Sunday, September 29, 2013

Bourne Man arrested at MBTA South Station

Brett Whitcomb
On September 28, 2013 at approximately 5:20 p.m. Transit Police officers from Area 1 were on patrol at MBTA South Station Commuter Rail when they observed 3 males who had been loitering. The officers believed one of the males had a warrant for his arrest. Officers began to make their way towards the trio however upon seeing the officers approach they hurriedly separated from each other and attempted to vacate. Officers were able to catch up to the suspect male and identify him as Brett Whitcomb, 39 of Bourne. Sure enough Whitcomb had 3 warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Brockton District Court for Larceny by Check Over 250.00, Plymouth District Court for Larceny Over 250.00 by False Pretense and Quincy District Court for Larceny Over 250.00 by False Pretense. Whitcomb 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.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Cell phone robber-Arrested !!

Markeem Finlea
On September 23, 2013 at approximately 4 p.m.a female was the victim of an unarmed robbery while she waited for a bus at the MBTA Fields Corner station. The victim was speaking on her cell phone when a male came up from behind her and forcefully grabbed her cellular telephone and fled the station. Transit Police officers from Area 3 responded but the cell phone thief made good his escape.

On September 26, 2013 at approximately 2:50 p.m. the victim (referenced above) while passing through the Fields Corner MBTA noticed the male who had robbed her just days earlier inside the station. The victim quickly notified the Transit Police and officers from Area 3 responded and arrested Markeem Finlea, 21 of Dorchester for Unarmed Robbery. Finlea was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester District Court.

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

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Power Tools, Toilet Paper and a Trash barrel.

William Jones
On September 25, 2013 at approximately 4 p.m. a male, later identified as William Jones, 51 of South Boston, sauntered into the busway of the Andrew Sq. MBTA station. Jones was pushing a 50 gallon trash barrel that contained several hundred dollars worth of stolen power tools. Jones' intention were to sell the ill gotten gains to the highest bidder. Unfortunately for Jones he choose a plainclothed Transit Police detective, who was there on an unrelated investigation, to conduct his business with. To sweeten the deal Jones said he would include the barrel and a large package (18 rolls !) of Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper. Now who could say no to that.
Needless to say Jones was placed into custody for Knowingly Receiving Stolen Property over 250.00 and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. All the items "for sale" were seized. It is expected that Jones will be arraigned sometime today in South Boston District Court.

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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 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 Tuesday, September 17, 2013, the subject depicted below assaulted a passenger on a Blue Line train as it entered Revere Beach MBTA Station. The assault followed a prior verbal altercation at Maverick MBTA Station.

 The subject is described as follows;


    Hispanic male, 30 to 35 years of age, approximately 5’07’’ in height, heavy build, black hair, wearing sunglasses, a blue Red Sox jacket with white sleeves, blue jean pants and white and black shoes

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


 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Man arrested for Indecent Assault & Battery- Dudley MBTA

Kenneth Nelson
On September 11, 2013 a female reported to Transit Police she was the victim of an Indecent Assault & Battery that occured at Dudley MBTA Bus Terminal. The assualt took place at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the busway area.

On September 22, 2013 at approximately 8:50 p.m. Transit Police officers were on patrol at Dudley Station Bus Terminal when they were approached by the above mentioned victim and informed the male who assaulted her on September 11th, was now standing in the busway.  Officers approached the male, later identified as Kenneth Nelson, 28 of Boston, to investigate. Nelson was un-cooperative and resisted the officers efforts to place him into custody. After a brief struggle the officers were able to gain control and Nelson was placed under arrest. He was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury District Court.

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

Thursday, September 19, 2013

MBTA Bus operator Assaulted- Do you Recognize her ?

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the female 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 Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 3:45 pm, the unidentified female depicted within kicked a  MBTA Route # 32 Bus Operator while operating at the intersection of West Street and Hyde Park Avenue. 

