Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Point of Entry Policing -works again

Jack Mansour
On November 25, 2013 at approximately 2:30pm Transit Police officers assigned to Area 3 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at Quincy Center MBTA station. While there the officers observed a male, later identified as Jack Mansour, 22 of Wrentham fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Mansour and subsequently discovered there were two outstanding warrants in existence for his arrest issued out of Dorchester District Court for Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle and Entering a Dwelling by False Pretense. Mansour 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.

Monday, November 25, 2013

The Red Sox would not be proud of this man's behavior !! Recognize 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, 11/16/13, at approximately 5:00pm, at Ashmont Station, a female passenger left her purse unattended adjacent to a fare machine as she was purchasing an MBTA pass. The subject depicted within video removed $250.00, from the purse.                                                           
The subject is described as follows;

   White male, approximately 5’10’ in height, 22-26 years of age, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue and red leather Red Sox jacket, blue baseball hat with a red “B”, gray jeans and black and white 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.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Rumpelstiltskin ???????

John Kimball
On November 22, 2013 at approximately 11:40 am Transit Police officers from Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Davis Sq. MBTA station for a disorderly male drinking on the platform. Upon arrival officers observed a male shouting profanities and threats at other patrons. Officers attempted to calm the man but were unsuccessful. The male continued his tumultuous behavior causing other patrons to move away in fear. The male's refusal to leave the station or cease his behavior left the officers with no choice but to place him into custody for Disorderly Conduct. When asked to identify himself the male claimed to be "Rumpelstiltskin". 

Officers not convinced they were dealing with Rumpelstilskin investigated a little further and ascertained the man's true identity; John Kimball, 57 of Boston. Kimball is expected to be arraigned in Somerville District Court sometime on 11/25/2013 for Disorderly Conduct.




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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, November 21, 2013

Malden man arrested for Indecent Assault- Maverick MBTA

Jeffrey Phillips
On November 20, 2013 at approximately 5:37 pm Transit Police officers from Area 2 received a radio call to respond to MBTA Maverick station for a report of an assault. Upon arrival officers were met by a female victim who informed the officers as she was boarding an MBTA bus a male came up from behind her and indecently assaulted her.  The victim pointed out the male subject who was now seated on the bus. Officers approached the male, later identified as Jeffrey Phillips, 29 of Malden, and placed him into custody. Phillips was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Phillips is expected to be arraigned sometime today in East Boston District Court for Indecent Assault and 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.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

UPDATE***************

UPDATE*********************
UPDATE
On November 19, 2013 subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives arrested a male juvenile from Somerville for Assault with Intent to Rob. The juvenile was transported to Transit Police HQ for the booking process and will appear Boston Juvenile Court.

On November 13, 2013 at approximately 9:27 am Transit Police officers from Area 1 received a radio call to respond to MBTA Charles MGH station for a robbery in progress. Upon arrival officers located a 25 year old female victim who furnished the following information; Victim boarded a Red Line train at Alewife station and placed her purse/bag on the floor between her feet. As the train entered Charles/MGH station and the doors opened a male subject grabbed her purse and fled off the train. Several passengers who had witnessed what occurred attempted to prevent the male subject's escape. Although they were unsuccessful they were able to gain control of the victim's purse.

Transit Police conducted an area search for the male subject to no avail. This incident is currently under investigation by TPD Detectives. If you have any information relative to this incident please contact our Criminal Investigation unit at 617-222-1050 or send us an anonymous tip to our text a tip line at 873873.

The victim sustained a minor laceration to her hand that did not require medical attention at that time.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Electronic Device Safety Tip Video



DON'T BE A VICTIM ! Electronic Device Safety Tip Video produced by NYPD.

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Boston Police Community Alert Dorchester- Electronic Device safety tips



The Boston Police Department is alerting the community following several incidents of Cell Phone Robberies in Dorchester. The incidents are as follows:

#1. At about 1:16am, Saturday, November 2, 2013, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of Sawyer Avenue. On arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated while walking in the area, she was approached by the suspect. The victim reported to officers the suspect brandished a pair of scissors and demanded her property; she complied. The suspect took the victim’s iPhone 5.

#2. At about 4:23pm, on Monday, November 4, 2013, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in the area of 750 Washington Street. On arrival, officers spoke with victim who stated an unknown male brandished a knife and took his Apple iPod Touch.

#3. At about 8:04pm, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in progress in the area Rowena Street and Ashmont Street, Dorchester. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who stated he was looking at his iPhone as he exited the rear of Ashmont MBTA station. The victim stated he was approached by two males and one brandished a knife and demanded the victim’s money and cell phone. The victim complied and gave the suspects his property.

#4.At about 12:06am, on Sunday, November 17, 2013, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an unarmed robbery in the area of Sudan St, Dorchester. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that while walking from the JFK MBTA train station on Sydney Street she was approached from behind by two suspects. The victim stated she felt something hard on the back of her head and the males demanded the victims money and cell phone. The victim complied with the suspects demands.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Detectives at Area C-11 (Dorchester) at 617-343-4335. ********************************************************************************
Unfortunately, thefts of smart phones/electronic devices (most notably Apple products) is a nationwide trend. This trend often referred to as "Apple Picking" is for the most part a crime of opportunity. However there are things you can do to minimize the chances of being victimized while traveling on the T.

