Trespasser struck in Lowell.

On September 29, 2017 at approximately 7:25PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Lowell for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Several TPD units responded along with Lowell Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of  Howard and Maple Street was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train on the Lowell Line

 The male, approx. age of 62, has been transported to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries.

Transit Police Detectives along with the Middlesex
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

Help us catch a pair of bicycle thieves.

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

The subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to a Bicycle Larceny at Davis Square MBTA Station on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at approximately 9:30 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   

Transit Police confirm fatality: Trespasser struck in Andover.

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On September 26, 2017 at approximately 7:25PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Andover for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Several TPD units responded along with Andover Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of Andover Street was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train on the Haverhill Line

 The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police Detectives along with the Essex
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

Seeking ID relative to Assault to Murder Investiagtion.

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 Assault with Intent to Murder (Armed- Knife)  at Four Corners MBTA Commuter Rail Station in Dorchester, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at approximately 9:00 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   

Dorchester man arrested for Indecent Assault & Battery

Joseph George

On September 12, 2017 at approximately 12 noon a female reported to Transit Police she was the victim of an Indecent Assault & Battery, The victim went on to furnish the following information: On 09/12/2017 while travelling on a Green Line Trolley with three young children in the vicinity of North Station, the victim bent over to lift up her carriage. At this time a male indecently assaulted her from behind. When she turned around the male was rubbing his pelvic area and made an inappropriate sexual comment.

Subsequent to an investigation conducted by Transit Police detectives, Joseph George, 37, of Dorchester was placed into custody on September 18, 2017 at MBTA North Station for Indecent Assault & Battery. George was 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   

Medford man leads police in pursuit onto 93 South in Boston.

On September 19, 2017 at approximately 10:50am a Transit Police officer assigned to the Central District was traveling eastbound on Boylston Street when his attention was drawn to Chevy Silverado. The operator of the Silverado, later identified Gino Mitchell, 53, of Medford was pulled over at the intersection of Boylston and Washington Street's and engaged in what the officer believed to be a drug transaction with an unknown male. The officer performed a registry check of the vehicle Mitchell was operating and it came back as a stolen vehicle.



The TPD officer attempted to stop Mitchell in the area of Washington and Essex Street's however Mitchell refused to pull over and proceeded to enter onto 93 South. The officer followed Mitchell onto 93 South with his emergency lights and siren activated. Mitchell still refused to stop for the officer and continued travelling south on 93. The Massachusetts State Police assisted the TPD and attempted to deploy spike strips at exit 11B. This attempt was unsuccessful and Mitchell proceeded on. In the vicinity of the Braintree split MSP again deployed spike strips this time successful deflating the air and shredding Mitchell's tires. Near exit 5b in Randolph Mitchell finally surrendered by exiting his vehicle and laying down on the ground. Mitchell was placed in custody by Transit Police and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.

  During the booking process it was discovered there were several warrants in existence for Mitchell's arrest issued from Lawrence District Court for Failure to stop for Police, Negligent Operation of a MV, Unlicensed Operation and Refusing to ID self.

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   

ID Wanted regarding Stolen Credit Card Investigation.

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 relative to Credit Card Fraud at  Harvard Square MBTA Station on Monday, September 11, 2017, at approximately 11:21 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   

Transit Police confirm fatality on Franklin Line. Trespasser struck

On September 15, 2017 at approximately 6:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Dedham for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Several TPD units responded along with Dedham Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of the Cedar Street Bridge was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train on the Franklin Line
. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police Detectives along with the Norfolk 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

Transit Police statement regarding London 09/15/2017

Statement from Superintendent Sullivan:


" our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the terrorist incident on the London Underground. This serves as a stark reminder transit systems around the world are a target rich environment for those with nefarious intent. Although we have no actionable intelligence nor have we been made aware of any threat, credible or otherwise, against the MBTA we will increase our uniform presence on the system. Additionally, we will deploy plainclothes officers specially trained to detect behaviors exhibited by individuals who pose a threat to our riding public. We will also closely monitor our public safety camera system. We encourage everyone to go about their business but remain aware of their surroundings and contact us should they see anything they deem suspicious. Together we can maintain as safe a system as possible ".

Trespassers struck in Natick.

On September 15, 2017 at approximately 5:30am Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Natick for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Several TPD units responded along with Natick Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female, approximate age of 32 and a male, approximate age of 49 while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of the Speen Street Bridge was struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. The male has sustained serious but non life threatening injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment.

Transit Police Detectives along with the Middlesex 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

Jamaica Plain man arrested for bike larceny

Arturo Miranda

On September 11, 2017 at approximately 10:19am subsequent to an investigation conducted by TPD Detectives regarding bicycle larcenies which occurred at the MBTA's Green Street Station on 08/23 and 08/28, 2017 did arrest Arturo Miranda, 57, of Jamaica Plain at his residence. Miranda was captured on the MBTA's public safety camera system and confirmed his identity when confronted with the camera footage. Miranda was 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   

Recognize these individuals ? Please contact us.

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

The two subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to a Larceny from the Person at Assembly Square MBTA Station on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at approximately 5:02 PM. The victim's cell phone was stolen. The cell was equipped with an app which takes a picture when an incorrect password is entered.

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   

Quincy man attempts to stab MBTA bus operator.

Dennison Drew

On September 5, 2017 at approximately 10:40PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Dudley station for a report of a male armed with a knife and threatening the bus operator. Upon arrival officers located a bus with its emergency green lights activated at Dudley and Warren Streets. The bus operator informed the officers a male, later identified as Dennison Drew, 25, of Quincy attempted to board his out of service bus just outside of Dudley Station. When the operator signaled to Drew he could Not board the bus Drew walked around to the driver's side and attempted to stab the operator through the window. The operator held the window shut as Drew continued stabbing his knife against the window. The operator pulled away and Drew held onto the side as the bus for a distance before letting go.

Officers conducted an area search and located Drew walking towards Malcolm X Blvd. Upon noticing the officers Drew reversed direction and in a hurried pace moved away from the officers. Eventually the officers caught up to Drew who was holding a knife with the blade extended. Officers ordered Drew to drop the weapon of which he complied.

Drew was placed into custody for Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon 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   

Help us ID this male subject of interest. Annoying & Accosting

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 Annoying & Accosting on an MBTA Route #66 bus, near the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Brighton Avenue in Boston, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at approximately 3:40 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   

Male arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Forest Hills

Paul Griffin

On September 1, 2017 at approximately 8:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA Forest Hills Station for a report of a male refusing to exit a bus. Upon arrival officers entered the bus and encountered the male in question, later identified as Paul Griffin, 51, of West Roxbury. Griffin was verbally abusive towards the officers but eventually exited the bus. However once outside Griffin continued his tirade, exposed his genitals and began urinating while swiveling his torso. This was done in view of a father and his two young daughters.

Officers placed Griffin into custody for Open & Gross and Disorderly Conduct. Griffin was 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   

TPD confirm fatality in Beverly. Trespasser struck.

On September 1, 2017 at approximately 6:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Beverly Depot to investigate a body along the track area. Multiple TPD units along with Beverly Fire and EMS responded. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown, while trespassing on the outbound track was struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

TPD detectives along with the Essex 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