officers were then led to one of the guest rooms where the two suspects were located. Officers confronted the suspects and were assaulted while attempting to place them into custody.

Officers arrested Michael Velten, 47, of New York and Michael Velten Jr, 23, of New York on the charges of Destruction of Property, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer & Resisting Arrest.

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At about 10:10pm, on Sunday, February 15, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 144 McBride Street. On arrival, officers located an individual suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. The victim, a 20 year-old black male, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for life threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact detectives assigned to Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) at 617.343.5628.

Community members who wish to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner should call CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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If You Want To See Fenway Park You Have To Buy a Ticket

On Sunday, February 15, 2009, at approximately 1:45am, officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), observed two males entering Fenway Park by climbing over a wall and jumping into the park from the ticket booth roof.

Officers performing a detail in the area assisted the observant officers by following the suspect’s route of travel. Once inside, officers were able to locate the two parties.

Officers arrested Michael Robertson, 19, of Canada & Kevin Brennan, 21, of Canada on the charges of Trespassing.

Cigarette Thief Caught Breaking into Store

On Monday, February 16, 2009, at approximately 2:40am, officers assigned to Area D-4 (South End), responded to 95 Westland Avenue for a report of a man breaking into a variety store.

Officers arrived on-scene, assisted by Northeastern University Police, to find the front glass door of the store to be shattered. Officers then located a male, fitting the description given by dispatch, to be standing inside the store holding several packs of cigarettes. Officers observed a brick on the sidewalk in front of the broken glass door and the suspect was covered with small shards of glass.

Officers arrested Nenad Kabapandza, 33, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (Night).

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH STABBING INCIDENT AT LOEWS MOVIE THEATER

At about 11:35pm, on Saturday, February 14, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person or persons stabbed at 175 Tremont Street (Loews Movie Theater). On arrival, officers located two victims suffering from what appeared to be minor stab wounds. Both victims were transported to the New England Medical Center where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries. According to the victims, they were standing inside the lobby of the Loews Movie Theater when a black male, in his late teens with braids, approached them and slashed them. While still on scene, officers learned or were told that a 3rd victim, a black male, had self-applied to the New England Medical Center with a stab wound or laceration to his hand. Officers responded to the hospital and located the 3rd victim. In short time, officers noted that the victim resembled the suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing. Witnesses were then transported to the hospital. With witnesses on scene, several positively identified the suspect.

Officers arrested Sylvester Cooper, 18, of Boston and charged him with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

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DOOR KNOCKING IS ONE THING .. DOOR KICKING IS ANOTHER: TAKE I

At about 1:30am, on Saturday, February 14, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol when they observed a white male attempting to kick in a front door in the area of 128 Calumet Street. Upon approaching the suspect, officers detected and observed that the suspect appeared to be under the influence of alcohol given the smell or odor of alcohol emanating from his person, his slurred speech and unsteady movements. When asked to explain why he was attempting to kick in the door, the suspect told officers that he didn’t need to answer any questions. When asked to provide some form of identification, the suspect pulled out an ID, but then refused to hand it over to the officers. After refusing to identify who he was, officers arrested Andrew Afronti, 22, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property, Being Disorderly and Resisting Arrest.

DOOR KNOCKING IS ONE THING .. DOOR KICKING IS ANOTHER: TAKE II

At about 11:30am, on Thursday, February 13, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) were on patrol in the area of 28 Falcon Street when they observed a suspicious male duck into an alley. Given that the area had been the scene or location of several breaks, officers exited their cruiser in order to further investigate the situation. While approaching the alley, officers heard several loud knocks or bangs. When officers looked into the alley, officers observed the suspect attempting to kick in a door. As officers approached, the suspect, upon seeing the officers, took off on foot. After a lengthy foot pursuit, one that led officers over several fences, the suspect was apprehended. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of a pair of pliers. Officers arrested Luis Mercado, 34, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Residence (Daytime).

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR GUN POSSESSION IN THE SOUTH END

At about 1:33am, on Saturday, February 14, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a suspicious person ringing doorbells inside an apartment building at 108 Gainsborough Street. On arrival, officers located the suspect. When asked to explain his actions, the suspect stated that he was attempting to gain access to a friend’s apartment. According to the suspect, he had been visiting with his friend earlier in the evening, but when he left, he left his cell phone in his friend’s place. Suspect further stated that he was ringing the bell because he thought his friend was asleep inside the apartment. While talking to the suspect, officers noticed the suspect begin to get distracted and anxious. Officers noted that the suspect kept motioning towards his pocket in such a way as to suggest he may be in possession of a weapon. When officers asked the suspect if he had any weapons, the suspect stated that he had a knife. When asked if he was in possession of anything else, the suspect quickly stepped away from the officers and took off on foot. While officers were pursuing the suspect on foot, officers observed the suspect repeatedly clutch and grab at an object in his waist area. In short time, officers observed the suspect discard a metal object. When the object hit the ground, officers heard the object make the sound consistent with metal hitting the sidewalk. Officers observed and recovered the object, which proved to be a black firearm.

Officers continued to chase the suspect as the suspect fled into the Our House Pub on . When officers entered the establishment, employees of the establishment quickly directed officers to a rear entrance. Upon exiting the rear entrance, officers located the suspect hiding underneath a motor vehicle. While officers were searching the suspect, the suspect stated, “I got nothing else on me. All I had was the 22.” A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and seize several small plastic bags containing Class D Drugs (marijuana) and several pills.

Officers arrested Steve Hamilton, 28, of Brookline and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B and D Drugs.

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Stabbing Incident at 71 Kingsdale Street

Yesterday evening around 5:36PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to 71 Kingsdale St. in Dorchester for a person stabbed.

On arrival, officers responded to the listed apartment and there observed a 28-year-old male suffering from a severe stab wound to the abdomen and bleeding severely. Officers then observed a woman, later identified as the victim’s sister, attempting to control the bleeding by holding a shirt over the victim’s wound. Officers immediately requested EMS to attend to the victim’s injuries.

While the other officers were inside speaking to the victim and witnesses, officers outside encountered a man exiting a laundry room about ten yards from the victim’s apartment. This male was breathing heavily and sweating as he exited the laundry room. Officers then observed that this male had a bloodstain on his sweatshirt, and on both his hands. Two witnesses then told officers on scene that this male had not done anything, so he was nor arrested but held for questioning.

The victim was transported to Boston Medical center with life threatening injuries while officers remained on scene to further investigate the incident. During further investigation, officers found a bloodstained knife in the laundry room that the male with the blood on his hands had been seen exiting. Officers then interviewed the victim’s sister who told them that she and the suspect male from the laundry room (her boyfriend) had been involved in a fight and he had assaulted her by punching her in the face. The suspect, Rayshaun A. Moore, 23, of Quincy was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Ongoing investigation of the incident by district detectives and officers subsequently revealed that suspect Moore had stabbed the victim. He was then additionally charged with Assault with Intent to Murder.

Just Pay the Fare!

This morning around 12:18AM, officers from District B-2 (Dorchester) arrested suspect, Walter R. Mains, 29, of Boston and charged him with Malicious Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Class B, Possession of Class B with Intent to Distribute, and Fare Evasion.

Moments before the suspect was arrested, a Boston cab pulled into the parking lot at B-2 to request police assistance for a passenger refusing to pay his fare. As officers walked towards the cab, the suspect kicked and smashed the rear passenger side window of the cab. Officers then spoke to both parties and learned that the suspect had gotten into the cab at Ashmont Station and told to go a first location then redirected to the Dudley MBTA Station. On arrival at the station, the cab driver asked for payment and was told by the passenger, “I’ll get you tomorrow!” After stating this, the suspect then re-entered the cab and asked to be taken to another location. At this point the cab driver drove across the street to the police station.

The suspect at that point was placed under arrest for Malicious Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct and Fare Evasion. During a search incident to lawful arrest, officer recovered several bags of marijuana and crack cocaine on his person leading to additional charges related to these items. As a result of the above charges, officers seized $1,749.00 from the suspect as forfeiture money from drug proceeds.

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Victim of Home Invasion Follows Suspect Until Police Arrive

On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at approximately 2:19pm, officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to 26 Bloomfield Street for a report of a breaking & entering in progress.

While en-route, officers were advised by dispatch that the homeowner was following the suspect of the B&E as he walked on Geneva Avenue. Officers proceeded to the area of Geneva and located the victim. He gave officers a description of the suspect and informed them that he entered the convenience store at 385 Geneva Avenue. Officers were able to locate an individual fitting the description within the store and the victim positively identified him as the person that broke into his home.

The victim went on to inform officers that he came home and observed an individual in his house wearing a backpack holding a knife. The victim confronted the suspect and attempted to get the suspects backpack for he believed it contained his belongings. The suspect then waved the knife at the victim and fled. The victim followed the suspect as he walked away. At one point, the suspect handed the backpack to the victim and stated, “just take your stuff…I don’t want it”. The victim continued to follow the suspect until the police arrived.

Officers arrested Eddie Ray Smith, 19, of Boston on the charges of Home Invasion and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Car Breaker Caught by Dog Walker

On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at approximately 10:24pm, an individual came into the front desk of Area D-4 to report a man breaking into vehicles. The reporting party stated she was walking her dog in the area of the Plympton Street lot when she observed a black male, wearing dark clothing with a fur hood, breaking into several cars.

Officers responded to the area of the Plympton Street lot and observed a male fitting the description standing near a vehicle with it’s doors open. Upon seeing officers, the suspect dropped two screwdrivers to the ground. Officers observed the contents of two vehicles to be strewn about.

Officers arrested Raul Morales, 35, of Boston on the charges of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Bulgarious Tools.

Caught in the Act with No Defense!!

Around 5:00PM last night, February 11, 2009, officers from District D-4 (South End) were on patrol near the intersection of Lenox and Fellows Streets when they heard someone yelling.

Officers quickly made their way toward the location of the yelling and there observed a male stomping on something on the ground next to a short cement wall. Officers got closer to the stomping male, and then saw that there was a victim lying on his back getting kicked and stomped by the suspect. The victim was semi-conscious and not resisting the suspect’s assault. Officers quickly exited their cruiser and ordered the suspect to stop his assault on the victim. The suspect, despite the officers’ orders, continued to kick the semi-conscious victim until officers pulled the suspect off of the victim. The suspect violently struggled with officers until he was placed in handcuffs.

The suspect, Roberto Sagui, 27, of Boston was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

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Police Apprehend One After Victim is Stabbed

On Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at approximately 9:52pm, officers assigned out of Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to the area of 3 Melville Ave for a report of a man with a gun.

Officers arrived in the area and observed a male running in the middle of the street, waving his arms in the air, attempting to get their attention. He then stated, “I was just jumped…and one of them cut me”. The victim then showed officers his bleeding left hand. Officers then received and broadcast a description of the suspects and their direction of flight (Melville Ave towards Washington Street).

Officers set up a perimeter of the general area and located a suspect fitting the description on Melville Avenue. The victim was then transported to this area and was able to positively identify the suspect as the person who stabbed him. The victim informed officers that he was at house party earlier in the evening when he saw the suspect and another individual. He stated they made eye contact but didn’t speak. He went on to state, that he has had a previous problem with them regarding a female. He then attempted to leave and the two suspects confronted him. The second unidentified suspect showed a firearm, which caused the victim to run from the property. The suspects chased the victim to the area of Melville Avenue. The suspects caught the victim and they began to fight. During the altercation, the victim sustained a stabbed wound to the left hand. The victim was able to break free and hide behind a house while awaiting the arrival of the BPD.

Officers arrested Kenyattat Mccall, 28, of Boston on the charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Internet Agreement Leads Suspect to Jail

Around 5:50PM yesterday evening, an officers walking in the area of Charles St. near Boylston St. observed two individuals engaged in a physical struggle and yelling.

The officer quickly approached the two men and separated them to investigate the cause of the fight. Officers them spoke to both individuals and found out that the two had met based on an Internet posting on Craig’s List to sell a phone. Both parties reported to officers that they had agreed on a price and determined that they should meet in front of the Lowe’s Theater on Tremont Street.

In front of the movie theater, the male that had posted the phone for sale took out the phone and showed it to the individual who wanted to buy the phone. The suspect then grabbed the phone and attempted to take off with it without paying for it. The victim then pursued the suspect, catching him at the intersection of Charles and Boylston Streets where he struggled with the suspect to get back his phone. The officer then appeared at this point and separated the two. The suspect, when asked for his side of the story, agreed that he and the victim had decided to meet in front of the theater in order for him to buy the victim’s phone. The suspect did admit to officers that he grabbed the phone and attempted to flee when the victim produced the phone.

The suspect, Steven Mejia, 19, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery.

Suspect Arrested after Lying about Cause of Accident

This morning around 1:17AM, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the intersection of Condor and Glendon Streets in East Boston for a carjacking.

On arrival, officers observed a car in the intersection with serious front-end damage and male later determined to be the caller/victim on the phone at that location. Officers directed the victim to get into the cruiser in order to look for the suspects. Officers asked the victim what happened and the suspect reported that two men in ski masks carjacked, smashed his car a short distance away and then fled the scene on foot.

Officers, while the victim was being driven around looking for the suspect, observed that the suspect had slurred speech and an odor of alcohol on his breath. As officers drove around, they then asked the victim further details of the incident. The victim when telling officers the details of the incident provided many conflicting stories regarding the how the suspects approached the car, where the incident occurred and how the vehicle was smashed. After driving around for some time, officers returned to the scene and there let the victim out of the cruiser. As the victim exited the cruiser, officers noted that he was unsteady on his feet in addition to smelling of alcohol, and having slurred speech.

Back at the scene of the accident, a female, later identified as the owner of the car, approached the officers and victim. The female then told officers that the “victim” had called her a few minutes earlier and told her that he was in an accident, and told her to come out before the police come. The female then told officers that the “victim” never told her anything about a carjacking at all. Officers then asked the suspect where he had been coming from before the incident, and he told officers that he had been at Hooters in Saugus earlier in the night and later went to a bar in Day Square where he had some more drinks. Based on the facts and circumstances, the “victim’s” conflicting stories, the female owner’s statements about the “victim’s” call to her, and his slurred speech, and other indications of intoxication, officers placed the victim turned suspect, Sophear Phath, 22, of East Boston under arrest and charged him with Operating under the Influence of Alcohol.
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Man Charged with Armed Robbery

On Monday, February 9, 2009, at approximately 7:53pm, Officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to the area of Townsend Street for a report of an armed robbery by means of a firearm.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the two victims and learned they were robbed of their North Face backpacks, cell phones, Charlie bus cards and money. They informed officers that they were in the area of 205 Townsend Street when they were approached by two unknown black males who stated, “Give me your money or I’ll shoot you”. The victims were then forced to remove their backpacks and empty the contents on the ground. The suspects then picked up the victim’s belongings and fled towards Warren Street.

