Monday, October 31, 2016

Help us ID this subject.

On October 30, 2016 at approximately 12:20AM the individual depicted within this video assaulted an MBTA trolley operator without provocation and fled the area. Please contact us if you have any information relative to this investigation or recognize any particular feature and/or other characteristics of the subject depicted. This was a cowardly act and assaults on MBTA employees will NOT be tolerated. Call TPD Detectives at 617-222-1050 or you can text us and remain 100% anonymous at 873873. tpdnews.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Boston man arrested for Assaulting his dog.

John Bowen
On October 24, 2016 at approximately 9:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's North Station Commuter Rail for a report of a male physically assaulting a dog. Upon arrival officers were met by witnesses who informed the officers of the following; a male, later identified as John Bowen, 46, of Boston, was striking his dog with a closed fist, kneeling on the dog in a forceful manner and lifting the dog off the ground by it's leash.


Bowen and his dog, an 11 month old Husky named Sarah, were still on scene. While an officer interacted with Bowen another TPD officer was shown a video of the assault confirming witness statements. Bowen was placed into custody for Cruelty to Animals and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today.


Sarah was placed into the custody of City of Boston Animal Control and brought to Angel Memorial for evaluation.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com










the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt   
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Monday, October 24, 2016

Burlington man attacks MBTA bus operator

Daniel Koolick
On October 22, 2016 at approximately 3:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington for a report of an MBTA bus operator who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers ascertained  the following information: a male, later identified as Daniel Koolick, 21, of Burlington boarded an MBTA bus at Alewife station. While travelling through the Burlington Mall Koolick decided he wanted to exit the bus. The MBTA bus operator/victim explained to Koolick he could not stop the bus in between stops but assured Koolick he would stop at the next stop, which was less then a minute away. This angered Koolick as he began screaming at the operator and kicking/breaking the doors and windows of the bus. Koolick then physically attacked the operator by grabbing him by the throat and screaming. "Do you want to die". Subsequently Koolick relinquished his grip on the victim's neck and fled off the bus.


Koolick in his haste to flee left his cellular telephone behind. At this time numerous Transit and Burlington Police vehicles were on scene and clearly visible. Koolick, obviously not a member of the Mensa Society, returned amongst the police activity to retrieve his phone and was subsequently placed into custody for Aggravated Assault & Battery (to wit Strangulation), Threats to Commit a Crime and Malicious Destruction of Property. Koolick was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and will be arraigned sometime today.

Assaults on MBTA employees will NOT be tolerated and the TPD will vigorously pursue and prosecute anyone who does so.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com









the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt   
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Friday, October 21, 2016

Help us ID this person of Interest.


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

The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to an indecent assault and battery onboard an MBTA bus, between Wonderland MBTA Station in Revere, MA, and Central Square in Lynn, MA, on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at approximately 5:00 PM.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com





the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt   
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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Boston man arrested illegal firearm on MBTA

Isiah Chaffin
On October 6, 2016 at approximately 7:50AM a Transit Police officer working a detail at the MBTA's Government Center station was notified by an MBTA employee there was a male, later identified as Isiah Chaffon, 19, of Boston on the Blue Line platform possibly in possession of a firearm. The T employee further reported the male appeared to be unconscious and was slumped/sitting against the wall. The officer immediately responded to the area and observed Chaffon who appeared to be in a unconscious state sitting against the wall with the barrel of a firearm protruding from his waistband.

The officer quickly took possession of the firearm, a 380 caliber handgun with 3 rounds in the magazine, and was able to rouse Chaffin from his unconscious state. The officer determined Chaffin did not have a License to Carry a firearm and he was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered Chaffin had several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Roxbury, Chelsea and Newton District Courts. Additionally, Chaffin was in possession of  controlled narcotics without being duly prescribed to him.

Chiffon was arrainged in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division on 10/07/2016 for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Controlled Narcotics.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com





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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

TPD identify, locate and charge Medford man for Assaulting MBTA bus operator.


Follow up
On August 19, 2016 the Transit Police Department posted photograph's of an individual wanted for assaulting an MBTA bus operator. (see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives John J. Sullivan, 27, of Medford was identified as the assailant. Sullivan was formally charged with Assault & Battery on an Public Employee on September 20, 2016 in Brighton District Court.
 

Assaults on MBTA employees will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted. If you have information you would like to pass along to TPD but wish to remain anonymous simply text us your tip to 873873 or use our SeeSay App.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com





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