Group of juveniles assault and beat a 66 year old male at MBTA Downtown Crossing.

 On December 27, 2021 at approximately 7PM a group of 6 to 7 juveniles ranging in age from 14 to 16 were at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station pointing Nerf toy guns at several passengers and engaging in other harassing and intimidating behavior. At this time a 66 year old male victim was entering the fare gates on the Orange Line side when the group of juveniles began shooting projectiles at the victim striking him in his head. The victim exchanged words with the group. The group of juveniles then physically attacked the 66 year old punching him and throwing him against the wall while they continued their vicious assault. After the cowardly assault the group fled and entered into a southbound Red Line train. The victim sustained injuries about his head requiring EMS to transport him to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. 

Dedicated Transit Police officers pursued the group ultimately apprehending them outside of the MBTA's JFK-UMass station (where they were causing a ruckus there as well). Based on witness statements/descriptions as well as video surveillance review officers placed 3 male juveniles into custody for Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon on a Victim Over 60 years of age. The juveniles were then transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. 

(Note: TPD believes this group may have been involved in other unprovoked assaults on the MBTA system earlier. Those matters are still being investigated.) 

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   

Weymouth man identified as subject who assaulted elder person.

 On October 30, 2021 we posted photographs of an individual wanted for identification relative to an Assault & Battery on a person Over 60 and Robbery (same victim) Investigation. (see posting here) On December 17, 2021 a Transit Police officer assigned to the Central District observed an individual later identified as  Wigberto Burgos, 35, of Weymouth in the vicinity of Park Street station who closely resembled the subject in the above referenced photographs. Burgos who was in possession of his pitbull "Taz" was approached and positively identified as the male in the photographs. Burgos was placed into custody for Robbery and Assault & Battery on a Person Over 60 and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. "Taz" was turned over to the custody of Animal Control. 

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   

Assault by means of a Firearm Investigation: Roxbury Crossing Station

 Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity and/or any information on the whereabouts of the subject depicted within. Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon/Firearm Investigation:

Incident occurred at the MBTA's Roxbury Crossing Station on December 8, 2021 at approximately 3:30PM. Please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or send us an anonymous tip to 873873 with any information you have on the identity or whereabouts of the subject depicted within. 

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    

Mattapan man arrested for stabbing at South Station.

 On December 14, 2021 at approximately 12AM Transit Police officers on patrol at the MBTA's South Station heard screams coming from the Red Line outbound platform. Officers immediately proceeded in that direction and located two victims, a male and a female both 38 of Boston, bleeding profusely and suffering from an apparent stab wounds. Officers also observed a male, later identified as Conroy Byfield, 45, of Mattapan standing in a fighting stance holding a knife facing the victims. Officers issued verbal commands for Byfield to drop the knife and move away from the victims. Byfield was compliant. 

Initially it appears there was a verbal confrontation which turned physical at which time Byfield is alleged to have stabbed both the male and the female. Both victims sustained serious but non life threatening injuries and were transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. Byfield 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    

92 year old man senselessly attacked. Arrest made.

 On December 10, 2021 at approximately 2:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Quincy Center Station for a report of an assault. Upon arrival officers located a 92 year old male victim bleeding from his head and a concerned citizen attempting to control the bleeding. Witnesses present pointed out a male, later identified as Armando Hernandez, 49, of Boston as the assailant. Officers immediately sought out Hernandez and made observations of his inebriated state and his uncooperative disposition. The victim relayed he was forcefully shoved from behind which caused him the fall to the ground striking his head on the pavement. The attack was unprovoked and the victim has no familiarity with Hernandez. Hernandez was placed into custody for Assault & Battery on an Elderly Person w/injuries and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.  

Victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. 

 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 arrest individual with 19 outstanding warrants. Andrew Sq. MBTA station.

On December 6, 2021 at approximately  9:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were on patrol at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station. While there they heard screaming coming from the area of the bus way and immediately proceeded in that direction. Upon arrival officers located a 26 year old female victim who had just been assaulted. Officers observed swelling and redness on the victim's facial area. Officers also located the alleged assailant later identified as Erik Conroy, 30, of Boston. Officers received conflicting versions on how/why the assault occurred. During this time it was discovered there were 19 individual warrants in existence for Conroy's arrest issued out of Boston Municipal Court, Roxbury District Court, West Roxbury District Court, South Boston District Court and Dorchester District Court for various offenses to include: Assault & Battery on an Ambulance Personnel, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Assault & Battery, B&E Building Nighttime for Felony, Assault & Battery on a Disabled Person and Assault & Battery on a Correctional Facility Employee. 