Officers conducted a search of the area and located four black males standing at the bus stop at the intersection of Warren & Quincy Streets. Officers made note that one of the males was wearing a North Face backpack. Officers approached the group and they began to separate. The individual wearing the backpack attempted to walk away from the officers. All four parties were detained and pat frisked. Officers located numerous cellular phones and other items in their possession. The victims were able to identify this property as theirs.

Officers arrested James Exantus, 18, of Boston on the charges of Armed Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property and Larceny from a Person.

Armed Robbery Doesn’t Pay!!!

Last night around 11:34PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 1154 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester for an armed robbery in progress. En route, officers were given a description of the suspect as a white female with brown hair, black jacket and blue jeans and told that that the suspect had used a knife in the robbery and fled in a green caravan.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that the suspect, who is a frequent customer of the store/gas station initially walked in to the store, picked up two Oreo snacks and walked to the counter. The victim further explained that the suspect placed two dollars on the counter but once the clerk started ringing her items, she pulled out a knife and threatened the victim exclaiming, “Stay away from the register! I’m gonna kill you!!” The suspect then reached over the counter and took an undetermined amount of money from the cash register and fled the scene in a green minivan. Officers were further advised that the suspect had fled down a side street next to the gas station into Port Norfolk.

Other officers responding to the call were entering Port Norfolk on Teanan St. when they observed a dark colored minivan traveling a at high rate of speed almost striking the marked cruiser. Officers then turned their marked cruiser around to effect a traffic stop in order to further investigate this car due to the speed that the car was traveling and the fact that it closely resembled the described car driven by the suspect from the robbery. Officers conducted a traffic stop of the motor vehicle at 710 Morrissey Blvd. and there observed that the operator closely matched the description of the suspect. Officers asked the operator for her license and registration and she responded that she did not have either. Based on the operator’s resemblance to the suspect and her nervous behavior, officers asked for additional suspect description. Officers were then told that the suspect had a receding hairline with short brown hair matching the operator’s appearance. Officers then decided to have the victim brought to their location for a possible identification.

The victim was brought back to the scene, and as soon as the victim saw the suspect yelled out, “Yup that’s her, that’s her!” The suspect, Jennifer L. Hill, 36, of Wesley was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery of a Convenience Store, and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. During search of the suspect incident to arrest, officers recovered various denominations of US currency consistent with the money stolen from the store.

Vigilant Cops Capture Car Crook

This morning, officers from District D-4 (South End) arrested suspect, John Rogers, 42, of Marshfield and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

Around 1:32AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) were on patrol when they observed an unoccupied vehicle running with its headlights on. As officers drove by the car, they observed that there was a male seated in the back seat fumbling around. Based on the hour and the unknown activity of the male in the back seta, officers queried the car via the Mobile Data Terminal, and learned that the car had been reported stolen in Marshfield on Sunday, February 8, 2009.

Officers circled the block and pulled up behind the suspect motor vehicle, and placed the suspect under arrest for Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. The suspect acknowledged that the car was stolen by telling officers the name of the owner and stating that she did not say that he could take the car. The suspect was subsequently charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License after arrest when officers learned that his license to drive was suspended.

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After Hours Party Results in Gun Arrest

Yesterday morning, Sunday, February 8, 2009 around 2:30AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) and B-3 (Mattapan) arrested suspect, Desric D. Baker, 34, of Dorchester at 396 Seaver Street in Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Discharging a Firearm within 500’ of a Dwelling.

The investigation leading to the arrest of the suspect started around 2:30AM when officers from District B-3 responded to 26 Glenarm St. in Dorchester for a fight. On arrival, officers observed a group of about fifteen males outside that location arguing and pushing each other getting ready to fight. The group dispersed and stopped arguing when officers arrived and got out of their cruiser. Officers, shortly after all the parties to the argument got in their cars and left, learned that the group was heading to an after hours party at 396 Seaver Street.

Officers fearing further confrontation between the groups responded to 396 Seaver Street. At 396 Seaver St. officers heard loud music and found a number of people exiting and entering the basement entrance. Officers then went and spoke with the person having the party and directed him to disperse all the partygoers as it was late, the previous fight and the fact that the street was blocked due to partygoers being illegally parked.

While assisting with the crowd leaving the party, officers heard a gunshot come from the rear of the building and immediately ran to the rear where they observed several people standing in a rear stairwell. Officers after asking if any of the individuals were hurt then noticed that one individual, the suspect, attempted to walk away going up the stairs. Officers then noticed that the suspect was bleeding from his left hand, and that the spot where he had been standing had several drops of blood. Officers then asked the suspect to step down in order to conduct pat frisk of all the individuals that had been found in the rear hallway.

During a subsequent pat frisk of all the individuals that were found in the hallway, officers recovered a loaded semi-automatic firearm from the suspect. The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment a gunshot wound to the thigh and two cuts to the hand. The suspect was treated for his injuries, released from the hospital, and transported to the district for booking.

Public Exposure Lands Suspect Behind Bars

Last night around 5:42PM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to497 Boylston St./Borders Books for a larceny in progress. En route to the call, officers were advised that a store employee had followed the suspect into Filene’s department store.

On arrival, officers were able to quickly locate the suspect based on the suspect descriptions provided. Officers stopped the suspect to conduct a threshold inquiry, and while talking to the suspect were approached by a witness from the store. The witness then informed officers that he had not called for a larceny but rather because the suspect had exposed himself while riding on the store escalator. The victim further elaborated that the suspect while riding the escalator from the second floor to the first, removed his pants, fully exposing himself and started urinating. It should be noted that the store was full of customers, some of whom were children when the suspect engaged in this behavior.

The suspect, Leonard J. Daigneault, 51, of Melrose was arrested and charged with Open and Gross Lewdness.

Off Duty…but Always Observant

On Sunday, February 8, 2009, at approximately 01:19AM, an off duty BPD officer was traveling on Woodrow Ave when he observed two suspicious males standing by a parked van. The off duty officer gained a position in order to monitor the suspects. The suspects were observed entering the vehicle before noticing the officer’s presence.

The off duty officer requested assistance and approached the suspects. The suspects fled on foot and the officer gave chase. Both suspects were ultimately apprehended.

The officer was able to locate the owner of the parked van who informed him that two pairs of shoes were missing from his vehicle.

Officers arrested Michael Hall, 18, of Boston, Christian Jones, 18, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle (Night) and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.

Officers Catch Three for B&E

On Monday, February 09, 2009, at approximately 12:18AM, officers assigned out of District B-3 (Mattapan), responded to 880 Cummins High Way for a report of a Breaking & Entering in progress.

Upon arrival, officers entered the apartment building and knocked on the victim’s door. While doing so, officers observed the door to be damaged, for it had a long crack across the bottom portion. One of the residents of the apartment was holding ice over his eye while speaking with a 911 operator on the phone. Officers learned that three males kicked in the victim’s door and assaulted the residents of the apartment over money that was owed them by the victims. The suspects fled the apartment when they observed one of the victims call 911. While leaving, one of the suspects stated, “you better not be calling the cops”.

Officers were able to locate three suspects in the next building where they were positively identified by the victims. Once in custody, one of the suspects stated, “I will kill you, I’m not going to be locked up forever”.

Officers arrested James Cromartie, 22, of Boston, William Lightfoot, 18, of Boston and a male juvenile, 16, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (night), Assault & Battery to Collect a Loan.

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Speedy and Efficient Response Lands Two Juveniles in Jail

Yesterday afternoon around 4:18PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested two 16-year-old juvenile suspects, one from Mattapan and the other from Dorchester and charged them with Unarmed Robbery. In addition to the above charges, one of the suspects was found to have marijuana on his person and charged with Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon for a double-edged stiletto knife found on his person.

Shortly before the arrest, the victim walked into District B-3 and reported to officers that three to five young black males had just robbed him of his cell phone. The victim reported that he was waiting for his younger sister to get off the bus at the intersection of Blue Hill Ave. and Deering Road. The victim further reported that initially he was approached by young male who stated, “Yo! Give me back my Playstation!” The victim reported that he told the suspect that he did not know what he was talking about and the suspect walked away and into a house on Deering Street. The victim reported that the suspect then came out with three other males, walked towards him and went through his pockets and stole his cell phone.

Officers then placed the victim into the cruiser in an attempt to look for the suspects. While circling the area, officers were directed to a nearby restaurant where two of the suspects were found and positively identified by the victim. After being placed under arrest, officers then found marijuana and a knife deemed under a dangerous weapon under Massachusetts’s law.

Five Arrested after Assaulting Officers

On Thursday, February 5, 2009, officers assigned out of Area D-4 (South End) responded to 30 San Juan Street for a report of a possible assault. D-4 officers are familiar with the parties of this residence for they have responded there numerous times in the recent past.

Upon officer’s arrival, they were greeted by a male who answered the door and stated, “There is nothing going on here…why are you here?” Fearing for the safety of one of the residents within, officers conducted a protective sweep of the apartment. Officers located numerous people within the apartment and all parties denied fighting or causing a disturbance. Officers also detected an odor of burning marijuana. The residents continued to be aggressive towards officers and stated, “If you guys didn’t have your badges on…” Officers then exited the property and returned to the station in order to draft a report outlining the details of the incident.

Within short time, officers received two additional calls reporting a loud disturbance at the same location. Officers returned and were invited in by the homeowner. Officers observed four young males within the residence and ask one of them his name. He became angered and stated, “who the #### are you”? He then stood and pointed his finger in the officer’s face. Officers then attempted to place the suspect into custody, and while doing so, the other individuals within the apartment interfered with and assaulted the officers.

Officers arrested Manuel Cordero, 18, of Boston, Samuel Navarro, 17, of Boston, Noubar Hussein, 17, of Boston, Asmahan Sheikhou, 33, of Boston and a 14-year-old juvenile from Boston on charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Disturbing the Peace.

From Charity to Robbery

Early this morning around 12:52AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) were on patrol in the area of Stuart and Washington Streets when they observed an altercation between two males in front of 25 Stuart Street.

Officers were parked at the light at the intersection when they observed an apparent struggle between two parties. Officers observed one of the parties to the altercation appear to grab something out of the other party’s hand and flee into the front passenger seat of a nearby car pursued by the other male. Officers then observed one male chase the car the other male jumped in as it took off, al the while banging on the car window.

Officers, having witnessed this scenario, stopped the car a short distance from where the accident had taken place to further investigate what they had just observed. Officers spoke to both parties and learned that the male that had been pursuing the car had been robbed. Per the victim, he was approached by the suspect in front of 25 Stuart St. and asked him for $9.00 for gas. The victim stated that he pulled out his wallet to give the suspect a few dollars when the suspect grabbed a $100.00 bill from him and attempted to run into a nearby waiting vehicle. The victim stated that he ran after the suspect and when the suspect saw the nearby police car, he dropped the money and fled in the car.

Officers then attempted to place the suspect, Carneal Miller, 39, of Dorchester under arrest for Unarmed Robbery at which point the suspect violently resisted, kicking officers resulting in additional charges of Resisting Arrest, and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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One Less Gun on the Streets!

Last night, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested suspect, Donte Henley, 18, of South Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Receiving Stolen Goods and Resisting Arrest.

Around 6:57PM last night, February 4, 2009, officers were on patrol in the area of Blue Hill and Talbot Avenues when they observed two known individuals walking in the area. As officers neared the two individuals they observed them come almost to a complete stop and direct their attention to the unmarked police cruiser. As officers continued their approach of the two, officers noticed that one of the two speed up his pace and motion for the other individual he was walking with to leave the area. Officers decided to perform threshold inquiries of the two as they did so, one of the two suspects took off running at a full sprint. Officers followed the suspect both on foot and by car and at one point observed the suspect reach into his jacket and begin to take out what appeared to be the butt end of a firearm. Officers, at this point, fearing that the suspect may be taking the gun to use it against them ordered the suspect to drop the gun. The suspect at that time tossed the gun and continued to run.

The suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter by assisting officers who struggled to place him in handcuffs despite numerous orders to place his hands behind him and stop resisting. Officers then recovered the semi-automatic firearm, which the suspect had thrown in his attempt to elude capture. During subsequent investigation, officers learned that the gun that the suspect had been reported, and that it had a high capacity magazine containing 18 rounds.

Leave Justice to the Police and Courts

This morning around 12:25AM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 12 Bailey St. in Dorchester for fight.

On arrival, officers entered the building and heard what sounded like fighting coming from an apartment. Officers responded to the apartment with the noise and saw indications of some disturbance by virtue of broken glass on the floor and liquid spilled on the floor. Officers located two individuals in the apartment and spoke to both. After speaking to both individuals, officers determined that the male in the apartment had assaulted the female after she brought some friends over that the male did not want there. According to the victim, the male suspect started yelling at her and then punched her several times in the face. Officers observed blood coming from the victim lips and consequently arrested suspect, Anthony Smith, 50, of Dorchester charging him Assault and Battery (209A).

The victim was transported to the hospital with for treatment of her injuries.

Later this morning, officers from District C-11 again responded to the same address for a breaking and entering in progress. On arrival, officers responded to the same apartment that they had responded to earlier and observed that the door had been forcibly opened. Officers then noted that the doorjamb was destroyed and that the interior of the apartment was in total disarray.

Officers then spoke to witnesses who reported seeing four people who had been in the apartment earlier return in a cab. Per witnesses, the four individuals were seen entering the building, and shortly thereafter loud banging was heard in the hallway consistent with a door being kicked in and smashing sounds inside the apartment. Officers discovered a smashed TV in the driveway of the apartment in addition to the apartment being in total disarray. Officers then further interviewed witnesses who provided officers with a description of the suspects and the cab they had gotten into when they left the apartment. Officers then called the cab company and learned the name of the person who had called and the location they had been driven to by the driver.

