The Boston Police Fugitive Unit, The Massachusetts State Police, The United States Marshals Service and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Arrest Fugitive from Justice

At about 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, along with the Massachusetts Violent Felon Apprehension Team, the United States Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, made a warrant arrest of Daronde Bethea, 30, of Brockton at 264 Waverly Street in Framingham, MA.

Daronde Bethea was wanted on the following warrants;

Suffolk Superior Court; Home Invasion, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Assault in Dwelling (4th offense) and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (4th offense).

Norfolk Superior Court; Home Invasion Firearm use in Felony, Assault in Dwelling, Armed, Larceny over $1200, Conspiracy, Carrying a Firearm without a License (2nd offense) and Robbery, Armed & Masked.

Daronde Bethea was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Tuesday@ 10 AM through Wednesday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 0

Robberies: 0

Aggravated Assaults: 5

Commercial Burglary: 0

Residential Burglary: 0

Other Burglary: 0

Larceny From a Vehicle: 2

Other Larceny: 6

Vehicle Thefts: 1

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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.

Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm and Drugs after a Traffic Stop in the South End

At about 11:30 PM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End), conducted a traffic stop in the area of Washington Street and Union Park Street that resulted in the arrest of Kevin Nguyen, 22, of Dorchester on firearm and drug related charges.

While on patrol in the area, officers observed a motor vehicle with a defective brake light and excessively dark tinted windows traveling on Washington Street near East Newton Street.

Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens to conduct the traffic stop and made contact with the driver, later identified as Kevin Nguyen. After further investigation officers recovered a loaded 9mm firearm with seven rounds in the magazine, a large bag of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, a bottle of pills, plastic zip lock bags and a large sum of US Currency.

Kevin Nguyen was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Class D, Drugs and Distribution, Class D, Drugs. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm after a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

At about 6:25 PM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force, along with the Massachusetts State Police, made an onsite firearm arrest of Kurvan Vidal, 27, of Boston, in the area of 217 Columbia Road in Dorchester.

Officers observed a motor vehicle with excessively dark tinted windows, fail to stop for a stop sign at Harvard Street and Thane Street. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens to conduct the traffic stop and as a result of the traffic stop, a firearm was recovered from inside of the motor vehicle. The firearm was determined to be a Taurus G2 with six rounds in the magazine.

Kurvan Vidal was placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Monday@ 10 AM through Tuesday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 1

Robberies: 6

Aggravated Assaults: 5

Commercial Burglary: 0

Residential Burglary: 4

Other Burglary: 0

Larceny From a Vehicle: 2

Other Larceny: 11

Vehicle Thefts: 3

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Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis but rather an initial tally of significant events.

Two Suspects Arrested on Firearm and Drug Charges in Roxbury

At about 8:26 PM, on Monday, August 29, 2022, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force, conducted a traffic stop in the area of 2241 Washington Street in Roxbury, resulting in the arrest of Khalil Carpenter, 27, of Boston, and Cheri Dobson, 29, of Milton on firearm and drug related charges.

While on patrol in the area of Nubian Square, officers observed a motor vehicle traveling on Washington Street with excessively dark tinted windows. Officer activated their lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop. As a result of the traffic stop, officers recovered a Taurus G2c, 9mm with one round in the chamber and nineteen rounds in the magazine. Also recovered was a plastic bag containing; thirty-nine clear pink capsules believed to be Amphetamines, nine small plastic bags containing a white rock like substance believed to be crack cocaine.

Cheri Dobson and Khalil Carpenter were both placed under arrested and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device and Trafficking, Drugs (36 grams or more) and Possession with Intent to Distribute, Class B, Drugs. Dobson and Carpenter are both expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.

Officers Arrest Suspect in Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Dorchester

About 1:21 AM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), conducted a traffic stop in the area of Columbia Road and Oldfields Road in Dorchester that resulted in an onsite firearm arrest of Jakai Jackman, 18, of Dedham, MA.  

While on patrol in the area, officers observed a motor vehicle with a revoked registration. Officers activated their lights and sirens to conduct the traffic stop. As a result of the traffic stop, officers made contact with the driver, later identified as Jakai Jackman and recovered a loaded firearm from the motor vehicle.

The firearm was determined to be a Glock 26, 9MM with one round in the chamber and thirty-one rounds in the magazine. Jakai Jackman was placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Please Cancel Missing Person Nylah Kamara

5-Year-Old Nylah Kamara has been located. Please cancel the Missing Person Alert.

BPD Missing Person Found Please Cancel Alert.

BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an effort to locate Nylah Kamara, who was last seen on Monday morning when she was dropped off at the Match Charter School at 100 Poydras St., Hyde Park. The school reports that she never arrived.

Kamara, who is 5-years-old is a black female with braids in her hair.  She was last seen wearing a navy-blue dress over a white long-sleeved shirt, black leggings, and carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or District E-18 Detectives at (617) 343-5600.

Investigation Update: Victim Identified in Homicide Investigation in the Area of Blue Hill Avenue and Westview Street

At about 5:41 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 970 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located Derrell Russell, 33, of Brighton, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.

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

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

Officers Assigned to District B2 Make an On-Site Firearm Arrest Following a Call For Loud Music

At about 2:50 AM on Monday, August 29, 2022, Officers assigned to District B-2 made an onsite firearm arrest of Jeffrey Grullon, 24, of Lynn, after responding to a radio call for loud music in the area of 127 East Cottage Street, Dorchester.

Prior to arrival, Officers were advised that there was a group of cars with loud music coming from them, and upon arrival, they observed approximately 75 motor vehicles in the area. While monitoring this group, officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. Officers conducted a traffic stop and, upon speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, observed the handle of a firearm protruding from the back seat pocket on the passenger side of the vehicle. Officers removed all occupants from the vehicle and placed Grullon into custody without incident.

The recovered firearm was determined to be a Glock 22 (.40 Cal) with an obliterated serial number. The firearm was loaded with thirteen (13) rounds in the magazine and one (1) round inside of the chamber. A bag located in the vehicle contained an additional eight (8) rounds of ammunition.

Jeffrey Grullon is to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for carrying a loaded firearm, Unlawful Possession of a firearm, Unlawful possession of ammunition, Possession of a large capacity feeding device, possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, and a seatbelt violation.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, August 28, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Saturday@ 10 AM through Sunday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 0

Robberies: 1

Aggravated Assaults: 7

Commercial Burglary: 0

Residential Burglary: 0

Other Burglary: 0

Larceny From a Vehicle: 1

Other Larceny: 3

Vehicle Thefts: 1

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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.

Officers Assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) Arrest Male on Firearm Charges Following a Call for Shots Fired

At about 11:02 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, Officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) made an on-site firearm arrest of Rashad Berryman, 35, of Hyde Park.

Following a call for shots fired, Officers observed Berryman walking out of a wooded area.  Upon approaching Berryman, Officers observed what appeared to be a handle of a firearm protruding from his bag. Following a foot chase and a struggle, Officers were able to take Berryman into custody and recovered a loaded firearm. 

The firearm was determined to be a 9 mm Smith and Wesson handgun with one (1) round in the chamber and fourteen (14) rounds in the magazine.

Rashad Berryman is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (3rd and subsequent), Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number, and Resisting Arrest.      

Death Investigation in the Area of Blue Hill Avenue and Westview Street

At about 5:41 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 970 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.

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

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

Youth Violence Strike Force Recover Loaded Firearm and Seize a Second Firearm From an Intoxicated Male

At about 11:13 pm on Friday, August 26, 2022, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force made an onsite arrest of Jaheem Effee, 20, of Roxbury, for firearm-related offenses in the area of 18 Woodbine St, Roxbury.

As a result of an investigation, Officers were in the area of Woodbine St in Roxbury due to information gleaned from an active firearm investigation. During their investigation, officers became aware that a male was brandishing a firearm in the area of Woodbine Street.

As Officers turned onto Woodbine Street, they observed a group that contained a male matching the description of the male seen brandishing a firearm. Officers stopped this male and recovered a loaded firearm upon conducting a pat-frisk. This male was placed into custody without incident, with officers noting that the male was holding an alcoholic beverage, smelled of alcohol, and appeared intoxicated.

Additionally, fearing the presence of another weapon, officers conducted a pat-frisk of other members of the group and recovered a loaded firearm from a bag.

Officers placed Effee in custody without further incident.

The firearm recovered from Effee was determined to be a Glock 43 9mm with nine (9) rounds in the magazine.

The firearm recovered from the other male was determined to be a Century Arms TP9 with nine (9) rounds. Officers were able to determine that this male had an active license to carry but was only authorized to carry for hunting and target shooting. This firearm, as well as the LTC, was seized by officers.

Effee is to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges of Unlawful possession of a firearm, Unlawful possession of ammunition, and carrying a loaded firearm.

The other male is to be summonsed into court for Intoxicated Licensee Carrying a firearm and Firearm License Restriction Violation.

Officers Assigned to the J'ouvert Event Arrest One Suspect in Possession of a Loaded Firearm

At about 6:45 AM, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force working the J’ouvert event, arrested Edinson Rosario, 26, of Dorchester in the area of Harambee Park, Westview Street. Mr. Rosario was in possession of a loaded Glock 44, 22L, with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Edinson Rosario was placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and unlawful Possession of Ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Louis H. Metaxas Who Died in the Line of Duty 33 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Louis H. Metaxas, Who Died in the Line of Duty on this Day 33 Years Ago: On Sunday, August 27, 1989, Officer Louis H. Metaxas died after falling from a rooftop while searching for a burglary suspect in the area of 55 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston.

Officer Metaxas, a Vietnam Army veteran, was 41-years-old at the time of his death and had served with the Boston Police Department for nine years.

Officer Metaxas was laid to rest at the Arms Cemetery in Shelburne Falls, MA. His name is located on the National Law Enforcement Memorial, Panel 61, West Line 3, as well as the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters and the Police Memorial located at the State House in Downtown Boston. A Hero Sign has been placed in his honor on Old Colony Avenue in South Boston (District C-6). Should you ever find yourself in the area, please take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifice of a hero who gave his life while protecting and serving others.

Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm After a Traffic Stop in Mattapan

At about 12:24 PM, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan), conducted a traffic stop in the area of 580 Harvard Street.  As a result of the traffic stop, officers arrested Preston Tyler, 19, of Mattapan after he was found to be in possession of a firearm. The loaded firearm was determined to be a Taurus 9mm with one round in the chamber and eleven rounds in the magazine. He was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Resisting Arrest. Preston Tyler is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Officers Arrest One Suspect in Possession of a Firearm after a Traffic stop in Dorchester

At about 11:28 AM, on Saturday, August, 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan), conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ames Street and Ames Way in Dorchester. As a result of the traffic stop, officer arrested Darryll Cherfills, 25, of Dorchester, on firearms charges. Officers recovered a .22 caliber revolver. Mr. Cherfills was placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, August 27, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Friday@ 10 AM through Saturday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 0

Robberies: 2

Aggravated Assaults: 7

Commercial Burglary: 0

Residential Burglary: 1

Other Burglary: 0

Larceny From a Vehicle: 2

Other Larceny: 11

Vehicle Thefts: 0

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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.