  • If possible avoid using your phone while on the MBTA except in cases of emergency/reporting via SeeSay or 911
  • Conceal expensive electronic equipment
  • Change the color of the ear buds, would be thieves look for the distinctive white ear plugs of Apple
  • Refrain from listening to music or wearing headphones while riding the system
  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times especially if you are using your electronic device
  • Be aware that most robberies of electronic devices occur near the train doors
  • Be alert for staged distractions
In the unfortunate event you are a victim DO NOT resist, things can be replaced. Try to stay calm, hand over your device and attempt to observe the physical characteristics of the perpetrator so you can describe him/her later. Contact the Transit Police as soon as possible (immediately if practicable) after the event and report the incident. Our detectives will work diligently to get your property back and apprehend the offender. Also, if you have not done so already please passcode protect your iPhone, enable Find My iPhone and lastly download a Remote Data Wipe for iPhone. For more information or tips to protect yourself call the Transit Police Special Crimes Unit at 617-222-1170.

We have attached a short video produced and published by the New York City Police Department titled "Electronic Device Safety Tips". It is only 31 seconds in length but worth the watch.

Please contact the Transit Police with any information of criminal activity that has or is occurring on the MBTA. You can do so completely anonymously via SeeSay apps for iPhone and Android users or simply text 873873.

Point of Entry Policing

Paige Arrigal
On November 18, 2013 at approximately 2:50 pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at Andrew Sq. MBTA station. While there they observed a female, later identified as Paige Arrigal, 24 of Quincy, "piggyback" in behind a paying passenger. Officers approached Arrigal and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for her arrest; Breaking & Entering in the Nightime and Larceny issued from Quincy District Court and Violation of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License issued from Hingham District Court. Arrigal 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.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Trespasser struck-NON life threatening injury sustained. Beverly Depot


On November 15, 2013 at approximately 9:37 pm Transit Police officers from Area 2 received a radio call to respond to MBTA Beverly Depot Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Beverly Police, Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene reported the following preliminary information: a 51 year old male resident of Beverly while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train and sustained a NON-life threatening injury to his head and other minor lacerations about the body. The male was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. Service was temporally disrupted.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Man wanted for Assaulting Police Officer arrested at Jackson Sq.

Jason Ciulla
On November 14, 2013 at approximately 2:30 pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the Jackson Sq. MBTA station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Jason Ciulla, 33 of East Boston, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Ciulla for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there were 3 Warrants in existence for Ciulla's arrest. Ciulla was wanted in Boston Municipal Court for Shoplifting and East Boston District Court for Violation of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer. Ciulla was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Additionally, Ciulla was issued a citation for Fare Evasion.




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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, November 14, 2013

Trespasser struck; Confirmed Fatality Oak Island CR-Revere

Death Investigation
*****Update*****
Subsequent to an initial investigation by Transit Police detectives they have determined the male was trespassing on the Right of Way at the time of the incident.


On November 14, 2013 at approximately 6pm Transit Police officers from Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Oak Island Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Revere Police, Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; The Newburyport/Rockport CR Line (Eastern Route) on track 2 in the vicinity of the Oak Island Road Grade Crossing in Revere a male, approximately 23 years of age, was struck by an MBTA CR train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. The inbound train was due to arrive in Boston at approximately 6:15 pm. The accident occurred at approximately 5:54 pm. This incident has greatly impacted the rush hour commute and trains on Track 1 (outbound) are passing through at limited speeds.

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

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Man steals bike from cage at South Station. Recognize 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, 10/24/2013, at approximately 10:38 p.m., the subject depicted within stole a bicycle from the bicycle cage at South Station Commuter Rail.  

 The subject is described as follows;
     Black male, 30-35 year of age, approximately 150 lbs, 5'7'' in height, wearing a green digital camouflage jacket , black pants and 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.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Robbery Investigation Charles/MGH-UPDATE

Robbery Investigation.
UPDATE*********************
On November 19, 2013 subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives arrested a male juvenile from Somerville for Assault with Intent to Rob. The juvenile was transported to Transit Police HQ for the booking process and will appear Boston Juvenile Court.

On November 13, 2013 at approximately 9:27 am Transit Police officers from Area 1 received a radio call to respond to MBTA Charles MGH station for a robbery in progress. Upon arrival officers located a 25 year old female victim who furnished the following information; Victim boarded a Red Line train at Alewife station and placed her purse/bag on the floor between her feet. As the train entered Charles/MGH station and the doors opened a male subject grabbed her purse and fled off the train. Several passengers who had witnessed what occurred attempted to prevent the male subject's escape. Although they were unsuccessful they were able to gain control of the victim's purse.