Officers then responded to the Carney Hospital where the suspects had been dropped off, and where the victim from the earlier incident had been transported by EMS. At the hospital, officers located four individuals matching the suspect description given by witnesses. All four individuals were returned to the 12 Bailey St. where witnesses positively identified them. Suspects, Natasha A. Charlton, 18, of Dorchester, Kelli L. Johnson, 19, of Quincy, Michael A. Goncalves, 17, of Randolph, and Brett G. Callahan, 18, of Dorchester were all arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, and Malicious Destruction of Property.

I Said “Stop”

On Thursday, February 5, 2009, at approximately 01:15am, an Officer, assigned out of A-1 (Downtown), was traveling on the one-way section of Washington Street when he observed a vehicle traveling towards him. The officer activated his lights and siren, reversed his direction, and attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect traveled on several streets, including another one-way, the wrong way, before parking in front of one of the local establishments. The officer asked the suspect if he was aware that he was attempting to stop his vehicle, to which he replied, “yes”.

Officers arrested Christopher Cullinan, 33, of Cohasset on the charges of Failure to Stop for a Police Officer and several motor vehicle violations.

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FUNNY MONEY LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

Over the course of the past several months, the Boston Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Secret Service, conducted an investigation with regard to an on-going money counterfeiting operation. During the course of the investigation, officers seized numerous fraudulent or fake twenty-dollar bills in and around the Boston area.

Based on information and evidence gathered, investigators were granted a search warrant for the target of the investigation.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, officers observed the suspect/target of the investigation walking in the area of Oakley Street. Investigators stopped the suspect and executed the search warrant. As a result of the search, officers seized an undisclosed number of counterfeit twenty-dollar bills. A search of the suspect’s residence enabled officers to locate and take possession of money-making equipment that included a laptop computer, a scanner and a template for counterfeit bills.

Officers arrested Charles Barbour, 38, of Boston and charged him with Counterfeiting.

POLICE ARREST SUSPICIOUS DOOR KNOCKER IN DORCHESTER

On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at approximately 1:27am, Officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 5 Ridgewood Street for a report of a suspicious man knocking on doors.

When officers arrived, they heard a repeated, loud smashing noise coming from the second floor. Officers ascended the staircase to the second floor in order to investigate further. They immediately observed a male attempting to break through an apartment door by kicking it in. The suspect was half way through the door when officers apprehended him.

Officers arrested Anderson Brown, 46, of Boston on the charges of Breaking & Entering (night time) and Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00).

LOCKER ROOM THIEVES APPREHENDED AT DOWNTOWN GYM

On Monday, February 2, 2009, at approximately 5:54pm, officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to the Boston Sports Club (695 Atlantic Avenue) for a report of two suspicious males in the locker room. Officers arrived on-scene and located two subjects within the health club without proper membership. Further investigation showed the two suspects to be in possession of a large screwdriver and knife.

Officers arrested Joseph Rodenmacher, 39, of Cambridge and Christopher Frangos, 48, of Cambridge on the charges of Trespassing and Possession of Bulgarious Tools.

DETAIL OFFICER HELPS LOCATE MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY

On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at approximately 9:00am, officers assigned to Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to the area of Dorchester Ave & Gibson Street for a report of a male choking a female. Officers spoke with a witness of the altercation who provided a description of the male suspect. The description of the male was then broadcast over the police radio.

In short time, officers working a detail in the area of Field’s Corner located a male fitting the description. The witness was able to positively identify the suspect as the same individual who was observed choking a female on Dorchester Avenue. The suspect continued to give false names to officers and refused to give his true identity.

A background search of the suspect showed the suspect to have an outstanding warrant. Officers arrested Manuel Gonzalez, 22, of Boston and charged on the warrant and Providing a False Name to Police Officers.

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BOSTON POLICE ARREST THREE FOR GUN AND DRUG POSSESSION

At about 5:40pm, on Sunday, February 1, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of New England and Southern Avenues when they observed a blue motor vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. As a result of the officer’s observations, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. As officers approached the motor vehicle, officers could detect a strong odor of marijuana radiating from the car. Upon looking inside the motor vehicle, officers observed four occupants. One of the three occupants was moving in such a way as if to suggest he was attempting to hide or conceal either firearm of narcotics. Given the suspect’s furtive and suspicious movements, officers asked the individual to exit the motor vehicle. A pat frisk of suspect #1 enabled officers to locate and take possession of an undisclosed amount of narcotics packaged in such a manner as if to suggest it was being sold. When officers conducted a search of the motor vehicle, officers located and took possession of additional drugs, a scale and a silver-colored firearm. When asked who owned the firearm, all three occupants of the car stated that the firearm belonged to them.

As a result, officers arrested Tyrone Fleurmont, 20, of Boston, Ali Jean, 21, of Boston and a 16 year-old male from Boston and charged all three with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs (marijuana).

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Vigilant Officers Apprehend Two Thieves

On Friday, January 30, 2009, at approximately 10:49am, officers assigned out of Area B-2 (Roxbury) were patrolling the area of Calumet Street when they observed two suspicious individuals on the property of 162 Calumet Street.

Officers approached the two individuals in order to investigate their activity. It was noted that both parties appeared to be nervous and in possession of two bicycles. Officers asked if they lived in the house, to which they stated, “no”. The suspects went on to state that they saw the bicycles in the yard and thought they were “junk” and decided to take them. It should be noted that the bicycles were chained and had a combined value in excess of Eight-Hundred-Dollars. Officers also observed the suspects to be in possession of a black bag that contained a pair of bolt cutters. Upon further inspection of the property, officers discovered a section of the fence to be cut as well as the basement door kicked in.

Officers arrested Carlton Curtis Spence, 46, of Boston and Alphonso Dawson, 42, of Boston. Both parties were charged with Breaking & Entering (daytime) With Intent To Commit a Felony, Larceny Over $250 & Possession Of Burglarious Tools (bolt cutters).

Suspect Arrested After Stabbing and Barricading Self

Late last night around 11:53PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded 1544 Dorchester Ave. for a man with a knife. While en route, officers were further advised that the call had been updated to reflect that the same suspect was now trying to kill a woman and her children.

On arrival, a woman who was screaming hysterically immediately approached officers and exclaimed, “Hurry and get upstairs before he kills them!!” Officers immediately opened the front door and observed two men near the second floor landing wrestling with each other, with one armed with a knife apparently stabbing the other male.

Officers quickly approached the two and ordered the suspect to let go of the knife but the suspect refused, telling officers, “Kill me, just kill me!” Officers now fearing for the victim’s life and in order to prevent further onslaught on the victim approached the suspect all the while giving verbal orders to the suspect. As officers neared the suspect, the victim was able to pull the knife from the suspect at which point the suspect fled up the stairs toward the third floor. Once on the third floor, the suspect went in and locked the door behind him.

At that time, officers learned that there were three children inside the house with the suspect as he yelled to officers, “Stay out or I’ll kill the kids!” Officers continued to speak to the suspect and after a while were able to convince the suspect to release two of the children in the apartment. After the two children were released, the suspect continued to threaten to harm the third child if officers attempted to go in the apartment. Officers continued to talk to the suspect and after some time, he agreed that he would let the third child go if he was allowed to speak to his mother. The suspect’s mother responded to his location and after a lengthy discussion convinced him to release the third child. Shortly thereafter, the suspect surrendered and was placed under arrest.

Officers then interviewed the victims and learned that the suspect who is known to them was over their house earlier in the night and that he had been hanging out with the stabbing victim (victim #1). At some point during the night, the victim #1 left to get some food and while he was gone, the suspect returned to the house angry alleging that victim #1 had hung up the phone on him. The suspect demanded that she call victim #1 and then pulled out a knife from his pocket and threatened to kill her, alleging that someone was going to die tonight. The other victim then attempted to leave at which point, the suspect lunged at her and she was able to run out of the back door and out of the house. Victim #1 told officers that after he received the phone call, he immediately returned to the house and was confronted by the armed suspect who opened the door and attacked him. Victim #1 reported that he wrestled with the suspect in an attempt to take the knife from him but was stabbed during the struggle.

The suspect, Lazelle L. Williams, 22, of Boston was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Kidnapping, Threats, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife), Home Invasion, and Assault with Intent to Murder.

On-Line Prostitution Lands One in Jail

Pursuant to a Craigslist posting, the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit conducted an investigation into sexual exploitation.

As a result of information received, an officer working in an undercover capacity contacted an advertisement under Boston Craigslist for erotic services. The undercover officer spoke to a female voice over the phone who in exchange for cash offered sexual services and set up an appointment with the undercover to meet her at 39 Deering Rd. in Mattapan. After setting the appointment with the female over the phone, several other conversations took place during which the time, place and services were confirmed with the same female voice.

At the established time, the undercover officer arrived at 39 Deering Rd. and called the previously established number, which was picked up by the same female who told the officer that she was across the street. The undercover officer walked across the street and met the female in front of 40 Deering Road. The undercover approached the suspect at which point the suspect asked, “Are you a cop?” The undercover officer answered yes and displayed his badge. Officers again called the number they had been calling all day and it rang to the suspect’s phone.

The suspect, Sara Petit, 20, of Fall River was arrested and charged with Prostitution.

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Father Protects Son After Son Is Stabbed

On Thursday, January 29, 2009, at approximately 5:50PM, Officers assigned to Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to 994 Hyde Park Avenue for a report of a man down.

Officers arrived on-scene and located a man lying on the ground with a stab wound to his mid-section. The victim’s father was present and informed officers that they were walking down the street when a Hispanic Male started fighting with his son. The father stated the suspect approached them, pulled out a knife, and punched his son in the face before stabbing him in the mid-section. The suspect also attempted to stab the victim’s father when he tried to defend his son. The suspect then fled on Hyde Park Avenue. Officers conducted an interview and learned the suspect’s identity and residence.

Officers arrested Carlos Gomez, 19, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

Training and Good Police Work Take Another Gun off the Streets

About 6:08PM last night, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol in the area of Forrest and Mount Pleasant Streets in Roxbury when they observed a group congregating on the front stairs of 4 Forrest Street.
Officers continued their approach of the group and as they did so observed that the one of the three individuals abruptly attempted to enter the door to 4 Forrest Street while one member of the group started walking away. Officers stopped their car and engaged the two remaining individuals in conversation. During the brief conversation, officers learned that neither party lived at that location, and also noted that one of the two appeared to be extremely nervous, and continued to turn the knob to the apartment building in a forceful manner. Officers, based on the groups’ behavior and specifically the one suspect that kept trying to open the door, decided to conduct threshold inquiries of the two remaining individuals.

While conducting the threshold inquiry, officers noted that the same individual who had kept trying to open the door was very nervous, and had one side of his coat that was visibly weighted down by some heavy object. Officers taking into account their training on the “characteristics of armed gunmen,” past experiences and the suspects’ behavior and actions decided to perform a pat frisk of the suspects. During the pat frisk of the suspect with the sagging coat, officers immediately felt something consistent with a gun on the weighted side of the coat. Further investigation revealed the suspect to be in possession of a semi-automatic firearm with a high capacity magazine.

The suspect, Michael M. Tate, 20, of Bourne was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Large Capacity Firearm, and Unlawful Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon.

The Party Is Over!!!

On Friday, January 30, 2009, at approximately 02:55AM, officers assigned to Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to 2 Avery Street, apartment #36C, for a report of a loud party.

Upon officer’s arrival, they immediately heard loud music emanating from apartment #36C. It should be noted that officers have been called to this location for loud music on numerous occasions in recent time. Officers were invited into the apartment and detected a strong odor of burning marijuana. Officers located the tenant of the apartment and instructed him to lower the music. The tenant then became aggressive towards officers and stated, “ the music isn’t too loud, get out of my house right now”. After several more ignored orders to lower the music, the tenant was told to place his hands behind his back for he was under arrest. A struggle ensued and the tenant punched one of the officers in the face, causing a contusion over his right eye. Officers were also forced to arrest another individual who refused to discontinue his disruptive behavior.

Officers arrested Mahmoud Talaat, 21, Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Threats & Disturbing the Peace. Officers also arrested Omar Talaat, 20, of Boston on the charges of Disturbing the Peace.

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WOMAN GOES TO JAIL FOR PASSING BOGUS CHECK

On Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at approximately 2:30pm, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 217 Adams Street (Citizens Bank) for a report of a woman attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

Upon officer’s arrival, officers spoke to bank employees who stated that the suspect attempted to cash a check in the amount of $1,400.00. Officers spoke with the suspect who stated that she obtained the check from her company in exchange for two weeks worth of work. Officers then called the company. Upon calling the company, officers spoke with the owner who stated he had no knowledge of the suspect or a check being made out in her name.

Officers arrested Zuwena Ham, 35, of Boston on the charges of Uttering a Forged Document.

B-V-D BANDIT ARRESTED IN EAST BOSTON

On Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at approximately 11:07pm, officers assigned to Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to the area of Princeton Street for a breaking and entering in progress. On arrival, officers observed a male, the owner of the home, detaining another male.

Officers spoke to the homeowner who stated his son alerted him that someone was breaking into the first floor apartment. When the homeowner went down to investigate, the suspect fled the scene. The homeowner then exited the property and soon observed the same male walking away from the residence with two bags of clothing in his possession. The homeowner followed the suspect and confronted him in the area of 178 Marion Street. Upon confronting the suspect, the homeowner took possession of the two bags and returned to his residence.

In short time, however, the victim soon discovered other items missing from his apartment. As a result, the victim returned to the suspect’s residence on Marion Street and told the suspect that he was calling the police. In the interest of resolving the issue, the suspect agreed to return to the victim’s house. While awaiting the arrival of police, the suspect removed two pairs of women’s underwear from his pocket and returned them to the victim.

Officers arrested Melvin Lopez, 20, of East Boston on the charges of Receiving Stolen Property.

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On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, Boston Police issued a community alert seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate two suspects wanted in connection with an assault on a 7 year-old child. Officers were seeking help in their efforts to locate and apprehend 28 year-old Richard Evans and 25 year-old Dawn Connolly.

On Thursday, January 22, 2009 at about 10:33pm, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a report of an assault with a knife in the area of 300 Longwood Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke with a witness who stated that a 7 year-old child had been threatened with a knife.

