Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Message from Chief Green for First Night 2015

First Night 2015 Message from Transit Police Chief Ken Green :

Chief Green (12/30/2014 press conference)
First Night in Boston is the oldest and largest New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts in North America and it takes place again tonight December 31, 2014. This is the 39th year of the First Night Celebration.

First Night Celebration is also a family oriented atmosphere for all to enjoy. It is anticipated that approximately one million people will attend. I would like to reiterate what Mayor Walsh and other government officials have requested; you utilize the MBTA in traveling to and from Boston's First Night Celebration. As an added incentive the collection of fares will be suspended from 8PM until the end of service. The MBTA will have additional resources on hand and Transit Police Officers (both uniformed and plainclothes) will be on duty throughout the MBTA system to ensure a safe and efficient travel. I ask that you act responsibly and be respectful to one another. Additionally, please be mindful of young children, the elderly and persons with disabilities while riding the MBTA. The consumption and/or transportation of alcohol and unruly behavior will not be tolerated.

There is no known threat credible or otherwise relative to the MBTA. We do not anticipate any issues but we are prepared to respond to any incident that may arise. In regards to any planned or spontaneous demonstrations we are not anticipating any issues. The protesters have been peaceful and our strategy is to continue to exercise restraint and patience and safeguard the first amendment rights of all citizens.

From everyone at the MBTA Transit Police Department, Happy New Year. Remember, while riding the T if you "See Something Say Something." To contact the Transit Police in an emergency call 617-222-1212 or 911. You can also use our MBTA SeeSay app or text us at 873873 to report unusual or suspicious behavior or provide information anonymously to our investigators about criminal activity.

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Trespasser struck Roxbury Crossing MBTA

On December 27, 2014 at approximately 6:25 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Roxbury Crossing MBTA station for a report of a person 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 6:25 a white male, approximate age of 30's, while trespassing on the northbound tracks was struck by an Orange Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Buses have replaced service between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Suffolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan (rsullivan@mbta.com)

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Help us ID these subjects. Please contact us if you know them.

Do you these subjects??
Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individuals 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 Saturday, December 13, 2014, at approximately 1:30am, the subjects depicted within verbally abused the victim while physically assaulting him on the Orange Line northbound platform at MBTA State Street Station. 

The subjects are described as follows;

·         White males, approximately 20- 25 years of age. The first subject was wearing a black and white horizontal sweater, blue jeans and blue sneakers. The second subject was wearing a dark colored jacket with a white hooded sweatshirt underneath, dark jeans and brown boots. The third subject was wearing, dark colored zip-up sweater, dark jeans and dark boots.


media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@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, December 18, 2014

Lynn man arrested for Assaulting elderly person.

James Rogers
On December 18, 2014 at approximately 10:55am Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Wonderland MBTA station for a report of an assault. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim, a 70 year old male, who relayed the following; the victim, a taxi driver, was parked in the "Pick up/Drop off' area of the station waiting to catch a fare. A male, later identified James Rogers 52 of Lynn, hopped into the back seat of the victim's taxi and began to mumble incoherently. Rogers, apparently intoxicated, was asked by the victim to repeat the address he would like to be driven to. Rogers responded by verbally berating and insulting the victim. The victim informed Rogers he would have to seek another means of transportation and requested he get out of his taxi. Rogers exited the taxi opened the front passenger door, leaned in and punched the driver/victim in the face. Rogers then fled the area.

Transit Police with assistance from Revere Police located Rogers in the 1300 block of North Shore Road. Rogers was positively identified by the victim as his assailant. Rogers was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Rogers will be arraigned sometime tomorrow in Chelsea District Court for Assault & Battery on an Elderly Person.

The victim sustained a bloody nose.




media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Trespasser struck in Attleboro.

