Help us ID this person of interest re: Armed Robbery-Firearm

 Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity or whereabouts of the subject depicted within. This subject is wanted for questioning relative to an Armed Robbery by means of a Firearm at the MBTA Ruggles Station on March 29, 2022 at approximately 5:30PM. Anyone with information is asked to contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can send us 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

Vehicle crash MBTA Lynn Bus Garage.

 On March 25, 2022 at approximately 9AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA Lynn Bus Garage for a report of an automobile accident. Upon arrival officers observed two 19 year old females quickly walking away from the accident scene and a witness yelling out to the officers they (the 2 teenagers) were responsible for the crash. Subsequently Officers on scene gathered the following information: a 19 year old female from Lynn, MA. was operating a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, with one passenger, at a high rate of speed southbound on Western Avenue and attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control careening into the parking lot of the MBTA Lynn Bus Garage violently crashing into 3 parked unoccupied vehicles. The crash caused substantial damage to all vehicles involved. The operator will be summoned into court for the following: Operating to Endanger, Speeding, Minor in Possession of Alcohol (officers located several unopened alcohol nip bottles in the vehicle), Forging/Falsification of a Driver's License (Operator had a license with a false date of birth to make her appear older ). Additionally, officers will attempt to seek an immediate revocation of license as a driving threat based on the 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

UPDATE Arrest made for shooting on MBTA bus.

 As a result of an investigation conducted by Transit Police detectives on March 23, 2022 at approximately 11:30AM in the 1600 block of Hyde Park Ave a Ricardo Blake, 35, of Mattapan was placed into custody by Transit Police officers for a shooting incident that occurred on an MBTA bus on March 21, 2022 (follow this link for further on shooting) Blake was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. Blake will face numerous firearm related charges as well as Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon-Firearm. 

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

Person shot MBTA bus Mattapan.

 On March 21, 2022 at approximately 10:25AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District responded to the vicinity of Morton and Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a person shot on board an MBTA bus. Upon arrival officers located a 30 year old male suffering from an apparent gun shot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Based on early preliminary information it appears the victim and the alleged shooter were engaged in a verbal altercation prior to the incident. The facts and circumstances surrounding the incident is under active investigation. NO arrests made at this time.

 

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

Roxbury man arrested for illegal possession of firearm at Nubian Sq. Station.

 On March 19, 2022 at approximately 12:45AM a Transit Police officer was at the MBTA's Nubian Sq. station when a bus operator sought his assistance with a male, later identified as Antoine Quarles, 32, of Roxbury. The operator informed the officer all passengers had disembarked but Quarles and he needed assistance in removing him. The officer proceeded to board the bus to check on Quarles' well being and inform him he needed to exit the bus. Initially Quarles appeared to be in a state of sleep. During the officer's encounter he recovered a loaded 25 caliber handgun from Quarles' possession with one round in the chamber and an additional round in the magazine. Quarles was not licensed to possess a firearm in Massachusetts and he was subsequently placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process Quarles' was found to be in possession stolen credit cards.

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

2022 Saint Patrick's Day Parade

 On Sunday, March 20, 2022, the City of Boston will host the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. The parade will start at 1PM at Broadway Station (Dorchester Ave & West Broadway). The Saint Patrick's Day Parade is meant to be a family oriented event for all to enjoy. Representatives of the TPD met with the parade organizers and elected officials who represent the South Boston community regarding this event. We are also collaborating with our law enforcement partners: the Boston and Massachusetts State Police as well as other stakeholders to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. In years past the TPD have fielded concerns from our ridership regarding rowdy and unruly behavior fueled by alcohol consumption. At our meeting for this year's parade elected officials were clear: Community members want parade attendees to enjoy themselves however they also want attendees to be respectful of their neighborhoods and spirit of the event. 

