Somerville Man leaves his dog behind in attempt to flee from police

Christopher Cardalino

On May 29, 2014 at approximately 6:15 PM Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Park Street Station. While there officers observed a male, later identified as Christopher Cardalino, 30 of Somerville,  enter through the fare gates without paying. Cardalino, who was also in the company of his dog, "piggybacked" in behind a paying customer.  Officers approached Cardalino for the purpose of issuing a citation. Upon approach of the officers Cardalino became nervous and when asked for some form of identification Cardalino dropped the leash for his dog and took off running. The dog, possibly abandoned and appearing confused, also ran in the direction of Cardalino. Officers caught up to Cardalino as he was fleeing through the exit gates on the Winter Street side and wrestled him to the ground. Subsequent to an investigation officers discovered there were several warrants in existence for Cardalino's arrest. The warrants for Cardalino were as follows: Somerville District Court for Operating a Motor Vehicle on a Suspended License, Failure to Stop, Operating a Uninsured and Unregistered MV, Chelsea District Court for Operating a MV on a Suspended License and Failure to Yield, Chelsea District Court for Uttering a False Prescription and Possession of a Controlled Class C & B substance and Quincy District Court for Operating a MV with a Suspended License and Operator Failure to Identify self.

Cardalino was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. The dog was NOT injured during the incident and was turned over to a person the dog is familiar with.

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Trespasser struck in Grafton; Confirmed fatality

Death Investigation

On May 29, 2014 at approximately 7:30 PM Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Grafton for a person possibly struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Grafton Police and Fire, Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; At approximately 7 PM an 18 year old male, while trespassing on Track 2, was struck by an outbound Worcester Line train in the vicinity of mile post 37.5. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Worcester County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Recognize this man ? 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 Thursday, May 15, 2014, at approximately 12:08 PM, the subject depicted within
was observed fraudulently adding value to his MBTA Charlie Card with a stolen credit card at MBTA JFK/UMass Station.
The subject is described as follows:
  Black male, wearing a purple shirt, black faded jeans, black, gray and red sneakers and carrying a black book bag

 

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Identification Sought; Please contact us if you 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 Friday, May 16, 2014, at approximately 5:15am, the subject depicted within purchased over $300 in MBTA Charlie Cards using stolen credit cards at MBTA Quincy Center Station. 
The subject is described as follows;         Black male, approximately 5’10” in height, blue jeans, grey hooded sweatshirt, black baseball hat, carrying a black backpack and black jacket         

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Taunton man arrested at South Station

Austin Ferriera

On May 26, 2014 at approximately 4:30PM Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were conducting a check of the men's restroom located inside the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail lobby. Officers assigned to Area 1 have noticed an uptick of individuals utlizing the men's restroom to use illicit drugs. While passing through officers observed an individual, later identified as Austin Ferriera 24 of Taunton, who was occupying a stall drop several syringes on the floor. Officers knocked on the door and announced their presence and requested Ferriera step out.

Subsequent to an investigation officers discovered Ferriera had a warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Possession of Buglarious Tools and Receiving Stolen Property. Ferriera was not in possession of narcotics at the time of his arrest but admitted to officers the syringes were for the consumption/ingestion of illicit narcotics. Ferriera was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

The use, sale and/or exchange of illicit drugs on or within the MBTA and/or its conveyances will not be tolerated. If you have any information relative to criminal/drug activity on the MBTA please contact us. If you would like to send along information but seek to remain anonymous you can text us at our Text a Tip line 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.  

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Trespasser struck in Gloucester; Confirmed fatality

Death Investigation

On May 26, 2014 at approximately 10:10 PM Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Gloucester Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units as well as Gloucester Police and Fire responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female while trespassing on a single track underneath the Gloucester Street overpass in the vicinity of Mile Post 32/250 was struck by a commuter rail train. The individual was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Essex County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

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Marlborough man violently assaults Police Officer in the booking room

