Pan AM train strikes trespasser in Fitchburg

On August 30, 2013 at approximately 6:03pm Transit Police were contacted by the Fitchburg Police Department regarding a person possibly struck by a train in Fitchburg. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Fitchburg Police, Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; within the vicinity of the Fitchburg MBTA Commuter Rail station an approximately 10 year old male trespassing on track 2 (Freight track of the Fitchburg Route) was struck by a Pan AM Railways train. The Pan AM train traveling west on MBTA owned tracks consisted of 3 locomotives and several cargo cars.  As a result of the strike the male suffered critical injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for emergency care.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

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Man arrested for Indecent Assault & Battery

William Gustin

On August 19th, 2013 at approximately 6pm a female reported to Transit Police she was Indecently Assaulted while traveling on a MBTA Red Line train between Central Sq. and Kendall/MIT station.

Earlier today, 08/29/2013, at approximately 7am Transit Police detectives as part of their investigation into the above referenced incident were traveling on an inbound Orange Line train. As the train was approaching North Station detectives did observe a male, later identified as William Gustin 29 of Saugus,  indecently assault a female.  Detectives placed Gustin into custody and subsequent to their investigation Gustin was also identified as the perpetrator of the incident occurring on the 19th of August.  Gustin was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Gustin will be arraigned in Cambridge District Court for Indecent Assault & Battery and Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Indecent Assault & Battery.

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

Ground Hog Day !!

Even though we are on the verge of Labor Day Weekend 2013 it feels more like Ground Hog Day ! We at tpdnews were actually naive enough to believe folks would stridently adhere to our advice of how NOT to get arrested on the MBTA. (see our advice here) As it turns out folks are simply not heeding our advice and doing their own thing. For example last night, August 28, 2013, at approximately 6:20pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 were on patrol at MBTA Fields Corner station in Dorchester. While there they had occasion to observe a female, later identified as Hollyann Johnson, 23 of Plainville, MA., fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer.

Officers approached Johnson.................you guessed it Johnson had a warrant in existence for her arrest issued out of Wrentham District Court for Larceny from a Building. Officers placed Johnson into custody on the warrant and transported her to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Johnson was also issued a citation for fare evasion.

Collin Anderson

Earlier that same evening, again at MBTA Fields Corner Station, officers from Area 3 observed a male, later identified as Collin Anderson, 24 of Dorchester, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Anderson....................... YOU GUESSED IT !!!!! there was a warrant in existence for Anderson's arrest issued from West Roxbury District Court for Violation of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws. Anderson was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.
to be continued.....

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

Boston man arrested at Back Bay station

Nathan Estey

On August 28, 2013 at approximately 2am Transit Police officers responding to community concerns of loiterers congregating in large groups at the MBTA Back Bay station doors came upon a male, later identified as Nathan Estey, 18 of Boston. Officers were explaining to Estey he could not loiter in and around the station. One of the officers, based on a prior interaction, believed Estey may have had a warrant for his arrest. The officer's intuition was correct, Estey had an active warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Taunton District Court for Assault & Battery and Disorderly Conduct. Estey was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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

Broadway MBTA-Trespasser struck

Death Investigation

On August 24, 2013 at approximately 8:30am Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Broadway MBTA station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; at approximately 8:30am an Asian male, approximate age of 30, was trespassing on the inbound track of Broadway Station and was struck by a Red Line  train. The male has been pronounced deceased. Transit Police detectives and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

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Help us ID this person- Please call

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 Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app

On Sunday, August 18, 2013, at approximately 8:30 AM, the individual depicted
within indecently assaulted a female patron while on an outbound Red Line train at JFK/UMass MBTA Station.

 The subject is described as follows:

Hispanic, 25 years of age, 5’ 8” in height, approximately 185 lbs., clean shaven, with short black hair, wearing a white  tee-shirt, navy-blue pants, and “dirty” Air Force sneakers. 

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

 

Mansfield Train fatality-Death Investigation

On August 21, 2013 at approximately 10:42pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Mansfield for a possible person struck by an Amtrak Train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Mansfield Police, Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; an Amtrak Train, which had originated in Norfolk, VA and bound for South Station-Boston, struck a trespasser in the area of the School Street bridge in Mansfield. The male struck, approximately in his 30's, was pronounced deceased. Transit Police Detectives along with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Another Fare Evader gets Arrested

Robert Sferrazza

On August 20, 2013 at approximately 5:30pm plainclothes Transit Police officers from Area 1 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at Park Street MBTA station. While there they had occassion to observe a male, later identifed Robert Sferrazza, 26 of East Boston, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Sferrazza for the purpose of issuing a fare evasion citation and you guessed it............officers quickly discovered there was a warrant in existence for Sferrazza's arrest issued from Taunton District Court for Receiving Stolen Property, Larceny Over 250.00 and Trespassing. Sferrazza was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. He was also issued a fare evasion citation.

