Adult magazine + 2 warrants = Arrest

Transit Police/Paul Gerbrands

On June 29, 2013 at approximately 11:50am Transit Police officers from Area 1 were at MBTA South Station when they were alerted to a male, later identified as Paul Gerbrands, 27 of Boston, who had just stolen an item from Martin's News Convenience store. The on duty clerk from Martin's News informed officers Gerbrands stuffed a magazine in his shirt and fled from the store. Officers quickly caught up to Gerbrands who removed the magazine from within his pants and tossed it on the ground. Anyone care to guess what kind of magazine it was ???........ Yes..... an adult men's magazine valued at 11.99 Gerbrands asked officers to let him go because he "gave it back already". In addition to the theft of the adult magazine Gerbrands also had 2 active warrants for his arrest for Shoplifting issued from South Boston District Court and Trespassing issued from Boston Municipal Court.

The magazine was returned to the store clerk and Gerbrands was returned to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Gerbrands is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court sometime on Monday July 1, 2013.

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Foolish Actions-result in Arrest

Transit Police/William Mitchell

On June 27, 2013 at approximately 12:10pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call for a male walking on the tracks just outside of the West Newton Commuter Rail station. Upon arrival officers observed a male, later identified as William Mitchell, 36 of Boston, walking eastbound on the tracks. This area is conspicuously posted with "No Trespassing " signs. Officers caught up to Mitchell and reminded him how dangerous it is to walk on the tracks. Officers also informed him that his actions resulted in the MBTA temporarily suspending service for his safety and how his actions inconvenienced other passengers. Mitchell responded, "It's a free country, I can walk where I want to walk". At this time Mitchell was placed into custody for Trespassing and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this procedure it was discovered there was a warrant for Mitchell's arrest issued from Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Breaking & Entering in the Nighttime with the Intent to Commit a Felony and Possession of Burglarious Tools. It is expected Mitchell will be arraigned sometime today in Newton District Court.
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Man arrested for drug violations at Andrew Sq. MBTA

Transit Police/Anthony Orlando

On June 26, 2013 at approximately 12:15pm Transit Police detectives/officers working in a plainclothes capacity were at Andrew Sq. MBTA station in an ongoing commitment to address drug activity. While in the busway officers did observe a male, later identified as Anthony Orlando, 36 of Weymouth, distribute a controlled Class E substance (Gabapentins) to two other males. Both males immediately ingested the drugs.  Orlando also engaged in conversation with an additional third male relative to furnishing him with a controlled substance as well. Officers approached Orlando, who was in possession of additional controlled substances (Gabapentins, Adderals and Suboxones), and placed him under arrest for violation of the Commonwealth's drug laws. Orlando was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today at South Boston District Court.
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Update*** Identification Made

On June 25, 2013 we posted images of individuals who we were seeking the identity of in relation to bicycle thefts at the Davis Sq. MBTA station (see posting here). Based on tips from the public and subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives, on June 26 , 2013,  arrested Bruce Perez, 26 of Somerville for Larceny over 250.00 and Malicious Destruction of Property. Perez was taken into custody at Transit Police HQ and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Somerville District Court. The investigation is ongoing relative to the second male subject. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If would like to help our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your message/tip to 873873 or use our SeeSay app.
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Public Notice - MBTA Transit Police

MPAC 2013 MassDOT Letterhead Public Notice by tpdnews411

Bicycle Thieves, Help us ID them

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subjects depicted within, if you know the whereabouts or identity of these individuals please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can always send us an anonymous tip (24 hrs a day) to our text tip line 873873.

 On Saturday, June 8, 2013, at approximately 8:30 PM, three bicycles were stolen from Davis MBTA Station (Elm Street side).  The two males depicted below were observed cutting the locks from the bicycles and leaving with the stolen bicycles.        

 

 

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

 

Stealing MBTA wire lands two men in jail

Transit Police/Anthony Papasodero

On June 23, 2013 at approximately 3:26pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 received an alarm call at the Montello Commuter Rail station. Brockton Police also responded to assist, upon arrival officers observed two males, later identified as Anthony Papasodero, 36 of Hull and Thomas Stewart, 23 of Abington. Papasodero was under the platform rolling black wire from under his arm into a manageable roll and Stewart was standing on the platform near the benches rolling up wire as well. Officers also observed additional rolls of wire on the platform approximately 300-400 feet worth.

