Trespasser struck Gloucester

On August 22, 2019 at approximately 6:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Gloucester for a report of person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Gloucester Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on the Gloucester Branch. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.


Transit Police detectives 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

Trespasser struck Belmont.

On August 19, 2019 at approximately 6:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Belmont, Brighton Street Crossing, for a report of person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Belmont Fire & EMS. TPD 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 commuter rail train on the Fitchburg Line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.


Transit Police detectives 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

Mattapan Sq. MBTA

On August 19, 2019 at approximately 2:10AM Transit & Boston Police responded to the vicinity of Mattapan Sq. MBTA station for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located a male victim suffering from a non life threatening gunshot wound. Officers also received information a second male self applied to a local area hospital for a non life threatening gunshot wound. Both victims, a 23 year old male and a 35 year old male, were struck by the gun fire in the busway area.

Transit Police detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

If you have any information regarding this matter please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you wish to remain anonymous you can text us at 873873 or via our SeeSay app.

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

Triple Play !!!

On August 16, 2019 at approximately 6:15PM members of the TPD's Crime Suppression Team were at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Station monitoring the rush hour crowds to ensure everyone's safety. While there they observed two males and a female activate the exit sensor of the fare gates from the unpaid side and then proceed through without paying. Officers approached the trio for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered all three had warrants in existence for their arrest:
David Silva, 32, of Quincy, Larceny & several motor vehicle violations.
Amanda Hester, 30, of Dorchester, Motor vehicle violations and
Jonathan Zakas, 35, of Manchester, NH, Drug violations, Receiving Stolen property, Possession of Burglarious tools and numerous motor vehcile violations.

All three were placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arest 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

South Boston man wanted in South Boston District Court nabbed by TPD.

Patrick Kennefick

On August 14, 2019 at approximately 5:11PM members of the Transit Police Crime Suppression Team were at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Station monitoring the rush hour crowd to ensure the safety of our riding public. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Patrick Kennefick, 35, of Dorchester. Officers believed Kennefick had warrants for his arrest and engaged him in conversation. Subsequently officers confirmed Kennefick was wanted out of South Boston District Court for Home Invasion, Assault w/a Dangerous Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property and Larceny. Kennefick 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

Everett man commits lewd act in front of several passengers. Arrested.

Abdalla Abo

On August 14, 2019 at approximately 7:25PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Malden Center Station for a report of male committing a lewd act. Upon arrival officers were met by victims/witnesses who relayed the following information: While standing on the Orange Line platform they heard grunting noises coming from the Commuter Rail platform and observed a male, later identified as Abdalla Abo, 26, of Everett with his genitals fully exposed committing a lewd act.

Abo was placed into custody for Open & Gross Lewdness 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

Boston man sprays Bear Repellant inside Red Line train car.

Gregory Gomes

On August 13, 2019 at approximately 6:43PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Station for a report of a male who may have dispersed an irritant from a can. Upon arrival officers were directed to the northbound platform where the subject, later identified as Gregory Gomes, 34, of Dorchester was laying down. Officers approached Gomes who blurted out " I accidently Blew it up". At this time Gomes revealed a Bear Repellant Spray in his open backpack.

Officers interviewed a witness who informed them while sitting inside the train car Gomes, for an unknown reason, removed a large can and dispensed it's contents for a "few seconds". This caused people in close proximity to suffer discomfort about the eyes.

Three individuals came forward to complain of respiratory distress/eye irritation. All three were treated and released on scene by Boston EMS.

Gomes was placed into custody, after a brief struggle, for Assault & Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon and Resisting Arrest.

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

Leominster man arrested by TPD for damaging train window

Brian Howard

On August 12, 2019 at approximately 11:10AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's State Street Station for a report of an unknown male who intentionally broke two train windows. Upon arrival officers ascertained the following: A male, while travelling on an Orange Line train, was punching and kicking the windows to the door causing them to spider web crack. The unknown male exited at State Street and fled.

Multiple TPD units conducted an area search for the offending male. A TPD MOP Unit officer, based on a description, stopped a male, later identified as Brian Howard, 27, of Leominster on Boylston Street. Howard was positively identified and placed into custody for Malicious Destruction of Public Property 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

Boston man assaults elderly person. Arrest made

Aaron Callender-Maloney

On August 10, 2019 at approximately 7:20PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were on patrol at the MBTA's Butler Station. As the trolley entered the female operator asked the officer for assistance. As soon as the officer boarded the trolley an unknown male fled. At this time the operator informed the officer of the following: Two unknown males boarded her trolley at Ashmont Station, one was carrying a bicycle. The operator informed the male he could not have the bicycle on board. The second male, later identified as Aaron Callender-Maloney, 26, of Boston became irate and remained on the trolley. Callender-Maloney threaten the operator as the trolley continued on stating " Don't think I'm going to let that slide". At one point the male removed his shirt and took a position close to the operator. At this time a 77 year old male victim attempted to calm Callender-Maloney down and diffuse the situation. Callender-Maloney responded by striking the victim with a closed fist in the face and then slapping him twice.

Determined officers conducted an area search and located Callender-Maloney, still shirtless, on River Street where they placed him into custody
for Assault & Battery on an Elderly Person. 

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

Suspicious Activity leads to arrest of couple at Govrnment Center.

Shannon O'Malley

On August 9, 2019 at approximately 8:52 AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were on patrol at the MBTA's Government Center Station when a concerned citizen approached the officers and informed them there was a man and woman engaged in a sex act behind the station.

Megan Dunn

Upon arrival officers observed a male, later identified as Shannon O'Malley, 45, of Fall River adjusting his pants and a female, later identified as Meghan Dunn, 41, of Boston seated on a bench. The couple denied any sexual activity had taken place however officers subsequently discovered both Dunn and O'Malley had warrants in existence for their arrest. (O'Malley's warrant issued from Boston Municipal Court for Disturbing the Peace & Dunn's warrant issued by Framingham District Court for Larceny).

Both parties were 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

 

Park & Washington Street Dorchester.

On August 7, 2019 at approximately 5PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the area of Park & Washington Street in Dorchester for a person possibly stabbed on board an MBTA bus. Upon arrival officers report the following preliminary  information: A female, approximate age of 18, was involved in an altercation on board a Route 23 MBTA bus in the vicinity of Park & Washington street. As a result the female victim sustained a non life threatening stab wound and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

The incident is under active investigation by Transit Police detectives. No further information available at this time.

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

Haverhill man arrested for Lewdness (Suspect in 2 similiar cases)

Juan Tavarez

On August 5, 2019 at approximately 11AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond the MBTA's Malden Center Station for a report of a man exposing himself. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim who relayed the following: While traveling on an Orange line train an unknown male took a seat directly next to the victim (Victim thought odd due to the fact the train was nearly empty). The male in possession of a newspaper used it to shield others view 9except the victim's), removed his genitals looked at the victim and committed a lewd act.

The victim exited at the next available stop (Malden Center) and the male fled and boarded a train headed in the opposite direction. Based on a description officers conducted an area search and located a male, later identified as Juan Tavarez, 41, of Haverhill at Wellington Station. Tavarez was positively identified by the victim and placed into custody for Open & Gross Lewdness.

As a result of this arrest Tavarez was identified as the suspect in 2 separate Open & Gross Lewdness cases occurring in 2018 on the Orange Line with the same modus operandi.  

 

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

Revere man assaults TPD officer

Julien Exantus

On August 5, 2019 at approximately 11:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Haymarket Station for a report of a naked man running around in the bus way. Upon arrival witnesses directed the officers' attention to a male, later identified as Julien Exantus, 22, of Revere. Exantus, clothed at this time, was behaving strangely and yelled for the officers to "Give your life to me". Exantus made numerous odd statements to the officers and stated he smoked "a lot of K2". Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation however Exantus retrieved a skateboard and began to swing it towards a by-stander. At this time an officer attempted to subdue Exantus to prevent him from causing harm. During the struggle Exantus elbowed the officer above his left eye. Eventually Exantus was subdued and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.

The officer was transported to a local area hospital were his wound required stitches.

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

Boston man Indecently Assaults woman at North Station.

Dwyarrn Burton

On August 4, 2019 at approximately 1:10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's North Station for a report of an Assault. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim, a female, who relayed the following: while traveling on an inbound Green Line train an unknown male attempted to engage the victim in conversation. As the victim exited her train the male followed and Indecently Assaulted her from behind. The male then fled.

Based on a detailed description of the offending male officers conducted an area search and located a male fitting the description in the Commuter Rail lobby. The victim positively identified the suspect, later identified as Dwyarrn Burton, 26, of Boston as the male who assaulted her. Burton was placed into custdy and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered Burton had a warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Cambridge D.C. for Disorderly Conduct.

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

Pembroke man arrested for OUI: Ruggles Station

Jason Howe

On August 3, 2019 at approximately 11:51PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA Ruggles busway for a car blocking/preventing buses from entering or exiting the station. Upon arrival officers observed a Honda Accord, with the engine running, the driver's side door open and parked vertically completely blocking the lower busway.

Officers made contact with the operator, later identified as Jason Howe, 33, of Pembroke. Officers, based on their personal observations, suspected Howe was under the influence of alcohol. After series of tests Howe was placed into custody for Operating a MV while Intoxicated and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.  During the booking process Howe was administered a Breath Test which showed he was three times over the legal limit.

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

Update: ID and Arrest made

Joanna Drafahl

On August 2, 2019 we posted photograph's of a person of interest relative to an Assault & Battery on a Disabled Person Investigation. (Victim was also spat upon by assailant). (See posting here)

As a direct result of tips from our riding public Transit Police detectives arrested Joanna Drafahl, 20, of South Boston.

Drafahl to be charged with Assault & Battery on a Disabled Person. 

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

Fatality State Street Station

On August 3, 2019 at approximately 12:14AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's State Street Station Orange Line for a person possibly struck by a subway train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Preliminary investigation suggests the following: a male, age unknown at this time, while on the platform appeared very unsteady on his feet stumbled and fell into the right of way (pit area) and was struck by a northbound Orange Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with the Suffolk County DA's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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

Please help us ID this person of Interest. Assault on a Disabled Person. Harvard Sq.

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 & Battery on a Disabled Person Investigation occurring at Harvard Sq. on July 31, 2019 at approximately 11:15AM.  The subject spit in the face of a disabled person and then physically assaulted the victim.

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 this individual ? 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 Malicious Destruction of Property on a MBTA bus at Massachusetts Avenue and Harrison Avenue, Boston, on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at approximately 10:30AM.

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 subject 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 subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to Larceny of Bike Parts at Stony Brook MBTA Station on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at approximately 6:25 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

 

Quincy man arrested for Up-Skirting Broadway Station.

Yao Wong

On July 23, 2019 at approximately 7:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Broadway station for a report of a male "Up-Skirting" a female victim with his cellular telephone. Upon arrival officers were met by a witness who relayed the following: While ascending up the escalator the witness was passed and bumped by a male, later identified as Yoa Wong, 27, of Quincy. The witness believes he was passed and bumped by Wong so he (Wong) could better position himself with the victim. At this time the witness reports Wong using his cellular telephone videoed under the victim's dress and between her legs while positioned behind her.

The witness followed Wong out onto Dorchester Avenue and was able to have someone contact 911 and prevent Wong from leaving until police arrived. Based on witness/s statements and statements made on scene Wong was placed into custody under the Up-Skirting Law 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

Level 3 Sex Offender arrested for Lewdness on Orange Line

Kennedy Colson

On July 18, 2019 at approximately 3PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Forest Hills Station for a report of a male committing a lewd act. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim who relayed the following: While travelling on an Orange Line train the victim was approached by a male who began to ask her inappropriate questions. The Victim tried to ignore the male however at this time he fully exposed himself to her.

On July 20, 2019, based on a review of our public safety cameras, an eagle eyed Transit Police officer spotted the offending male, later identified as KENNEDY COLSON, 29, of Boston on the corner of Ukraine Way and Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. Colson was positively identified and placed into custody for Open & Gross Lewdness. Colson was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.

COLSON KENNEDY is a registered Level 3 Sex Offender.

Massachusetts Level 3


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

Charlestown man wanted for Assaulting police caught fare evading.

Derek Matarazzo

On July 18, 2019 at approximately 5:19PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Crime Suppression Team were at the MBTA's North Station Green Line when their attention was drawn to a male, later identified as Derek Matarazzo, 31, of Charlestown. Matarazzo fare evaded by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Matarazzo for the purpose of issuing a citation. Initially Matatrazzo furnished a false name to disguise his true identity.  Not deterred officers subsequently  discovered Matarazzo's true name. Matarazzo was wanted (Warrants) for Assaulting a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Threats to Commit a Crime issued from Lowell District Court.

Matarazzo was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process officers located what they believed to be a controlled narcotics on Matarazzo's person.


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

28 year old man caught defacing MBTA Station.

Alexa Royce

On July 15, 2019 at approximately 11:13PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Hynes station for a report of a person defacing the side of the station with green and white paint. Upon arrival officers were met by a witness, who provided a description of the male involved. Officers were able to locate a male fitting the description, later identified as Alexa Royce, 28, of Jamaica Plain. Royce was shirtless and officers observed white paint splattered about his abdomen and green paint on his fingertips. Officers also discovered Royce was in possession of five green and white spray paint cans. Royce was positively identified as the person defacing/vandalizing the station.

Officers were unable to decipher what Royce had spray painted. When asked what he sprayed on the building Royce responded " It's my personal art. I don't want to share that with you". Royce 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

Whitman man Indecently Assaults teenager on board Silver Line bus.

On July 14, 2019 at approximately 9:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to South Station Silver Line for a report of an assault on board a Silver Line bus. Upon arrival officers were met by witnesses and a 16 year old female victim. The victim informed the officers she was traveling on board a Silver Line bus en route to South Station when she was Indecently Assaulted by a male, later identified as JOHN REED, 52, of Whitman. Witnesses and the victim pointed out Reed who remained on the bus. As the officers were speaking with the victim Reed displayed his middle finger at her.

Officers boarded the bus and informed Reed he was under arrest. Reed was uncooperative and dropped his body to the floor when officers attempted to place him in hand restraints. Ultimately Reed was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process where officers noted a strong smell of alcohol emanating from his person.

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

 

Trespasser struck in Wareham.

On July 13 2019 at approximately 8:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Wareham for a report of person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Wareham Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on the Lakeville Line. The male has been transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries.


Transit Police detectives 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

Help us ID this person of interest in an Assault 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 within is wanted for questioning relative to an Aggravated Assault & Battery, resulting in serious injury, at Kendall Station on Friday, July 12, 2019, at approximately 2:12 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