Conroy was placed into custody for the warrants and additionally charged with Assault & Battery for the incident which drew the officers attention initially. Conroy 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       

UPDATE: Boston man arrested for Open and Gross incident at Tufts MBTA station

 On December 6, 2021 we posted images of a person of interest relative to an Open and Gross Investigation (see posting here). Based upon tips from our riding public Transit Police detectives arrested ADONIS VALENZUELA, 27, of Boston at his residence. Valenzuela attempted to flee out the back door however he ran into a waiting TPD officer. Valenzuela was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. 

                                                           ADONIS VALENZUELA

 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 the Transit Police ID this pervert. Tufts Medical Center Station MBTA

 On December 5, 2021 at approximately 7:40PM a male while on the platform of the MBTA's Tuft's Medical Center station committed a lewd act leaving behind his DNA. This behavior was performed in full view of numerous shocked and horrified passengers. The Transit Police are seeking the public's assistance in the identification and/or whereabouts of the subject depicted within relative to this incident. If you have any information on the identity or whereabouts of this subject please call our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can send an anonymous text to 873873.

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 already wanted decides to draw attention to himself.....

 On December 5, 2021 at approximately 1AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Alewife station for an unknown disturbance. Upon arrival officers mediated a verbal dispute between two parties and it appeared as if the situation was resolved. Not so fast. A male, later identified as Michael Fleming, 28, of Quincy who had nothing to do with the matter nor any relationship to the parties involved decided he was going to insert himself into the already resolved matter. Fleming began to verbally berate the officers using loud and obscene language. Officers made multiple attempts to calm Fleming to no avail. At one point after being told if he didn't calm down he would be escorted from the station Fleming picked up his skateboard and challenged the officers  to "Earn your f****** paycheck". Officers then informed Fleming based on his tumultuous conduct he would have to vacate the station. Fleming ignored the officers demands and continued to cause a disturbance. 

After continued efforts to coax Fleming to leave and clam down officers ultimately placed Fleming into custody for Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing. Fleming was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered there were several warrants for Fleming's arrest issued out of Quincy District Court for Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon and two separate additional warrants for Violation of a Abuse Prevention Order. 

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 

Coward targets 83 year old victim for robbery. Recognize him ??

 Please contact the Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can send an anonymous text to 87383 with any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the subject depicted within.

On November 24, 2021 at approximately 3:30PM the subject depicted within while at the MBTA Park Street Green Line eastbound platform approached an 83 year old male and forcefully grabbed the victim's wallet and cell phone out of his hand and fled. 

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 doesn't like fellow passenger's Covid mask........................

 On November 29, 2021 at approximately 9AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Downtown Crossing Red Line platform for a report of an armed assault. Upon arrival officers located the victim, a 28 year old male, who informed the officers of the following: The victim boarded a Red Line train at Ashmont MBTA station and took a seat. At some point during the victim's travel another male, later identified as Rafael Perez-Medina, 33, of Boston began insulting the victim about the victim's COVID mask. Perez-Medina was making statements such as "You look like a duck " with that mask on. The two briefly argued about the mask when Perez-Medina now armed with a knife (blade fully displayed) stated to the victim "I'm in the Army I'll kill you ". 

The victim fearful for his safety immediately exited the train and contacted the TPD. The victim furnished a detailed description of Perez-Medina and multiple TPD officers conducted an area search locating Perez-Medina at Temple Place. Perez-Medina was then positively identified by the victim as the individual who threatened him with a knife. Perez-Medina 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  

Scrooge came early for one Boston resident but TPD saved the day.