John Capehart

On May 23, 2014 at approximately 7:45PM Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Forest Hills MBTA station, particularly the Route 39 bus berth, for a male causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers observed a male, later identified as John Capehart 50 of Marlborough, holding a hockey stick in a threatening manner and shouting profanities at the MBTA bus operator. Capehart was also preventing others from boarding the bus. Officers attempted to calm Capehart and ascertain what his issue was, however Capehart was not interested in discussing his behavior but rather continued his tumultuous and combative actions. At one point Capehart physically assaulted one of the police officers by striking them in the chest with a closed fist. It took several officers to subdue Capehart and he was placed into custody for various Assault charges and Disorderly Conduct. Capehart was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

At Transit Police HQ Capehart violently attacked the booking officer by punching him the face with a closed fist. Capehart followed the closed fisted strike by spitting in the officer's face. Capehart was subdued by several officers and will face additional assault charges.

It is expected Capehart will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and West Roxbury District Court for various Assault charges and Disorderly Conduct sometime on May 27, 2014.

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Boston man charged with Assaulting MBTA employee

                                    Suffolk County District Attorney's Office-Press Release

Passenger Charged in Assault on MBTA Bus Driver

 

BOSTON, May 22, 2014—A passenger on an MBTA bus was arraigned this week on charges he attacked the driver, even after she allowed him to ride for free, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

DONNELL FLATTES (D.O.B. 6/5/90), who lists a Boston homeless shelter as his address, was arraigned Monday in Dorchester Municipal Court on charges of interfering with a bus driver, indecent assault and battery, possession of a Class D substance with intent to distribute, resisting arrest, and two counts each of assault and battery on a public employee and making threats to commit a crime. 

Assistant District Attorney Marc Tohme requested bail be set in the amount of $7,500 with orders that Flattes stay away and have no contact with the victim or witnesses, stay away from all MBTA property, remain alcohol free, and be subject to random urine screens in the event he is released on bail.  Tohme also requested that Flattes’ bail be revoked in an open 2013 case out of Boston Municipal Court charging him with larceny from a building.  Judge Thomas Kaplanes declined to impose monetary bail but revoked the defendant’s open bail.  He also ordered Flattes to stay away and have no contact with the victim or witnesses, stay away from the MBTA, refrain from consuming alcohol while the case is pending, and attend alcohol or drug addiction support meetings.

According to prosecutors, Flattes boarded a MBTA bus in the area of Talbot Avenue in Codman Square shortly before 8:00 p.m. Sunday.  He attempted to pay his fare with paper bills, but the fare machine was out of order and the bus driver allowed Flattes to ride the bus for free. 

Donnell Flattes

Though the bus was nearly empty, Flattes allegedly chose to stand over the yellow line at the front of the bus – a violation of posted safety rules.  When asked to move back behind the line, Flattes allegedly cursed at the driver and insisted that he would stay where he stood until the bus arrived at its destination of Ashmont station, prosecutors said.  When asked a second time, Flattes responded by throwing an alcoholic beverage from a cup he had in his hand onto the bus driver’s face and shoulders, causing her to temporarily lose her vision and abruptly stop the bus on Talbot Avenue, prosecutors said.

As the bus drive waited at the location for a MBTA bus inspector, Flattes made a forceful attempt to place his unpaid fare into the driver’s shirt pocket, indecently assaulting her in the process, prosecutors said.  Ignoring pleas from the bus driver and a fellow passenger to leave the victim alone, Flattes reached across the driver’s body in an attempt to shut the open bus doors, prosecutors allege.

Officers from the Boston and Transit police departments responded to the scene and placed Flattes in custody.  He violently resisted, knocking one officer to the ground, tearing off his name plate and lacerating his forearm, and requiring the officers to physically lift him into a patrol wagon for transport, prosecutors said.  Once inside, he allegedly made statements threatening the officers.

Officers found seven small bags containing marijuana in Flattes’ pants pockets and dozens of similar, empty bags and a small scale in his backpack, prosecutors said.

Flattes is represented by attorney Aditi Goel.  He will return to court June 19.

