Let's identify this man !!

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. If you know the identity or whereabouts of this individual please call our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. As always if you want to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can simply text your tip to us at 873873. Media inquires should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, a female victim was inappropriately assaulted by the male in the red shirt depicted within. The incident occurred while boarding a Green Line “C” Trolley at Park Street MBTA Station.

The subject is described as follows;

 ·         White male, approximately 25-30 years of age, wearing a red tee shirt, a gray hooded sweatshirt with black horizontal black stripes, blue jeans and sneakers          

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Former Mass Most Wanted-Arrested by TPD

Transit Police/Daniel Merrill

On May 17, 2013 at approximately 9pm plainclothes Transit Police officers from Area 3 were at JFK/UMass MBTA station on patrol when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Daniel Merrill, 28 of Somerville.  Officers overheard Merrill in a conversation with his companion use the words "buying" and "dealer". Merrill then suggested to his companion they wait on the platform. Shortly thereafter a northbound train entered the station and a male later identified as Derick Anderson, 40 of Dorchester, exited the train. Anderson and Merrill approached one another engaged in brief conversation then conducted a hand to hand transaction, ie. Anderson handed Merrill a white envelope and in exchange Merrill handed Anderson US Currency.  Officers approached both subjects and recovered the envelope from Merrill which contained Heroin. Anderson admitted to selling Merrill a "couple of bags" for 85.00 dollars. Both subjects were placed into custody and transported back to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered there was an active warrant for Anderson's arrest issued from Dorchester District Court for violation of the Commonwealth's drug laws. Officers also discovered Merrill back in 2011 was featured on Mass Most Wanted (see story here ). Anderson and Merrill are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday for various drug charges.
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Caught on Video, help us ID

Caught on Camera !!! Help us ID

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. If you know the identity or whereabouts of this individual please call our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. As always if you want to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can simply text your tip to us at 873873.

 

On Thursday, May 9, 2013, at approximately 12:20 PM, the subject depicted above reached into the North Station Commuter Rail information booth window, where he stole a black T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 cell phone from an employee.

 The subject is described as follows;

·         White male, approximately 35 years of age, heavy build, 5’5” to 5’7” in height, wearing a blue long sleeved shirt with black and blue stripped tie, black pants and was carrying a black backpack

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Man who choked Bus Operator Arrested !

Transit Police/Franco Contino

On May 8, 2013 at approximately 4:53pm an MBTA bus operator was driving a route 426 bus which had originated from Haymarket MBTA station. While in the vicinity of the 100 block on Lincoln Avenue in Saugus the bus operator pulled over to let passengers off. At this time a male passenger who was exiting  began to use foul language and insults directed at the operator. The bus operator confused as to what precipitated the male's anger towards him asked if the male was getting off the bus or remaining on board. The male did not respond but intently stared at the operator. The operator then closed the door and attempted to continue on. At this time the male shouted for the operator to stop and open the doors, the operator complied with the request and the male exited but remained in the doorway preventing the operator from closing the door. Suddenly the male re-boarded the bus and attacked the operator by placing both his hands around the operator's throat and choking him. At this time the bus was in gear but the operator had his foot on the brake. The operator was able to engage the emergency brake system thus preventing the bus from rolling forward.

Another male passenger who was witnessing the attack intervened and was able to extract the assailant's hands from the operator's throat and bring the assailant to the floor of the bus. The assailant was able to flee from the area.

On May 14, 2013 at approximately 11:30am Transit Police detectives subsequent to an investigation arrested Franco Contino, 59 of Saugus for the attack described herein. Contino was placed into custody at the MBTA Haymarket station and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Contino is expected to be arraigned in Lynn District Court sometime tomorrow for Interfering with Public Transportation and Assault and Battery on a Public Employee.

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CBS News Interview with Officer Donohue full version

CBS News interview w/Officer Donohue