Death Investigation 
On December 13, 2014 at approximately 9am Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA Attleboro Commuter Rail station for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Attleboro Police & Fire. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : a white female approximate age of 34 while trespassing in the track area was struck by a outbound train on track 3. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Bristol County District  Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. Foul play is not suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to LT. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Trespasser struck: Gloucester

Investigation

On December 10, 2014 at approximately 6:35pm Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call for a person possibly struck by a commuter rail train in Gloucester. Several Transit Police units along with Gloucester Police & Fire responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information ; a white male, believed to have been in his 40"s, while trespassing on track 2 (inbound side) was struck by a Newburyport/Rockport line commuter rail train in the vacinity of West Gloucester station. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Essex County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com  
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Trespasser struck by CR train in Bridgewater

Investigation
On December 8, 2014 at approximately 9:05pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Bridgewater Commuter Rail station for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Several Transit Police units along with Bridgewater Fire & Police responded. Transit Police personnel on scene reported the following preliminary information: just outside of the station but prior to the Laurel Street Crossing a 20 year old female, while trespassing on the tracks, was struck by a Boston to Middleboro/Lakeville train. The female was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment for NON life threatening injuries.

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

media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Vehicle struck by CR train in Braintree.

Accident Investigation
On December 5, 2014 at approximately 1:05pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Mahar Boulevard Railroad Crossing in Braintree for a report of a motor vehicle struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Upon arrival officers ascertained the following preliminary information: a 37 year old female, operating a 2012 Ford Fusion, and her 15 year old male passenger were stopped at the grade crossing when they were struck from behind by a 2007 Acura being operated by a 42 year old female from Braintree. This collision forced the Ford Fusion forward onto the track area and partially onto the right of way. At this time both passengers exited from the vehicle and proceeded a safe distance away. Shortly thereafter the commuter rail train struck the vehicle causing substantial front end damage.

A preliminary investigation suggests the driver of the Acura may have experienced solar glare which impeded their vision hence striking the stationary Ford Fusion.

All parties involved did NOT report any injuries and the incident is still under investigation.

media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@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, December 3, 2014

Quincy men arrested after drug transaction

Peter Wilkinson
On December 2, 2014 at approximately 5:30pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 were on patrol at the MBTA's Quincy Center Station when their attention was drawn to two males, later identified as Michael Murray, 32, and Peter Wilkinson, 53, both of Quincy. Wilkinson and Murray were standing on the Red Line platform and were overheard negotiating a drug transaction. Shortly thereafter both males boarded a northbound train, once on board Murray was observed handing Wilkinson US Curency and in exchange Wilkinson handed Murray what appeared to be a clear baggie containing pills. (believed to be Klonopins) When the train entered JFK/UMass station both parties were removed and placed into custody for violations of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws. Subsequently officers discovered there were 2 warrants in existence for Murray's arrest issued from Roxbury District Court for Receiving Stolen Property and Threats to Commit a Crime and Dorchester District Court for Larceny. Wilkinson and Murray were transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected both will be arraigned sometime today in Quincy District Court.

Michael Murray


media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@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, December 1, 2014

Do you know/recognize this person ? Contact us if you do.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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, 11/23/14, at 11:40 a.m., the male depicted within stole an iPhone 4S from a patron on the north escalator at Ruggles Station before fleeing through the lower bus way in the direction of Columbus Avenue and St. Cyprians Place.

media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Man wanted in Florida arrested by TPD

Joshua Schuler
On November 23, 2014 at approximately 12:40am Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station Bus Terminal for an unknown disturbance. Upon arrival officers were directed to a male, later identified as Joshua Schuler, 27, of Jacksonville, Florida. Schuler was behaving in a aggressive and threatening manner towards security officers when they asked him to leave due to his loitering. Transit Police officers subsequently discovered there was a warrant in existence for Schuler's arrest from Tampa, Florida issued for Grand Theft Larceny. Officers confirmed with Florida law enforcement officials Schuler's warrant was fully extraditable. Schuler was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Schuler will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for being a Fugitive from Justice and eventually Florida law enforcement officials will travel to Boston to assume custody.


media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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

Friday, November 21, 2014

Help us ID this male.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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 Friday, 10/24/14, at 12:20 a.m., the male subject depicted within stole a black and gray backpack from a patron who left it on the bench at South Station Silver Line. The suspect interacted with the victim prior to the victim leaving his back pack behind.

media  inquiries should be directed to Lt. Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@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


 

Boston man arrested for Lewdness on board an MBTA bus.

