Man sexually assaults woman on bus/Arrested

Transit Police/Bobby Deleveaux

On August 29th, 2012 at approximately 7:40PM Transit Police officers assigned to Area 2 were dispatched to Broadway Street in Chelsea, MA for an Indecent Assault and Battery that occurred on a MBTA bus. Chelsea Police also assisted, after officers on scene interviewed the female victim,  Bobby Deleveaux, 24, of Lynn, MA. was taken into custody for Indecent Assault &Battery. Deleveaux was transported to TPD HQ for processing and will be arraigned sometime today in Chelsea District Court. Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan stated " First, I applaud the courage of the victim to come forward and report this incident. We believe these types of crimes are under reported. These incidents will not be tolerated and the Transit Police will investigate all reports and we will be unrelenting in our pursuit to bring these offenders into the court system. We encourage anyone who has been a victim to please report it to us ". 

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Recap:5 Suspects arrested & charged in DTC attack

 On the evening of August 29th, 2012 Transit Police detectives apprehended the last remaining suspect in connection to a vicious attack of a 40 year old male that occurred at MBTA DTC station just past midnight on the 27th. Ivan Bacai was placed into custody at approximately 8:20PM at his residence on Elwell Street in Malden, MA. and transported to TPD HQ for processing. Bacai will be arraigned sometime on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 in Boston Municipal Court for Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon. Transit Police Superintendent-in-Chief Joseph O'Connor praised the "thorough. expeditious and professional manner in which investigators brought this case to completion".
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Another DTC Suspect in Custody

Transit Police/Germail Johnson

Late this afternoon Germial Johnson, 28, of Dorchester, MA., surrendered to Transit Police detectives in Dorchester. Johnson was wanted in connection to the vicious beating that occurred at Downtown Crossing MBTA station after midnight on August 27th, 2012. Johnson will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court for Assault &Battery w/Dangerous Weapon on Thursday, August 30th, 2012. Transit Police detectives continue to investigate the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the assault is encouraged to contact the TPD Criminal Investigations Unit @617-222-1050 or the Intelligence Unit @617-222-1170

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Warrant issued for Suspect in DTC Assault

Ivan Bacai

On August 27th, 2012 a male victim was viciously assaulted by multiple individuals at Downtown Crossing MBTA station, a subsequent investigation by Transit Police detectives resulted in the apprehension of three suspects responsible for the attack. Today Transit Police detectives identified a fourth suspect, Ivan Bacai, 23 of Malden, MA. and secured a warrant for his arrest in Boston Municipal Court. If you know the whereabouts of Bacai please call the TPD at 617-222-1212. You can also help anonymously via MBTASeeSay or simply by texting to 873873.

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Arrest made in the Murder of Rashad Lesley-Barnes

Today, Boston Police announced the arrest of the suspect wanted for the murder of Rashad Lesley-Barnes. Two weeks ago today Boston and Transit Police officers responded to the area of 65 Warren Street, Roxbury for a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival officers located a male suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Rashad Lesley-Barnes, 24 of Dorchester.

This morning, Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 Boston Police arrested and charged Jahvon Goodwin, 21, of Boston, MA. with the Murder of Lesley-Barnes. Goodwin is expected to be arraigned today in Roxbury District Court.

Special thanks to all involved who worked diligently to bring this case to a close.

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Man Threatens to stab victims with Hypo-needle

Transit Police/Jose Soler

On August 28, 2012 at approximately 1:25pm Officers assigned to Area 4 were patrolling the Forest Hills MBTA station when they were approached by two male victims. The victims informed the officers they met a man, later identified as Jose Soler 47, from Hyde Park, MA., at Forest Hills station. The victims, both under 21 years of age, offered Soler money to purchase alcohol for them. Soler agreed and took 25 dollars from the victims, with the understanding he would purchase 20 dollars worth of alcohol and keep a 5 dollar fee for doing so. Soler entered the Forest Hills Liquor Market across the street from the station and returned empty handed. The victims demanded their money back, Soler refused and returned only 3 dollars. An argument ensued where upon Soler retreived a hypodermic needle from his shorts, removed the cap and stuck the needle into his arm withdrawing blood. Soler then threatened the victims by brandishing the needle in their direction and indicated he was infected with the AIDS virus. Officers located Soler inside the station and placed him into custody for Assault with a Dangerous weapon and transported him to TPD HQ for processing. Soler will be arraigned sometime today in West Roxbury District Court.

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Update on DTC Arrest/ 3rd Suspect in custody

Transit Police/Maryanne Hamilton

On August 28, 2012 Transit Police detectives placed Maryanne Hamilton, 29 of Jamaica Plain, MA. into custody for Assault & Battery on a Disabled person and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. Hamilton was observed by Transit Police detectives in the hallway at Boston Municipal Court after her two co-defendants, Bryon Lashus and Karen Akiba, were arraigned for the assault which occurred at Downtown Crossing MBTA station after midnight on 08/27/2012.  Hamilton will be arraigned tomorrow in Boston Municipal Court. Transit Police detectives continue to investigate.

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