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Saugus man arrested on Warrants at Lynn CR

Andrew Boudrow

On May 21, 2014 at approximately 2:45 AM Transit Police officers working in Area 2 were at the MBTA's Lynn Commuter Rail station responding to community concerns of individuals loitering about and illicit drug activity. While on the upper floors of the parking garage officers encountered 3 individuals who did not appear to have a legitimate reason for being there. One of the individuals, a male later identified Andrew Boudrow 22 of Saugus, had a warrant in existence for his arrest issued from East Boston District Court for Breaking & Entering. Boudrow was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. The other two individuals were given a trespass warning and vacated the area.

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Lawrence man arrested for Assaulting MBTA employee

Saud Alradada

On May 17, 2014 at approximately 7:25pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to Park Street MBTA station (Red Line Northbound side) for a report of an MBTA employee who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim (MBTA employee) who relayed the following: while standing by the AFC gates a male, later identified as Saud Alradada 21 of Lawrence, came up to her and struck her in the shoulder with a closed fist. The victim yelled out to another MBTA employee for assistance and Alradada began to walk away. As Alradada was riding up the escalator he faced both employees displayed his middle finger and then fully exposed himself.

Transit Police placed Alradada into custody and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Alradada will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court for Assault & Battery and Indecent Exposure.

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MBTA bus accident Newton Corner.

Accident Investigation

On May 18, 2014 at approximately 7:35am Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Newton Corner for an accident involving an MBTA bus. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A Route 57 MBTA bus with approximately 10 passengers on board was traveling on the overpass in Newton Corner (Gateway Center) when the bus veered to the left colliding with the guardrail. 7 passengers and the bus operator have been transported to local area hospitals with NON life threatening injuries. Transit Police detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Someone must recognize him. Please contact us if you do.

We have not given up on identifying this thief. On May 5th, 2013 at approximately 12:30pm the subject depicted within the video stole an MBCR employee's cell phone while at North Station. If you know this person and/or have information that could assist us in his identification please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. Or as always you can send us an anonymous text to our Text a Tip line at 873873. tpdnews.

Brockton & Norfolk men arrested on outstanding warrants.

Scott Sundquist

On May 14, 2014 at approximately 1:55pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 were in the 100 block of Shirley Street in Roxbury to address community concerns of individuals trespassing on the right of way in close proximity to Newmarket Sq. Commuter Rail station and using illicit drugs. While there officers observed 2 males, later identified as John Quinn, 28 of Brockton and Scott Sundquist, 29 of Norfolk,  who were in the process of illegally accessing the right of way. Officers prevented the males  from doing so and subsequent to an investigation it was discovered both males had active warrants in existence for their arrest. Quinn was wanted in East Boston District Court for Larceny Over 250.00, B&E Building at nighttime and Quincy District Court for Shoplifting 3rd Offense. Sundquist was wanted in Brockton District Court for Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws, B&E Building at nighttime and Taunton District Court for Attempt to Commit a Crime. Both Quinn and Sundquist were taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.


John Quinn

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Reminder:Please secure your bicycles

With the arrival of spring more commuters will travel to their MBTA station of choice via bicycle. We would like to remind all of our bicyclists the importance of utilizing an anti-theft device to secure their bicycles. The video below (captured on May 7th, 2014 at the JFK-UMass station) illustrates how most thieves will take the path of least resistance, ie. an unsecured bicycle as opposed a secured bicycle. In this case, three males of an undetermined age, check all three bicycles to determine which ones are not secured. Initially the would be thief determines the two outer bikes are locked to the bicycle rack, so he removes the bike in the middle believing it is unsecured and attempts to pedal off. However the would be thief is deterred by a wheel lock which prevented the bike from being pedaled. Please secure your bicycles !


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Confirmed fatality-Trespasser struck

Death Investigation

On May 10, 2014 at approximately 6 am Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Winchester Center Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded as well as Winchester Fire and Police. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information; a white male trespassing on the right of way of track 1 was struck by an outbound train in the vicinity of Winchester Center station. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.

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Boston man arrested for Lewdness

Henry Rojas

On May 5, 2014 a female reported the following to the Transit Police: On the same date (05/05/2014) at approximately 1:30 pm while traveling on a northbound Red Line train a male fully exposed his genitals to her. As the train pulled into the MBTA's Harvard Sq station the female victim exited. The offending male remained onboard the train.

Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives arrested Henry Rojas, 59 of Boston at his residence earlier today. Rojas was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Rojas will be arraigned sometime this afternoon in Cambridge District Court for Open & Gross Lewdness.

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Transit Police detective's quick action saves a life.

On May 7, 2014 at approximately 2:10PM at the MBTA's Park Street station a Transit Police detective happened upon a suicidal male. As the video depicts the male was about to jump into the "pit" area when the quick acting detective was able to grab the male, practically in mid air, and prevent him from harming himself.
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Victim chases robber into lower busway at Ruggles MBTA station

Michael Vanderbroeke

On May 6, 2014 at approximately 9:40 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Ruggles MBTA station (Lower Busway) for an unknown disturbance. Upon arrival officers were directed to two males who appeared to be engaged in a verbal conflict. After receiving witness and victim statements officers ascertained the following; a male victim who was seated on a bench in the SouthWest Corridor was counting his money. Suddenly a male, later identified as Michael Vandenbroeke, 29 of Hyde Park came up to the victim forcefully grabbed his money and fled. The victim gave chase and followed Vandenbroeke into the lower busway of Ruggles Station. Officers placed Vanderbroeke into custody for Unarmed Robbery and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Vanderbroeke will be arriagned sometime today in Roxbury District Court.

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Do you know this man ? He stole from an on duty MBTA employee. Please help us ID 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 Thursday, 5/1/14, at 5:00 pm., the male depicted within stole an on duty MBTA Bus Operator’s personal belongings while on an MBTA Route # 429 Bus in Lynn.

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Cell Phone Robber ! Please help us ID

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, January 15, 2014, at 6:51 P.M., the male subject depicted within, stole a Samsung Galaxy S4 from a passenger while onboard a Route #22 Bus and fled at the intersection of Talbot Ave. and Colonial Ave., in the Dorchester section of Boston.

The subject is described as follows;
Hispanic male, thin build, wearing a navy blue hooded jacket and  blue Jeans  


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Dorchester woman arrested for Assault

Carmen Torres

On May 2, 2014 at approximately 11:35 pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to Temple Place (Downtown Crossing) bus stop for an assault in progress on board an MBTA Silver Line bus. Upon arrival officers were met by a male victim who informed them a woman, who appeared to be intoxicated, was attempting to speak with him on the bus. Unable to understand what she was saying the male moved away from her. This apparently offended the woman's sensibilities as she proceeded to "punch" the male in the shoulder. An officer then attempted to interview the woman, later identified as Carmen Torres, 47 of Dorchester to ascertain her version of events. However Torres was not interested in discussing the matter and pulled her fist back and attempted to strike the officer in the face. The quick thinking officer moved and avoided being struck however her punch found it's way to the male victim's jaw. Officers took control of Torres and placed her into custody. Torres was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this time it was discovered there were two warrants in existence for her arrest. The first warrant issued from Boston Municipal Court for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Disorderly Conduct and Assault & Battery on an Ambulance Personnel and the 2nd warrant issued from South Boston District Court was for Disorderly Conduct.

It is expected Torres will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for assault charges.

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Really?? In front of a police station

Lynda Parker

On April 30, 2014 at approximately 9:45pm a Transit Police officer passing through the Transit Police HQ's parking lot observed two individuals, later identified as Matthew Walsh, 33 of Dorchester and Lynda Parker, 40 of Boston. Walsh and Parker were crouched down in between two vehicles that were parked in the front lot. The officer began to make his way to their location, upon seeing the officer Walsh and Parker immediately stood up and quickly tried to walk away. The officer stopped both parties and inquired about their suspicious actions. The officer received inconsistent statements and subsequent to an investigation discovered both subjects had warrants in existence for their arrest. Walsh's warrant was issued from Concord District Court for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended license and Parker's warrants (all 6) were issued from South Boston District Court for Credit Card Fraud Over 250.00. Both subjects were placed into custody (usually at this time we would state "and transported to Transit Police HQ" for the arrest booking process) however they were already at TPD HQ.

Matthew Walsh

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