Sunday, August 31, 2014

Transit Police respond to Savin Hill MBTA for shots fired.

Shooting Investigation
On August 31, 2014 at approximately 5pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Savin Hill MBTA station for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers did locate ballistic evidence inside the station. A preliminary investigation suggest a male entered the station and fired upon two intended victims however NO one was struck. The shooter fled the area as well as the intended victims.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. If you have information relative to the above referenced incident please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can simply text us your tip to 873873 and remain 100% anonymous.

Media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Person of Interest-False report to Public Safety Dispatch

Recognize him ?
 Over the past month Transit and Malden Police have received several 911 emergency calls alleging various crimes in progress at the MBTA's Malden Center station. The calls originate from within the station. Subsequent to a joint investigation amongst Transit and Malden Police has determined these calls to be intentionally false.

The individual depicted within is a person of interest relative to the above referenced incidents whom Transit Police detectives are seeking to identify. If you know this individual or have information on their whereabouts please contact the Special Crimes Unit at 617-222-1170.  If you would like to assist but prefer to remain anonymous simply text us your tip to 873873 (100% anonymous).

Intentionally reporting false crimes taps precious law enforcement resources and could potentially cause harm to those who are truly in need of police assistance.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Malden arrested for Robbery attempt

Mohamed Noor
On August 27, 2014 at approximately 12:15am Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Sullivan Sq. station for an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers were met by a 53 year old male victim who relayed he was struck about the face several times by an unknown male. The victim further stated he was approached in the busway by his assailant, later identified as Mohamed Noor (Noor is known to TPD-see previous posting here), 28, of Malden who demanded money. The victim informed Noor he did not have any money and upon hearing this Noor began to physically beat the victim knocking him to the ground.

Once on the ground Noor continued his violent assault, fortunately the victim was able to break free and ran to an MBTA bus where a quick acting bus operator was able to close the door behind him preventing Noor, who was in pursuit, from entering. Noor began to pound on the bus demanding the operator open the door. Upon hearing approaching police sirens in the background Noor abandoned his attempt to gain entry and vacated the area. Transit Police officers, with the assistance from an MBTA employee, located Noor in the lower busway sitting on board an MBTA bus. Noor had removed his shirt in an attempt to deter law enforcement from identifying him. Officers removed Noor from the bus and placed him into custody for  Assault with Intent to Rob (Unarmed) and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Noor refused to cooperate with officers providing several false names and other personal identifiers. Noor will be additionally charged with providing a False Name at Booking.

The victim was treated on scene by Boston EMS and transported to a local area hospital for further evaluation.

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

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Level 3 Sex Offender nabbed ....again

John Bubier
On August 26, 2014 at approximately 1pm Transit Police officers conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station did observe a male, later identified as John Bubier, 60, of Boston fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Bubier, who you may recall from last week (see posting here) and soon discovered there was an active warrant in existence for his arrest issued out of Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Disorderly Conduct and Assault & Battery. Bubier was placed into custody and transported to TPD 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, August 25, 2014

Point of Entry Policing Forest Hills

Juan Garcia
On August 24, 2014 at approximately 1:20PM a Transit Police officer, with a talent and track record for recognizing wanted persons, and his partner were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Forest Hills station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Juan Garcia, 43, of Hyde Park enter through the fare gates. One of the officers recognized Garica and believed there were warrants out for his arrest. The officers approached and confirmed Garcia was wanted out of Roxbury District Court for Possession to Distribute a Class A Substance, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon. Garcia 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

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Cell Phone Thief !! 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 Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at approximately 1:50 PM, at MBTA Roxbury Crossing Station, the subject depicted stole the victim’s cell phone after being allowed to use it. 
The subject is described as follows;
White male, late teens, 6’03” in height, wearing Khaki shorts, a black tee-shirt, black baseball hat and black square styled sunglasses        

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, August 20, 2014

Point of Entry Policing; Andrew Sq. MBTA

Kevin Forde
On August 19, 2014 at approximately 4:45pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 were on patrol at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Kevin Forde, 54, of Waltham loitering in the busway and drinking from a can of beer. Officers approached Forde to educate him relative to consuming alcohol while within the MBTA and subsequently discovered there was an outstanding warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Plymouth District Court for Criminal Harassment and Threats to Commit a Crime. Forde 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

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Help us ID this brazen thief.

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, August 15, 2014, at approximately 12:20 PM, the male subject depicted within stole a cell phone from the MBTA Customer Service Agent booth at Kenmore MBTA Station
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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 nets Level 3 Sex Offender

John Bubier
On August 19, 2014 at approximately 9am Transit Police officers working in Area 3 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station. While there they observed a male, later identified as John Bubier, 60, of Boston fare evade by walking through the fare gates in front of a patron who paid. Officers approached Bubier for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered Bubier is a Level 3 Sex Offender in violation of the Sex Offender Register laws. Bubier was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arest booking process. You may recognize Bubier from his "guest appearance" on the Morning Fox news show in Boston (watch the video here).

