At about 7:17am, on Thursday, May 8, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Babcock Street. On arrival, officers located two accident scenes: the first one at Commonwealth Avenue and Babcock Street, the other at Commonwealth and Brighton Avenues.

The investigation shows that one motor vehicle (a white truck) was responsible for the damage caused at both locations. At the first scene, at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Babcock Street, the white truck struck five motor vehicles. The truck then continued down Commonwealth Avenue where, at the second scene, it struck three additional motor vehicles at the intersection of Commonwealth and Brighton Avenues. At this point, after bursting into flames, the white truck came to a stop. In total, nine motor vehicles (including the white truck) were involved in this incident.

Upon closer inspection of the white truck, it appeared that the truck was carrying medical supplies. Given the potentially hazardous nature of the cargo, the Boston Police Hazmat team was dispatched to the scene. In short time, the Hazmat team was able to determine that the cargo was neither dangerous nor hazardous. Three individuals (including the operator of the white truck) were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for non-life threatening or minor injuries.

After an extensive investigation, the operator of the white truck, Timothy Newton, 38, of Revere, is facing the following charges: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage), Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Personal Injury), Driving to Endanger. Moreover, Mr. Newton’s license to operate has been suspended.

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At about 7:17am, on Thursday, May 8, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Babcock Street. On arrival, officers located two accident scenes: one at Commonwealth & Babcock, the other at Commonwealth & Brighton Avenues.

The preliminary investigation indicates that one motor vehicle (a white truck) was responsible for the accident scenes at both locations. At the first scene, the white truck struck five motor vehicles. The truck then continued down Commonwealth Avenue where it struck three more motor vehicles at second accident scene located at the intersection of Commonwealth and Brighton Avenues. At this point, after catching fire, the white truck came to a stop. In total, nine motor vehicles (including the white truck) were involved in this incident.

Upon closer inspection of the white truck, it appeared that the truck was carrying medical supplies. Given the potentially hazardous nature of the cargo, the Boston Police Hazmat team was dispatched to the scene. In short time, the Hazmat team was able to determine that the cargo was neither dangerous nor hazardous.

Three individuals (including the operator of the white truck) were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for non-life threatening or minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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BOSTON POLICE OBTAIN ARREST WARRANTS FOR TWO SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF 13-YEAR-OLD LUIS GERENA

Today Boston Police Homicide detectives obtained two arrest warrants for the January 12, 2007 homicide of 13-year-old Luis Gerena. The individuals responsible for the tragic death of this young teen are Nurudeen Alabi, 19, of Roxbury and Darrell Rodrigues, 17, of Roxbury. Both suspects are currently in custody related to other matters.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit working closely with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, were able to obtain arrest warrants based on significant credible evidence that developed during an exhaustive and thorough investigation. Extensive cooperation from the community and witnesses played a critical role in identifying the persons responsible for Luis’ untimely death.

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “I commend our homicide detectives and the prosecutors at the District Attorney’s office for their relentless pursuit of justice for Luis. Today my thoughts are with his family and loved ones. I hope this news brings some small sense of peace as they continue to cope with their sad loss.”

"These arrests come after more than a year of patient and painstaking investigation," Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. "Police and prosecutors worked hand in hand to identify these assailants. While our work is not yet done, we look forward to speaking in court for a child lost senselessly to violence."

On January 12, 2007 at approximately 7:12pm, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for shots fired at 940 Parker Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers located Luis Gerena suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Boston Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Information developed indicated that he was shot on Horan Way but fled toward Parker Street in the rear of the Jackson Square MBTA station.

The arraignment for Alabi and Rodrigues is scheduled for May 9, 2008 at Roxbury District Court. They will both be charged with murder and the unlawful carrying of a firearm.

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BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS 911 RESPONSE TO RECENT ELDERLY ASSAULT

On April 20, 2008 a 76-year-old male was assaulted and robbed at Braeburn Road in Hyde Park. A robbery suspect approached the victim and struck him with a blunt object causing injury. A concerned citizen, who was assisting the victim at the scene, dialed 911 requesting a police response. Boston Police arrived on the scene 35 minutes after the original call due to a priority coding error made by the call taker and the neglect of the dispatcher to properly re-evaluate the gravity of the incident.

A preliminary review of this incident has resulted in the immediate re-training for the call-taker and dispatcher involved, who will receive further instruction on Standard Operating Procedures and performance expectations. The call taker and dispatcher will also receive reprimands.

Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “Our community members deserve and require exemplary 911 service. Rest assured that the Boston Police Department is taking every step necessary to ensure that individuals in crisis receive efficient, timely and customer-friendly police response.” Commissioner Davis added, “On behalf of the department, I would like to once again extend my apologies and regret to the victim of this troubling incident.”

The police department is taking the following immediate steps to improve 911 response:

• Expedite a previously schedule ‘Value Training’ course for all 911 call-takers and dispatchers. The continuing education seminar re-enforces the guiding principles of 911 response speaking specifically to topics such as; priority coding correctly, properly verifying addresses, customer service, call handling, stress management, critical thinking and practical application.

• Upgrade our existing ‘Quality Assurance Monitoring Program’ by conducting a comprehensive performance review to identify and address any improvement areas.

• Conduct research of best practices of 911 call centers nationwide to determine if there any additional elements that the Boston Police should implement into our current policies and procedures.

• Expand our current technology so that members of the Boston Police Command Staff in addition to Operations Supervisors can monitor 911 calls in ‘real-time’ as an extended measure of quality control.

The Boston Police Operations Center receives upwards of 600,000 calls per year. It is the mission of the department to consistently strive to deliver model service worthy of the citizens and guests of this great City.

The suspect involved in this tragic incident remains at large. He is described as a black male in his late 20’s and was last seen wearing a ¾ length black leather jacket and green pants. We urge anyone who may have seen something, heard something, or may know anything about this incident to contact District E-18 detectives at (617) 343-5607.

For those wishing to remain anonymous, please call our CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-800-494-TIPS or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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Boston Police Explorer’s Program

WHO: Host of ‘Call The Cops’, Boston Police Officer James Kenneally; Special
Guest: Boston Police Explorer Members: Joe Burke, Mike McDonagh and Tim Langis

WHAT: Tonight Officer Kenneally will interview three members of the Boston Police Explorer Program. This program is designed for High School students interested in law enforcement careers.

WHEN: Wednesday May 7, 2008
8:00pm – 8:30pm

CHANNEL: Boston Neighborhood Network Television (BNN)
Comcast Ch. 9/RCN Ch. 15

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BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS 911 RESPONSE TO RECENT ELDERLY ASSAULT

WHO: Superintendent-in-Chief Robert Dunford

WHAT: Superintendent Dunford will be available to discuss the Boston Police Department’s response to the recent report of a delayed 911 response. The Boston Police Department is taking certain immediate steps to address concerns.

WHEN: Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 4:00pm

WHERE: Boston Police Headquarters
Media Room

Editor’s Note* After the media availability cameras/photographers will be escorted up to Operations to shoot b-roll/stills of 911 call center.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, May 5, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 (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: 4

Residential Break-ins: 15
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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K-9 Locates B&E Suspect

Yesterday afternoon around 12:09pm, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 35 Longfellow St. in Dorchester for a breaking and entering on progress.

There, officers went around both sides of the house to the back in search of a suspect. While circling the house, officers observed an individual walking from the rear of the house toward the front of the house. As soon as the suspect observed officers, he changed direction and fled back toward the rear of the house. The suspect jumped over a fence in the back yard and continued to run in effort to evade arrest. Officers pursued the victim through several backyards and numerous streets losing sight of the suspect on Leroy Street.

A number of other officers arrived and formed a perimeter around the area that the suspect had last been seen. A canine officers was requested to the location that the suspect was last seen, and a short while later found the suspect hiding under a deck in the rear of 22 Leroy Street. The suspect was brought back to the scene of the crime where a witness positively identified him.

The suspect, Anton Polanco, 19, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Residence in the Daytime.

No Escape for Unarmed Robbery Suspect

About 5:02pm yesterday, Monday, May 6, 2008, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park and Roslindale) responded to 1293 Hyde park Ave. for a robbery during which the suspect forcibly stole the victim’s cell phone.

En route, officers were given a description of the suspect and observed someone matching the suspect description in the area of Hyde Park Ave. and Dana Avenue. Officers drove toward the individual matching the suspect description to ascertain his identity when he ran to the rear of the McDonald’s and jumped over the fence into a neighboring back yard. Officers pursued the suspect, and were finally able to stop the suspect in front of McDonald’s after he double back.

The suspect, Epshod D. Decastor, 17, of Hyde Park was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery after the victim and witnesses positively identified him.

Officers later learned from the victim that the suspect approached her and her friends while they were at a bus stop, and forcibly took the phone from the victim and fled.

Quality of Life Complaints Prompt Arrests

Last night around 9:58pm, officers from the B-3 Codman Square Safe Street Team arrested Kelvin Matos, 18, of Dorchester, and a 16 year-old male from Dorchester and charged them with Being Disorderly Persons.

