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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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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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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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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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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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.




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