Today, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, officers from the Barnstable Police Department located the above-mentioned suspects and took them into custody. The two suspects will be arraigned in Barnstable relative to arrest warrants issued out of Boston.

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Three Guns Taken Off Streets of Boston

Boston Police recovered three guns from three separate incidents:

· On 1/26/09, 9:45pm, during a traffic stop at 725 Tremont Street (District D4) officers recovered a .38 caliber handgun from a motor vehicle and arrested the driver, Giorgio Lopez, 21, of Cambridge. He will be charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

· At 11:05am on 1/26/09, while questioning two male teenagers at 704 Columbia Road (District B2) as to why they weren’t in school, one suspect replied, I’m 18 and I don’t have to talk to you mother “expletive” and then attempted to push a police officer who was standing in front of him. The officers noticed that the suspect kept his hand in his right pocket and when ordered to remove his hand from his pocket, the suspect attempted to flee, at which point he was arrested after an altercation with officers. A .22 caliber handgun was recovered from Quandre McGhee, 18, of Dorchester. He will be charged with Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

· On 1/26/09 at 6:35pm, while conducting an investigation on B Street & West 3rd (District C6), officers arrested Derek Mattarazzo, 21, of Charlestown after a traffic stop revealed he was in possession of a 9 mm handgun. He will be charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

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Arrest Warrant Leads to Recovery of Several High Powered Guns

This afternoon around 12:05PM, officers from District D-14 (Allston and Brighton) responded to 3 Islington St. in Brighton to effect an arrest warrant on an individual with several outstanding warrants.

On arrival, officers gained entry to the house and were directed to the third floor of the house where the suspect with the warrants lives. On the third floor, officers announced their office and were met by a male who they soon determined was the subject of the outstanding warrants. The suspect was arrested, pat frisked and read his Miranda rights. While the suspect was being placed under arrested and read his rights, officers observed in “plain view” on the walls a machine gun hanging on the walls. Officers then asked the suspect if the gun was real, and he stated that it was in fact a real machine gun. Officers then asked the suspect if there were any other guns in the house, and he directed officers to a bedroom where they found another handgun with a large capacity magazine.

The two firearms were made safe and seized by officers. After the two firearms were made safe, officers during subsequent sweep of the apartment located a metal throwing star, and a butterfly knife, both of which are banned dangerous weapons in Massachusetts. The suspect, Christopher Swanson, 34, of Boston was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

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Gun in a Bag Puts Girl in the Can

Last night around 10:20PM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) were on patrol in the Upham’s Corner section of Dorchester when they received a call about an individual in possession of a gun. Officers were told that there was a black female wearing a brown jacket carrying a Louis Vuitton bag with a gun inside. Officers were additionally told that the suspect was walking on Hancock St. near Columbia Road.

Officers proceeded to Hancock St. and there observed black female wearing a brown coat carrying a Louis Vuitton bag. Officers approached the suspect and immediately made note that she appeared to be too young to possess a gun legally. Officers neared the suspect, identified themselves and asked the suspect if they could talk to her at which point the suspect immediately took off running. Officers pursued the suspect and caught her after a brief foot pursuit. The bag was taken from the suspect and inside officer located a loaded gun.

The suspect, Jenice Byron, 20, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Time-Out for Alcohol Fueled Disorderly Students

Around 10:20PM last night, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded 137 St. Alphonsus St. for two males with an object resembling a machine gun and sounds of gunshots.

On arrival, officers established a perimeter based on the nature of the call while other officers went up the stairs to the third floor. On the third floor officers heard multiple loud voices coming from within the apartment, and entered the apartment. Inside the apartment officers found nine people along with multiple containers of alcohol including cases of beer and several gallons of hard liquor.

Officers spoke to the tenants of the apartment, and as a result recovered four different replica pellet firearms. Officers then further investigated and determined that the tenants of the apartment were all under 21 years of age and as such not authorized to possess alcohol. In addition, all the tenants had strong odors of alcohol and some admitted to consuming alcohol. Consequently, officers arrested the four tenants: Timothy Rachielles, 20, Matthew Usenia, 20, James Jarzyniecki, 19 and Timothy J. Barrett, 19, all of Roxbury who were charged with Keepers of a Disorderly House, Procuring Alcohol for a Minor and being Minors in Possession of Alcohol.

It should be noted that there were several other guests of the house who also were under 21 years of age.

Brotherly Love Puts One Behind Bars

On Sunday, January 25, 2009, at approximately 01:25am, an officer was working a detail at Jose McIntyre’s Nightclub (Area A-1, downtown) when his attention was drawn to the first floor for a large fight involving approximately twenty patrons.

The detail officer and bar staff were able to gain control of the situation and escorted the parties out of the building. While outside, the detail officer observed two individuals involved in a verbal altercation. The officer intervened and separated the two. At this time, a third party ran towards the officer and stated, “That’s my brother” and punched the officer in the face. A violent struggle ensued between the detail officer, back-up officers and the suspect. The suspect was eventually placed into custody. The detail officer suffered a bloody lip from the incident.

Officers arrested, Edward Guerard of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer with Injuries, Resisting Arrest & Disorderly Conduct.

The Fast & The Furious….NOT Really

On Sunday, January 25, 2009, at approximately 02:30am, an officer from Area B-3 (Mattapan) was in the area of Talbot Avenue assisting a motorist that was involved in a motor vehicle accident. While doing so, the officer heard several motor vehicle engines revving. The officer then observed the vehicles peel off, smoking their tires, heading in the officers direction at a high rate of speed. The officer noted that the street had a high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic, thus creating a dangerous situation. The officer was able to stop all three suspects prior to anyone being injured.

Officers arrested, Manuel Alex Paulino, 21, of Boston, Oswaldy Vargas, 21, of Boston and Matthew Manule Carrasquillo, 20, of Boston. All three defendants were charged with Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving to Endanger, Disorderly Conduct & Speeding.

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Rubber Checks Bounce Three to Jail

On Friday, January 23, 2009, at approximately 9:53pm, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 610 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston Check Cashers, for a report of a larceny in progress.

Officers arrived on-scene and learned that three individuals were attempting to cash fraudulent checks. Officers spoke with an employee of the establishment who stated the suspects had passed bad checks in the past on numerous occasions. Officers were able to determine the checks that were fraudulent had a combined value in excess of $1,100.00.

Officers arrested; Ramelle Tennyson, 30, of Boston, Gabriel Francis, 24, of Boston, and George Green, 55, of Boston on the charges of Uttering a False Document, Possession of False Checks and Attempted Larceny by Check.

”Hard Rock” Leaves One Behind Bars

Yesterday around 5:31PM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to 1 Faneuil Hall Square/Newbury Comics for a shoplifter

On arrival, officers spoke to the store manager who stated that she had observed the suspect come in the store earlier in the day but did not see him steal anything. The manager went on to tell officers that she was notified by Faneuil hall Security that they had stopped the suspect due to a no trespass order and that they had found him with box of Led Zeppelin CDs from the Newbury Comics. The manger then reported that she then checked her inventory and determined that there was a box of Led Zeppelin CDs missing from the store.

Officers then spoke with the security officers. The security officer explained that they stopped the suspect due to a no trespass order and when they stopped him, a box of CDs fell out of his jacket.

The suspect, Charles F. Bellone, 54, of East Boston was arrested and charged with Shoplifting.

Food Delivery Robbery Lands Four in Jail

Last night around 11:03PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested suspects, Kenya M. Blalock, 18, Dammikka A. Singleton, 18, Darius M. Sims, 20 and Jeffrey S. Jones, 19, all of Dorchester and charged them with Armed Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Sawed-Off Rifle.

Officers responded just after 11:00PM to 105 Lawrence Ave. for an armed robbery in progress. On arrival, officers were met by the victim who reported that he had just been robbed at gunpoint by three black males while making a pizza delivery. The victim went on to explain that the pizza store that he works for received a food delivery order for 105 Lawrence Ave. #6 for three pizzas and a calzone. The victim stated as he arrived at 105 Lawrence Ave. he was approached by a young black male wearing all black who handed him $40.00 and took the food. The victim explained as the suspect took the food with one hand, he pulled out a handgun with his other hand, and demanded all of the victim’s money. According to the victim at this same time, two other black males in their late teens exited the building, one armed with a silver handgun and the other with a sawed-off rifle. After the suspect’s was robbed of his money, the suspects instructed him not to look back and they fled into 105 Lawrence Avenue.

Officers, knowing that the suspects had just fled in the building, conducted a protective sweep of the building to see if the suspects were still there. Officers knocked on all the apartment doors in the building and were allowed to conduct a quick sweep of the apartment after officers explained the circumstances. At apartment #6, the apartment that the food had been ordered from however, officers had to knock numerous times before they received an answer. After a while, a woman answered the door and was very evasive and defensive with officers after they explained what had just taken place. The woman told officers that only her girlfriends were over but did consent to a protective sweep of her apartment.

Officers entered the apartment and found two men and a woman sitting in the living room. During a continued sweep of the apartment, officers found the four suspects in the bathroom. The officers removed the four suspects from the bathroom to conduct a pat frisk and while they were doing so observed a black and brown handled sawed-off shotgun consistent with the sawed-off shotgun described by the victim in the bathtub partially covered with a cloth. The four suspects were placed in custody at this time and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. After the suspects were placed in custody for the firearm, officers during a continued sweep of the apartment located a bag with three pizza boxes from the victim’s store.

The suspects were additionally charged with Armed Robbery after an independent witness told officers that the three suspects were heard knocking on the door of the apartment and then observed entering the apartment with one holding the pizza boxes in his hand.

Intoxicated Man Demands Ride From Police…Wish Is Granted

On Saturday, January 24, 2009, at approximately 02:12am, officers from Area A-1 (downtown) were in the area of Tremont Street when an intoxicated individual entered the rear of their marked police cruiser. Officers instructed the male to exit the vehicle, to which he responded, “Give me a (bad word) ride”! Officers removed the subject from the car and he continued to be belligerent. Exiting patrons from the various establishments began to gather due to the subject’s disruptive behavior. Officers continued to warn him to lower his voice to no avail.

Officers arrested Charles Simpkins, 24, of Cambridge on the charges of Disorderly Person. Officers were kind enough to give Mr.Simpkins a ride….to jail.

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POLICE ARREST FOUR FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN CHARLESTOWN

On Thursday, January 22, 2009, at approximately 11:03am, officers from Area A-15 (Charlestown) responded to 240 Medford Street (Charlestown High School) for a report of an attempted armed robbery by means of a firearm.

Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with two adult male victims. The victims informed officers that they were assaulted and forced to the floor of the bathroom by four males who demanded money. They went on to state that one of the suspects lifted his shirt and displayed a firearm that was in his waistband. The victims were instructed to, “stay on the floor.” The victims then began to yell causing the suspects to flee the bathroom.

BPD Officers, School Police Officers and the Assistant Headmaster were able to locate and identify the four perpetrators. The victims also positively identified the four suspects.

Officers arrested Deshwan Dawson, 18, of Boston, Adonzindo Dasilva, 17, of Boston, and two 16 year-old juveniles from Boston and charged all four with the Intent to Commit Robbery While Armed, Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (wall) and Possession of a Firearm on School Property.

OFFICER CHASES DOWN ARMED ROBBER

On Thursday, January 23, 2009, at approximately 10:09pm, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were flagged down in the area of Warren Street by an individual who stated three black males robbed him. The victim informed officers that he was walking to the Dudley MBTA Station when three black males approached him. One of the males pulled out a pocketknife and stated, “Don’t move.” The suspect then removed the victim’s cellular phone from his waistband. The suspects then fled on foot towards Dudley Street. Officers soon located and apprehended a subject fitting the description given by the victim. The suspect was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. The victim positively identified the suspect.

Officers arrested Matthew Sullivan, 17, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery.

B & E SUSPECT CAUGHT IN THE ACT

On Thursday, January 22, 2009, at approximately 12:15pm, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to the rear of 459 Cambridge Street for a report of a Breaking & Entering in progress.

Upon arrival, officers observed a black male standing in the rear of 459 Cambridge Street with two bags. When officers approached the suspect, the suspect fled on foot. Officers set up a perimeter of the general area and observed the suspect running in the area of Hano Street. Officers were able to place the suspect into custody after a brief foot pursuit. Officers located and secured the bags left behind by the suspect. A search of the bags enabled officers to locate and seize numerous items such as: jewelry, clothing, electronics and money.

Officers arrested Deaudre Bery, 47, of Boston on the charges of Attempted Breaking & Entering Daytime, Receiving Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest.

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OFFICERS APPREHEND SUBJECT WEILDING SYRINGE

On Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at approximately 1:10pm, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to the Cmart on Washington Street for a report of a man with a knife. Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the store clerk who informed them that they were detaining a male in the backroom who had just attempted to steal various fruits and vegetables. The clerk went on to state that the suspect removed a knife from his waistband and began making “stabbing motions” after the clerk confronted him.

Officers then placed the subject into custody and located two hypodermic needles from his jacket pocket. Officers arrested Steven Nguyen, 32, of Boston and charged him with Armed Assault with Intent to Rob and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (hypodermic needle).

OFFICERS LOCATE FLEEING SUSPECT IN POSSESSION OF AN AXE

On Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at approximately 07:58am, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to 256 W.5th Street (Jim’s Variety Store) for a report of a man waving an axe in a threatening manner. Dispatch relayed information that the suspect had fled in a black Lincoln Town car.

While en-route, officers observed the suspect’s vehicle traveling in the area of W. 5th Street. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as: Francis Rossi (48) of Boston. A witness to the incident informed officers that Mr.Rossi was waving an axe in the doorway of Jim’s Variety Store in a threatening manner. The victim went on to state that Mr.Rossi has been banned from the store for the two have had a continuous problem regarding Mr.Rossi shoplifting. Officers located several knifes and an axe from Mr.Rossi’s vehicle.

Officers arrested Francis Rossi, 48, of Boston and charged him with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (axe).

YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE

On Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at approximately 7:15pm, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a blue Volks Wagon Jetta for various motor vehicle charges on Dorchester Ave. The suspect vehicle initially stopped as officers approached the vehicle on foot in order to obtain the operator’s license and registration. However, as officers approached, the vehicle accelerated and fled the area. Officers returned to their cruiser and broadcast a description of the motor vehicle and its operator over the police radio. In short time, responding officers located the un-occupied vehicle on Mayhew Street. Officers further observed that the car had extensive front-end damage. Shortly thereafter, the suspect was located and identified on Greenhalge Street.