  The above wanted subject was wearing a sleeveless, purple blouse, blue jeans, and a black and white head scarf. She is described as 25-30 years old, heavy build, approximately 5’6” in height.
 
media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Man spits on MBTA bus operator- Help us ID him

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 Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at approximately 12:15am, an MBTA bus operator was threatened and spat upon at Malden Center Station. The bus was being operated as part of an Orange Line shuttle bus diversion between Malden Center and Oak Grove Stations.  

 The suspect is described as: Black male, approximately 20-25 years of age, 5’09" height, medium build, wearing a head bandana, dark colored baseball hat with the letter "D" in the center, stripped shirt, dark colored pants, sneakers and carrying a dark colored back pack.


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Transit Police Awarded Re-Accreditation Status


 


MBTA Transit Police Department was Awarded


“Re-Accreditation” Status


Chief MacMillan & Chairman Mark Leahy
 On September 12, 2013, the MBTA Transit Police Department was re-accredited from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.  This award was the Department’s 3rd re-accreditation since its initial award in October, 2004.   

 Under the leadership of Chief Paul S. MacMillan, the MBTA Transit Police Department was assessed in July by a team of Commission-appointed assessors.  The Assessment Team found the Department to be in compliance with all applicable standards for Accreditation. Accreditation is a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession, by the profession. These carefully selected standards reflect critical areas of police management, operations, and technical support activities.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Man arrested for Indecent Assault that occured on MBTA bus

Jean Gilles
On August 23, 2013  Transit Police officers met with a female who reported she was a victim of an Indecent Assault & Battery that occurred onboard an MBTA route 39 bus at approximately 4 pm as it travelled in the vicinity of Huntington Avenue. In addition to the female victim a witness also came forward to report her observations.

Subsequent to an investigation conducted by Transit Police detectives an arrest warrant was issued for Jean Gilles, 30 of Brighton on September 16, 2013 for the above listed assault. On September 17, 2013 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Gilles was taken into custody by TPD Detectives at his residence. Gilles was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Gilles is expected to be arraigned sometime tomorrow in West Roxbury District Court for Indecent Assault & Battery.

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

Select TPD Activity 24hrs

Kerrin Donahue
On September 16, 2013 at approximately 9:55 a.m. Transit Police officers from Area 4 were on patrol at Ruggles MBTA station when they observed a female, later identified as Kerrin Donahue, 31 of New Bedford, smoking directly under a conspicuously posted "No Smoking" sign. Officers approached Donahue for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant for Donahue's arrest issued from Boston Municipal Court for Shoplifting.

Alexa Lee
Later that same day at approximately 11:47 a.m. Transit Police officers from Area 1 were on patrol at Downtown Crossing MBTA station when they observed a female, later identified as Alexa Lee, 23 of East Boston, fare evade by entering through the exit only as patrons were leaving the station. Officers approached Lee and subsequently discovered there were two warrants in existence for her arrest issued from Salem District Court for Shoplifting and Peabody District Court for Malicious Destruction of Property Over 250.00.

Patrick Linsky
Also on the 16th at approximately 4 p.m. Transit Police officers from Area 3 were on patrol at Andrew Sq. MBTA station when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Patrick Linsky, 43 of South Boston fare evade by "Piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Linsky and sure enough there were two warrants in existence for Linsky's arrest issued from Quincy District Court for Assault&Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

All the above individuals were taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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

 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Cell Phone Robber, Help us ID him

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 Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 9:30 PM, the individual depicted within, boarded at outbound train at Andrew MBTA Station.  He followed a female from the train at Ashmont MBTA Station, then robbed her of her cellular phone.