John Repetto
On November 20, 2014 at approximately 4:10pm Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to the corner of Tremont Street and Massachusetts Avenue for a man exposing himself on board a Route 1 MBTA bus. Upon arrival several passengers pointed out a male, later identified as John Repetto, 55, of Boston. Witnesses informed the officers Repetto originally entered the bus on Harrison Avenue with his pants unbottoned, zipper down and with his genitals exposed. Once on board Repetto took a seat in close proximity to a woman and her young child and began to touch himself in an inappropriate manner. Other passengers present requested Repetto cease his vulgar actions and were verbally threatened by him in response. Repetto was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Repetto will be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury District Court for Open & Gross Lewdness.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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, November 20, 2014

Boston man with Felony warrant draws attention to himself.

Quentrie Familia
On November 19, 2014 at approximately 1:45pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Quentrie Familia, 31, of Boston. Familia was sitting at the bottom of the stairs to the Temple Street entrance and smoking from a marijauna cigarette. As the officers drew closer to Familia the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from his person became more pungent. Officers approached Familia, who admitted to smoking marijuana, and subsequently discovered there was a felony warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Roxbury District Court for Breaking & Entering in the Daytime and Trespassing. Familia was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Person struck by Orange Line train. NON life threatening injuries.

On November 15, 2014 at approximately 3:15pm Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Mass Avenue station for a report of a person possibly struck by an Orange Line train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : a female, approximately in her 20's, while on the northbound platform fell into the right of way and was struck by an incoming Orange Line train. Boston Fire Department personnel  extricated the victim and she was transported to a local area hospital with NON life threatening injuries.

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

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Point of Entry Policing- DTC

Robert Kyller
On November 13, 2014 at approximately 4:25pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Robert Kyller, 36 of Quincy. Kyller entered through the fare gates without paying by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Kyller for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Quincy District Court for violation of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws. Kyller 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 rsullivan@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, November 13, 2014

Help us ID this male.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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 30, 2014, at approximately 2:39 PM, the subject depicted within threatened an MBTA Bus Operator, pointing what appeared to be a weapon at the operator. At the time of the assault, the bus driver was operating a Route #41 MBTA bus in the vicinity of Dudley Street and Blue Hill Avenue.

The subject is described as follows:
A Black male with a medium build and short hair. The subject was wearing a black “North Face” brand vest over a black T-Shirt, blue jean pants and black sneakers. The subject was driving a white moped at the time of the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Press Release from Suffolk County DA's Office

Brockton Man Charged with Stealing Dead Woman’s Phone

BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2014—The man who allegedly walked away with a dead woman’s phone after she was struck and killed by an MBTA train was arraigned today on a larceny charge, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.
JOSUE GONZALEZ (D.O.B. 9/8/88) of Brockton was arraigned on one count of larceny over $250. Noting that he turned himself in and walked into court for arraignment, Assistant District Attorney Erica Brody recommended that he be released on his own recognizance with orders to abide by a curfew, check in weekly with a probation officer, and stray out of downtown Boston. Boston Municipal Court Judge Lisa Grant released him without monetary bail but declined to impose any conditions of release.
The charge arises out of the death of an adult female after she was struck by a Red Line train at Downtown Crossing at about 9:50 on Thursday night. There is no evidence of foul play in that incident and her death is being investigated as a non-homicide.
Shortly before the woman was struck, prosecutors said, she dropped her cellular phone onto the southbound platform. Gonzalez, who was present before, while, and after she was hit, left his seat on a bench along the platform and walked toward the phone. As others in the station called for help or made way for first responders, Gonzalez allegedly placed his foot on the phone and blocked it from view. After scanning the area, he allegedly picked up the phone, placed it in his pocket, and left the station.
Public safety cameras inside the station captured the entire incident, including Gonzalez’ actions. On Friday, MBTA Transit Police released images from those cameras depicting Gonzalez and seeking his identity. On Friday night, he returned the phone through an attorney and turned himself in.
A person may be charged with larceny even when the property’s rightful owner is deceased, according to the Massachusetts General Laws, which note that “If such property which was of a person deceased is stolen, it may be a larceny from any one or more heirs, devisees, reversioners, remaindermen or others[.]”
Gonzalez is represented by attorney Paul Derby. He will return to court on Jan. 28.