Transit Police conducted an area search for the male subject to no avail. This incident is currently under investigation by TPD Detectives. If you have any information relative to this incident please contact our Criminal Investigation unit at 617-222-1050 or send us an anonymous tip to our text a tip line at 873873.

The victim sustained a minor laceration to her hand that did not require medical attention at that time.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Man who falsely ID'd himself arrested.

James Tilton
On October 28, 2013 we posted about a motor vehicle accident which resulted in the arrest of an individual for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Liquor and other charges (see posting here) . At the time of his arrest and during his booking procedure that individual provided a false name to officers and subsequently the wrong person was charged. Upon discovery of this information the Transit Police Department took immediate action and secured an arrest warrant for the rightful subject, James Tilton. Earlier today James Tilton, 57 of Avon surrendered himself to Transit Police detectives at TPD HQ. Tilton was processed and brought over to South Boston District Court for arraignment.


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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, November 11, 2013

Trespasser struck at Shawmut MBTA

Update
On November 11, 2013 at approximately 1:25 pm Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call for a person possibly struck by a train at Shawmut Ave MBTA station. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; a white female approximate age of  45 while trespassing on the inbound track at Shawmut Avenue MBTA station was struck by a Red Line MBTA train. The female was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

UPDATE**** from 11/07/2013

UPDATE************

UPDATES
On November 7, 2013 at approximately 7:45 am, in the vicinity of the 800 block of Franklin Street,  Worcester, a male trespassing on track 1 was struck by an inbound MBTA train: Worcester Line. The male was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries he sustained.  The male has been identified as Mohammed Uddin, 29 from Worcester, MA.

UPDATE**********

On November 7, 2013 at approximately 10:25 am a woman drove into the MBTA Wollaston parking lot from Woodbine Street. Shortly after entering it appears the female driver may have suffered from a medical emergency causing her to lose control of her vehicle and subsequently strike a male pedestrian and collide into the entrance of the station.  The female driver has been identified as Mary Mullaney, 78 of Quincy. Mullaney has been pronounced deceased.  An autopsy is scheduled for today and the Medical Examiner's Office will make the determination as to the cause of death.

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Medical Emergency at Wollaston Station results in accident

TPD photo
On November 7, 2013 at approximately 10:25 am Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call for a vehicle accident inside the MBTA Wollaston station parking lot. Responding TPD officers report the following preliminary information. A 78 year old female driver entered into the parking lot from Woodbine Street, upon entering it appears she may have suffered from a medical emergency and lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle proceeded striking a pedestrian (male 57 years of age) and colliding into the entrance doors becoming wedged. Quincy Fire and EMS personnel also responded and provided emergency care to the driver and pedestrian. The driver was then transported to a local area hospital for treatment. It is unknown at this time the extent of her injuries or condition  of the pedestrian.

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TPD photo

Confirmed fatality Worcester MBTA CR Line

Death Investigation
On November 7, 2013 at approximately 7:45 am Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Worcester (800 block of Franklin Street area) for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Worcester Police, Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: an approximately 29 year old male while trespassing on track 1 was struck by an inbound Worcester Line MBTA train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries he sustained. Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Worcester County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

Shuttle bus service has been set up between Worcester and Grafton.


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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Brockton man arrested for Unarmed Robbery-Andrew Sq. MBTA station

Chino Young
On November 5, 2013 at approximately 10:50 a.m. Transit Police officers from Area 3 received a radio call for a robbery in progress at Andrew Sq. MBTA station. Upon arrival officers were met by a female victim who pointed out a male, later identified as Chino Young, 21 of Brockton, and informed the officers Young had stolen her Apple iPad. The victim further explained she was seated on a bench on the northbound platform and reading from her iPad. Young sat next to her and as a train pulled into the station Young forcefully grabbed the iPad from her hands and fled up the stairs. The victim pursued Young and was able to grab hold of him, a struggle ensued and the victim was able to retrieve her iPad.

Officers placed Young into custody for Unarmed Robbery and Assault&Battery. He was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in South Boston District Court. The victim did not report any injuries to officers at that time.

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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, November 5, 2013

Help us ID person of interest :Larceny from a disabled person

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, October 17, 2013, at 2:00 pm, the individual depicted stole $20.00, US Currency from the wallet of a disabled patron in a wheelchair at Downtown Crossing MBTA Station.
     The subject is described as a Hispanic male with black and grey hair, approximately 5’8” in height, 165 lbs., wearing a red tee shirt, black sweatshirt, jeans, and white sneakers.


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Sunday, November 3, 2013

MSP seek assistance with identifications

The Massachusetts State Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying those responsible for vandalizing a car on Boylston Street early Thursday morning following the Red Sox victory. Anyone with information about who was responsible, or anyone with photos or videos of the incident is asked to contact the Massachusetts State Police Boston Barracks at (617) 727-6780.

Specifically looking to identify the individual on top of the car, the man in the red hat with Red Sox Jersey on, the man kicking car with Northface vest on, and the man with the Northeastern University sweatshirt.



















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