BPD in the Community: Young Skaters Take to the Ice in East Boston with NHL Player Thanks to Community Service Officers Assigned to District A-7

BPD in the Community: On Saturday August 7, 2021, officers assigned to the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office, hosted an on-ice hockey drill program at the Porrazzo Skating Rink in East Boston.

The group has been participating in a weekly dryland training program to increase overall core strength, agility and stamina. This morning, the young skaters took to the ice where they were welcomed by special athletic guest star, Braden Doyle who donated his time to share his skills and experience. Braden, a Lawrence Academy Graduate, played in the USHL and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2019.

We thank our officers, our special guest and all of our young participants for making today productive and memorable for everyone involved.

Investigation Update: Arrest made in Connection to Death Investigation in South End

Investigation Update: At about 9:30 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 162 West Concord Street in the South End. On arrival, officers located an adult female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS responded and treated the victim who was pronounced deceased on scene.

This incident remains an active investigation led by the Boston Police Homicide Unit and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.  Homicide detectives continue to investigate the circumstances in which the victim was shot. 

Last night, police arrested Derermell Robinson, 23, of Boston and charged him with two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute in connection to this death investigation.

The Boston Police Department continues to review the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and is asking anyone with information relative to this investigation 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 assist this investigation in an anonymous manner. 

To those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.

Following a Call for a Person with a Gun, Youth Violence Strike Force Officers Make a Firearm Arrest

At about 2:52 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Donte Holloway, 24, of Dorchester, following a traffic stop in the area of 783 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

The officers were patrolling the area following a 911 call for a person with a gun.  Officers were advised that the possible suspect was operating an older model sedan.  Officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided to them by the victim and further investigation revealed that the vehicle had attached plates that were also expired on the car.

Officers approached the vehicle while parked and observed that the operator briefly leaned into the car upon seeing Officers. While speaking with the suspect, the Officers observed a fanny pack style bag in the vehicle and, fearing the presence of a weapon, conducted a pat-frisk of the bag and could feel a hard object consistent with the shape of a firearm.

Holloway was placed into custody without incident and officers recovered the fanny pack containing a Glock 17, 9mm handgun with one (1) round in the chamber and twelve (12) additional rounds in the magazine.  Further investigation revealed the firearm was reported stolen in Virginia in 2020.

Holloway is to be charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Ammunition without FID, Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, Receiving Stolen Property, Operation of a Motor Vehicle without a Driver’s License, and Attaching Plates.

Donte Holloway is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

BPD Officers Arrest Suspect After Recovering Loaded Firearm During Investigation in Dorchester

At about 4:04 PM on Friday August 6, 2021, officers assigned to the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Maliek Palmer-Robinson, 21, of Norwood on firearm related charges following an investigation in the area of 25 Wainwright Street in Dorchester. The officers were aware that the suspect was in possession of an illegal firearm when they located him standing with a group of individuals. The suspect was placed in custody without incident after officers recovered a loaded .40 caliber XD-40 Springfield Armory handgun fitted with a laser sight which had been discarded by the suspect as the officers approached.

The suspect will appear in Dorchester District Court on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Carrying a Loaded Firearm.

Death Investigation in the area of 162 West Concord Street the South End

At about 9:30 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 162 West Concord Street in the South End. On arrival, officers located an adult female victim suffering an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was later pronounced deceased on scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and is asking anyone with information relative to this investigation 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 assist this investigation in an anonymous manner. 

To those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.

BPD in the Community: Plenty of Smiling Faces After the BPD Ice Cream Truck Stops by the YMCA in Chinatown

BPD in the Community: Earlier today, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) and the BPD Ice Cream Truck stopped by the Wang YMCA of Chinatown to hand out several cold treats on a hot summer day. The beautiful 43,000 square foot facility is located on the former campus of Don Bosco Technical High School where many active duty and retired BPD Officers proudly attended over the years, including some of the officers on hand for today’s meet and greet.