To date Transit Police officers have issued 2838 fare evasion citations system wide on the MBTA.

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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 Indecent Assault

Kenneth Nelson

On August 17, 2013 at approximately 2:50pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Blue Hill Avenue and Washington Street, Dorchester for a male who had indecently assaulted a female on board an MBTA bus. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim and a witness who stated the offending male had fled the scene, however they provided a description. A Transit Police motorcycle officer observed a male fitting the physical description provided in the area of 446 Blue Hill Avenue. The officer engaged the male and he was subsequently identified as the offending male party. The male, later identified as Kenneth Nelson, 28 of Dorchester was placed into custody for Indecent Assault & Battery and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Nelson is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester 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.

Help us ID These Individuals -Savin Hill MBTA

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 Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

 

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at approximately 10:50 PM, at Savin Hill MBTA Station, two females were robbed of their purses and cell phones by the two males depicted within.  One of the subjects covered his face with a knit hat.  The other subject pulled the hood of his sweatshirt over his face.

 One of the subjects can be observed wearing a gray, “Pappa Smurf” tee-shirt.  The other is seen wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt with the name “AERO” in large white letters.

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

Patriot Game Announcement

 MEDIA ALERT

Patriots Fans Urged to Leave Bags at Home

New NFL bag policy prohibits most handbags, backpacks and
purses in stadium, bag storage not available

(Boston, MA) – In response to a new National Football League (NFL) bag policy, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR) urges all fans utilizing MBTA Commuter Rail “Football Trains” for New England Patriots’ home games to leave all bags and backpacks at home.

There is no storage available at Gillette Stadium for items that do not meet NFL requirements. No personal items may be left on trains during games. In addition, there is no storage available at commuter rail stations.

The recommendation comes in response to NFL limitations on the size and types of bags that are allowed in NFL stadiums.

MBCR operates special train service from South Station in Boston and T.F. Green Airport in Providence to Gillette Stadium for all Patriots home games.

Purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage, computer bags and camera bags are prohibited from the stadium. Fans with prohibited items will not be allowed access to entering the stadium plaza, gates, or queue lines.

Each person can bring a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag or a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. In addition to the clear bag, fans can bring a small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a strap.

Items that can be carried by hand or in pockets, such as binoculars, cameras, phones and blankets are allowed in the stadium. A separate entrance will be set up for fans carrying bags containing medically necessary items.

For more information, please visit http://www.nfl.com/allclear.

Boston Man fare evades ends up in handcuffs

David Velez

On August 14, 2013 at approximately 11:40am Transit Police officers from Area 4 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at Jackson Sq., MBTA station. While there officers had occasion to observe a male, later identified as David Velez 37 of Boston, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Velez for the purposes of issuing a fare evasion citation. Upon approach Velez became extremely nervous and kept placing his hands into his pockets. Officers ordered Velez to keep his hands outside his pockets, at this time Velez quickly removed a cellophane bag containing Heroin from his pants pockets and flung it to the ground and began to grind/drag it on the floor with his foot. Officers were able to prevent Velez from destroying the bag and placed Velez into custody. Velez was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and issued a citation for fare evasion. Velez is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury District Court for Possession of Heroin.

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

Randolph man arrested-Quincy Center MBTA

Jonathan Forman

On August 14, 2013 plainclothes Transit Police detectives were at Quincy Center MBTA station conducting drug enforcement operations. While there officers did place Jonathan Forman 33 of Randolph into custody after he sold a Controlled Class E Substance to a undercover police detective. Forman was in possession of additional narcotics for sale as well. Forman was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process, during this time it was discovered there was a warrant in existence for Forman's arrest issued from Quincy District Court for shoplifting. Forman is expected to be arraigned sometime today  in Quincy District Court for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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

Woman spat upon bus operator-Help us ID her

******UPDATE*******UPDATE**************UPDATE**************
Yesterday a 25 yr old female from Lynn made arrangements to meet with Transit Police Detectives at our HQ today. Prior to her calling, Detectives had been following an anonymous tip that was provided through our AnonymousText Tip Line at 873873.  Today the female presented herself at our HQ around 12PM.  As a result, a complaint will be sought in Malden District Court for assault and battery on a public employee. Since a formal complaint has not been obtained we will not be releasing the name at this time.