 The subject is described as follows:

·         Black male, approximately 5’ 6” in height, with a “frail” build, wearing a blue or turquoise top, and blue jeans


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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 w/suspended License passes trolley on right-Arrested

Deven Shah
On September 11, 2013, in response to community concerns relative to vehicles passing stopped MBTA trolley's on the right as passengers disembark, the Transit Police Mobile Operations Patrol officers from Area 4 were conducting trolley enforcement in the Huntington Avenue section of Boston. At approximately 10:30 a.m. a Green Line trolley was stopped at the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Parker Hill Avenue with all its doors open as passengers were entering and exiting. At this time officers observed a 2012 Audi being operated by Deven Shah, 39 of North Attleboro, pass the trolley on the right hand side. Officers conducted a stop of Shah and subsequently discovered his right to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts was suspended due to a previous Operating Under the Influence arrest.

Shah was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Shah is expected to be arriagned sometime today in West Roxbury District Court for Operating after Suspension and was issued a citation for Passing a Trolley on the right.

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

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Trespasser struck in Norwood-Confirmed fatality

Death Investigation
On September 11, 2013 at approximately 4:30pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Norwood for a report of a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Norwood Police, Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; an Eastbound Franklin Line MBTA CR train, which had originated in Forge Park and due to arrive in Boston at approximately 5:08pm, struck a trespasser in the vicinity of Washington and Dean Street, Norwood. The trespasser, a white male, believed to be in his late 20's was pronounced deceased.

There were several passengers on board, they were safely evacuated and placed on buses.

Transit Police detectives along with the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

2 Men arrested for Defacing MBTA property

Joseph Doromacki
On September 10, 2013 at approximately 2:39am Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to Von Hillern Street and Dorchester Avenue for two subjects trespassing on the MBTA Red Line tracks and spray painting "tagging" MBTA property. Prior to the officers arrival they observed two males, later identifed as Joseph Domoracki 23 of Boston and Max McGuigan 23 of Providence, RI, walking in a hurried pace and carrying back packs one block past Von Hillern Street. Officers encountered both male subjects and upon further investigation discovered Domoracki and McGuigan were in possession of several spray paint cans, rubber gloves, various spray can tips and other items relating to graffiti. Additionally officers noted both Domoracki and McGuigan had fresh paint about their clothing.


Max McGuigan
Officers documented what appeared to be freshly painted "taggings" along 6 locations both males were observed.  Furthermore the officers received a positive identification from the reporting party Domoracki and McGuigan were the individuals observed trespassing on the Red Line right of way and defacing MBTA property. Both males were placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Doromacki and McGuigan are expected to be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester District Court for 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 defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
 


Monday, September 9, 2013

News Release-Sept.10-12, 2013


News Release
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
New England Regional Office
September  08, 2013


U.S. EPA, State and Local Agencies to hold Emergency Response Training Exercise at MBTA Emergency Training Center in September
(Boston, Mass. – September 08, 2013) –  From September 10 to 12, U.S. EPA will be joined by Massachusetts and Boston emergency response officials to hold a full-scale training exercise at the newly constructed MBTA Emergency Training Center on Foundry Street in South Boston. The training exercise will implement plans to accomplish an integrated, multi-agency response to the release of hazardous material.   
This full-scale training exercise is a drill, and helps maintain a high operational readiness for the EPA emergency responders and other federal, state and local partners. 
The training exercise will commence with the artificial release of hazardous material within the training environment and will focus on the characterization and decontamination of affected areas. To simulate actual conditions, responders will practice wearing level “A” personal protective equipment throughout the training exercise. Level “A” personal protective equipment is characterized by fully encapsulating suits, breathing apparatus, as well as highly specialized boots and gloves.
EPA will be coordinating closely with federal, state and local partners, including the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), MBTA Transit Police, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Boston Police, Boston Fire/HAZMAT and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). All partners are actively engaged and will be training jointly throughout the exercise.   
“It is important for EPA officials and first-responders to practice working under emergency conditions, because in those situations coordination amongst federal, state and local partners is vital, and must be precise,” said EPA Regional Administrator Curt Spalding. “It is also important that our workers are current on all of their training, which requires extra practice.”
“An emergency situation requires well-trained first-responders and seamless coordination and communication between local, state and federal officials to ensure protection of our environment and the public health,” said MassDEP Commissioner Kenneth Kimmell. “This planned exercise will prepare MassDEP and our partners for an emergency that we hope we’ll never have to confront.”
“These types of exercises are vitally important as we continue to ensure the safety and security of the riding public.”  Chief MacMillan of the MBTA Transit Police stated. “This training facility was designed for this purpose so service would not have to be disrupted and our customers inconvenienced.” He added.
The training will be occurring inside the newly constructed MBTA Emergency Training Center, but authorized exercise participants will be parking some of their support vehicles, trailers and other necessary equipment on Foundry Street throughout the duration of the exercise. During the exercise, emergency response personnel at the MBTA Emergency Training Center are training and are not responding to an actual emergency. 