Please keep an eye out for our Ice Cream Truck in your neighborhood in the days and weeks ahead and be sure to come say hello.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, August 6, 2021

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

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 0
Nonfatal Stabbings: 1

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

Vehicle Thefts: 4
Vehicle Recoveries:0
Vehicle Breaks: 3

Residential Break-ins: 3
Commercial Break-ins: 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.

BPD in the Community: Young People from the Condon Community Center Enjoy a Day on Spectacle Island

BPD in the Community: Earlier this week, on Tuesday August 3, 2021, Community Service Officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) took a group of young adventurers from the Condon Community Center on a boat trip to Spectacle Island in the Boston Harbor. The children enjoyed a day of hiking, fishing and swimming while learning about the island’s history.

The day was made possible by the local non-profit organization, Save The Harbor/Save The Bay, whose mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay and the marine environment in order to share them with the public for everyone to enjoy.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, August 5, 2021

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

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 1
Nonfatal Stabbings: 1

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

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

Residential Break-ins: 2
Commercial Break-ins: 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 Make Firearm Arrest in Jamaica Plain

At about 5:10PM on Wednesday, August 04, 2021, officers assigned to Distinct E-13 (Jamaica Plain) made an on-site firearm arrest of Michael Van Rader, 22, of Boston in the area of Centre Street and Parker Street.

While patrolling the area, officers observed a male wearing a fanny pack that seemed to be weighted down around his chest. As officers approached the male, later identified as Van Rader, he quickly pulled the fanny pack under his arm and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to stop Van Rader and recovered a loaded Kahr 9mm handgun. The firearm was loaded with one round in the chamber and seven rounds in the magazine.

Mr. Van Rader was placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of Firearm Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way and Resisting Arrest. He is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.

Officers Arrest Two Suspects and Recover Two Loaded Firearms in Dorchester

At about 3:26PM, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force: conducted a firearm investigation at the area of Washington Street and Morse Street which led to the arrest of Jashone Bullock, 20, of Brockton and Butler Parrish, 20, of Boston. 

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force approached a group of males congregating near Washington Street and Morse Street when Parrish and Bullock fled on foot, both holding their waist area. Officers quickly stopped both suspects and during the foot pursuit, recovered two discarded loaded firearms along the flight path.

Parrish and Bullock were both placed under arrest and charged with; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

They are both expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Search Warrant Execution Leads to the Recovery of Two Loaded Firearms in Dorchester

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At about 6:50 AM on Wednesday August 4, 2021, detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) recovered a loaded .40 caliber Hi-Point handgun along with a loaded .380 caliber Cobra Enterprises handgun after executing a search warrant at a residence on Columbia Road in Dorchester. The warrant was applied for and granted out of Dorchester District Court following an investigation into a non-fatal shooting that occurred at about 7:48 PM on Thursday July 29, 2021, in the area of 21 Page Street in Dorchester.

This investigation remains active and ongoing at this time.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 0
Nonfatal Stabbings: 1

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

Vehicle Thefts: 2
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Vehicle Breaks: 6

Residential Break-ins: 4
Commercial Break-ins: 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.

Akil Jackson Wanted for Murder

Investigation update: At about 1:18 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021, officers assigned to District E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of Corinth Street and Birch Street in Roslindale. On arrival, officers located Alicia Heywood, 42 of South Easton suffering from a gunshot wound. Heywood was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

 Detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit have been granted a West Roxbury District Court Murder warrant for Akil Jackson. Jackson is described as a 41-year-old black male whose last known address is in Easton, MA. Jackson should be considered armed and dangerous and if observed, contact 911 immediately.

Anyone with information relative to this Murder investigation is 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 assist this investigation in an anonymous manner. 

Diligent Police Work by Officers and Detectives assigned to D4 (South End) Leads to the Arrest of an Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect

At about 4:54 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Officers assigned to the D4 (South End) Anti-Crime Unit made an onsite arrest of an Attempted Armed Robbery suspect, identified as Jerry Antoine, 21, of Boston, in the area of Hawley Street.