 On November 22, 2021 at approximately 11:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station Track 1 area for an unknown male attempting to steal tools and other items from a construction area. Upon arrival officers located the male subject who was in possession of a shopping cart which contained a large unopened box packaged for shipping.  The shipping label had a city of Boston address as a destination and a name. The male, later identified as Timothy Babyok, 41, of Easthampton, MA., initially furnished a false name and other biographical information. The name Babyok furnished did not match with the shipping label and officers inquired how he came into possession of the package. Babyok provided more non sensical responses. The packaged was clearly label as a Yamaha Piano.

Subsequent to an investigation officers tracked down the rightful owner who informed the officers he ordered a 1,700.00$ piano that never arrived despite the tracking number indicating it had been delivered. Officers delivered the piano to the most grateful owner and all was well. Not so for Babyok he was placed into custody for Receiving Stolen Property Over 1,200.00$ and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered Babyok had two warrants outstanding for his arrest issued out of Cambridge District Court for Shoplifting and Boston Municipal Court for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.  

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   

Juveniles arrested for a violent assault at MBTA Andrew Station

 On November 21, 2021 at approximately 11:45PM 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 an assault. Upon arrival officers located the victim, a 43 year old male, in the busway who appeared disoriented and dazed. A witness approached and informed the officers when they came upon the victim he was laying face down, unconscious, in the busway.  Officers ascertained the victim encountered a group of approximately 15 juveniles while passing through the busway and was set upon and violently slammed to the ground striking his head on the cement curbing knocking him unconscious. While on the ground two additional male juveniles kicked and punched the victim in the head. The group then fled the area. 

Multiple Transit Police officers responded for an area search and located a large group of juveniles inside the South Bay Mall parking lot. Based on a very detailed description officers were able to locate the juveniles responsible and place them into custody for Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon and transport them to TPD HQ. Arrested were a 17 year old male from Mattapan, a 14 year old male from Hyde Park and a 16 year old male from Dorchester. 

The victim was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. 

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   

Wanted ID re : Assault Dangerous Weapon Investigation: Hypodermic needle.

 Please call w/any information: Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or text an anonymous tip to 873873.  

Identification needed on the subject depicted within relative to an Assault Dangerous Weapon (Hypodermic Needle) onboard an MBTA bus at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Harrison Avenue in the city of Boston, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at approximately 12:28 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       

UPDATE: Information sought on person of interest WAYNE MacDONALD.

 On November 18, 2021 we posted images of a person of interest relative to an Open & Gross Lewdness investigation involving children. (see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives we are seeking the public's assistance in information on the whereabouts of WAYNE MacDONALD, 62, of Boston. MacDonald who was court ordered to wear a GPS bracelet eluded TPD detectives earlier on today's date by forcefully removing his GPS bracelet. Last seen at the MBTA's Chinatown Station on 11/19/2021. Please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or send an anonymous text with any information you may have on MacDonald's whereabouts. 

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   

Open & Gross Lewdness Investigation: Victims are school children. Recognize this person of interest ?

 On November 16, 2021 at approximately 2:25PM while on the westbound platform of the MBTA's State Street station a group of school children (14 years of age and female)  had an unknown male expose himself to them. Please take a good look at the person of interest depicted within. Recognize him ? Please contact us w/any information on the identity or his whereabouts. Criminal Investigations Unit 617-222-1050 or you can send an anonymous text to 873873. 

 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 : Saxophone reunited with BPS student.

 On November 12, 2021 we posted images of a person of interest relative to the theft of a BPS student's saxophone. (see posting here) Subsequent to an investigation by a dedicated TPD detective the saxophone has been recovered and the individual we believe responsible for it's disappearance has been identified and located. 

A 59 year old male resident of Dorchester will face charges relative to this incident.

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 women cause a ruckus in MBTA South Station bathroom.

 On November 16, 2021 at approximately 8AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were alerted to a disturbance inside the Women's restroom at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail. Officers immediately responded to that area and upon arrival observed  several parties arguing with one another. Officers separated those involved and did their best to ascertain the issues. Apparently the incident began in the women's restroom over a Luis Vuitton bag, running water and a pair of sunglasses. Each party, a 27 year old and a 60 year old both from Boston, accused the other of initiating the confrontation and of being assaulted. Officers discovered one of the parties, the 27 year old, had several warrants for her arrest issued out of Somerville District Court for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery and Disorderly Conduct. Officers placed her into custody for the warrants and transported her 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