We encourage everyone to utilize public transportation to come and enjoy the Parade. We ask those who choose to take the MBTA to act responsibly and respectful towards one another. Please be mindful of young children, the elderly and those with disabilities while travelling. Rowdy, unruly, disruptive and/or assaultive behavior will NOT be tolerated. The consumption of alcohol is NOT allowed on the MBTA and will be strictly enforced. Minors in possession of alcohol are subject to arrest. If you choose to NOT comply but rather conduct yourself in a disorderly, unruly and/or assaultive manner you will NOT be permitted to utilize the MBTA and may be subject to arrest. 

The TPD will have extras officers deployed to ensure a safe and orderly commute. 

Newton man arrested after threatening T employee with a knife.

 On March 14, 2022 at approximately 1AM 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 armed with a knife. Upon arrival officers were met by a MBTA employee who informed the officers a male threatened him with a knife after he had requested the male exit the station. The officers approached the male, later identified as Joseph Gemelli, 32, of Newton to ascertain what his issue was. During this encounter officers discovered there were several warrants in existence for Gemelli's arrest for Receiving Stolen Property, Vandalize Property, Larceny Over 1,200.00, Threats to Commit a Crime, Possession of a Class A & B Substance and Distribution of a Class A Substance. Gemelli was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. In addition to the knife Gemelli had affixed to his waistband officers located a hatchet in his backpack.  

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

Dedicated TPD officers arrest Boston man for illegally possessing a firearm. MBTA DTC.

 On March 14, 2022 at approximately 9:40PM two Transit Police officers were patrolling the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station when they encountered a male, later identified as Picasso Saint-Fleur, 27 of Boston. Saint-Fleur was blocking an emergency exit near the Summer Street concourse. Officers engaged Saint-Fleur in conversation advising him he was blocking the exit. Saint-Fleur became very anxious and began acting in an erratic manner. Officers ultimately discovered a loaded Sig Sauer P320 9mm hand gun from Saint-Fleur's possession. Saint-Fleur does not have a License to Carry a firearm. 

Saint-Fleur 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 gu
ilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Help us ID this subject re: an Indecent Assault & Battery Investigation. Blue Line

 Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity or whereabouts of the individual depicted within relative to an Indecent Assault & Battery that occurred on a  Blue Line train between Maverick and Bowdoin MBTA Stations on March 11, 2022 at approximately 3:55PM. The victim is a 17 year old female. Please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can send us 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

Adult male arrested for Tagging at MBTA Davis Sq. station.

 On March 11, 2022 at approximately 11PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call for a male actively defacing the inside of the MBTA Davis Sq. Station by spray painting the platform and walls with blue paint. Upon arrival officers located a male, later identified as George Pradt, 38, of Cambridge with blue paint on his hands and in possession of a open backpack containing several cans of spray paint. Officers also observed fresh blue spray paint within the station. A witness identified Pradt as the offending male and officers placed Pradt into custody for Tagging. Pradt 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

Identification Sought re: Larceny Investigation MBTA Oak Grove Station.

The identification of the subject depicted within is sought by TPD Detectives relative to a Bicycle Larceny, at Oak Grove MBTA Station on Friday, March 4, 2022, at approximately 1:55 PM. If you have any information relative to the identity or hereabouts of the individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or you can send us an anonymous text to 873837. 

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 robbery at MBTA Andrew Sq. station.

 On March 10, 2022 at approximately 8PM Transit Police officers patrolling the Red Line in the vicinity of Andrew and JFK Stations responded to Andrew Station for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival officers located a female victim, 26 years of age, who informed the officers she was just physically assaulted and robbed of her purse, credit cards and other personal belongings by a group of juveniles. The juveniles fled onto an outbound Red Line train. Based on the victim's description and quick actions of the responding officers they intercepted the offending juveniles at JFK-UMass Station. The victim positively identified the juveniles who assaulted and robbed her. Officers placed two male juveniles into custody for Armed Robbery and transported them to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. TPD Detectives are also seeking the identity of female juvenile who also participated in the assault and robbery. 

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