At about 12:13 PM on August 3, 2021, a 911 call was received for an Attempted Armed Robbery that had just occurred at Yuri’s Watches located at 142 Newbury Street, Boston. Officers were advised that a male, later identified as Antoine, had just attempted to rob the store and held the victims inside of the store at knifepoint. Officers responded to the location, but the suspect had already fled the area.

District D-4 Detectives responded and immediately began reviewing video footage of the incident and provided a detailed description of the suspect to include a detailed description of the clothing worn during the incident. D-4 detectives were also able to obtain additional video footage and tracked the suspect on video to the area of Downtown Boston.

Responding officers patrolled the Downtown area and located the suspect in the area of Summer Street and Washington Street wearing similar clothing, as evidenced in the earlier video. 

The suspect was taken into custody without incident and will be charged with Attempted Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault and Battery.

He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

Another Gun off the Street: Youth Violence Strike Force makes Firearm Arrest in Dorchester

At about 10:09 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2021 Officers assigned to Youth Violence Strike Force (YVSF) made an onsite firearm arrest of Jarohn Lewis, 21, of Mattapan, following a traffic stop in the area of Helen Street and Talbot Avenue in Dorchester.

While on patrol, Officers observed a Motor Vehicle operating on Talbot Avenue that had excessive window tint.  Officers were able to affect a traffic stop in the area of Helen Street and Talbot Avenue.  Officers approached the vehicle and asked the driver for identification.  Officers additionally made observations that the passenger of the vehicle, Lewis, was not wearing a seatbelt and requested identification.  Officers then observed a fanny-style bag wedged in between the seats. As Officers began to ask questions about the bag, Lewis became increasingly agitated.  For Officer’s Safety, Lewis was removed from the vehicle, and a pat frisk of the bag revealed a hard object consistent with the shape of a firearm.  Lewis was placed into custody without incident. 

The recovered firearm was a Glock 9x19 Model 17 Gen 4 with attached Laser sight, one (1) live round in the chamber, and four (4) live rounds in the magazine.

Jahrohn Lewis is to be charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm on a Public Way, and Seatbelt Violation.

Jahron Lewis is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

BPD in the Community: 2021 National Night Out Luncheon

Please enjoy some phenomenal photos highlighting the National Night Out Luncheon 2021. During this luncheon, the department honors community members for their ongoing support and partnership with the men and women of the Boston Police Department. Each district throughout the city recognizes and honors some of the top Neighborhood Watch groups and community-based organizations in their crime prevention successes.

The Boston Police Department’s ability to fight crime is directly related to the strength and energy of the powerful relationships that we have with those we’ve taken an oath to protect and serve. Thank you to all who continue to support the Boston Police Department in our mission to reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods through community policing. Together we make our community safer!

**Time Change** Coffee with a Cop: Please Join us on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 8:00AM at Cafenation located at 380 Washington Street in Brighton

UPDATE: Thank You for the Assist!: Alert Nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital Help Locate Missing Person Neil Sally

The Boston Police Department would like to thank the Nursing Staff from Brigham and Women’s Hospital who saw our post about Neil Sally and alerted Boston Police that he was safely being cared for by the caring staff of the Emergency Department. Neil Sally has been found safe and the Boston Police would like to extend our gratitude to the nursing staff of Brigham and Women’s Hospital Emergency Department for their diligence and hard work.

The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Walter Baxter 84 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Officer Walter Baxter who died in the line of duty 84 years ago today. On Wednesday, August 4, 1937, Officer Baxter died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty when he was struck by a motor vehicle while manning a traffic box.

He was 39 years of age at the time of his passing and had served with the department for 11 years. Officer Baxter was survived by his wife and their two small children.

Officer Baxter is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan. His name is located on the National Law Enforcement Memorial, Panel 5 East Line 17. His name is also located on 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 Hyde Park Avenue in District E-18 (Hyde Park).