Bubier is expected to be arraigned in South Boston District Court in the near future.

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, August 14, 2014

Help us ID this bicycle thief.

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, August 4, 2014 at 8:35am, the subject depicted within stole a bicycle from the Bike Cage at the Oak Grove Station.
The subject is described as follows;
  Asian female wearing a dark top, dark pants, and white clog style shoes    

 
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;Mass Ave station

Rebecca Coletti
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 4:30PM Transit Police officers working in Area 4 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Mass. Avenue station. While there they observed a female, later identified as Rebecca Coletti, 27, of Lynn fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Coletti for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there were two warrants (multiple charges) in existence for her arrest isued from Lynn District Court all for Violation of the Commonweatlh's Drug Laws. Coletti 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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Death Investigation Newbury Commuter Rail

Death investigation
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 9:55AM Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to the Newbury Commuter Rail for a motionless body laying near the track area. Several Transit Police units responded along with Newbury Police and Fire. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: in the vicinity of the Hay Street grade crossing officers located a lifeless female, near the track bed, who appeared to have suffered trauma about her body.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from Essex County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected at this time. Preliminary information may suggest the female was struck by a commuter rail train while possibly trespassing on or near the right of way.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Vehicle crashes into MBTA bus in Randolph.


Stephen Griswold
On August 12, 2014 at approximately 10:40 AM a Route 240 MBTA bus was travelling northbound in the vicinity of 1177 North Main Street (RT.28) in Randolph. Simultaneously at this time a vehicle, being operated by a Stephen Griswold, 30, of Franklin was travelling in the southbound lane on North Main Street. Griswold's vehicle, a 2006 Ford 500, crossed the double yellow line and entered into the northbound lane colliding head on into the MBTA bus. At the time of the incident there were approximately 34 passengers on board of which 13 were transported to local area hospitals for NON life threatening injuries.(neck and back discomfort)

Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives Griswold was taken into custody for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs and transported to Transit Police HQ. Griswold is expected to be arraigned sometime tomorrow at Quincy District Court.

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

Identification Sought : Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards

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, July 18, 2014, at approximately 12:30 AM, the subject depicted within used credit cards without authorization, at Downtown Crossing MBTA Station. The credit cards were fraudulently used to purchase MBTA Monthly Charlie Cards.
The subject is described as follows:
     Asian male, thin build, approximately 5’10’’ in height, wearing a black hat with the word “Sysco” written in purple lettering on the right side, a grey tee-shirt with red lettering on the front, plaid green shorts and grey sneakers with red shoelaces

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, August 11, 2014

Quincy man arrested for Indecent Assault & Battery

Ronei Souza
On August 7, 2014 we posted photograph's of an individual of interest relative to an Indecent Assault & Battery which occurred on the MBTA's Red Line on July 29, 2014 (see posting here).

On August 11, 2014 at approximately 12:45pm a very observant Transit Police sergeant, while at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail area, noticed a male matching the description as the subject depicted in the photograph's. The eagle eyed sergeant approached the male, later identified as Ronei Souza, 28, of Quincy and confirmed Souza was one in the same. Souza was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Souza will be araigned sometime tomorrow at South Boston District Court for Indecent Assault & Battery.

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, August 9, 2014

Help the Suffolk County DA's Office & MSP ID this male

The Massachusetts State Police and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly indecently assaulted a young woman on the Esplanade early Friday morning.
The accompanying images were pulled from State Police security cameras positioned on the Esplanade. They show the man believed to be the assailant.
Shortly before 12:30 a.m. Friday State Police uniformed troopers and detectives responded to the area of the Harvard Bridge spanning the Charles River at Massachusetts Avenue and spoke with a 22-year-old woman who reported that a man on a bicycle had assaulted her after a brief verbal encounter. The woman ran and sought help from another cyclist who called 911. The woman described the assailant as a Latino male in his mid-20s to early 30s, standing about 5’6” tall with a moustache and short, dark hair.
Anyone with information about the man in these images or the incident itself is asked to call the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817.

Based on the description of Friday’s suspect, investigators do not currently believe he is responsible for a series of unsolved sexual assaults in the same area during the summers of 2007 and 2009.
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Friday, August 8, 2014

Warrant arrest:Failing to provide a DNA sample

Tracy Costantino
On August 7, 2014 at approximately 9:45AM Transit Police Officers working in Area 3 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station. While there officers observed a female, later identified as Tracy Costantino, 31, of Quincy fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Costantino for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a felony warrant in existence for Costantino's arrest issued from Lynn District Court for Failing to provide a DNA sample. Costantino 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.