Transit Police/Thomas Stewart

Upon further investigation a Transit Police officer as well as an MBCR employee confirmed there was several hundred feet of wire missing from the under the platform, which is used for lighting purposes and a different gauge wiring used for the intercom system which is utilized to assist patrons, report problems and call for help. Both Papasodero and Stewart were taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Papasodero and Stewart are expected to be arraigned in Brockton District Court sometime today for Larceny over 250.00, Malicious Destruction of Property and Trespassing.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendents are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Wanted for Identification alleged Sexual Assault

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you believe you may know this person or have any information which may lead to the identification of this individual please contact the Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you can help our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can simply text your message/tip to our text tip line at 873873 or use our SeeSay app.

The subject depicted below is wanted for questioning in connection with a alleged Armed Sexual Assault that took place at the MBTA South Acton Commuter Rail Station in Acton, MA. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at approximately 9:00pm.

The subject is described as a short, white male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans that were worn low.
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Concord Police Department sketch

 

Man arrested for Lewd Act

Transit Police/Nicholas Ciampa

On June 20, 2013 Transit Police detectives were notified about a male who committed a lewd sexual act while on board an MBTA commuter rail train(Stoughton Line). Subsequent to an investigation, on June 21, 2013, Transit Police detectives arrested Nicholas Ciampa, 54 of South Easton, for the aforementioned incident- Open & Gross Conduct. Ciampa was taken into custody at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail station earlier this morning and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Ciampa is expected to be arraigned sometime Monday morning in Stoughton District Court.

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All defendents are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Indecent Assault on Red Line-video

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within, if you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can always send us an anonymous tip (24 hrs a day) to our text tip line 873873.

  On Tuesday, 06/04/13, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a victim was indecently assaulted on an MBTA Red Line train. The male subject depicted within this video, exited the train at Quincy Center MBTA Station. Transit Police are looking for the identification of this male relative to this case.

GPS leads driver onto MBTA Tracks

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On June 18, 2013 at approximately 9pm Transit Police officers assigned to Area 2 received a radio call to respond to the Brighton Street railroad crossing in Belmont for a vehicle on the tracks that was struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Upon arrival officers located a vehicle on the tracks with substantial damage. Belmont Police, Fire and EMS also responded. Transit Police officers on scene reported the following information; a Belmont resident was traveling southbound on Brighton Street utilizing the services of a GPS. Just prior to Hittenger Street the GPS indicated for the driver to take a right hand turn which she did. Unfortunately the right hand turn positioned her vehicle onto the railroad tracks, after attempts to drive off the tracks were unsuccessful the driver of the vehicle along with two minor children exited and moved away from the track area to a safe location. Shortly thereafter a MBTA Fitchburg bound commuter rail train struck the vehicle.

The driver along with the two minor children were NOT injured and the driver was not cited. There was approximately 70 passengers on board and the MBTA immediately dispatched buses to pick them up and continue along the route. Waltham Auto and Tow removed the vehicle from the tracks.
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Fare Evasion Update-Point of Entry Policing

The Transit Police Department employs a strategy/philosophy of "Point of Entry Policing". We believe by enforcing lesser crimes (at our points of entry) such as fare evasion, loitering and smoking we will deter the more serious crimes from occurring within the MBTA system. Oftentimes, those indivduals who commit the above referenced crimes and are encountered by our officers are wanted for more serious crimes. (for example click here).  The ultimate goal is to maintain a secure and safe transportation system for all to benefit from.

Thus far in 2013 Transit Police officers, while employing Point of Entry Policing, have issued 2166 fare evasion citations system wide on the MBTA.

Transit Police/Emigdio Diaz

On June 18, 2013 at approximately 9:30 am TPD officers performing Point of Entry Policing at the Ruggles MBTA station did observe Emigdio Diaz, 36 of Hyde Park, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Diaz for the purposes of issuing a fare evasion citation and soon discovered Diaz had a warrant for his arrest issued from Framingham District Court for a violation of an Abuse Prevention Order.  Diaz was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and issued a citation for fare evasion.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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All defendents are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Identification Sought-Red Line Indecent Assault

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within, if you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can always send us an anonymous tip (24 hrs a day) to our text tip line 873873. 

