Monday, January 29, 2018

TPD Officer violently attacked at Back Bay.

Michael Chadwick
On January 29, 2018 at approximately 10:44AM two males later identified as Michael Chadwick, 36 and Cormac Paine-O'Brien, 20 both claiming to be homeless were at the MBTA's Back Bay station. Paine-O'Brien fare evaded by piggybacking in behind a paying customer. At this time an MBTA ambassador approached and requested Paine-O'Brien pay his fare. Simultaneously, Chadwick was aggressively going from fare gate to fare gate attempting to force the gate to open so he also could enter without paying. When Chadwick's efforts were rebuffed by the gates he threw he bag to the ground and menacingly proceeded towards the MBTA Ambassador.



A Transit Police officer who was on patrol at Back Bay station heard the commotion and immediately intervened and attempted to calm both subjects to no avail. Both Paine-O'Brien and Chadwick refused to identify themselves and Chadwick continued being disorderly. At this time both subjects were informed they were under arrest. At this time Chadwick violently assaulted the officer, during the struggle Chadwick bit the officer on his head. Ultimately Chadwick was brought under control and placed into custody. Both Paine-O'Brien and Chadwick were transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. (Chadwick: Aggravated Assault, Disorderly and Resisting Arrest)
(Paine-O'Brien refusing to identify self after fare evading.)




The officer was transported by Boston EMS to a local area hospital for a laceration to his head as a result of the bite..




Superintendent Richard Sullivan stated " Transit Police officers bravely put their lives on the line everyday to provide the safest system as possible. This was a horrendous unprovoked attack on our officer. We are very grateful, after some time and rest, he will have a full recovery. Speaking on behalf of the Transit Police Department we are extremely proud in the professional manner in which our officer handled the incident. He has our 100% support. We will follow this case to ensure the defendant is held fully accountable for his actions ".





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   

Friday, January 26, 2018

Trespasser Struck. Lawrence


On January 26, 2018 at approximately 2:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Lawrence for a person possibly struck by a train. Several TPD units along with Lawrence Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of the Lawrence MBTA CR Station was struck by an inbound Haverhill Line MBTA commuter rail train . The male, approx age of 30, 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.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Help us ID these subjects of Interest RE: Larceny 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 subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to a Larceny Over $250.00, at Charles/MGH Station on Friday, November 10, 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   

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

TRANSIT POLICE ADVISORY

During the time leading up to the Super Bowl, Transit Police would like to remind/warn Patriots fans to be wary of purchasing counterfeit tickets.  Transit Police have taken reports in the past from victims who have purchased counterfeit tickets from secondary sources. Oftentimes the "seller" will arrange to meet the buyer at various MBTA stations, conduct the sale and quickly vanish within the mass of people utilizing the T.  By the time the buyer realizes the tickets are counterfeit the "seller" is long gone.  Fans who purchase tickets from a secondary source and or from individuals advertising on social media sites such as Craigslist or Reddit are taking a RISK. We would like to encourage fans to only buy tickets from authorized ticket agencies. Purchasing from other sources is not recommended. 
Potential ticket buyers should guarantee authenticity by purchasing tickets directly through legitimate/authorized outlets
 If you have any information of people selling counterfeit tickets on the MBTA please contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or send an anonymous tip via text to 873873 or via our SeeSay app. If you have information of people selling counterfeit tickets within the City of Boston please call Boston Police Department.


 GO PATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
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Sunday, January 21, 2018

Trespasser struck in Cambridge

On January 21, 2018 at approximately 12:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Cambridge for a person possibly struck by a train. Several TPD units along with Cambridge Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of the Fawcet Street was struck by an inbound Fitchburg Line MBTA commuter rail train . The male, approx age of 60, has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

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.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Help us ID this person of interest Open & Gross 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 male subject depicted above is wanted for questioning relative to an Open & Gross Lewdness at the MBTA South Station Bus Terminal, on Monday, January 15, 2018, at approximately 6:25 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   

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Alleged Patriot fan causes disturbance on MBTA Patriot train.

Tony Sillari
On January 14, 2018 at approximately 1AM Transit Police officers assigned to ride the Patriot's Train back from Gillette Stadium were alerted to an unknown disturbance on another train car. The officers made their way to the incident location. Upon arrival they observed a male, later identified as Tony Sillari, 34, of Winthrop, swinging his arms wildly and screaming profanities while several other passengers were attempting to restrain him. Officers intervened and attempted to calm Sillari down to no avail. To prevent further violence and keep the peace Sillari was ordered off of the train and escorted to the platform at Dedham Corporation.


As soon as the train set in motion Sillari attempted to re-board and was hanging on by the door railing. The officers fearing Sillari would fall off the moving train attempted to pull him back into the train. Sillari resisted their efforts and attempted to pull the officer off the moving train. Ultimately Sillari was pulled back onto the train and placed in custody for Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing and Assaulting a Police Officer. Upon arrival to Back Bay station Sillari 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   

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Trespasser struck Andover CR.

On January 11, 2018 at approximately 10:10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Andover for a person possibly struck by a train. Several TPD units along with Andover Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of 100 yards south of Ballardville Station was struck by an outbound Haverhill Line MBTA commuter rail train . The female, approx age of 41, 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.

Approximately 50 passengers on board were transferred onto MBTA buses.

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

Friday, January 5, 2018

TPD Arrest Cambridge man on 4 counts of Bike Larceny.

Paul Rios
From September 2017 thru November 2017 four (4) bicycles were stolen from the MBTA's Davis Square station. Through an investigation conducted by Transit Police detectives it was determined a single individual was responsible for all 4 thefts. On January 3, 2018 Transit Police detectives arrested Paul Rios, 47, of Cambridge  on four (4) of Larceny relative to the bike thefts at Davis Sq. Station.


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