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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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.


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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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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

 

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

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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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

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

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

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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

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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

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Identification Sought; Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

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, September 14, 2014, the subject depicted within fraudulently used a credit card at Aquarium MBTA Station and Back Bay MBTA Station. The credit card was fraudulently used to purchase over $250.00 in MBTA Monthly Charlie Cards.

The subject is described as follows:
White male, medium build,wearing a faded blue Boston Red Sox baseball hat with a red letter “B” on the front, black framed eyeglasses, a black hooded sweatshirt with a light blue hooded sweatshirt and orange shirt underneath, light blue jeans, and grey and black sneakers

 

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Transit Police ID/Arrest man wanted for a stabbing. Forest Hills MBTA station

Enrique Feliz

On October 8, 2014 at approximately 2pm Transit Police officers on patrol at the MBTA Forest Hills station responded to the busway area for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located a 25 year old male victim suffering from a puncture/stab wound to his head. Boston EMS responded, treated and transported the victim to a local area hospital for emergency care.

Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives arrested Enrique Feliz, 20, of Dorchester for Asaault & Battery with Intent to Murder on October 10, 2014. Feliz was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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A Wanted Middleton man tries to outsmart police, lands in jail.

Kenneth Edge

On October 9, 2014 at approximately 11am Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were on patrol at the MBTA's South Station. As the officers were walking through the entrance of the Bus Terminal their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Kenneth Edge,53, of Middleton. Edge was observed panhandling, Officers approached Edge who provided a false name and furnished an identification card with a fictitious name to the officers. (Edge had good reason to try an outsmart the officers : more on Edge here)

As the officers conversed with Edge they were not convinced he was who he claimed to be. Edge gave inconsistent statements and attempted to mislead the officers throughout the encounter. The officers persistence paid off as they subsequently ascertained Edge's true identity and discovered he had several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Plymouth Superior Court for; Stalking, Threats to Commit a Crime (2) counts,  Intimidation of a Witness/Court Official, Prisoner Vandalize Jail Property and Abuse Prevention Order. Edge 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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Worcester man arrested for Attempted Robbery at Andrew Sq. MBTA

Miguel Morales

On October 7, 2014 at approximately 8:50pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Andrew Sq. MBTA station for a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim, a 47 year old male resident of Boston, who relayed the following information; the victim was walking through the busway and speaking on his cellular telephone when suddenly a male, later identified as Miguel Morales, 21 of Worcester grabbed the victim and attempted to forcefully remove the cellular phone from his hands. The victim and Morales struggled for control of the phone, eventually the victim was able to overcome Morales and regain possession of his cellular phone. At this time Morales fled onto Southampton Street towards the South Bay Mall and the victim contacted 911.

Morales was stopped with the assistance of the Boston Police and placed into custody, transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Morales will be arraigned sometime today in South Boston District Court for Assault to Rob (Unarmed).

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Boston man wanted for a sexual assault arrested by TPD

Anthony Peppe

On October 5, 2014 at approximately 6:40pm a Transit Police officer working in Area 3 was patrolling the Fields Corner MBTA station when her attention was drawn to two males loitering in the busway. The males appeared to be in possession of a marijuana cigarette. Upon approach of the officer it was discovered to be synthetic marijuana also known as K2 or Spice. One of the males, later identified as Anthony Peppe, 69 of Boston was wanted out of Boston Municipal Court for a Felony warrant; Indecent Assault & Battery on a Person Over 14. Peppe 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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Serial Grafitti Vandal Convicted by Suffolk County Jury

Jury Convicts Serial Tagger in “Massive Vandalism Spree”

 

BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2014—A Chicago man was sentenced to a year behind bars and must pay restitution to the MBTA after he was convicted yesterday of more than a dozen counts of vandalism targeting MBTA property, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

A Brighton Municipal Court jury yesterday convicted JOHN BIESIOT (D.O.B. 6/17/78) of 15 counts of vandalism in the three tagging incidents, which occurred in 2008 and 2010 at Codman Yard in Dorchester, Reservoir Yard in Brighton, and Alewife in Cambridge.  He was found not guilty of vandalism charges stemming from additional incidents at Forest Hills and Orient Heights stations. Though the incidents occurred in various locations in Boston and surrounding cities, the cases were joined and tried together in Brighton court.

“This was a massive vandalism spree that carried massive cleanup costs,” Conley said. “The jury clearly recognized its scale and scope.”

The Suffolk County convictions are only the latest for Biesiot, who has faced similar charges in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and North Carolina in cases dating back to 1996.

In light of Biesoit’s record and the extent of the damages, Special Assistant District Attorney Mychii Snape recommended that Biesiot be sentenced to 18 months in the house of correction, with one year to serve and the remainder suspended for a period of two years, as well as an additional two years of probation.  She also requested that Biesiot be ordered to pay restitution or a $1,500 fine for each of the 15 counts of vandalism for which he was convicted.

Judge David Donnelly imposed a sentence of one year and one day in the house of correction, followed by a 90-day sentence, which is to be suspended for a three year period, and an additional three years of probation.  While on probation, Biesiot must have no contact with other members of the Dirty 30 graffiti crew, not use any type of spraying, painting, or marking device outside of work purposes, and may not knowingly be within 50 yards of anyone using such a device.

A hearing will be held on Oct. 29 to determine the amount of restitution Biesiot must pay.

Snape presented evidence and testimony to prove that, beginning in 2007, Boston and Transit Police began to see an increase in vandalism attributed to the graffiti crew known as “Dirty 30.” Through an extensive investigation and communication with law enforcement agencies across the country, Biesiot was identified as a member of that group who used the tag name “WYSE.”

On Jan. 12, 2008, MBTA employees at Reservoir Yard in Brookline discovered 12 Green Line trolleys, a retaining wall, and a signal box had all been vandalized with graffiti, including the tag “D-30” in multiple locations.  Three months later, on March 16, Biesiot’s tag name was discovered among the graffiti spray painted along one full side of a train at Codman Yard in Dorchester.

On March 15, 2010, an MBTA motorman performing overnight work on a train at Alewife observed two men – one of whom was later identified as Biesiot – spray painting two trains.  He remained hidden and called Transit Police.  Biesiot and the other man made their escape through an emergency exit prior to the arrival of officers, but the worker was able to identify Biesiot.

The graffiti at Alewife also included references to the Dirty 30.

Officers obtained a warrant to search a Brighton residence where Biesiot was believed to be staying in 2010 and discovered a canister that had been tagged with Biesiot’s tag name.  Warrants for Biesiot’s arrest issued that same year.

“The defacing of public property is not a victimless crime; it costs taxpayers money and diverts resources away from the rest of the MBTA system, from cleaners to Police,” said Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan.  “I’m glad to see yesterday’s verdicts against this repeat offender and hope that it serves as warning to those who try and perpetrate crimes in the MBTA system that they will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Biesiot was represented by attorney William Keefe.  He will return to court Oct. 29 for a restitution hearing.

 

Media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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