Sunday, July 31, 2022

Boston man draws attention to himself...... he was a Wanted Fugitive....

 On July 30, 2022 at approximately 1:55AM a Transit Police officer assigned to the South District was at the MBTA's Ashmont Station on patrol when he was alerted to an individual who was urinating on the elavator. The officer immediately proceeded in that direction and observed a male, later identified as Stephen Burton, 57, of Boston urinating on the elevator doors. The officer instructed Burton to cease however Burton continued to relieve himself without regard for whom may pass by. 

Subsequent to the officer's encounter with Burton it was discovered there were several warrants in existence for his arrest issued out of Middlesex Superior Court for Assault & Battery on a 60+/Disabled Person with serious Injuries, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery on a 60+/Disabled Person 3 counts and Intimidation of a Witness. Burton was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was additionally discovered there was an extraditable warrant for Burton's arrest issued from Rhode Island for Fraud. Rhode Island authorities were notified and confirmed they would seek to take custody of Burton through the Massachusetts court system. 

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

Friday, July 29, 2022

Rayham man arrested by TPD at Davis Sq. MBTA

 On July 28, 2022 at approximately 2:30PM a Transit Police officer assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Davis Sq. station for reports of a male attempting to steal a bicycle. Upon arrival the SP male had left the area however a diligent TPD officer based on a detailed description conducted an area search and located a male, later identified as John Kinney, 34, of Rayham in close proximity matching the description. The officer engaged Kinney in conversation relative to his alleged conduct inside the bicycle cage. It was soon discovered there were two outstanding warrants in existence for Kinney's arrest issued out of Taunton District Court for Shoplifting and Cambridge District Court for Receiving Stolen Property. Kinney was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process Kinney was found to be in possession of bolt cutters, wire snips, wrenches, a tool set and a bicycle pump. 

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 Fugitive arrested by TPD.

 On July 28, 2022 at approximately 12;20PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Park Street Station for a report of an assault., Upon arrival officers were met by a female victim who relayed the following: while standing near the Green Line fare gates a male, later identified as Emir Ikanovic, 33, of West Bridgewater, approached wrapped his arms around the victim and kissed her on both cheeks. Ikonovic then proceeded to enter the trolley. According to the victim Ikanovic did not say anything while hugging and kissing her. 

Officers immediately proceeded to the trolley Ikanovic was on and removed him. Ikanovic asked the officers what he did wrong....... It was subsequently discovered there was an extraditable warrant in existence for Ikanovic's arrest issued out of  Rhode Island for fraud. Ikanovic was placed into custody for the warrant as well as new charges of Assault & Battery 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

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Possession of a Firearm Investigation. Chinatown MBTA Station.

 Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the individual of interest of depicted within regarding the Possession of a Firearm investigation occurring at the MBTA's Chinatown Station of July 20, 2022 at approximately 11AM. 

If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or 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

Monday, July 25, 2022

Juvenile male arrested for armed assault of Keolis conductor.

 On July 23, 2022 at approximately 11:10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail for a report of a Keolis conductor being threatened with a knife. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim who relayed the following: The conductor believing he was being helpful asked a female passenger where she was traveling to ensure she was on the proper train. After he did so a male juvenile armed with a knife at his side stated to the victim, " Why you talking to my shorty ". The victim attempted to explain he was trying to help but the juvenile male shouted over him while displaying his knife and advanced closer to the victim. Victim believed he was in imminent danger of being assaulted. The victim broke away and exited the train and called police.

The juvenile male was still on board the train at this time and officers boarded and requested he exit. The juvenile male declared to the officers," You can't arrest me I'm only 17 !". The juvenile male 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

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Boston woman bites and spits at TPD officers after dousing T operator with beer.