Officers arrested Earl James Grant, 23, of Boston and charged him with Failure to Stop for a Police Officer and numerous motor vehicle violations.

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SCHOOL YARD DISTURBANCE LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS

At about 1:50pm, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a possible fight between students in the area of Boston Latin Academy on Townsend Street. On arrival, officers were speaking to the students when they received information that the some of the kids may be armed with knives. While still on scene, officers learned that prior to the disturbance, a group of kids entered the nearby store and attempted to steal knives. Fearing the presence of weapons, officers conducted a pat frisk of several of the students. As a result of the pat frisk, officers found and recovered several knives on one of the suspects. Officers arrested Mason Chan, 17, of Boston and charged him with Unlawfully Carrying Dangerous Weapons.

ALMOST HITTING A POLICE CRUISER LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 6:16pm, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Morton Street when they observed a red motor vehicle driving erratically. Specifically, officers observed the car drifting from one lane to the other. When officers attempted to pull up next to the car, the car almost hit the police cruiser. In fact, officers had to quickly apply their brakes to avoid a near collision. As a result of the near collision, officers activated their siren. Upon hearing the siren, the operator of the motor vehicle sped up and began to angrily gesture at the officers. At this point, officers activated lights and sirens and stopped the car. While speaking to the operator, officers noted that the operator appeared to be intoxicated given his inability to speak to the officers and the odor of alcohol emanating from his person. When asked if he had been drinking, the suspect stated, “I know I shouldn’t be driving.” After agreeing to take a field sobriety test, the suspect took the test and failed.

Officers arrested Dino Tavino, 54, of Boston and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol). A search of the motor vehicle enabled officers to locate and take possession of two small bottles of alcohol.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR ATTEMPTED BREAKING & ENTERING IN EASTIE

At about 12:19am, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in the area of 137 Cottage Street. On arrival, officers observed a white male exiting the location while carrying a black bag. Officers asked the individual if he lived at the above location. To which, the suspect stated, “No.” While officers were speaking to the suspect, residents from the 1st and 2nd floor came outside to inquire about the police activity. Officers asked the residents if they knew the man they were detaining. In answer to the question, the residents stated that they had never seen the individual before. Officers further observed damage to the front door lock. When asked about the damage, the residents stated it was new damage. A search of the suspect’s bag enabled officers to locate and take possession of a screwdriver, a crowbar, a box cutter and a flashlight.

Officers arrested Robert Emmett, 37, of Boston and charged him with Attempted Breaking & Entering (Nighttime), Possession of Burglarious Tools and the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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POLICE ARREST FOUR FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN BRIGHTON

At about 11:07pm, on Monday, January 19, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of 38 Gardner Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was robbed at gunpoint by four men (3 black and 1 white). According to the witness, he was walking along the street when a tan car pulled up next to him. When the car stopped, the victim says four suspects exited the car, approached him and robbed him. According to the victim, one of the suspects showed a firearm. After robbing him, the suspects entered a tan car and fled the scene. In short time, officers observed and stopped a car fitting the description of the suspect motor vehicle. With the car stopped, officers brought the victim to the scene of the stop. Once on scene, the victim was able to positively identify the suspects.

Officers arrested Brandon Bacheldo, 19, of Cambridge, Tory Howard, 25, of Boston, Rubin Sindor, 18, of Cambridge and a 16 year-old male from Malden and charged all four with Armed Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Assault & Battery by Mean of a Dangerous Weapon.

IF MY FRIEND GOES .. I WANT TO GO TOO

At about 2:45pm, on Monday, January 19, 2009, officers from A-1 (Downtown) were in the process of arresting an unruly fan and transporting him to Area A-1 for booking when the suspect’s friend began to interfere with the arresting officers. Specifically, the suspect’s friend began to verbally abuse and disrespect the officers. Additionally, the suspect’s friend began to circle and stand next to the officers. On several different occasions, the individual was warned that if he continued to interfere with the officers, he would be subject to arrest. In response to the warning, the suspect’s friend stated, “I want to ride with him! (Profanity) you!” At this point, officers decided to grant the individual his request.

Officers arrested Alex Luthman, 21, of Ohio and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person. Luthman was transported to Area A-1 with his friend.

SNOWY FOOTPRINTS LEAD POLICE TO TWO ARMED ROBBERS IN MATTAPAN

At about 3:35pm, on Monday, January 19, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person with a gun in the area of 20 Wellington Hill Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that two males, one with a gun, attempted to rob him. The victim says the suspects then ran behind 20 Wellington Hill Street. When officers went to the backyard, officers observed fresh footprints in the recently fallen snow. Officers followed the footprints to the rear of a building. Officers then entered the building and continued to follow the footprints to a 3rd apartment. Once on the 3rd floor, officers heard what sounded like people moving around in the apartment. When officers knocked on the door and identified themselves as police officers, the noise inside the apartment stopped. When no one answered the door, officers requested additional units (including SWAT) to respond to the scene. Once on scene, SWAT entered the location, located and apprehended the two suspects. Once out of the building, the suspects were also positively identified by the victim.

Officers arrested Keon Fuller-Simmons, 20, of Mattapan and a 16 year-old male from Boston and charged both with Armed Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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HAPPY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY!

Caught in the Act

Around 2:59AM today, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) were on patrol on Bennington Street when they were flagged down by a witness who told them that someone had just been robbed and that the victim was chasing the suspect.

Officers directed their attention in the direction pointed out by the witness and observed a female chasing someone. Officers followed the female and caught up to her and the suspect on Saratoga Street. There, officers stopped both individuals and the victim reported to officers that the suspect had broken into her car. The victim further explained to officers that she went to get in her car and found the suspect in her car. The victim then observed that the faceplate to her radio was missing, and the radio had been partially removed by the suspect.

The suspect fled upon seeing the victim and she gave chase until officers corralled the suspect while the victim was pursuing him. The suspect, Miguel A. Arraiga, 28, of East Boston was consequently arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle in the Nighttime.

Bakery Break In Goes Awry

This morning around 3:06AM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to 33 Poplar St. in Roslindale for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers observed two males on the floor of the hallway struggling. Officers separated the two individuals and spoke to them individually. The first male identified himself as the owner of the bakery located on the first floor and stated that he caught the suspect trying to break into an apartment on the second floor. The victim reported that he was working on the first floor when he heard a loud sound from the front door and heard someone going up the stairway. The victim reported that he then went to check the front door knowing that the second floor occupant was not at home. The victim went outside and observed that the front door lock had been damaged. The victim then went upstairs and observed the suspect breaking into the apartment by inserting a credit card in the doorjamb.

Officers then spoke with the suspect who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. The suspect stated to officers that he had come there to visit a friend. Attempts to contact the tenant of the apartment were unsuccessful and as a result the suspect, Charlie T. Glasson, 32, of Roslindale was arrested and charged with Breaking and entering, and Willful Malicious Destruction of Property.

Two Barricaded Suspects Placed Under Arrest for Armed Robbery

About 03:35 hours, on Monday, January 19, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the area of 20 Wellington Hill Street for a report of a man with a gun.

Officers arrived on-scene and located the caller / victim, who informed them that he was delivering Chinese food to the Wellington Hill Street area when he was robbed at gun point by two black men. The victim went on to state that he was ordered to the ground and had Two-Hundred-Dollars cash stolen from him as well as the Chinese food he was going to deliver. The victim stated the two men fled to the rear of #20 Wellington Hill Street.

Officers were able to locate footprints in the snow leading to the rear of #20 Wellington Hill Street. Officers then located fresh snow on the staircase ascending to the third floor landing. Additional officers were called to the scene and the building was secured awaiting SWAT officers to arrive.

At approximately 06:30am, SWAT officers entered the third floor apartment of #20 Wellington Hill Street and located two male suspects.

The victim was able to positively identify both suspects and they were placed into custody on the charges of Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony.

One of the suspects was identified as: Keon Fuller-Simmons, 20 of Boston and the other was a Sixteen-year old Juvenile from Boston.

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Be Careful What You Tell the Police!

Last night around 6:05PM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 39 Dalton St. in Boston/The Sheraton Hotel for a robbery in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to the caller who told officers that he she was just robbed at gunpoint. The caller reported that two men knocked on her hotel room door, pushed their way into her room, and robbed at her gunpoint. The victim further elaborated by telling officers that two suspects came in her room, one of whom held her down while the other one searched the room and took her wallet and laptop computer.

Officers broadcast a description of the suspects and canvassed the area to no avail. Detectives then responded to the room, and interviewed the caller regarding the robbery. The caller told officers that she had traveled to Boston from San Francisco and before doing so had placed an advertisement on Craiglist. The caller went on to tell officers that the advertisement had been for sex in exchange for cash for men she had previously met on the internet. The caller went on to tell officers that her sole purpose for getting the room was to have sex with her clients, and that she indeed had already had a client earlier in the day. Officers then seized evidence of the caller’s trade, namely condoms, and a pair of men’s underwear from her earlier client.

The caller, Donna Rao, 20, of San Francisco was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.

Coincidence Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect

Around 7:58PM last night, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to the intersection of Lenox St. and Shawmut Ave. for an armed robbery in progress.

On arrival, officers met the victim who reported to them that two black males had just robbed him of his money at gunpoint. The victim told offices that he was approached by two described black males when one of the suspects referred to as “Smooth” was told to do it now. At that point, the victim reported to officers the suspect ‘Smooth” pulled out a handgun, and he was robbed of his money. The victim told officers that he chased the suspects to 9 Trotter Court after he was robbed but they fled into an unknown apartment in the building. The victim then told officers that the suspect “Smooth” is known to him, and he provided officers with a cell phone number for suspect, “Smooth.”

Officers responded to 9 Trotter Court where they searched for the suspects to no avail.

Later in the night around 9:26PM, officers responded to the rear of 889 Harrison Ave. for a ShotSpotter notification of shots fired. Shortly after arriving, officers observed two individuals walking on East Lennox St. toward Harrison Avenue. Both individuals were stopped to conduct a threshold inquiry, and during the course of the inquiry, officers realized that one of the two males stopped matched the description of one of the armed robbery suspects from earlier in the night. Officers then notified detectives who were still conducting an interview of the victim from the earlier armed robbery. The victim was transported to the location of the victim where he positively identified the suspect by exclaiming, “That’s him, he was the guy that had the gun when I was robbed!”

The suspect, Mac S. Little, 49, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery.

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BOSTON POLICE RID AND REMOVE CITY STREETS OF THREE GUNS

INCIDENT #1

At about 2:18 am, on Saturday, January 17, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were patrol in the area of Harrow and Groom Streets when they observed two individuals walking in the middle of the street. Upon seeing the officers, one of the individuals walked behind a parked car and bent down in such a way as if to suggest he was discarding or hiding an object. Thinking the discarded object could be a firearm, officers approached the suspect. With the suspect detained, officers conducted a search of the area in and around the car. As a result of the search, officers were able to locate and take possession of a firearm. When asked to provide a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated, “I don’t have one.”

Officers arrested Edson Silva, 22, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of Firearm & Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

INCIDENT #2

At about 8:46pm, on Friday, January 16, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Ripley Road and Vassar Street when they observed two black males walking down Ripley Road. Officers immediately recognized one of the suspects. In fact, given the time of day, officers had reason to believe that one of the individuals was in violation of his probationary terms. When officers approached, the individual in question accelerated his pace. In short time, officers were able to draw near to and detain the suspect. While talking to the suspect, officers noted that the suspect appeared to be nervous and anxious. Given the suspect’s nervousness, officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect for the presence of a weapon. While conducting the frisk, officers were able to locate and take possession of a black firearm. When asked to produce a license to carry a firearm, the suspect stated, “I don’t have a license.”

Officers arrested Kendall Lodge, 17, of Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

INCIDENT #3

At about 3:25pm, on Friday, January 16, 2009, an officer performing a paid detail at the Dorchester Education Complex at 9 Peacevale Road was stationed at the front entrance of the location when an individual carrying a backpack set off the metal detector. As a result, the officer asked the individual to hand over his back pack before passing through the metal detector a 2nd time. When the individual passed through a 2nd time, the metal detector did not sound off. As a result, officers requested and received permission to search the backpack. Upon searching the suspect’s backpack, officers were able to locate and take possession of a firearm.

Officers arrested a 15 year-old male from Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

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NO KEY .. NO LEASE .. NO FREEDOM

At about 3:47am, on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a loud party at 7 Claridge Terrace. On arrival, officers knocked on the door and spoke to the occupant of the apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers noted that the apartment was unfurnished except for an air mattress. When asked to produce a key to the apartment, the occupant stated that he couldn’t because the legal tenant never gave him one. The suspect further stated that his cousin comes over at night to allow him entry to the location. When asked to produce a copy of the lease, the suspect stated that he didn’t have one. When asked to call his legal tenant, the suspect stated he didn’t have his number. When asked if the situation appeared to be unusual, the suspect stated, “Yes. I know I shouldn’t be here.”

Officers arrested Nicheren Peral, 19, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Dwelling (Nighttime).

POLICE ARREST TWO FOR GUN POSSESSION IN MATTAPAN

At about 8:20pm, on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call to investigate a person call at 151 Orlando Street. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed a suspicious looking vehicle in their neighborhood. Witnesses further state that they observed three males dressed in black exit the car and, then, disappear into a backyard. In short time, officers located one of the suspects. When officers approached the suspect, the suspect took off on foot, turned to his friends and yelled, “Go! Go! Go!” As officers were chasing behind the suspect, officers noted that the suspect was clutching at his waist area in such a way as to suggest he was in possession of a firearm. After a brief foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend the suspect. With the suspect in custody, officers conducted a search of the immediate area for a firearm. In short time, officers were able to locate and take possession of a firearm that was found in a snow pile. Officers noticed what appeared to be recently melted snow on top of the firearm indicating that the weapon had recently been discarded.

Officers arrested Eric Barnes, 23, of Boston and Jason Monteiro, 24, of Boston and charged both with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Trespassing.

