Monday, July 31, 2017

Man w/replica firearm arrested on a warrant

On July 30, 2017 at approximately 1:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were on patrol at the MBTA's Forest Hills station when they received a radio call to respond to the lower bus way for a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival officers observed a male fitting the description enter onto an MBTA bus. Officers boarded and approached the male, later identified as Fernando Villalona, 20, of Roxbury and immediately observed what they believed to be a firearm in the rear waistline of Villalona. Officers discovered the firearm was a replica and there was a warrant for Villona's arrest issued from West Roxbury District Court for Trespassing.


 Villalona was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.




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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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Train vs. vehicle Abington.

Death Investigation
On July 25, 2017 at approximately 8:20PM Transit Police responded to 236 North Street in Abington for an accident involving an MBTA Commuter Rail train and a vehicle. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: at the North Street Crossing an inbound MBTA Commuter Rail train with 10 passengers on board struck a pick up truck with a single occupant. The driver of the vehicle, a male approximate age of 78, has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. No other injuries reported.

Transit Police detectives along representatives of the Plymouth County DA's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

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

Monday, July 24, 2017

Man wanted for Fraud draws attention to himself in Back Bay

Kevin Campbell
On July 24, 2017 at approximately 12PM Transit Police assigned to the Central District were on patrol at the MBTA's Back Bay Station when an officer's attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Kevin Campbell, 48, of Dorchester. Campbell was consuming vodka while loitering in the lobby area. The officer approached Campbell and subsequently discovered there warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Defrauding a Restaurant, Defrauding an Innkeeper and Threats to Commit a Crime. Campbell was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.




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, July 21, 2017

Serial bicycle thief caught on camera. Arrested

Angel Ortiz
On July 19, 2017 at approximately 3:23PM as part of the TPD's aggressive anti-bike theft strategy officers were monitoring our public safety cameras system at the MBTA's Davis Sq. station. In conjunction there were several officers in the area. At this time a male, later identified as Angel Ortiz, 45, of Boston stole a mountain bike from the Elm Street side of the station. The officer monitoring gave a detailed description of Ortiz to the officers in the area.  As Ortiz peddled out of the station and he was quickly stopped and placed into custody. Ortiz was transported to the Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.






If Ortiz looks familiar....... well we issued a photo regarding a person of interest for stealing bicycles (see photo and posting here). Yes, that is Angel Ortiz the one in the same Ortiz depicted here.






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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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Help us stop these bicycle thiefs. Recognize him ? Please Contact us if you do.


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 a Bicycle Larceny at Davis Square Station on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

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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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Boston man arrested after he fare evades.

George Handy
On July 17, 2017 at approximately 2PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were on patrol at the MBTA's Mass Ave. Station. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as George Handy, 45, of Southbridge. Handy entered through the fare gates without paying, he "piggybacked" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Handy for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was a warrant in existence for his arrest issued out of Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Possession of a Class A drug, Breaking & Entering and Trespassing. Handy was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.


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, July 14, 2017

Help the TPD ID this subject of Interest: Civil Rights violations

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 a Malicious Destruction of Property (Train window) and civil rights infractions at Ruggles MBTA Station on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at approximately 6:08 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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Boston woman arrested for Animal Cruelty.


On July 13, 2017 at approximately 10:30PM TPD Officers assigned to the South District were on patrol at the MBTA's Dudley Station. While there they had their attention drawn to a female, later identified as Pamela Tyler, 51, of Boston. Tyler was in possession of a young pit bull dog. The officers observed the young dog named "mimi" attempt to lick the ground. At this time Tyler forcefully yanked on mimi's leash and with considerable force struck mimi in the face. Shortly thereafter, approximately 20 seconds, Tyler grabbed mimi by the head and proceeded deliver multiple blows to mimi's face and nose. The officers immediately intervened and prevented further harm to mimi.




Tyler was placed into custody for Cruelty to Animals. Tyler refused to cooperate with police and resisted being placed into the cruiser and spat upon the officers. Eventually officers were able to transport Tyler to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.


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


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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Another Bicycle Thief !!! Please help us ID him.


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 above is wanted for questioning only relative to a larceny of a bicycle, on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Green Street MBTA Station, at 2:45 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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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Man wanted for Assaulting Police arrested by TPD after fare evading

James Tocchio
On July 10, 2017 at approximately 5:50PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Crime Suppression Team were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Station. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as James Tocchio, 42, of Boston fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Tocchio for the purposes of issuing a citation. Officers subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for Tocchio's arrest issued Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.


Tocchio was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.





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, July 7, 2017

Robbery of a 62 year old female. Help us ID.


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 Unarmed Robbery at Ruggles MBTA Station on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at approximately 8:06 AM.  






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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Trespasser struck Confirmed fatality. South Weymouth CR.



Death Investigation
On July 7, 2017 at approximately 9:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the South Weymouth Commuter Rail for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units along with Weymouth Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female, approximate age of 23, while trespassing on the Right of Way was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Norfolk 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 Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Bicycle Thief !! Recognize him please contact us.

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 a Bike Larceny at Alewife MBTA Station on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at approximately 7:19 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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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Trespasser struck: Confirmed fatality

Death Investigation
On July 4, 2017 at approximately 12:40am Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the area of Parsons and Brookdale Street in Brighton 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 report the following preliminary information: a male approximate age of 21 while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound MBTA commuter rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County DA's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

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