Officers responded to the area of 16 Algonquin Street in Dorchester initially to respond to ongoing complaints, 911 calls, community complaints of loud music, drug use, large groups loitering and blocking sidewalk, trespassing and a total disregard by loitering groups for passersby and residents and their quality of life.

Officers arrived on scene and were confronted by a large group of young men ranging in age from 15 years old to men in their late twenties. Officers explained to the group that they had received numerous complaints about activity outside the location and that they could not continue to gather there and cause a disturbance as they had been doing. As officers continued to clear the sidewalk of members of this group, several became belligerent and refused to heed officers’ directives to disperse. Specifically, the two above listed suspects refused and created a scene causing residents to look outside their window and commend officers for removing the group, and expressing their approval of the group.

B&E Suspect Arrested Despite Flight

This morning around 5:35am, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan and Dorchester) responded to 25 Wolcott St. in Dorchester for a breaking and entering in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he was in his house when he heard a noise coming from his bedroom window. The victim then went to his bedroom where he observed the suspect outside his window with the screen and window open. The victim then went outside and followed the fleeing suspect. The victim followed the suspect until he lost sight of him after the suspect ran into a back yard of a house on an adjoining street.

Arriving officer continued to search for the suspect in the area where the victim last saw him, and after a brief search located the suspect in a hiding behind a van in the driveway of 111 Glenway Street. Upon being spotted by officers, the suspect once again tried to flee but was apprehended when he tried to scale a retaining wall.

The suspect, Enik P. Hall, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Daytime in the Daytime. After the suspect was placed under arrest, officers returned to the van where the suspect had been hiding and found a pair of black gloves along with the jacket that the victim initially observed the suspect wearing when he was outside his window.

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On Friday, May 2, 2008 at approximately 7:10am, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for person shot in the area of 19 Oakcrest Road. On arrival, officers located a black male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene and subsequently identified as Daron Lee Ellison, 29, of Jamaica Plain.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, May 2, 2008 through 10am, Monday, May 5, 2008 (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: 7

Residential Break-ins: 20
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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Suspect Arrested with Firearm

On Sunday, May 4, 2008, officers from District B-3, the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, Boston Police SWAT team, Homicide Unit, and Youth Violence Strike Force arrested suspect, Mohammed Kaba, 21, of Roslindale who was wanted on outstanding warrants for Possession of Class B, Distribution of Class B, Distribution of Class B within a School Zone, Assault and Battery, Assault with Intent to Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Resisting Arrest.

Based on an ongoing investigation, officers had received information that the suspect would be in the area of 614 Blue Hill Ave. in Dorchester. Officers observed the suspect inside the Hip Zeppi clothing store and approached him to confirm his identity when he bolted toward the front door and attempted to avoid arrest. Officers were waiting at the front door anticipating the suspects attempted escape and engaged him in a struggle after he broke the glass front door of the store. After a brief but violent struggle officers were able to place the suspect in handcuffs and arrest him.

After being placed under arrest, officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect and recovered a loaded firearm from his waistband, and an additional magazine clip. Further check of the suspect revealed him to be in possession of several bags of marijuana.

The suspect was transported to District B-3 for booking where he was further charged in addition to the outstanding warrants with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Magazine, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Possession of Class D, Possession of Class with Intent to Distribute in a School Zone, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Resisting Arrest, and Being an Armed career Criminal.

The suspect, after being placed under arrest and transported to the district station for booking, intimated to officers that he would have started shooting at officers if he had made it out of the store.

Trespassing Investigation Leads to Arrests of Six

Around 5:44pm yesterday, Sunday, May 4, 2008, officers from District B-3 (Dorchester and Mattapan) responded to 214 Harvard St. in Dorchester to conduct an inspection of the hallways due to numerous complaints of teenagers trespassing, hanging out in the hallways, and smoking marijuana.

Officers responded to the building and conducted a cursory search of the hallways when they observed a group of teenagers, 4 males and three females, passing a lit marijuana cigarette around. As the group made note of the officers, they dropped the marijuana cigarette. Officers approached the group and found a bag of marijuana on the floor next to one of the suspects. Officers spoke to the suspects, and were told that the bag of marijuana specifically belonged to one individual in the group.

Officers, based on their observations and experiences, decided to place the four males under arrest for trespassing, and possession of the marijuana. As officers were placing the four males under arrest, they asked the three females to step aside so as to expedite the process. While placing one the male suspects under arrest, the three females attacked two of the officers, punching, and kicking them. Other officer on scene then assisted the officers under attack and placed the three female suspects under arrest. One of the male suspects escaped during the attack by the female suspects.