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Man arrested for OUI in MBTA Wonderland lot

Jose Hurtado
On September 7, 2013 at approximately 2am Transit Police officers were patrolling the MBTA 's Wonderland parking lot when they observed a vehicle, being operated by Jose Hurtado, 28 of Westborough, driving erratically in the far end of the lot. Hurtado was wildly spinning his tires and driving in circles. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Based on the officers interaction with Hurtado they believed he was under the influence of intoxicating liquors. Subsequent to an investigation officers did place Hurtado into custody for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Hurtado was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. At this time is was discovered there was a warrant in existence for Hurtado's arrest issued from Westborough District Court for Unlicensed Operation of a MV and Operating a MV after Suspension. It is expected Hurtado will be arraigned sometime Monday in Chelsea 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.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Man Wanted for Assaulting Police,Assaults Police

Juan Garcia
On September 3, 2013 at approximately 11am Transit Police officers from Area 4 were on patrol at MBTA Ruggles Station. While there hey had occasion to observe a male, later identified as Juan Garcia, 42 of Hyde Park fare evade by "Piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Garcia for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered Garcia had a warrant for his arrest issued by West Roxbury District Court for 2 counts of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Furnishing a False Name. As officers were attempting to place Garcia into custody(the man with a warrant for assaulting police officers) he began to resist and assault and batter the officers. Really ? A violent struggle ensued and ultimately the officers were able to place Garcia into custody. Garcia was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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

Indecent Assault & Battery****UPDATE

Angel Morales
On August 22, 2013 we sought the public's assistance with identifying a person of interest (see posting here) for an Indecent Assault & Battery that occurred at JFK/UMass MBTA station.

Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives arrested Angel Morales, 25 of Dorchester on September 4, 2013 at Ashmont MBTA station. Morales was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester District Court.

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

2nd Bike Thief ! Help us ID him

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 1:19 p.m., the male subject depicted within, stole a Jamis Venture bicycle from the bicycle racks located adjacent to the Holland Street Entrance of the MBTA Davis Station. TPD detectives also have an interest in this individual for another bicycle theft that occurred at MBTA Davis SQ. station on August 30th, 2013.   

The subject is described as follows;

·         A white male, 25 -30 years of age, wearing a green flannel print button down shirt, a dark colored baseball cap, black pants, tan sneakers and a grey and red messenger bag with a yellow/white colored paint stain on the outside      

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

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Bike Thief-Help us ID him.

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 Saturday, August 24, 2013, at approximately 12:54 p.m., the male subject depicted within, stole a Cannondale bicycle from the bicycle racks located outside the main entrance of the MBTA Porter Station.

 The subject is described as follows;
A Hispanic male, approximately 30 years of age, wearing a green tee shirt, black jeans, white and black basketball sneakers and a black and blue back pack.      
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media inquiries should be sent to tpdnews@mbta.com
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Monday, September 2, 2013

National Preparedness Month


September is
National Preparedness Month Please join the
South Station Community
For a One Day Event Wednesday, September 4
th 2:30 6:30p.m.
On the Concourse of South Station

In addition to the information tables
A blood drive will take place from 11:00am-4:00pm on Summer St. To schedule your appointment, please visit
www.redcrossblood.org
(sponsor code SouthStation) or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733- 2767)
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