Braintree man arrested for ABDW

Assault Investigation
On August 8, 2014 at approximately 3:20AM Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to Quincy Center MBTA station for a report of a stabbing. Quincy Police also responded to assist. Subsequent to an investigation Erik Manley, 37, of Braintree was placed into custody for Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. The victim, a 35 year old male from Weymouth, was transported to a local area hospital for a NON life threatening injury. The facts and circumstance leading to the incident are being investigated by Transit Police detectives.


media inquiries should be sent 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, August 7, 2014

Help us ID this male relative to a Sexual Assault

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, July 29, 2014, at 7:12a.m., the male depicted within boarded an inbound Red Line Train at Quincy Center MBTA Station. This male subject indecently assaulted a female passenger while traveling inbound.
The subject is described as follows;
   Hispanic Male,  20-25 Years of Age Thin Build ,5’5”-5’7” in Height 
 

media inquiries should be sent 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.

Graduation day extra special for Quincy Police officer.

Officer Jeffrey Bossart & Kevin Bossart
On August 6, 2014 the MBTA Transit Police Academy graduated the 33rd MPOC (Municipal Police Officers Class). Several agencies were represented to include Braintree, Sharon, Norwood, Transit, Winthrop, Rochester and Walpole. However for one graduate, Jeffrey Bossart of Quincy Police, yesterday's graduation ceremony was especially meaningful. On January 27, 2014 ( then recruit) Jeff Bossart was on his way to the MBTA Transit Police Academy to attend orientation in preparation for his Academy start date of February 3rd, 2014. Also on that date Jeff's brother Kevin, 24, while on his way to work went into cardiac arrest, passed out, and tumbled down a flight of stairs at the MBTA’s Wollaston Station.


Officer Jeffrey Bossart & Kevin Bossart
After seeing the fall, Karen Kane, an MBTA customer service agent, ran to Kevin Bossart’s aid. She saw he had head injuries and was unconscious.  Kane called out for help to Tomas Gonzales, an MBTA CPR training instructor, who was also in the station that day. Gonzales immediately started administering CPR. Shortly thereafter Quincy Firefighters arrived on scene and took over Kevin's care. Kevin was rushed to Quincy Medical Center and later transferred to Brigham & Women's Hospital were he remained in critical condition for some time.

Fortunately, Kevin survived his ordeal and on August 6th, 2014 he proudly "pinned" his brother, Officer Jeffrey Bossart, in front of family, friends and well wishers at historic Faneuil Hall. Trish and Bob Bossart credit MBTA employees Tomas Gonzales and Karen Kane with saving their son's life. Kane and Gonzales received well deserved accolades for their heroic actions.

media inquiries should be directed to rsullivan@mbta.com

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Karen Kane, Trish Bossart, Tomas Gonzales, Bob Bossart

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Point of Entry Policing nabs a Level 2 Sex Offender.

Wille Butler
On August 4, 2014 at approximately 5:45pm Transit Police officers were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Ruggles Station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Willie Butler, 53, of Boston fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Butler for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered Butler, a Level 2 Sex Offender, had a warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Stoughton District Court for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Butler was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be sent 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, August 4, 2014

Boston man caught red handed with ill gotten gains. Arrested

Nathan Estey
On August 3, 2014 at approximately 8:15am Transit Police responded to the MBTA's Downtown Crossing for a report of a Breaking & Entering of a Best Buy kiosk. Upon arrival officers discovered several items from within the Kiosk had been stolen. A review of video surveillance cameras in the area provided the officers with a possible suspect.

Later that day at approximately 6pm an astute Transit Police officer observed a male fitting the description at South Station Commuter Rail food court area. The male, later identified as Nathan Estey, 19, of Boston was observed attempting to open an iPod Touch and was also in possession of a backpack. Officers approached Estey and subsequently discovered Estey was in possession of several stolen items taken from the Best Buy kiosk. Estey was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. The stolen property were seized as evidence. It is expected Estey will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Breaking & Entering and Receiving Stolen property Over 250.00.

media inquiries should be sent 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, August 1, 2014

Malden Center bicycle thief. Do you know hin/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 Tuesday, July 3, 2014, at approximately 2:50 PM, the subject depicted within stole a silver Motobecane brand mountain bicycle from the bicycle rack of Malden Center MBTA Station.
The subject is described as follows:Black male, medium build, approximately 5’09’’ in height, graying goatee, wearing silver-framed eye glasses, a neon green tee-shirt, neon green shorts, grey sneakers with neon green shoelaces, and carrying a black backpack      

 
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