Friday, September 23, 2022

Two Boston men face assault charges over loud music.

 On September 22, 2022 at approximately 5:10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Ruggles Station for a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival officers were met by the participants and witnesses. The following is a synopsis of what they deciphered: A 34 year old Boston man while traveling on an Orange Line train was playing music on his phone's speakers because he claimed not to have headphones. A fellow female passenger requested he turn the music down as she believed it was too loud. The male rejected his fellow passenger's request. At this time a 67 year old man, also from Boston, confronted the alleged loud music playing man and demanded he turn down the volume. The music player allegedly responded with some expletives and suggested the 67 year old man mind his own business. Not satisfied with that the 67 year old man punched the music player in the mouth. In response the music player administered strikes back hitting the 67 year old in the head. The two were ultimately separated by other passengers. 

The 67 year old was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation. Both parties will be summoned into Roxbury District Court on assault charges.  

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, September 16, 2022

Roxbury man caught Tagging at MBTA Copley Station

 On September 15, 2022 at approximately 8:10PM a Transit Police officer was working a paid detail relative to the MBTA Bus Diversion at Copley Station. While there the officer was approached by a citizen who informed the officer a male was inside the Copley station actively spray painting the walls. The reporting party provided a detailed description of the offending male. The officer immediately proceeded in that direction and came upon a male, later identified as Jeremiah Springer, 22, of Roxbury who matched the description provided. Springer was walking way from the station and shaking a can of spray paint. The officer engaged Springer in conversation and subsequently determined there were several warrants in existence for Springer's arrest issued out of  Boston Municipal Court for Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest, Interfering with a Police Officer, Trespassing, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Possession w/Intent to Distribute Controlled Narcotics, West Roxbury DC for Assault w/Dangerous Weapon, Intimidation of a Witness and Cambridge DC for Larceny and Malicious Destruction of Property. 

Springer was placed into custody and transported to TPD-HQ for the arrest booking process. Springer will also be charged with Tagging. (The only legible words of the Tagging had "GANG" in it.)

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, September 14, 2022

Quincy man bites MBTA official.

 On September 13, 2022 at approximately 7:45AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Fields Corner Station for a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers observed a male, later identified as Sean Kenneally, 32, of Quincy being restrained by a Boston Fire Fighter and an MBTA worker. Officers immediately intervened and took control of Kenneally. Officers then spoke with the victim/MBTA official who provided the following statement: The Victim was flagged down by patrons who informed him there was a male, later identified as Kenneally, yelling obscenities and spitting towards other passengers on the inbound platform. When the MBTA official went to see what Kenneally's issue was Kennaeally responded with a  close fist that struck the victim in the face and also bit him on his hand breaking the skin. 

Kenneally was transported to TPD-HQ for the arrest booking process and the victim was transported to a local area hospital for the bite wound. 

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, September 9, 2022

Boston woman w/multiple warrants arrested at Ashmont Station for assault.

 On September 8, 2022 at approximately 9:30PM Transit Police officers on patrol at the MBTA's Ashmont Station were alerted to an assault and immediately went to investigate. Officers received the following information from the victims: A male and female couple were utilizing the bathroom when another female, later identified as Tasheaka Buchanan, 27, of Boston began to knock on the door demanding they hurry and get out. A few moments later the couple emerged from the bathroom and an argument ensued about Buchanon's agressive behavior and lack of patience. Buchanon responded by striking both victims with a closed fist in their heads. A Transit Ambassador intervened and attempted to shield the couple from further assault.

Officers caught up to Buchanon, still at the station, and observed she exhibited signs of intoxication it is alleged she made a statement to the officers with words to the effect she should have "drank more today".... Subsequently officers discovered there were several warrants in existence for Buchanon's arrest issued out of Roxbury District Court for Assault & Battery, South Boston DC for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Boston Municipal Court for Abuse Prevention Order-Violation and Dorchester District Court for Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon 3 counts, Receiving Stolen Property, Larceny and Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle. Buchanon 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

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Help the TPD identify these subjects of interest for an Assault Investigation w/injuries.

 On September 5, 2022 at approximately 9PM a 56 year old male was viciously attacked at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Station. The victim alleged he was targeted and set upon for no apparent reason by two males who with a closed fist punched him in the face knocking him to the ground and striking his head on the platform. While on the ground the victim was kicked in his face/head area by the suspects. The victim was unconscious for a brief period. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. 

TPD Detectives are seeking the identity or whereabouts of the two male subjects of interest depicted within. If you have any information relative to the identity or whereabouts of these individuals 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

Identification Sought re: Assault & Battery Investigation.

 Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the female subject of interest depicted within regarding an Assault & Battery investigation. A victim reported to Transit Police officers on August 26, 2022 at approximately 11:30PM while riding on an MBTA bus in the City of Chelsea she was, without warning or provocation, struck in the face. The suspect then fled off of the bus. If you recognize this person or know their whereabouts please contact our 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

Observant TPD Detective makes Armed Robbery Arrest.

 On August 18, 2022 at approximately 9:30PM a male victim reported to Transit Police officers they were a victim of an Armed Robbery (Knife) at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing Station. The victim provided a description of 2 suspects, a male and a female, and alleged they stole his watch, cash, iPhone and wallet containing personal papers. Transit Police detectives subsequent to an investigation have two individuals of interest but have not yet identified these suspects.

On September 7, 2022 at approximately 10AM a Transit Police detective observed a female matching the description of the suspect from the above referenced robbery on Southampton Street. The detective engaged the suspect, later identified as Kathleen Russell, 37, of Boston and Russell was positively identified as the individual involved in the alleged Armed Robbery. Russell was placed into custody and transported to TPD-HQ for he arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered Russell had warrants in existence for her arrest issued out of Malden District Court for Felony Breaking & Entering at Nightime and Charlestown District Court for Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of Controlled Substances. 

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