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

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Help Boston Police locate suspect wanted in Death Investigation

Boston Police Department Seek Public’s Help in Efforts to Locate Suspect Wanted in Connection to the Death Investigation in the area of 45 Bowdoin Street: At about 4:05pm, on Saturday, November 8, 2014, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 45 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located an unresponsive female, believed to be in her thirties, suffering from life threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. Pending the results of an autopsy, the cause and manner of death will remain under investigation. The victim’s name will be released once the autopsy has been completed and formal identification of the victim has been made by family.
During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to establish the identity of the suspect wanted in connection to this incident. As such, detectives have released a photo of and are asking for the public’s help in their efforts to locate Paulo Rosa, 30, of Dorchester. Rosa is known to drive a blue G37 Inifiniti Coupe with a Mass License Plate that reads: 1LZ-224.Community members who see Rosa should not approach the suspect and are asked to call police immediately.
The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with any information relative to Rosa’s whereabouts is asked to call Homicide detectives directly at (617) 343-4470.
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

UPDATE: Phone thief identified and arrested.

Arrest made
As part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of a cellular telephone taken from the decedent in an incident from November 6, 2014 (see posting here) a 26 year old male, Josue Gonzalez of Brockton, turned himself in at Transit Police HQ last night (11/07/14) at approximately 9:30pm. It is expected Gonzalez will be arraigned sometime on Monday November 10, 2014 in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Larceny.

The phone has been recovered.

We would like to( once again) thank our riding public for tips we received relative to this investigation. Additionally we are grateful for the media's role which was invaluable in highlighting this incident.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Please help us ID this male.

On November 6, 2014 at approximately 9:48pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 responded to MBTA Downtown Crossing for a report of a person struck by a train. (see posting here).

Transit Police detectives during their investigation of the aforementioned incident discovered the decedent's cellular telephone became dislodged upon impact and landed on the platform. At this time the male depicted within, who we believed observed the incident, walked over to the phone and placed his foot on top of the phone. The male keeps his foot on top of the phone as he scans the area apparently to see if anyone is watching him. The male then reaches down and takes possession of the decedent's phone places it into his pocket and casually walks away.

If you know the male subject depicted within or have any information on his whereabouts please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous simply text us your tip to 873873.


media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Trespasser struck DTC

Death Investigation
On November 6, 2014 at approximately 9:48pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Downtown Crossing (Red Line) for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene reported the following preliminary information: a female, while trespassing on the southbound side, was struck by a Red Line train. The female was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Fould play is NOT suspected.

Red Line service experienced significant delays. MBTA shuttle buses were deployed.

media inquiries should be directed to ; rsullivan@mbta.com

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Identification sought. Please contact us if you know/recognize him.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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 Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at approximately 7:04 PM, the subject depicted within committed a larceny by removing a black and red EVO Brand 1000 watt electric scooter from the bicycle rack of Beachmont MBTA Station.
The subject is described as follows:
· A white male with grey hair, medium build between 50 to 60 years of age. The subject was wearing eyeglasses, a dark grey long-sleeved shirt, black pants, black sneakers and carrying two back packs, one black and one grey.





media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Juvenile struck by CR train in Lawrence

Death Investigation
On October 31, 2014 at approximately 4:15pm Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Lawrence for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Lawrence Police and Fire. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : in the vicinity of Inman Street in Lawrence a female juvenile (13 years of age) was struck by an outbound Western Route Haverhill Line commuter rail train at approximately 4:11pm. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives from the Essex County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Trespasser struck: MBTA Haymarket station

Investigation
*****UPDATE*****
8:30pm the male has been pronounced with an absence of life as a result of injuries sustained.