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UNWELCOME GUEST ARRESTED AT DOWNTOWN HOTEL

At about 11:36pm, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a disturbance at the Hyatt Hotel at 1 Ave DeLafayette. On arrival, officers spoke to employees of the hotel who stated that the guest or guests in a room on the 6th floor were disturbing guests in the adjoining rooms. According to hotel employees, the occupants of the room were making an unreasonable amount of noise. When hotel employees knocked on the door, an individual inside the room began verbally abusing and spitting at the employees. When officers knocked on the door, the occupant of the room began to verbally berate and abuse the officers. Officers quickly noted that the individual appeared to be intoxicated given his glassy eyes, lack of balance and the odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. When asked to calm down, the suspect adopted a fighting stance in anticipation of a physical altercation. Officers arrested Cedric Bertrand, 32, of California and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.

URINATOR ARRESTED IN ROXBURY

At about 1:47pm, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) were on patrol in the area of 2375 Washington Street when they observed a small group of females huddled together. As officers approached the group, officers observed one of the females drop her pants and proceed to urinate. Officers arrested Michelle Carter, 28, of Boston and charged her with Open & Gross Lewdness.

ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 3:07pm, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call to investigate a person who smashed a car window in the area of Tremont Street and Roxse Drive. While en route to the call, officers learned that the incident may have been road rage related. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was traveling along Tremont Street when he was forced to stop short. Upon stopping short, the victim says the car behind him was forced to stop short as well. Victim says the operator of that car then walked up to his car and smashed the driver’s side window with his fist. While officers were speaking to the victim, the suspect returned to the scene. While speaking to the officers, the suspect stated, “I did it. I broke the window.” Officers arrested Luis Perollo, 25, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, January 12, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 9
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

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“Routine Traffic Stop” Leads to Firearm Recovery

Around 8:15AM yesterday morning, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) were on patrol in the area of Washington and Beech Streets when they observed a car fail to stop for a school bus with its red flashing lights on.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and asked the operator for his license and registration which the operator produced. Officers queried the operator’s license and registration and determined that the operator’s license was suspended, and the car’s insurance to be revoked. The operator was placed under arrest due to the above violations and cited.

A search incident to arrest was conducted on the suspect’s car and during that search, offices recovered marijuana, a firearm and ammunition. Consequently the suspect, Henry J. Ibanez, 27, of Randolph was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and cited for Possession of Class D.

Good Samaritans Assist in Apprehension of Robbery Suspect

Yesterday morning around 10:38AM, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) assisted by officers from Special Operations, School Police unit arrested suspect, Justin J. Rich, 31 of East Boston and charged him Unarmed Robbery, Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Officers initially responded to he location for a report of a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers found the suspect being detained by several witnesses. Officers spoke to the victim and witnesses and learned that the victim was returning from the bank when she physically attacked by the suspect. The victim reported that the suspect kicked and punched her while attempting to grab the money from her all the while yelling, “Give me the money!” The suspect eventually after assaulting the victim made off with the victim’s money. The witnesses stated that they were walking by when they observed the suspect assaulting the victim, and as they approached to help her, the suspect made off with the money. The witnesses assisted the victim after the assault, and then pursued the suspect, caught him and then detained him until officers arrived.

You Got Me!

About 6:13PM last night, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 46 Newbury St./Brooks Brothers for a larceny in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to store personnel who reported that a white male about 40 years old with a beard, green coat and light colored pants had just stolen two sweaters from the store and fled. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect and started canvassing the area to try and find the suspect. A short time after leaving the store, officers observed an individual fitting the description of the suspect walking in front of 33 Stuart Street. Officers stopped in order to conduct a threshold inquiry of the suspect and approached him.

Upon approaching the suspect, officers asked the suspect where he was coming from and he exclaimed, “I’m coming from the store, you got me!” Officers after hearing the suspect exclaim this statement again asked the suspect where he was coming from and he again repeated, “You got me, I’m coming from Brooks Brothers!” Officers now observed that the suspect was carrying a bag, which contained two sweaters from the Brooks Brothers store. The suspect, Steven N. Woolson, 51, of Boston was returned to the store and positively identified by store employees. The suspect was then charged with Shoplifting over $250.00.

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Destructive Suspect Caught on Candid Camera

Yesterday morning around 1:12AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 607 Boylston St. to investigate a person.

On arrival, officers observed an individual inside the ATM vestibule with the glass panes broken. Shortly after arriving, officers met and spoke to a security guard who put them in touch with other security personnel for the bank. Officers were then informed that the male inside the ATM vestibule had been observed via CCTV smashing a trashcan repeatedly against the glass doors causing the glass pane to break.

The suspect, Mickey B. Moses, 19, of the South End was arrested and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property over $250.00.

OUI Suspect Arrested

Last night around 10:06PM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) were on patrol on Centre St. when they observed a motor vehicle weaving and straddling the lane marker.

Officers followed the car and as they did so observed the operator make a sudden turn almost crashing into a snow bank. The car then made another turn without signaling crashed into a snow bank and then started to weave to avoid hitting some parked cars.

Officers at this time conducted a traffic stop to further investigate the operator’s erratic driving. Officers approached the driver and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the victim and his car. In addition, the suspect’s eyes were glassy. Officers then requested of the operator his license and registration. The operator at that time reached into his pocket, pulled out his driver’s license, library card and a dollar bill. When asked for his registration, the suspect took out a number of envelopes from his glove compartment and handed all of them to officers. The suspect then attempted to exit his car and was told that he had to wait resulting in his urinating on himself.

Subsequent sobriety tests were unable to be performed due to the suspect’s condition and road conditions. Based on officers’ observations, both before and during the traffic stop, officers determined that the suspect’s ability to operate his car was substantially diminished by virtue of alcohol consumption.

The suspect, Michael C. Hickey, 31, of West Roxbury was arrested and transported to the district station for booking where he was charged with OUI-Alcohol, and issued a citation for Failure to Stay within Marked Lanes. On arrival at the station, the suspect exclaimed, “ [Expletive], I was almost home. I live around the corner!”

Off the Clock But Not Off-Duty

About 12:44PM yesterday, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to 760 Boylston St/Lord and Taylor for a larceny in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to store personnel who reported that just prior to police arrival, an unidentified Hispanic male described as approximately 18-20 years old, about 5’7”-5’9” about 125-135 lbs with slim with short black hair and a goatee walked into the store, stole two watches and walked out before he could be stopped. Officers were further given a clothing description of the suspect. A search of the area for the suspect was unsuccessful.

Around 4:15PM, an officer who had just gotten off from work and was driving home observed a male walking on the 4th St. bridge across from Frontage Road matching the suspect description from earlier in the day. The officer then looped around the block and stopped the suspect and requested additional units to assist at his location. Two other off-duty officers, also en route home from work, rerouted their commute and responded to the location where the officer had stopped the shoplifting suspect. As it turns out, the two assisting responding officers had responded to the incident earlier and had viewed video surveillance of the incident and thus were able to positively the suspect.

The suspect, Eliezer Santiago, 31, of Boston was arrested and charged with Shoplifting, and Receiving Stolen Goods for items found on his person during the stop.

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ICE-THROWING SUSPECT ARRESTED DOWNTOWN

At about 2:17am, on Saturday, January 10, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for vandalism in progress in the area of Broad Street and Surface Road. On arrival, officers spoke to the operator of a taxicab who stated that he was slowing for a red light at the intersection of Surface Road and Broad Street when the suspect threw what appeared to be an ice block through the front windshield of the cab. According to the operator of the cab, the windshield shattered upon impact. At this time, the operator of the cab quickly exited his car and began chasing the suspect. When officers arrived on the scene, the victim was able to point to and positively identify the suspect. Officers arrested Josh Brown, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

DOWNED TRAFFIC LIGHTS SIGNAL TROUBLE FOR ONE SUSPECT IN THE SOUTH END

At about 1:54am, on Friday, January 9, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a hit and run accident with property damage in the area of 655 Massachusetts Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed a motor vehicle crash into the traffic lights at Mass & Shawmut Avenues. Officers observed that the traffic lights were, in fact, knocked over or down. According to witnesses, the operator of the vehicle then exited his car and attempted to flee the scene on foot. In short time, officers were able to locate the suspect. Upon locating the suspect, officers soon noted that the individual appeared to be intoxicated given his glassy eyes, slurred speech, lack of balance and the odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. When asked to consent to a field sobriety test, the suspect replied in the affirmative. After administering the test, officers determined that the suspect’s ability to drive was impaired.

As a result, officers arrested Michael Archibold, 46, of Boston and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage).

CALL FOR SHOTS FIRED LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY IN BRIGHTON

At about 3:55am, on Saturday, January 10, 2009, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 64 Mapleton Street. On arrival, officers observed several individuals running from the location and yelling, ”He has a shotgun.” Upon entering the location, officers learned that the shot fired emanated from the 3rd floor. Upon reaching the 3rd floor, officers made their way to a locked bedroom door. Officers proceeded to knock on the door until it was answered. When it was answered, the suspect told officers, “They were trying to kill me.” According to the suspect, he was attending a party on the 1st floor of the location when he bumped into an individual with whom he had had a prior altercation. In short time, the suspect says that he and the individual began arguing again. The suspect then stated that the individual and two of his friends chased him upstairs to his apartment. Once inside his apartment, the suspect says he ran into his bedroom, locked the door and grabbed the shotgun to defend himself. As he was grabbing the shotgun, the suspect says the gun discharged accidentally. Officers located and took possession of the shotgun.

Officers arrested Anthony Inzoda, 18, of Brighton and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Sawed Off Shotgun, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Discharging a Firearm within 500ft of a Dwelling and Unlawfully Carrying a Loaded Firearm.

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PROBLEMS AT THE PUMP LAND ONE VANDAL IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 3:58am, on Thursday, January 8, 2009, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for vandalism in progress at the Exxon Gas Station at 841 Morton Street. On arrival, officers observed the front window of the gas station to be broken. According to witnesses, two black females approached the window and asked the station attendant to let them in to the booth. When the attendant refused them entry, one of the suspects picked up a bottle and smashed the window. According to witnesses, the suspect then proceeded to pull all of the gas nozzles out of the gas pumps. The suspect also damaged a couple of the pumps with the bottle.

Officers arrested Takisa Mathews, 24, of Boston and charged her with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BREAKING INTO CARS IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 3:01am, on Thursday, January 8, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to the area of Parkton Road and Perkins Street for a report of a person breaking into a motor vehicle. On arrival, officers located the caller who stated that he observed an unknown Hispanic male open the door of a parked vehicle and begin “rummaging through it”. The caller gave a description of the suspect and officers immediately searched the area for him. Officers then observed an individual fitting the description in the area of Atherton Street. The suspect was detained in order for a possible identification. The witness was then transported to the area and positively identified the suspect.

Officers arrested David Sanchez, 30, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, January 6, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 17
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. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

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Be Careful Where You Hang Your Jacket

About 2:45PM yesterday, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) responded to a dispute inside Macy’s located at 450 Washington Street.

On scene, officers spoke to a witness who reported to officers that two individuals inside the store had a dispute over money. Officers then located the victim who stated to officers that he had taken off his jacket in order to try on another, and hung it up on a clothes rack in the store. The victim then told officers that while he was trying on another jacket he observed the suspect go in his jacket pocket and take his money. Officers then learned that the victim had had $2, 200.00 in cash in his jacket pocket.

Officers then spoke to the suspect who denied having taken any money from the victim’s jacket pocket. When asked for identification, the suspect initially denied having any identification then admitted that he only had a Rhode Island identification card. While officers were continuing their investigation, they observed the suspect go behind a clothes rack and attempt to take something out of his pocket. Officers then confronted the suspect about his actions behind the clothes rack and he admitted to stealing the victim’s money.

Officers recovered the victim’s money from the suspect and placed him under arrest. Suspect, Antonio Delmeida, 59, of Malden was arrested and charged with Larceny over $250 and Trespassing.

Just When She Thought She Had Gotten Away with It!

Yesterday afternoon around 4:35PM, officers and detectives from District D-4 (South End) responded to 100 Huntington Ave./Armani Exchange a report of larceny by a store employee.

On arrival, officers and detectives spoke to the store loss prevention manager who reported to officers that based on their investigation, a store employee had stolen close to $33,000.00 from the store between April and December of 2008. According to the loss prevention manager, the suspect who was responsible for making bank deposits would take the deposits to the bank but only make partial deposits.

The suspect, Daniele S. Erol, 30, of Braintree was arrested and charged with Larceny from the Person.

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POLICE ARREST TWO WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A SHOOTING INCIDENT IN ROXBURY

At about 2:26am, on Saturday, January 3, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a shots fired in the area of Eustis and Dudley Streets. On arrival, officers located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was immediately transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed two black males, dressed in black, approach the victim and shoot him. Witnesses say the suspects then fled the area on foot. In short time, officers located two individuals matching the description of the suspect. As officers approached the suspects, the suspects attempted to avoid capture. After a brief foot pursuit and struggle, officers were able to apprehend the suspects. A frisk of the suspects enabled officers to locate and take possession of two firearms.

Officers arrested Edward White, 23, of Boston and Joseph Warren, 20, of Somerville and charged both with the Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (gun), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way.

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OUI Suspect Brings in the New Year the “Wrong Way”

Yesterday morning around 2:30AM, officers from District D-4 (South End) were on patrol on Lansdowne St., a one-way street, when they observed a motor vehicle traveling in the wrong direction.

Officers stopped the offending motor vehicle to issue a citation. On approach of the operator, officers immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver and noted that his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. Based on these observations, officers decided to have the suspect perform a number of field sobriety tests to determine his ability to safely operate his motor vehicle. Officers had the operator exit the car and perform a number of tests. The suspect could not recite the alphabet, touch his nose, nor perform the nine-step walk and turn test due to the fact that he was so unsteady on his feet.

After failing all of the above tests, the suspect, Paul M. Lamonica, 28, of Topsfield was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and cited for a One Way, Wrong Way violation.

Call to Police Results in One Less Gun on the Streets

At approximately 5:30PM yesterday evening, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 45 Centre St. in Roxbury for a person with gun. En route, officers were advised that the person with the gun was with a group of teenagers, and a specific description of the suspect with the gun was given to officers.