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Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the female subject depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this person please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Friday, August 02, 2013, at approximately 11:20 p.m., at the intersection of Lynn Street and Wesley Street in Malden, a route #426 bus driver was spat upon by the subject depicted within. 

 The subject is described as follows:

 A White female, 20 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’ 06’’ in height, wearing a black T-shirt, gray pants, black sneakers with white soles, and carrying a light brown satchel.

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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 Assaults Conductor-Arrested

Eric Foster

On August 9, 2013 at approximately 9:50pm an MBCR conductor was threatened at knife point by a male on board the train at the Haverhill MBTA Commuter Rail station. According to the conductor he noticed the male sleeping and began to wake him as Haverhill is the last stop. The male became angry and refused to exit the train. The conductor attempted to explain to the male Haverhill was the last stop of the line and all passengers are required to disembark. The male refused again and rose to his feet, pulled out a folding knife and began waving it at the conductor challenging him to a physical confrontation. The conductor immediately called police and the suspect male fled. Transit and Haverhill Police were unable to locate the offending male.

On August 13, 2013 at approximately 8:30pm the same male attempted to board a Haverhill bound train from North Station. The same conductor/victim from the above referenced incident was also working on that train. The conductor refused to let the male board and called the Transit Police. Once again the male threatened the conductor with physical harm. The male fled prior to Transit Police arrival. However TPD officers conducted an area search and located a subject fitting the physical description provided by the victim inside the 7-11 on Causeway Street. The victim/conductor positively identified the male as the individual who assaulted him on the 9th and verbally threatened him moments earlier. The male, later identified as Eric Foster 28 of Plaistow, New Hamsphire was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Foster is expected to be arraigned in Haverhill District Court sometime today for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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

Help Cambridge PD identify this subject

Cambridge Police are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within the below video as a person of interest;
Case Details:
At approximately 3:00pm the pictured subject entered a bank in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge. Subject presented a demand note to the teller and upon obtaining funds, fled the bank into the Kendall Square area.

Described as approximately 5'8 - 5'9 150 -180lbs, white t-shirt, tan shorts, with a dark colored baseball cap with the letters MIT on it.

If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact:

Cambridge: (617) 349-9307
Investigator: Detective Brian OConnor

When will they learn ??

Caleb Bickford

On August 11, 2013 at approximately 2:50pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 were on patrol at MBTA Forest Hills station when they observed a male, later identified as Caleb Bickford 29 of Boston, smoking a cigarette directly beneath a conspicuously posted " NO SMOKING " sign. Officers approached Bickford  for the purposes of issuing a citation. However it was obvious to the officers Bickford was furnishing false information as to his true identity. Officers ultimately ascertained Bickford's true name and discovered there were two warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Dorchester District Court for Violating the Commonwealth's Drug Laws, Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing. Bickford was placed into custody, transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and issued a citation for smoking.

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

Jackson Sq. Death Investigation

Update*******Update*******
The deceased has been identified as Gregory Vincent 52 of Medford, MA. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.
On August 10, 2013 at approximately 11:07pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Jackson Sq, MBTA station for a report of a person possibly struck by an Orange Line train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Police, Fire and EMS. TPD personnel report the following preliminary information; officers located a male(approximate age of in his 50's) on the Right of Way who was struck by a southbound MBTA Orange Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased. Transit Police detectives along with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. At this time there are no signs of foul play. 

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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 person please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

 

On Friday, August 02, 2013, at 7:27 p.m., the subject depicted within, entered the bicycle cage at South Station adjacent to track #1 and stole a bicycle. The subject was wearing a shirt  inscribed with the words "Boston Railway Terminal."  

 

 

 

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Man brag's of being wanted-Arrested -Fare evader w/warrant Arrested

William Mavrides

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 9:30pm plainclothes Transit Police officers from Area 3 were patrolling at Quincy Center MBTA station. While there a male, later identified as William Mavrides, 25 of Weymouth struck up a conversation with one of the officers (not knowing they were a police officer). Mavrides was bragging he was a "wanted man" and would probably end up in jail soon. (sooner then you thought William). In fact there were several warrants in existence for Mavrides arrest issued from Quincy District Court for Witness Intimidation, Larceny and 2 counts of Assault & Battery. Mavrides' was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.