On October 29, 2014 at approximately 5:40pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to Haymarket MBTA station for a report of a person struck by a Orange Line train. Multiple Transit Police units responded as well as the Boston Fire Department and Boston EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximately in his 40's, while trespassing in the right of way was struck by a southbound Orange Line train. Boston Fire Department personnel were able to extract the male from beneath the train. Boston EMS provided emergency treatment and transported the male to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

Service in and out of the station was shut down temporarily. Northbound service has resumed and southbound is expected to resume shortly.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Wanted for Identification: Do you know him ?

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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, October 28, 2014, at approximately 8:20 pm., the male subject depicted within intentionally exposed his genitalia to several passengers on a southbound, Orange Line, MBTA train, between Back Bay and Mass Ave Stations. The subject departed at Mass Ave MBTA Station.


media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Jamaica Plain man arrested for attempting to rob an elderly woman

Robert Johnson
On October 27, 2014 at approximately 11:25pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Back Bay station for a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers were met the victim, a 62 year old female, and several concerned citizens. The group provided a description of the offending male and informed the officers the male fled out of the station towards Dartmouth Street. Officers immediately proceeded in that direction and observed the prepatrator, later identified as Robert Johnson, 49, of Jamaica Plain being restrained on the sidewalk (Dartmouth St.) by an unknown male.

Officers were furnished with the following sequence of events by the victim as well as a witness; the victim had disembarked from a Route 39 bus when she was approached by Johnson who was seeking  money. The victim continued on her way and Johnson followed her into the station eventually standing in front of her blocking her path. Johnson forcefully pushed the victim to the ground, struck her in the torso area and attempted to take her handbag. At this time a good citizen came to her aid and Johnson fled out of the station.

Johnson was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Johnson will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Assault to Rob (Unarmed) and Assault & Battery on an Elderly Person.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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



Friday, October 24, 2014

Cambridge man arrested for Assault

Christopher Hicks
On October 23, 2014 at approximately 7:55pm Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Harvard Sq., MBTA station for a report of a person who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim, a 30 year old male, who informed the officers of the following: while traveling on a northbound Red Line train the victim's attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Christopher Hicks, 26, of Cambridge who was harassing numerous females on board on the train. Hicks, without provocation, then focused his attention onto the victim who attempted to ignore Hicks' boisterous conduct. As the victim was exiting the train at Harvard Sq., station Hicks deliberately kicked the back of the victim's feet forcing him to lose his balance. The victim asked Hicks to cease his behavior and continued on his way. Hicks followed the victim a short distance and then suddenly struck him in the head with a closed fist.

Hicks , who was still inside the station, was pointed out by the victim as well as a witness to the incident. Officers approached Hicks who refused to furnish his name and was generally uncooperative and hostile towards the officers. Hicks was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ,. During the booking process Hicks continued his violent behavior and refused to comply with simple instructions and assaulted the officer by kicking him. Hicks was brought under control and eventually processed. It is expected Hicks will be arraigned sometime today in Cambridge District Court for Assault & Battery and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon to wit: shod foot.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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, October 22, 2014

Point of Entry Policing-Forest Hills

Robert Pimental
On October 21, 2014 at approximately 4:32pm Transit Police officers were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Forest Hills station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Robert Pimental, 44, of Hyde Park fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Pimental for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant in existence for Pimental's arrest issued out of Dorchester District Court for Conspiracy, Attempt to Commit a Crime and Insurance Fraud. Pimental was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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, October 20, 2014

Recognize this subject ? Please contact us if you do.

