Saturday, February 28, 2015

180.00 dollar sneakers for 90.00 dollars lands man in jail.

Joshua Erlandson
On February 27, 2015 at approximately 9:30am Transit Police officers working in Area 3 were on patrol at the MBTA's JFK-UMass station when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Joshua Erlandson, 25, of Dorchester. Erlandson was overheard attempting to sell a 180.00 dollar pair of sneakers for 90.00 dollars. Officers approached Erlandson and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for: Distribution of Class C drugs, Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws, Drug Violation near a School Zone and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances. Erlandson was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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, February 26, 2015

Hyde Park man already wanted by police, caught stealing from female victim.

William Scopa
On February 25, 2015 at approximately 6:40am Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were on patrol at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail. While there their attention was drawn to a disturbance at the entrance to the Red Line. Officers proceeded in that direction and were informed by a female victim her wallet was just stolen from her purse and she pointed out a male, later identified as William Scopa, 30, of Hyde Park as the perpertrator. Scopa was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered there was a warrant in existence for Scopa's arrest issued from Chelsea District Court for Shoplifting, Disorderly Conduct and Threats to Commit a Crime.

 Scopa was arraigned on 02/25/2015 in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Larceny from the Person.

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

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Trespasser struck MBTA State Street station.

On February 21, 2015 at approximately 11pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to MBTA State Street station for 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: at approximately 11pm a female, believed to be around 29 years of age, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by a northbound Orange Line train at MBTA State Street station. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

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

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Trespasser struck at Park Street Station.

On February 14th 2015 at approximately 3:58 p.m. Transit Police Officers assigned to Area 1 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Park Street Station for a report of a person possibly struck by a Red Line train. Several Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and  EMS. Transit Police Detectives on scene report the following preliminary information; at approximately 3:58p.m. a male, believed to be in his 30's, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by a northbound Red Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police Detectives and representatives of the Suffolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.  Foul play is not suspected.

Media inquiries should be directed to Lieutenant Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

Friday, February 13, 2015

Man wanted for Cocaine Trafficking caught fare evading.

Ferney Duran
On February 12, 2015 at approximately 5:45pm Transit Police officers were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Ferney Duran,51, of East Boston fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Duran for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant in existence for his arrest issued by Suffolk Superior Court for Cocaine Trafficking. Duran was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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

Friday, February 6, 2015

Point of Entry Policing- DTC

Christopher Delouchrey
On February 5, 2015 at approximately 4;15pm Transit Police officers working in Area 1 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station. While there officers observed a male, later identified as Christopher Delouchrey, 20, of Norwood fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Delouchrey for the purpose of issuing a citation. Subsequently officers discovered there were warrants in existence for Delouchrey's arrest issued from Dedham District Court for Receiving Stolen Property over 250.00 and from West Roxbury District Court for Breaking & Entering in the Nightime to commit a Felony. Delouchrey was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrst booking process.

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, February 5, 2015

Persons of Interest-Shooting Shawmut Station

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 Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at approximately 11:49am, Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Shawmut Station for a report of shots fired. This appears to be a targeted shooting. The subjects depicted within are individuals of interest relative to the above referenced incident.

 The subjects are described as follows;

 ·         Subject #1: Black male, approximate18 years of age, thin build, 5’10’’ in height, wearing a two tone light gray Northface jacket, with white stripes on the shoulders, a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, baseball cap and red Adidas sneakers.

Subject #2: Black male, approximate18 years of age, thin build, 5’6’’ in height, with braids, and wearing a gray jacket, blue jeans, tan workboots, and a black LA Kings ball cap with a gray visor. 

Media inquiries should be directed to Lieutenant Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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MBTA employee prevents fleeing felon's escape.

David Smith
On February 4, 2015 at approximately 9am Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA Maverick Sq. station for a report of an unarmed robbery. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim as well as an MBTA employee who relayed the following: the victim, a 66 year old female, was seated on an outbound Blue Line train with her purse directly next to her. As the train pulled into Maverick Sq. a male, later identified as David Smith, 28, of Winthrop rose from his seat and forcefully grabbed the victim's purse and fled off of the train. The victim began yelling for help and pursued Smith. As Smith was fleeing through the station an observant, on duty, MBTA employee stepped into Smith's path and physically prevented him from escaping.

Smith was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Smith will be arraigned sometime today in East Boston District Court for Unarmed Robbery of an Elderly Person.

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