On arrival, officers went to the basement hallway and there encountered a group of nine teenagers ranging from 13-15 years of age. Officers directed all members of the group not to move while pat frisk were conducted to determine the possible presence of firearm.
One member of the group when ordered to stand up from his sitting position, complied and in the process of standing up a gun fell from his person.

A 15 year-old male juvenile from Roxbury was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Trespassing. The other teenage members of the group were taken to the district station and released to their parents.

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Quick Police Response Lands Five in Jail

Early this morning, officers from District D-4 (South End) arrested suspects, Isiah T. Thigpen, 24, of Boston, Aaron D. Bloudson, 21, of Dorchester, Wendell C. Nunes, 25, of Dorchester, Yancey M. Williams, 21, of Dorchester, and Demetrius L. Williams, 22, of Brockton and charged them with two counts of Armed Robbery, and Assault and Battery. In addition, suspect Bloudson was charged with Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute and suspect Williams with Possession of Class B.

Around 1:11AM today, a victim walked in to District 4 and reported that he had just been robbed at gunpoint while attending a party on Reynolds Way. The victim further told officers that he believed that the suspects, six to eight black males, were still in the area of Reynolds Way.

Officers immediately responded to the area of Reynolds Way and shortly after pulling up to the rear of 23 Reynolds Way observed the five suspects hurriedly exit the door and start to walk away. The five suspects were stopped to conduct a threshold inquiry when officers noted that one of the suspects had a hat matching a description of a hat worn by one of the suspects who had robbed the victim. The suspects, once stopped, told officers that they were coming from a party on the sixth floor of 19 Reynolds Way. Based on the suspects’ statements about coming from a party, and the matching hat description, officers decided to conduct a bring back to see if the victim could identify the suspects. The victim was transported to the suspects’ location and he immediately exclaimed, “That’s them!”

The victim then went on to explain to officers that one of the suspects initially approached him in the party and stated to him, “You don’t want to lose your life tonight!” According to the victim, after the suspect made that statement to him, he attempted to leave the party when he was confronted by five suspects in the hallway. In the hallway, the victim reported that one of the suspects brandished a handgun and pointed it a the victim and yelled, “You don’t want to die! Give it up!” The victim reported to officers that the other suspects all motioned like they too were armed, and they started reaching into his pockets. The victim told officers that the suspects told him that they were taking his watch and phone if he wanted to leave alive. After the suspects took the victim’s watch, he was beaten up and thrown down the stairs.

While still on scene, officers observed a man bleeding from the mouth and face walking out of the building. Officers tried to ascertain the cause of the man’s injuries but he was initially uncooperative. After the suspects were transported to the station, the man that was observed bleeding from the mouth and face came to the station and identified himself as a robbery victim also by the same suspects. The victim then gave officers information that allowed them to identify and recover his cell phone from one of the suspects. In addition, officers also recovered the first victim’s watch and phone from the one of the suspects during the booking process.

In addition to the above, officers were also able to recover drugs from two of the suspects, the suspects were then charged accordingly.

Suspect Arrested for Home Invasion

At approximately 3:24AM this morning, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 20 Arion St. for someone trying to break into the house with an axe.

On arrival, officers could hear a woman screaming for help inside the building. Officers immediately responded to the door that the screaming was coming from and attempted to gain entry. While trying to gain entry, the victim came to the door and opened the door for officers. At the door officers noted that the victim was holding a towel over her hand which had a number of lacerations. Officers then observed another individual walking down the staircase toward them, which they later learned was the suspect.

The suspect was detained while officers talked to the victim. The victim stated that the suspect who is known to her came to her door earlier and started banging on the door. The victim reported that she cracked her door open to talk to the suspect when he pushed his way into the apartment and forced the victim back inside the apartment. According to the victim, the suspect then demanded money from her while she struggled with the suspect. During the struggle, the suspect wielded a knife and held it n a menacing manner toward the victim and stole her cell phone. The victim was able to get away from the suspect when she heard officers trying to gain entry and open the door for them.

The suspect, Jose A. Rosa, 26, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Home Invasion, Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, and Resisting Arrest.

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Be Careful of the Internet!

Yesterday morning around 10:23AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to 1441 Tremont St. in Roxbury, Western Union for a female attempting to cash a bad check.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that on several occasions that she has cashed checks for the suspect, who was still in the store, and that these checks had come back as fraudulent. The victim then provided officers with the copies of the fraudulent checks that had been cashed in the past along with a copy of the check that the suspect was now attempting to cash.

Officers then spoke to the suspect who stated that she had answered an advertisement on Craig’s List job’s section, which had to do with a customer service survey involving Western Union. The suspect further explained that she was mailed six checks worth $500.00 each and told to cash the checks and keep $400.00 and mail back $100.00 to a person in California address. The suspect further stated that she received the information via e-mail.

The suspect, Kristen A. Solomon, 24, of Boston was arrested and charged with Uttering a False Check.

Vigilance Pays Off for Officers on Patrol

Yesterday evening around 5:33PM, officers from District D-14 (Allston and Brighton) were on patrol in the area of Commonwealth Ave. and Griggs St. when they entered an alley in the rear of 8 Griggs Street. While entering the alley, officers observed an individual exit the rear of 8 Griggs St. on a bicycle carrying large canvass bag on the handlebars and another large white store bag in his right hand.

Officers, knowing that there have been a number of burglaries in the area stopped this individual to conduct a threshold inquiry. During the inquiry, the suspect fled on his bicycle while being pursued by the officer on foot. The officer continued to pursue the suspect while broadcasting his description and direction of flight. During the pursuit, the suspect lost control of his bicycle and crashed near the intersection of Griggs St. and Brainard Road where he was detained pending the outcome of an investigation into his activities in the rear of 8 Griggs Street.

Officers returned to the rear of 8 Griggs St. where they made note that someone had attempted to enter that location. In addition, officers found numerous burglarious tools in the bags that the suspect had on his bag. The suspect, Jorge Ruiz, 41, of Allston was arrested and charged with Attempted Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and several outstanding warrants from different courts with charges ranging from Receiving Stolen Property to Shoplifting.

Not Knowing Is No Excuse!

Yesterday afternoon around 3:13PM, officer from District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested suspects, Carlton C. Spence, 46, of Dorchester, Mildred Aubry, 55, of Roxbury and Alphonso J. Dawson, 42, of Dorchester and charged them with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle over $250, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Trespassing.

Officers initially responded to a radio call for a crime in progress across from 6 Cleveland Street. On arrival, officer observed the above three suspects in the rear of 37 Winthrop Street with the suspects’ car parked next to an abandoned car with all four doors and trunk opened. Inside the suspects’ vehicle, there were miscellaneous items and car parts that had apparently been removed from the abandoned car. Further inspection revealed that the abandoned car had numerous engine parts that had been unfastened and several others that had been totally disassembled, and the car had been lifted on jacks. In addition, there was a 4-way lug wrench and vice-grip pliers on the engine block. The two male suspects were observed working on the abandoned car when officers first arrived.

Officers then spoke with the suspects who told them that they had driven to the location to get car parts for the female suspect’s car, and they had not known that it was a criminal offense to steal car parts from an “abandoned” car.

The suspects were arrested and transported to the station and their car towed.

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CAR THIEF ARRESTED IN MATTAPAN

At about 6:18pm, on Sunday, December 28, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) assigned to the Codman Square Safe Street Team were on patrol in the area of Millet Street and Talbot Ave when officers observed a black motor vehicle traveling along Talbot Ave without its headlights on. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. As officers were approaching the car, the operator exited the car and yelled, “It’s stolen.” Officers arrested Pedro Marzan, 18, of Boston and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. A check of the suspect’s driving status through the Registry of Motor Vehicles showed that the suspect did not possess a license to operate a motor vehicle. As a result, the suspect was also charged with Operating Without a License.

ONE MAN’S BAD TIMING IS ANOTHER MAN’S GOOD TIMING

At about 12:23am, on Monday, December 29, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person caught breaking into a car at the intersection of Beach & Knapp Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was returning to his car when he heard his car alarm go off. Victim further says as he approached his car, he observed a black male breaking into it. The victim says he and his two friends then grabbed the suspect and detained him until police arrived. When officers arrived, officers arrested Albert Boynton, 41, of Boston and charged him with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of a screwdriver and a black folding knife. Suspect was subsequently charged with Possession of Burglarious Tools and the Unlawful Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon.

DETAIL OFFICER ARRESTS ONE FOR FIGHTING

At about 1:10am, on Sunday, December 28, 2008, an officer performing a paid detail in the area of 148 State Street observed two individuals engaged in a verbal altercation. As the officer was approaching the individuals, the officer observed one of the individuals punch the other in the face. Seeing this, the officer immediately instructed the aggressor to stand down. However, instead of stopping, the suspect continued punching the victim. At this point, the officer issued a short blast of his department issued OC spray in the direction of the suspect. With the suspect under control, officers arrested Albi Mezini, 23, of Millis and charged him with Assault & Battery.

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POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBER IN THE AREA OF FANEUIL HALL

At about 6:00pm, on Saturday, December 27, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of the Faneuil Hall Market Place (Crabtree Evelyn Store). On arrival, officers spoke to security officers assigned to Faneuil Hall who stated that they were able to detain the suspect (a white male in his 40's) as he was attempting to flee the area. With the suspect detained, officers spoke to store employees who stated that the suspect entered the store, walked up to the counter, gestured in such a way as to suggest that he had a weapon hidden in his jacket and stated, “This is a holdup.” The store employee says she then handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of money before the suspect fled the store. Officers were able to bring the suspect back to the store. Once there, the victim was able to positively identify the suspect. Officers arrested Glenn Kerivan, 49, of Weymouth and charged him with Armed Robbery. A search of the suspect enabled officers to confiscate and take possession of a knife.

FILING A FALSE FIRE ALARM NEVER A GOOD IDEA

At about 2:30am, on Sunday, December 28, 2008, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a fire alarm in the area of 404 W. First Street. On arrival, officers spoke to residents of the location who stated that they believed the alarm had been pulled in a deceptively inappropriate manner. One witness stated that he believed the person who pulled the ‘false’ alarm was still in the building. Officers were directed to a specific apartment inside the location. While standing outside the apartment, officers could hear voices and loud music coming from within the apartment. After knocking on the door for several minutes, officers were allowed entry into the apartment. Once inside officers observed an individual matching the description of the individual who pulled the alarm. Officers arrested Stephen Yeman, 22, of Boston and charged him with Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Making a False Fire Alarm.

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BOSTON POLICE BICYCLE UNIT ARRESTS ONE FOR STEALING A PHONE

At about 813pm, on Saturday, December 27, 2008, officer assigned to the Boston Police Citywide Bicycle Unit were on patrol in the area of 330 Newbury Street when they observed one male chasing another. When officers ordered the individuals stop, the individual doing the chasing pointed to the man in front of him and stated, ”That guy stole my phone.” Officers quickly joined the chase and, in short time, were able to apprehend the suspect. Upon apprehending the suspect, officers were also able to recover the stolen cell phone (iPhone). Officers arrested Atif Ray, 28, of Cambridge and charged him with Larceny from a Person (Over $250.00).

SHIRTLESS SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING OUT CAR WINDOWS IN BRIGHTON

At about 12:50am, on Friday, December 26, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person punching car windows in the area of Allston Street and Brighton Ave. On arrival, officers located and observed a white male, not wearing a shirt, punching a car window in front of 14 Allston Street. When the suspect saw the officers approaching, the suspect began to verbally abuse, berate and disrespect the officers. When officers attempted to handcuff the suspect, the suspect pulled away and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers arrested Santos Pava, 18, of Brighton and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

GRAFFITI VANDAL ARRESTED IN HYDE PARK

At about 5:20pm, on Friday, December 26, 2008, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) were on patrol in the area of Cleary Square when they observed an individual defacing property with an ink marker. Officers quickly stopped their cruiser and approached the suspect in order to further investigate his activity. Upon seeing the approaching officers, the suspect fled on foot. In short time, officers were able to re-locate and apprehend the suspect. A search of the suspect enabled officers to seize a blue marker. The ink in the marker matched the ink used by the suspect to deface the property. Moreover, officers discovered a handwritten note in the suspect’s pocket. The words on the note matched the words written on the property. Officers arrested Evans Ampofo, 27, of Boston and charged him with Graffiti Vandalism.

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Christmas Scrooge Arrested

Around 10:04PM on December 24, 2008, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 52 Church St. in Dorchester for an alarm call.

On arrival, officers observed a female in the front window who flagged officers down. Officers next observed a male in the front window of the second floor who immediately ducked away from view upon seeing officers and then re-appeared a few seconds later.
Officers then made entry into the building and while making their way to the victims encountered the same male that had been looking through the window in the hallway. Officers inquired of the male how long he had been there and he stated that he had been there for a long time but had not heard or seen anything relating to the breaking and entering to the upstairs apartment.

Officers then responded to the victim’s apartment and she reported to officers that she left her house around 9:35PM, and shortly after leaving received a phone call from her alarm company reporting an entry to her apartment. The victim then told officers that she has had problems with her downstairs neighbor in the past and that he may have had something to do with the break to her partment. Additionally the victim reported that her neighbor was sitting on the stairs when she left and when she returned her neighbor was still on the stairs. The victim then explained to officers that she never allows anyone with shoes and then pointed out footprints that had been left in her house by the intruder.

Officers then went back to her neighbor who they had earlier encountered in the hallway. While speaking to the suspect, officers looked at his shoes and they matched the prints in the victim’s apartment. While speaking to the now suspect neighbor, officers located a stolen GPS which he admitted purchasing from a drug addict.

The suspect, Joseph Escarraman, 18, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property, and his sneakers seized as evidence for further investigation of the breaking and entry to the victim’s apartment.

Non-Fatal Shooting Incident at Columbia Road and Stoughton Street

Early this morning around 1:26AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to the Boston Medical Center for a report of two self-transported shooting victims.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victims who reported that they were shot while leaving a bar near the intersection of Columbia Rd. and Stoughton Street. The victim stated that they were walking out the bar at the above location when they heard three to four gunshots coming from an unknown direction. One of the victims, a 31-year old woman, then told officer that she next felt a burning sensation in her back and her suspicions were confirmed by her friend. The other victim, a 22-year old woman, reported the same facts except for the fact that her knee was grazed by a bullet.

The victims accompanied by a friend next reported that they got in their car and drove to the hospital. Both victims’ wounds were deemed non-life threatening.