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual 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 Monday, September 29, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., the subject depicted within indecently assaulted a female passenger at Ruggles MBTA Station along the main corridor near the Columbus Avenue Exit. 
The subject is described as follows;
·         A black male, heavy build, dark complexion, 6’0” feet in height, approximately 25 year of age, wearing blue basketball style shorts, and a light colored T-shirt

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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
 

Revere man sets off Fire Alarm to retrieve cell phone

Marwin Maurin
On October 20, 2014 at approximately 2:17am Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station for an individual who had allegedly pulled/set off the fire alarm. Upon arrival officers observed Boston Fire Department personnel in the process of shutting off the fire alarm box on the corner of Summer and Atlantic Street's. At this time one of the Boston Fire Fighters pointed out a male, later identified as Marwin Maurin, 22, of Revere who was standing by the entrance to the Red Line (which was closed/locked at this time) and informed the officer Maurin had intentionally pulled the fire alarm.

Officers approached Maurin to ascertain what the issue was. Maurin informed the officers he set off the fire alarm because he left his cellular phone inside the station.  Maurin was placed into custody for Disorderly Conduct and False Fire Alarm and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process officers discovered Maurin was in possession of what the officers believed to be Methamphetamines. Maurin to be additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Class B Substance. It is expected Maurin will be arriagned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Level 2 Sex Offender......

Steven Flynn
On October 17, 2014 at approximately 5:30pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Back Bay station for a report of a male committing a sex act in the men's restroom. Upon arrival officers entered the restroom and noticed the door to the handicap stall was opened. As the officers proceeded in that direction, they observed a male, later identified as Steven Flynn, 49, of Jamaica Plain sitting on the toilet, without pants on and engaged in a sex act. Apparently surprised by the officers presence, Flynn claimed to be only using the bathroom When fully clothed and outside the stall Flynn furnished a false name and date of birth to the officers. Unfortunately for Flynn, the name he provided belonged to another person who just happened to have 4 warrants outstanding for their arrest. (we know, it's hard to believe).

Flynn was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process officers uncovered Flynn's true identity, they also discovered Flynn is a Level 2 Sex Offender. It is expected Flynn will be arraigned sometime Monday (10/20/2014) in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Open & Gross Lewdness.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@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

Friday, October 17, 2014

Frequent Flyer

Rebecca Donahue
On October 16, 2014 at approximately 9:30am a Transit Police officer conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Savin Hill station did observe a female, later identified as Rebecca Donahue, 42, of Dorchester fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. This is not the TPD's first encounter with Donahue, back in March of this year Transit Police detectives arrested Donahue for drug violations. (see posting here)

The officer approached Donahue for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant for her arrest issued from Dorchester District Court for (yep !!! you guessed it the drug arrest back in March) for Distribution of a Controlled Class C Substance and Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws and from Quincy District Court for Violation of the Drug Laws. It was also discovered this was not Donahue's first time fare evading. Donahue was issued a citation and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Point of Entry Policing: Chinatown

Derrick Burrus
On October 15, 2014 at approximately 8:30PM Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Chinatown station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Derrick Burrus, 49, of Dorchester fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Burrus for the purpose of issuing him a citation, as Burrus was retrieving his identification from his wallet officers noticed a glassine baggy containing a white rock like substance consistent with that of crack cocaine. Burrus attempted to quickly stuff the baggy back inside his wallet. Eventually officers did recover the baggy from Burrus containing what they believed to be crack cocaine. Burrus was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Burrus was also issued a citation for fare evasion. It is expected Burrus will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Possession of a Controlled Class B Substance.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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

This scam is as old as DIRT !!

Jeffrey Bliss
On October 15, 2014 at approximately 4:30pm a Transit Police officer while at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail did observe a male, later identified as Jeffrey Bliss, 32, of Boston aggressively panhandling. Bliss approached an elderly couple with the same scam story used multiple times a day. You know the one, it goes something like this, " I 'm trying to get home to my family, my ( insert your relative here) is really sick. I only need 3 more dollars to purchase my bus ticket..........".

 The officer approached Bliss who became agitated with the officer's presence and began to act out in a disorderly manner. It was eventually discovered there was a warrant in existence for Bliss' arrest issued out of Framingham District Court for Shoplifting. Bliss was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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