Teresa Colangeli


 

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 11:59am Transit Police officers from Area 4 were patrolling at Forest Hills MBTA station when their attention was drawn to female, later identified as Teresa Colangeli, 31 of Dorchester. Colangeli entered through the fare gates without paying, she "piggybacked" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Colangeli for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was an outstanding warrant in existence for her arrest issued from Roxbury District Court for Shoplifting. Colangeli was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.


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

BPD seeking help in locating a missing person

**************UPDATE******* Derrick Livingston has been located************* 08/04/2013


Missing Person

Derrick Livingston

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in their efforts to locate Derrick Livingston who was last seen in the area of 151 Glenwood Avenue Hyde Park earlier today. According to family members, Livingston was last seen at approximately 9:30 pm wearing green pants, with a burgundy colored plaid shirt. He may be carrying a black coach woman’s bag or a Macy’s shopping bag with men’s clothes in it. Livingston suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and displayed this behavior before. He used to work in the Massachusetts and Huntington Ave area and used to live in the St. Botolph Street Area.

The missing person is also wearing a white colored Safety Net Tracking System Bracelet. Last area signal response in the area of Longwood Medical Area.

Anyone who sees Derrick Livingston is asked to call District E-18 detectives at (617) 343-5607.

If you observe Derrick Livingston on the MBTA please call 617-222-1212 right away. 

The missing person is further described below:
• Name: Derrick Livingston
• Age: 74 years-old
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Grey
• Description: light skin black non-hispanic male wearing green pants, with a burgundy colored plaid shirt. He may be carrying a black coach woman’s bag or a Macy’s shopping bag with men’s clothes in it.

Any inquiries regarding this should be directed to the Boston Police Department

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY

MBTA Transit Police Community Advisory

On July 31, 2013 at approximately 12:34am a female reported she was the victim of an Indecent Assault and Battery which  occurred  outside Fields Corner MBTA station near the busway. The Victim described her attacker as follows: muscular black male, approximately 5' 07" in height, weighing 185lbs, in his late 30's to early 40's with curly short black hair. According to the Victim her assailant spoke mostly Spanish and was wearing a red soccer style jersey with blue and green basketball shorts.

Boston Police have reports of similar incidents in the last week in the Ashmont area of Dorchester. (read BPD Alert here) At this time there is no indication to suggest these incidents are related however detectives from Transit and Boston Police will explore all possibilities and are in communication regarding these incidents.

Transit Police request anyone with information or tips relative to this incident to please contact us

Transit Police Emergency 617-222-1212 or 911
MBTA SeeSay App
Anonymous text tip line 873873
Criminal Investigations Unit 617-222-1050


• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

• When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.

• Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.

• Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles.

• Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.

• Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.

• Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance.


• Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.

• Carry a cell phone.

• Call ahead to your destination to alert them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so that in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know enough to begin looking for you.

• Walk with confidence. Be assertive. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at any time can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, “IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”

• If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.

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Boston Man arrested for Unarmed Robbery

Michael Dumais

On August 1, 2013 at approximately 1:05am Transit Police received a radio call to respond to Alewife MBTA station for a report of an Unarmed Robbery. Cambridge Police also responded to assist, upon arrival officers were met by the victim who relayed the following sequence of events: the victim had just exited a Red Line train and proceeded up the escalator from the platform. Upon reaching the top of escalator the victim was approached by a male who ask the victim for any spare money. The victim responded he did not have any money and continued on his way however the male followed him and continued to badger the victim for money. The victim upon reaching his vehicle quickly entered however when he attempted to close his door the male stepped in preventing the door from closing. At this time the male demanded the victim give him money or insinuated the victim would be harmed. The victim handed the male cash, upon receiving the cash the male stepped away from the vehicle and the victim shut the door and quickly drove away.

Officers conducted an area search for the male and located a person of interest who matched the description provided in the busway area. The victim positively identified the male. The male, later identified as Michael Dumais, 29 of Boston, was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Dumais is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Cambridge District Court for Unarmed Robbery.

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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 ** Indecent Assault**Identification & Arrest

Victor Murphy

On July 31, 2013 we posted photographs (see posting here) of a person of interest regarding an Indecent Assault & Battery that occurred on the 29th of July on a Route 23 MBTA Bus. Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives identified and arrested Victor Murphy, 49 of Roxbury for the above referenced Assault. Murphy was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury 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.