This incident is currently under investigation by District B-2 detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275. Those wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers TipLine at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting TIP to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department stringently maintains the identity of all who wish to remain anonymous.

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OFFICERS IN EAST BOSTON ARREST TWO SUSPECTS DIGGING OUT A CAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO STEAL IT

At about 4:29pm, on Monday, December 22, 2008, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for two males attempting to steal a motor vehicle in the area of 616 Saratoga Street. On arrival, officers located two individuals in the process of shoveling out a car. When asked who owned the car, one of the suspects stated, “I don’t know. Some guy paid us $10.00 to dig it out.” When officers looked inside the motor vehicle, officers observed damage to both the ignition and steering column. Officers noted that both of the would-be shovelers appeared to be nervous. When officers asked one of the suspects to explain his nervousness, the suspect stated, “I have an unloaded gun and some weed on me.” A search of the suspect enabled officers to locate and seize an undisclosed amount of what appeared to be marijuana and a firearm. Witnesses say they observed the suspects break into the car, start the engine and then attempt to free it from the snow. While still on scene, officers were approached by the true owner of the car. According to the owner of the car, no one was given permission to use the car nor did he pay anyone to dig it out.

Officers arrested Azer Sarotic, 18, of Melrose and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Attempted Auto Theft and Possession of a Class D Drug (marijuana). Officers also arrested Luis Estrada, 18, of East Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Attempted Auto Theft.

CAR OWNER CATCHES CAR THIEF IN THE ACT IN ROXBURY

At about 6:19pm, on Monday, December 22, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a car in the area of 30 Waumbeck Street. On arrival, officers observed two individuals involved in a verbal altercation. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was walking towards his motor vehicle when he observed an individual, unknown to him, inside his car. When the victim approached the suspect, the victim says the suspect had in his possession several items that belonged to him including an expensive pair of sunglasses. Officers arrested Ron Willoughby, 47, of Dorchester and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

FAILURE TO EXCHANGE PAPERS LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:58am, on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Stoughton Street and Columbia Road. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed one motor vehicle back up into another motor vehicle. According to witnesses, when the two parties attempted to exchange papers, the operator who caused the accident refused to do so, stating, “It’s only $500.00 worth of damage.” Officers observed damage to the hood and front end of the victim’s motor vehicle. Prior to driving off, the operator dropped off a passenger. When officers attempted to get information about the operator from the passenger, the passenger pretended not to know the suspect. A warrant check on the passenger showed that she did, in fact, have a warrant for her arrest. Officers arrested a 26 year-old female from Haverhill pursuant to the arrest warrant.

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POLICE ARREST TWO SHOPLIFTERS DOWNTOWN

At about 12:00pm, on Sunday, December 21, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to 450 Washington Street (Macy’s Department Store) for the report of a shoplifting incident. On arrival, officers spoke to security officials who stated that one of their store employees was involved in the incident. According to store security, the employee was working the register when a family member approached her carrying several articles of clothing. Store security officials say the employee rang in all of the items and then proceeded to bag up all the merchandise. Store security officials say they observed the suspect fill up three bags of unpaid merchandise. Prior to handing the bags over to Suspect #2 (the customer), Suspect #1 (the store employee) voided the transaction meaning the clothes given to the customer were done so without an exchange of money.

Officers arrested the store employee, Ntabi Sanders, 18, of Boston and the customer, Glenda Sanders, 45, of Boston and charged both with Larceny (Over $250.00).

DETAIL OFFICER ARRESTS SHOPLIFTER IN DORCHESTER

At about 9:47pm, on Sunday, December 21, 2008, an officer performing a paid detail at the CVS at 703 Gallivan Blvd observed an individual taking items and then stuffing them into his coat. While the officer was monitoring the suspect, the officer observed the suspect take two electric razors and a hammer. Officers arrested Neil Connelly, 36, of Boston and charged him with Shoplifting.

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STABBING INCIDENT LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:24am, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 7 Fernboro Street. On arrival, officers located and observed a male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was promptly transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officers spoke to multiple witnesses who stated that the victim was drinking inside his apartment when he ordered the suspect to leave the location. Witnesses say the victim then escorted the suspect out of his apartment. Once outside, witnesses say the two men began fighting. During the course of the altercation, witnesses say they observed the suspect pull out a sharp object (possibly a box cutter) and cut the victim. Officers subsequently broadcast a description of the suspect over Channel 3 of the police radio. In short time, officers located an individual matching the description of the suspect. As officers approached the suspect, officers noted the suspect had blood on his face and clothing. When asked about the stabbing, the suspect stated, “I was there but I didn’t stab anyone.”

Officers arrested William White, 27, of Boston and charged him with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife).

POLICE ARREST ONE FOR BEING DISORDERLY IN DORCHESTER

At about 1:03am, on Sunday, December 21, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person causing a disturbance in the area of 469 Neponset Ave (Ups & Downs bar). On arrival, officers spoke to bar employees who pointed to a suspect who had been starting fights and trying to break car windows in front of the establishment. Bar employees say they refused to allow the customer inside the location. When officers looked over at the suspect, the suspect began punching a window on a car. As officers approached, the suspect walked towards them, fell over a snow bank and into the side of a car. When officers helped the suspect to his feet, the suspect began yelling and screaming at the officers. Moreover, the suspect attempted to punch the officers.

Officers arrested Ryan Claire, 27, of Boston and charged him with Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly Conduct.

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Armed Robbery Suspects Caught

This morning around 12:32AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) were responding to an alarm on Tremont St. when they when they heard a broadcast of an armed robbery with one of the suspects armed with a gun at the intersection of Huntington Ave. and Tremont Street.

Officers quickly responded to the area and there observed a group in front of 1619 Tremont St. looking at two males across the street matching the description of the two suspects from the armed robbery. Officers approached the two males across the street and there noticed that one specifically matched the exact description broadcast of one of the suspects. That suspect was wearing a Yankee’s baseball cap and spoke with a foreign accent. Both individuals were detained pending further investigation after a pat-frisk revealed no gun.

Officers then returned to the location of the incident and spoke to the victim and witnesses. Officers learned that the two suspects had arrived at Flann O’Brien’s Pub in a cab and before they could go in the door got into a fight with someone outside. The victim then attempted to break up the fight between the suspects and a third party when the suspects assaulted him by punching about the face and chest and then grabbing a gold chain that the victim around his neck and ripping it off. During the assault and robbery, patrons and employees of the pub tried to intercede to stop the assault when the suspects gestured toward their pocket and waistband and stated that they were armed with a gun.

The victim and witnesses were taken to the suspects and positively identified suspects, Fuad A. Ali, 18, of Roxbury and Temesgen H. Kebedom, 22, of Boston who were arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery and Assault and Battery.

Being Drunk and Doing Stupid Things= Arrest

Around 2:42AM today, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to the corner of Mass. Ave. and Marlborough St. for a report of a robbery in progress.

On scene, officers poke to the victim, a cab driver. The victim reported to officers that he was stopped at the light at Mass. Ave. and Commonwealth Ave. when two suspects, opened the door to his cab and tried to get in the front set of his cab. The victim told the suspects to get out when they took his bag containing his personal papers from the front seat and punched him in the face causing him to bleed from the nose.

The victim then directed officers to a pizza shop at 49 Mass. Ave. where the suspects were found. Inside the pizza shop, officers found the suspects, one of whom was drunk and belligerent. Next to the suspects on the floor was the victim’s bag. The suspects denied knowing anything about the victim’s bag and refused to answer officers’ questions.
The victim positively identified the suspects, and his bag that was on the floor next to the suspects. Suspects, Ryan L. Walter, 23, of Somerville, and Timothy J. Butler, 24, of Concord were arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery and Assault and Battery.

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Fool Me Once, Shame on You…Fool Me Twice, Not Again!

Last night around 7:03PM, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested suspects, Stevenson DeLucien, 20, Louidson Mondesir, 19 and Larry Ferdinand, 24, all of Dorchester and charged them with Armed Assault with Intent to Rob, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and Trespassing. Suspect Louidson was additionally charged with Carrying a long Knife in Public.

Officers were alerted around 7:03PM by Operations when a delivery driver received an order for 17 Argyle St., the location where a delivery driver had been robbed a few days earlier. Officers met with the delivery driver who told officers that he had received an order for 43 Edwin St. that was changed to 17 Argyle Street. Officers devised a plan to have a plain-clothes detective accompany the driver to the delivery site while other officers formed a perimeter in the vicinity of the delivery.

The driver accompanied by the plain-clothes detective arrived at the scene of the delivery where the driver encountered suspect Mondesir on the porch. The driver asked the suspect if he had placed an order to which he responded he had. The suspect when asked if he had the money for the order stated yes, reached in his pocket but did not produce any money. While speaking to the suspect Mondesir, the driver noticed two males hiding in the bushes located on the side of the house. The driver at this point pointed out the two other suspects in the bushes to suspect Mondesir who then started walking towards the driver.

The detective from the car at this time observed a bulge in suspect Mondesir coat pocket resembling a possible gun quickly exited the car. The suspect at this time turned from the victim and started walking away down the street. The suspect attempted to run when the detective got out of the car but the detective pursued the suspect. The suspect was pursued and apprehended by nearby officers along with the other two suspects who attempted to flee also upon realizing that the victim was accompanied by officers. All suspects were placed under arrest after brief foot pursuits due to the number of officers in the vicinity that had been strategically placed after the call was received.

This incident remains under investigation and the suspects in this incident have not yet been connected to any past incidents at the above location.

No Entry, No Exit! B&E Suspects Arrested Walking Out

Last night around 11:51PM, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to 25 Calder St. for a breaking and entering in progress with the caller reporting that it sounded like someone was trying to break into one of the back apartments.

On arrival, officers secured both access ways to the building in order to prevent possible suspects from escaping. Officers, while securing the rear entrance observed two individuals walking down the rear stairwell from a third floor porch area. Officers detained these two individuals pending further investigation of the incident. During further investigation, officers discovered that the back door was partially kicked in with the apartment door forced open. Based on the call and the evidence, officers arrested suspects, Michael A. Miranda, 20, and Jonathan P. Santos, 21, both of Dorchester and charged them with Breaking and Entering, and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Armed Robbery Suspect Flees but Doesn’t Get Far

This morning around 3:02AM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested suspect, Dennis Franklin, 19, of Dorchester and charged him with Armed Robbery.

Officers initially responded to the intersection of Dudley St. and Columbia Rd. to a call for an armed robbery. En route, officers were informed that the suspect the suspect had fled in a car with a given registration number heading towards Magnolia Street. Officers responded to the scene, and while there learned that other officers responding to the scene had observed the suspect motor vehicle being operated at the intersection of Dudley St. and Blue Hill Avenue. Officers followed the car until it stopped and the suspect was placed under arrest.

Officers spoke to the victim and she told officers that she was walking on Ramsey St. when the suspect asked her for a cigarette. The victim stated that she started looking through her bag for the cigarette when the suspect demanded her purse and grabbed it. After the suspect took the victim’s bag, he saw a crumpled twenty dollar ($20) bill in her hand and exclaimed to her, “Give me the money too before I pop you!” The victim reported that she asked the suspect to leave her bag and just take the money when the suspect reached into his sweatshirt and gestured as if he was about to produce a gun. The victim then told officers that she became frightened that she was about to be shot so she released her bag.

The victim was brought to the location of the suspect where she positively identified the suspect. The suspect was placed under arrest, and the crumpled $20 bill was found on his person. The victim’s bag was not recovered nor was a gun found on the suspect.

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BOSTON POLICE AND MBTA TRANSIT POLICE TEAM UP TO ARREST TWO SUSPECTS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH SEVERAL AMRED ROBBERIES

On Thursday, December 18, 2008, members from both the MBTA Transit Police Department and the Boston Police Department served warrants on two juveniles wanted in connection with several armed robberies of various electronic devices (like iPhones) in and around the Orange Line and Downtown Crossing area. In addition to the armed robberies, the suspects were also wanted for their connection to a case involving the intimidation of a potential witness. Earlier today, officers arrested a 15 year-old male from Dorchester and a 16 year-old male from Dorchester as instructed by the arrest warrant charging both suspects with Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Intent to Rob while Armed and Witness Intimidation.

SNOWY FOOTPRINTS LEAD POLICE TO TWO SUSPECTS IN MATTAPAN

At about 1:30am, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for three individuals attempting to breaking into a car in the area of 52 Ralston Road in Mattapan. On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who stated that she was driving down the street when she observed three individuals leaning into a friend’s car. The witness says one of the individuals was wearing a camouflaged jacket. The victim further stated that when the suspects saw her pull up, they quickly walked away from the car and fled the area. Officers observed that the glove compartment and center console had been broken into. Officers further observed various items strewn throughout the car. Officers promptly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. In short time, officers located the suspect wearing the camouflaged jacket. While officers were questioning the suspect, the witness was brought to the scene. Once on scene, the witness looked at the suspect and stated, “That is definitely him.” Officers arrested Chris Rodriguez, 18, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle. Officers further observed freshly made footprints in the snow leading to the rear of 320 Wood Ave. Thinking the footprints may have been made by the other two suspects, officers followed the footprints to the rear of the location.

Once out back, officers observed Suspect #2 standing in the yard. When asked to explain his reason for being in the back yard, Suspect #2 stated that he was relieving himself. Officers arrested Jesus Ortiz, 17, Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

Officers further observed Suspect #3 hiding behind a shed. Officers arrested Dominic Toledo, 18, of Boston and charged him with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT BREAKING INTO CARS IN THE SOUTH END

At about 3:05pm, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, members of the Area D-4 Neighborhood Drug Control Unit were on patrol in the area of Tremont and Northampton Streets when they observed a suspicious looking male looking into motor vehicles in such a way as to suggest he looking to break into them. Officers further observed the suspect attempt to open car doors on several vehicles by checking to see if the doors were unlocked. Officers then closely followed and shadowed the suspect to Shawmut Ave. At this point, officers observed the suspect stop next to a car parked in the area of 580 Shawmut Ave. In short time, officers observed the suspect smash the driver’s side window, reach into the car and grab a black shoulder bag. At this point, officers converged on the suspect and place him under arrest.

Officers arrested Jean Vargas, 27, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property (Over $250.00) and Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle.