Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wanted Everett man draws attention to himself at MBTA Downtown Crossing.

Jonathan Holcomb
On October 29, 2019 at approximately 5:30PM members of the Transit Police Crime Suppression Team were on patrol at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station Temple Street entrance. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Jonathan Holcomb, 42 of Everett. Holcomb was smoking a cigarette and obstructing the entrance way. Officers approached Holcomb and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from South Boston District Court for Breaking & Entering a Building for Felony Purposes, Being a Common & Notorious Thief and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

Holcomb 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 


Boston man crashes into MBTA bus and flees scene.

Robert Scott
On October 29, 2019 at approximately 7:39PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the 700 block of Blue Hill Avenue for an accident involving an MBTA bus. Upon arrival officers were met by witnesses and the bus operator. Officers obtained the following information: A male, later identified as Robert Scott, 42, of Boston drove his Honda Odyssey in reverse against traffic striking the rear of the MBTA bus as well as a legally parked vehicle. Scott exited his vehicle argued with the bus operator and fled the scene on foot. While officers were taking statements a witness pointed out Scott, who was standing on the corner of BHA and Esmond Street. Officers immediately proceeded in Scott's direction and ultimately returned him to the scene. Scott was positively identified as the operator by witnesses.

Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol about Scott's body and observed signs of intoxication. Scott was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered Scott's right to operate a vehicle was suspended.

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


Monday, October 28, 2019

Holbrook man arrested for Assault.

Robert Scot
On October 25, 2019 at approximately 6PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Holbrook/Randolph Commuter Rail station for a report of an Assault. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim, a 21 year old male. The victim relayed the following information: while crossing Union Street in the crosswalk an SUV sped by nearly striking him. The victim extended his middle finger to the driver and proceeded into the MBTA commuter rail parking lot. Once inside the lot the victim noticed the driver of the SUV, previously referenced, pull into the lot where the driver, later identified as Robert Scott, 55, of Holbrook exited his vehicle approached the victim and physically assaulted him by punching and kicking him. Scott then fled in his vehicle. The victim provided officers with Scott's registration number.

Officers responded to Scott's residence where he was placed into custody for Assault & Battery D/W shod foot. Scott was transported to TPD HQ for the arest booking process.

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


Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Train strike in Beverly. TPD

On October 22, 2019 at approximately 8:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Commuter Rail station, Beverly Depot, located in Beverly MA. for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Beverly Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: An adult male while riding his bicycle through the pedestrian cut through was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on Track 1. The male has sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and has been transported to a hospital for emergency care. TPD Detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Help us ID these subjects of Interest RE: Assault Dangerous Weapon Investigation.

 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 ap

The subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to Malicious Destruction of Property and Assault and Battery, Dangerous Weapon. The incident occurred at Mass. Ave. MBTA Station on Friday, October 4, 2019, at approximately 7:30 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 
 



 

 

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Cowardly Assault & Robbery Ashmont.

Julius Tolbert
On October 9, 2019 at approximately 5PM a 60 year old male, who needs a cane to walk, was viciously assaulted and robbed by several males after a verbal exchange. The offending males ripped the cane from the victim's hand causing him to fall to the ground were he lay helplessly while being kicked, stomped and robbed. Julius Tolbert, 47, of Hyde Park was identified as the subject who kicked the victim and stomped on his ankle. Tolbert was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ.  Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the identities and whereabouts of others involved.



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


Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Trespasser struck Chelsea.

On October 8, 2019 at approximately 11:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the area of Everett Ave and Maple Street's in Chelsea for a report of person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Chelsea Police, Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, approximate age of 50's, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on the Rockport Line 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

Friday, October 4, 2019

Man wanted in East Boston DC draws attention to himself.

Aaron Souza
On October 3, 2019 at approximately 5:30PM Transit Police officers on patrol at the MBTA's State Street Station has their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Aaron Souza, 42 , of East Boston. Souza was smoking a cigarette in close proximity to conspicuously displayed 'No Smoking" signs. Officers approached Souza to educate him on the no smoking laws regarding the MBTA and subsequently discovered Souza was wanted out of East Boston District Court for Strangulation and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. Souza 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 


Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Recognize these subjects of interest RE: Assault Investigation

 
The subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to an assault investigation at Haymarket MBTA Station on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at approximately 1:30 AM.




 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

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