The three female suspects, an 11-year old, a 14-year old, and a 16 year old all from Dorchester were arrested and charged Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and Aiding the Escape of a Prisoner. Three male suspects, Josiah sterling, 18 of West Roxbury, Lennie Lubin, 19, of Boston and a 13-year old from Dorchester were arrested and charged with Trespassing and Possession of Class D.

Multi-Agency Efforts Nabs Purse Snatcher

Last night around 10:33pm, a combined effort of Northeastern P.D., an Allied Barton Security guard and Boston Police officers from District D-4 (South End) resulted in the arrest of suspect, Edward T. Hall, 44, of Boston who was charged with larceny from a Person.

Offices initially responded to the area of Camden St. and Columbus Ave. for a call for larceny from a person/unarmed robbery. On arrival, officers located the victim who reported to officers the suspect walked up to her and asked her for change and when she started to give the suspect change, he grabbed her wallet and fled. The victim started yelling for help when an unidentified young male witness chased the suspect through Carter playground. The suspect stopped at the Northeastern parking lot located on Camden St. when the victim yelled to a security guard at the lot who then notified Northeastern police. Northeastern P.D. responded to the suspect’s location and detained him until officers from District D-4 responded and placed him under arrest.

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STABBING INCIDENT LANDS FIVE IN POLICE CUSTODY

At about 1:20am, on Sunday, May 4, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 120 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers located a male suffering from a non-life threatening stab wound. The victim was transported to Mass General for additional treatment. According to witnesses, a group of about 4 to 5 suspects surrounded the victim and, then, began punching and kicking him. During the attack, one witness states he observed an individual holding a knife. A description of the suspects was promptly broadcast over Channel 2 of the police radio. In short time, officers located five individuals matching the description of the suspects. While the suspects were being detained, witnesses were brought to the scene so as to provide a positive identification.

After the suspects were positively identified, officers arrested Steven Thoi, 25, of Malden, Don Tran, 26, of Randolph, Tony Dang, 23, of Quincy, Peter Huynh, 27, of Malden, Mark Nguyen, 24, of Roslindale and charged all five with Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

THREE ARMED ROBBERS ARRESTED IN ROXBURY

At about 3:39am, on Saturday, May 3, 2008, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 10 Trotter Court. On arrival, officers spoke to three victims who stated that they were at a party when two individuals approached them and asked for a ride. The victims say, after talking with the suspects for a while, they agreed to give the suspects a ride. However, during the course of the ride, one of the suspects made a phone call. Upon ending his phone call, the suspect asked the victims if they could pick up his friend. The victims agreed. However, when the 3rd suspect entered the car, he quickly pulled out a knife and demanded money from the victims. During the course of the robbery, the suspect, on several occasions, struck the victims with the butt end of the knife. All three victims were treated for non-life threatening injuries on the scene. The suspects then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. A description of the suspects was promptly broadcast over Channel 5 of the police radio. In short time, officers located three individuals matching the description of the suspects. A pat frisk of the suspects enabled officers to recover the knife used in the incident. Moreover, officers were able to recover items (credit cards, bank cards, personal papers) in the names of the victims.

After the suspects were positively identified, officers arrested Marco Rodriguez, 19, of Roxbury, Jesus Ortiz, 17, of Roxbury, a 16 year-old male from Roxbury and charged all three with Armed Robbery.

RUNNING ONTO THE FIELD AT FENWAY NEVER A SMART MOVE

At about 9:56pm, on Saturday, May 3, 2008, officers, performing a paid detail at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox/Tampa Bay Rays game, were called to assist with a disturbance on the field. The suspect in this case jumped onto the playing surface after entering the field from an area near the right field box seats. The suspect jumped onto the playing surface while the game was in progress. Once on the field, suspect began running across the field. However, in short time, the wanna-be-ballplayer was run down and apprehended by Red Sox security and Boston Police detail officers. Officers arrested Greg Timmins, 37, of Tappan, New York and charged him with Disturbing the Peace. Any and all reports describing the aforementioned individual as a Yankees fan are, at this time, wholly unsubstantiated.

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Multi-Agency Effort Removes 43 Fugitives From City Streets Including One Suspect On The Lamb for 18 Years

On Friday, May 2, 2008, members of the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force and the Boston Police Fugitive & Apprehension Team, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, US Marshall’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office, initiated Operation PAWS. The operation, a proactive warrant sweep, enabled officers to effect 43 arrests. The goal of Operation PAWS is to send a clear message to individuals involved in gang-related activities in neighborhoods throughout our city. By locating and arresting such individuals on outstanding warrants, the department also seeks to reduce gang violence and augment the level of intelligence necessary to prevent future gang-related hostilities.

Of the 43 arrests made, the arrest of Domingo Martinez, 39, of Boston, is especially note-worthy. Martinez, who was arrested in Roslindale, escaped from the Suffolk County House of Corrections some 18 years ago. A partial list of other arrestees is listed below.

GONZALEZ, Felix M. Jr, 17, Distribution Class D (School Zone)
PEREZ, Nehemias, 35, Possession Class D
WILLIAMS, Ronald, 26, Possession Class B
DOLAN, Michael, 37, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
MARTINEZ, Domingo, 40, Fugitive From Justice
GRESHAM, Derik, 23, Receiving Stolen Goods
BOSQUET, Marie, 49, Larceny Over $250
LEWIS, Michael, 22, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D
MITCHELL, Edmond, 28, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B
TUBMAN, Wilfred, 37, Violation of the Auto Laws
LEWIS,Michael, 22, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D
GENDRAW, Jermaine, 34, Larceny Over $250, Possession Class B
JONES, Larmount, 22, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
HILL, Connell, 20, Unlawful Possession a Dangerous Weapon
NEWKIRK, Dennis, 46, Assault & Battery (Police Officer)
DEPINA, Vasco, 41, Violation of the Auto Laws
JACKSON, Annette, 47, Larceny Over $250
BENTON, Anthony, 41, Assault & Battery with Injuries
MURPHY, Scott, 37, Possession of Counterfeit Notes
HILL, Aja, 30, Violation of the Auto Laws
GALES, Valerie, 17, Assault & Battery (Police Officer)
MOORE, Derek, 37, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
PIERRE, Darnell, 17, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
ORTIZ, Johnny, 41, Distribution Class B
JONES, George, 29, Breaking & Entering
WEINTRAUB, Gabriel, 19, Larceny and Attempted Breaking & Entering
QUICK, Teneka, 32, Violation of the Auto Laws
ASHLEY, Chanel, 37, Possession Class A & B
VASQUEZ, Juan, 25, Larceny From the Person

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“DON’T YOU GUYS HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO?”

At about 1:31am, on Friday, May 2, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) observed two individuals who appeared to be intoxicated walking in the area of Brighton and Harvard Avenues. When the individuals turned the corner, officers immediately heard several loud, crashing noises. Upon turning the corner, officers observed approximately eight newspaper boxes (the metal containers used to dispense newspapers/magazines) lying in the street. Additionally, one of the boxes was leaning against a motor vehicle. Upon closer inspection, officers were able to observe damage to the motor vehicle (scratches) resulting from the contact with the newspaper box. When officers approached the suspects, the suspects became verbally belligerent. When asked to explain their actions, one of the suspects stated, “Don’t you guys have anything better to do?” Instead of asking the same question of the suspects, officers instead arrested Ryan Buckley, 30, of Allston and Elie Whitney, 35, of Haverhill and charged both with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.

SCOOTER VANDAL ARRESTED DOWNTOWN

At about 1:50am, on Friday, May 2, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a breaking & entering in the area of 242 Cambridge Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he heard a loud noise outside his window and when he looked to see what caused the noise, he saw an individual vandalizing his motor scooter. When the victim approached the suspect, the suspect fled on foot. As a result, the victim followed suspect on his scooter until police showed up on scene. When officers approached the suspect, the suspect became combative both physically and verbally. After a brief struggle, officers arrested David Cornish, 19, of Boston and charged him with Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property and Resisting Arrest

ARMED ROBBER ARRESTED IN ROXBURY

At about 7:50pm, on Thursday, May 1, 2008, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a robbery at 48 Edgewood Street. On arrival, officers located and spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking home when the suspect approached her, showed a weapon and demanded her cell phone and money. Officers soon located an individual matching the description of the suspect. While the suspect was being detained, the victim was brought to the scene so as to make a positive identification of the suspect. After the suspect was positively identified, officers arrested Markeem Bishop, 21, of Roxbury and charged him with Armed Robbery.

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At about 7:10am, on Friday, May 2, 2008, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a man down in the area of 19 Oakcrest Road. On arrival, officers located a black male in his 20’s, lying down in front of the address, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous can do so by either calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identities of those community members who wish to remain anonymous.

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