 On July 19, 2022 at approximately 10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Street in Dorchester for a disorderly group on board an MBTA bus. The group had fled prior to the officers arrival. The officers were met by the T operator who relayed a female poured, what the victim believed to be beer, over his head. Another member of the group kicked the buses door window prior to fleeing. The window sustained a spider web crack as a result. Based on a detailed description provided of the male who kicked the window and the female who doused the operator with beer the officers performed an area search and located the offending female, later identified as Shatia Butler, 24, of Boston and a male juvenile, 16, of Roxbury on Columbia Road. 

The juvenile male was compliant and will be summoned into court for Malicious Destruction of Property and he was turned over to his guardian.

Butler was positively identified as the person responsible for assaulting the bus operator. Officers informed Butler she was being placed into custody. Butler resisted all efforts to be placed into the transport vehicle and once inside attempted to prevent the door from closing. Butler also spit in the face of the arresting officer. Butler was eventually transported to TPD HQ. While at TPD HQ Butler became more combative and refused the booking process. Butler bit an officer and spit at another. Finally, when Butler was identified it was discovered there were several warrants in existence for her arrest issued out of Brockton District Court, Boston District Court-Central Division and Dedham District Court all for Larceny. Butler to be additionally charged with Assault & Battery on an MBTA employee, 4 counts of A&B on a Police Officer 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

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Identification Sought re: Civil Rights violation investigation.

 On July 9, 2022 at approximately 4PM at the MBTA's Park Street Green Line outbound platform a female was the victim of a homophobic slur as well as a Assault & Battery. The offending male tossed liquid from his cup hitting the victim and her dog. Please take a look of a person of interest relative to this investigation. If you know the identity or whereabouts of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or 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

Monday, July 18, 2022

Somerville man threatens T bus operator for "Driving to slow".....

 On July 15, 2022 at approximately 6:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the area of Highland Ave and Benton Street in Somerville for an MBTA bus operator who was being threatened by a passenger. Upon arrival officers met with the T operator who relayed the following: A male, later identified as Wakell Steele, 22, of Somerville boarded the victim's bus at Davis Sq. As the operator was traveling along the route Steele activated the stop request signal. The operator/victim pulled over at the next available stop. At this time Steele approached the victim and demanded his money back accusing the victim of "F***ING driving to slow". At this time Steele quickly picked up a chock block located near the storage compartment of the front of the bus. A chock block is a large block of wood weighing approximately 5 pounds. The block is used to secure the tires when the bus is not in use. Steele now armed with the chock block took an aggressive stance and again demanded he be refunded his bus fare repeating the victim drove to slow. The victim was in fear of being struck. 

The victim got out from his seat and exited the bus pushing past Steele. The victim pointed out Steele to officers who was now walking towards Central Street. Officers caught up to him and attempted to engage him in conversation. Steele responded by challenging the officers to remove their duty belts essentially opining officers are only "tough" with their guns on. Steele was placed into custody for Assault by Mean 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

Friday, July 15, 2022

ID Wanted. Recognize this person of Interest please contact us. TY

     On July 8, 2022 at approximately 7:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Savin Hill station for a report of an unresponsive male on the platform. Boston EMS was also dispatch to the scene. Upon arrival EMS and officers located a male who appeared to be suffering from trauma about his facial area and chest. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for non life threatening injuries. 

Subsequent to an investigation it was determined the victim was physically assaulted by another, unknown male, to whom the victim may be acquainted with while inside the station. Please take a good look at the photograph depicted within of a subject of interest in this incident. If you have any information on the identity or whereabouts of this person person contact the Transit Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 or 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

Bronx woman wanted in New Jersey draws attention to herself at MBTA South Station.

 On July 14, 2022 at approximately 9:30AM Transit Police MOP Unit officers were on patrol at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail lobby when they were alerted by a concerned citizen of a female who was harassing another commuter and actually spat upon that person. Officers immediately proceeded in that direction and encountered the offending female, later identified as Pia Weber, 51, of the Bronx, NY. The victim did not wish to pursue any charges against Weber, however officers discovered there was an extraditable warrant for Weber's arrest issued out of the Hudson County Sheriffs Office in New Jersey for Assaulting a Police Officer. 