On Tuesday, 06/04/13, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a victim was indecently assaulted on an MBTA Red Line train.  The male subject depicted above, exited the train at Quincy Center MBTA Station. Transit Police are looking for the identification of this male relative to this case.

Transit Police

 The subject above is described as follows:   -

·     A white male, approximately 60 years of age, gray hair, wearing a tee shirt with a Boston Fire Department logo, and a “brace or cast” on his right knee.



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All defendents are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Final Update Bleach assault

Transit Police detectives with assistance from Boston Housing Authority Police have arrested Lai Lawnnie Douglas, 22 of Boston, and have identified the 3rd subject involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Again we thank all those who contacted us with tips which greatly aided our investigative efforts.
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Community Advisory

Over this past week Transit Police officers have responded to three separate incidents involving rowdy and unruly youths who have assaulted patrons along the Red Line on the Ashmont branch. Transit Police officers from Area 3 have been directed to increase their presence along the Red Line. As always we encourage all patrons to contact us if you should encounter anything suspicious or disorderly behavior. Our emergency contact number, available 24 hrs a day, is 617-222-1212.

Regarding the above referenced incidents they are currently under investigation by our Criminal Investigation Unit. If you have any information to pass along to our investigators please call 617-222-1050, or simply text your message/tip to us anonymously at 873873.

*Attention media, there is no video available of the incidents at this time.
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****UPDATE** Bleach assault***ID's made

On June 12, 2013 we posted images of individuals we were seeking identification of for an horrendous attack on board an MBTA bus ( see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives have identified and arrested A Juvenile, of Boston. TPD Detectives have also identified and secured an arrest warrant for Lai Lawnnie Douglas (subject 2), 22 of Boston. The warrants, issued from Roxbury District Court, are for Unarmed Robbery, Mayhem and Indecent Assault &Battery. The investigation is ongoing.

We would like to sincerely thank those who contacted us with tips which aided in our investigation.
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Identification sought

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within, if you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can always send us an anonymous tip (24 hrs a day) to 873873.

 

Transit Police

On Tuesday, 06/11/13, at approximately 7:40PM, two victims observed a male, depicted within, commit a lewd act in the entrance way of Downtown Crossing Station at the Winter Street Entrance. The subject did not enter the station after committing the offense.

 The subject is described as follows;

 ·         Black male, 5’7 to 5’9 in height, bald head, wearing a black zippered hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, tan work boots, carrying a dark colored backpack with white on the sides

 

media inquires should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

 

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UPDATE-Red Line Incident

On June 4, 2013 we posted images of a subject wanted for questioning regarding an Indecent Assault & Battery which occurred on the MBTA's Red Line ( see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives have secured an arrest warrant from South Boston District Court for John Nardone, 26 of Quincy for the referenced incident. TPD Detectives are anticipating the arrest of Nardone.
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TPD proud to Co-Sponsor a Children Services of Roxbury play

The Transit Police Department is proud to co-sponsor a Children's Services of Roxbury production, "Know the Law". Please come out and see the Opening Night's Performance, Friday June 14th at 6:30pm at the Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston, 650 Dudley Street, Boston, MA. Deputy Chief Kenneth Green, who spearheads the Transit Police efforts at maintaining and securing positive relationships with young people throughout Boston stated " this is a most worthy event. It is crucial for us as police officers and more importantly as mentors to the youth in our communities to be actively engaged with them. We want to build a relationship based on trust and openness. This is an example of that commitment we have  ".   

Children’s Services of Roxbury
presents

ranKNOW THE LAW!

The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston
650 Dudley Street
Boston, MA 02125

Know the Law! is a 45-minute play of interwoven dramas
about teenagers in trouble, specifically designed for a young urban audience.
Teen actors present authentic scenes in an effort to teach their peers how a better
understanding of Massachusetts law can help them make informed choices and stay out of trouble.

A talk-back between the actors, the audience, and a Police Officer follows each performance.

