On April 25, 2022 we posted photographs regarding and Open & Gross Lewdness investigation seeking the public's help in an identification (see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation conducted by Transit Police detectives as well as valuable tips from the public TPD detectives arrested WALTER HORSLEY, 43, of Boston at his residence on 04/26/2022. Horsley was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.
On April 21, 2022 at approximately 10:50AM an unknown male boarded a Red Line train at the MBTA's Ashmont station. Upon taking a seat the male subject removed his pants and underwear laid down and began to commit a lewd act. This was done in full view of other passengers present. Transit Police detectives are seeking to identify the individual depicted within. Please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or text us an anonymous tip with any information you may have on the whereabouts or identity of this subject.
On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at approximately 12:49PM an MBTA bus operator while picking up passengers in front of Massachusetts Ave station requested a male don a face covering to board. The unknown male refused and the MBTA operator refused service to the unknown male. This apparently angered the male subject and he kicked the bus front door window causing a spider web crack. The bus had to be removed from service.
Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject. Depicted within is a subject of interest relative to this incident. Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of this individual is encouraged to contact the TPD Detectives at 617-222-1050 or you can text us an anonymous tip to 873873.
On April 18, 2022 at approximately 6:19PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Ruggles Station for a report of shots fired. Multiple TPD units responded and upon arrival in the lower bus way officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. Boston EMS transported the victim to a local area hospital for serious but at this time non life threatening injuries. Transit Police detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. No suspect in custody at this time.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
Wanted for identification: Do you recognize this person of interest depicted within. On March 25, 2022 at approximately 7:30PM at the MBTA's Back Bay Station an unknown male subject threatened and attempted to assault an adult male victim with a knife. Allegedly the assailant accused the victim of speaking too loudly. The victim, in fear, fled off the Orange Line train car to escape from the incident.
Contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or send an anonymous text to 873873 with any information you may have.
As the MBTA closely monitors the events in New York, Transit Police officials are engaged with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to share and obtain any intelligence available.
At this time, there is no evidence, credible or otherwise, to suggest the MBTA system is a potential target.The Transit Police employ a multi layered approach to safeguarding the MBTA system. To reassure our riders, the Transit Police Department has increased the number of uniformed officers on the system and deployed additional Explosive Detection K9 teams to perform protective sweeps. There are also actions police will employ that will not be visible to the riding public.
The safety and security of customers and employees is the MBTA's top priority. If riders using the T see anything out of the ordinary, they are urged to contact Transit Police or MBTA personnel immediately.
Remember: If you See Something, Say Something.
media inquires should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
On April 4, 2022 at approximately 9:45PM a Transit Police officer assigned to the North District was at the MBTA's Wellington Station when they observed a motor vehicle driving the wrong way in the bus way into the officer's path of travel. The officer activated his emergency lights to get the operator's attention and stop the vehicle from proceeding any forward. The officer approached the vehicle and requested the operator,later identified as Tahjy Aurelien, 18, of Everett, produce a driver's license, Aurelien stated he did not have a license and did not know who the owner of the car was. There were two other passengers inside the vehicle later identified as Dashawn Teleau, 18 and Zejarius Walle both of Malden. Based on the behavior of the occupants the officer requested additional officers respond and subsequently officers located a loaded 40 caliber firearm inside the vehicle which all occupants had access to. All occupants were placed into custody for various firearm violations. Teleau was additionally charged with operating a motor vehicle w/out a license. All three were transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.
On March 31, 2022 at approximately 10:41AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Aquarium Station for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers were informed of the following: a male, later identified as Omar Singhateh, 29, of Lynn, MA. initiated an argument with an elderly female while on board the train apparently because he was not pleased with the way she "strangely" looked at him. Allegedly Singhateh became increasingly aggressive with the elderly woman, at this time two other male passengers, a 60 and 31 year old, tried to calm Singhateh down. Their deescalation was to no avail as Singhateh punched and kicked the 60 year old male and then proceeded to punch the 31 year old male who tried to stop the assault on the 60 year old male. Both victims pointed out Singhateh who was standing on the platform and officers placed him into custody for numerous assault charges. Singhateh was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.
On March 20, 2022 at approximately 11PM the victim, a female, was standing on the MBTA Downtown Crossing Red Line Southbound platform when suddenly an unknown male approached and forcefully grabbed the victim's cellular telephone from her hands and threw it into the pit. Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity or whereabouts of this individual. If you have any information please contact them at 617-222-1050 or you can send an anonymous text to 873873. watch video here