Transit Police Operations Center confirmed law enforcement officials in New Jersey were still interested in executing the warrant. Officers arrested Weber for being a Fugitive from Justice 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

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Dorchester man already wanted for Assault attacks fellow passengers on board Red Line train.

 On July 13, 2022 at approximately 3:30PM members of the Transit Police MOP Unit responded to the MBTA's JFK station for a report of a male assaulting passengers on board a Red Line train. Upon arrival officers were met by several victims and witnesses who relayed the following: while traveling on a northbound red line train between Ashmont and JFK a male, later identified as Eugene Wright, 42, of Dorchester was threatening and then ultimately physically assaulting other passengers by striking them with closed fists, kicking them and throwing a metal bottle. The attack was unprovoked. 

Officers located Wright on the opposite platform, where he was positively identified as the offending male. Officers placed Wright into custody and transported him to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered Wright had a warrant in existence for his arrest issued out of Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Assault & Battery. Wright will be additionally charged with Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon-Shod Foot, Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon-Bottle, Assault & Battery and Disorderly Conduct for a total of 4 victims. 

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

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Lawrence man arrested for possession of a Ghost Gun.


 On July 12, 2022 at approximately 12:50PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station for an unknown disturbance. Upon arrival at the Bus Terminal's 5th floor parking area officers were met by two victims who relayed the following: 2 employees of a construction company performing work on the garage observed a male, later identified as Jose Lara, 30, of Lawrence trespassing in a restricted area. The victims confronted Lara and informed him he needed to leave. Lara got angry and closed fisted struck the victim in the face and began to flee. The 2nd victim attempted to stop Lara and was also struck in the face. Officers received a description and direction of flight. 

Officers located Lara on Kneeland Street and he was positively identified as the offending male by the victims. Lara was observed discarding a back pack during his flight, the back pack was recovered by TPD officers. Inside officers located a 9mm "Ghost" handgun with a high capacity magazine with several rounds. Lara 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

Friday, July 8, 2022

Malden man already wanted for Lascivious Conduct solicits female at South Station.

 On July 8, 2022 at approximately 4AM Transit Police officers responded to the MBTA's Bus Terminal at South Station for a report of a female victim being harassed by an unknown male. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim who informed the officers while waiting in the bus terminal she was approached by a male who requested she engage in sexual conduct with him for a fee. The victim provided a description of the offending male and officers conducted an area search in the South Station area. Officers located the male, later identified as Cassios Lima, 52, of Malden. Lima furnished a false name and date of birth to officers. Undeterred TPD discovered the true identity of Lima which revealed there was two outstanding warrants for Lima's arrest issued out of Malden District Court for  Lewd & Lascivious Conduct and Open & Gross Lewdness. Lima 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

Friday, July 1, 2022

Juveniles arrested at JFK-UMass station for assault.

 On June 30, 2022 at approximately 10:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's JFK-UMass station for a report of train windows that were maliciously damaged. Upon arrival officers were directed to a 53 year old male victim and witness who collectively relayed the following information: A group of juveniles while on the Ashmont platform began kicking and striking Red Line train car windows breaking them in the process. The group then proceeded to the Station's pick up drop off area and approached an off duty cab driver/victim. The juveniles told the victim they wanted a ride, the victim explained to the group he was not working and was there to pick up a family member. The group responded by spitting on him, attacking him with a hammer and a glass bottle.  A witness then pointed out the offending juveniles to responding officers. 

Officers approached the group who immediately fled. Based on the quick decisive actions and teamwork of TPD officers the juveniles were apprehended. Officers placed a male juvenile 14, of Boston into custody for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon-Glass Bottle, a female Juvenile 16, of Boston for Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon-Hammer and will summons a male juvenile 13, of Boston for Spitting on the victim. Officers will determine further charges for the malicious destruction of the train windows upon video review. 

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