For more information, contact Latoya Thomas at 617-989-9265 or email her at lthomas@csrox.org

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Massachusetts Attorney General Press Release-MBTA

Balistreri CRIM Indictment 06-12-13 by tpdnews411

Woman douses bleach in man's face-Help us ID her

Transit Police/subject 1

Transit Police detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the subjects depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of them please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you can help but wish to remain anonymous you can text us at 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Sunday, June 9, 2013, at approximately 2:00 AM, a male riding a Route 28 MBTA bus, in the area of 517 Blue Hill Ave, was the victim of Unarmed Robbery, Assault & Battery and Mayhem. A substance believed to be bleach, was doused in the victim's face during the assault and subsequent robbery.  The victim was assisted by others in flushing his eyes after the assault.
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Transit Police/subject 2

Man arrested after Bruins victory

Transit Police/Ryan Baessler

On June 7, 2013 at approximately 11:29pm Transit Police officers from Area 2 were at Sullivan Sq. MBTA station assisting exuberant Bruins fans as they made their way home. While there officers were approached by several patrons who informed them there was a man physically assaulting another man just outside the station. Officers immediately made their way to the disturbance and observed a male, later identified as Ryan Baessler, 29 of  Carnegie, PA. grab hold of another, unidentified, male's neck while screaming threats directed towards him. Officers intervened and separated Baessler from the victim. However Baessler became belligerent and combative with the officers and attempted to spit and kick at them. Fortunately officers avoided Baessler's assaultive actions and were able to place him into custody. Baessler was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Baessler is expected to be arraigned on 06/10/2013 for Disorderly Conduct in Charlestown District Court.

(The victim left the area while officers were struggling to bring Baessler under control, hence they were unable to gather his information.)

Congratulations to the Boston Bruins on their thrilling victory last night and for advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. As the Bruins' pursuit of the Stanley Cup unfolds we would like to remind all; please behave courteously and responsibly while traveling on the MBTA. Rowdy and unruly conduct will not be tolerated by the MBTA Transit Police.  media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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Woman struck at Stony Brook station

On June 5, 2013 at approximately 2:45pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call for a person possibly struck by an Orange Line train at the MBTA StonyBrook station. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Police, EMS and Fire. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : a white female, approximately in her 30's was trespassing on the inbound track towards the south end of  Stony Brook station and was struck by an MBTA Orange Line train. The female has been pronounced deceased. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.
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We have not forgotten about this guy, Please call us if you know him

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within this video. Please contact us if you have any information of his identity or whereabouts. Our Criminal Investigators can be reached at 617-222-1050 or if you would like to assist but wish to remain anonymous you can text your message/tip to us at 873873 or use our SEESAY app.

  On Thursday, May 9, 2013, at approximately 12:20 PM, the subject depicted 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. tpdnews. media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

Man Gets Jail Time for Assaulting MBTA Bus Operator

Man Gets Jail Time in Assault on MBTA Driver

BOSTON, June 4, 2013—A Marblehead man was sentenced to three months in a house of correction this week for head-butting an MBTA bus driver last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said today.

JOHN KERIVAN (D.O.B. 12/10/64) pleaded guilty to assault and battery on a public employee yesterday as his trial was scheduled to begin in Chelsea District Court. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Ozbolt recommended that he serve a year and a half behind bars; Judge Benjamin Barnes imposed the lower amount, which was greater than the suspended sentence that the defendant requested.

Transit Police/John Kerivan

“No one should have to accept violence as part of their job,” Conley said. “That includes bus drivers. We’ll work hand in hand with Transit Police to identify, apprehend, and prosecute anyone who assaults an MBTA employee.”

Had the case proceeded to trial, Ozbolt would have introduced evidence and testimony to prove that Kerivan struck the driver on board a bus as it picked up passengers at Wonderland station on the night of July 23, 2012.

Specifically, Ozbolt would have shown that the driver pulled into the station at about 10:00 p.m. Among those waiting was Kerivan, who began screaming at the driver as soon as he boarded the bus. When the bus driver tried to calm him, the evidence would have shown, Kerivan head-butted him, knocking the driver off balance and disorienting him.

MBTA Transit Police found Kerivan in the station a short time later and took him into custody. The driver was released from duty for the day and received treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Do you know this man ?? Please contact us if you do

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

 On Friday, May 31, 2013, at 6:00 a.m., the subject depicted within indecently assaulted a female victim on a Red Line train.  The subject exited the train at Quincy Center MBTA Station.

 The subject is described as follows;

 ·         A white male, 30-35 years of age, 5’7” in height, 185 lbs, with a tattoo of “Italy” on his left calf and a tattoo of a cross on his left forearm.        

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