Quincy man arrested for Indecent Assault & Battery

JohnAlves

On December 28, 2016 at approximately 7:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Riverside Station located in Newton for a report of an MBTA employee who the victim of an Indecent Assault & Battery. Upon arrival the officers were met by the victim who informed the officers of the following: while travelling on a Green Line trolley en route to Riverside a male, later identified as John Alves, 34, of Quincy indecently assaulted the victim. Upon arriving at Riverside Alves exited the train and approached another MBTA employee and stated "  I just wanted to give her a hug and kiss".

Alves was located nearby, positively identified and placed into custody for Indecent Assault & Battery. Alves was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered there was an arrest warrant in existence for his arrest issued from Brookline District Court for Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, Operating Recklessly and Operating without a License.


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   

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Wanted Fugitive nabbed by TPD

James Bonds

On December 28, 2016 at approximately 10:30PM members of the TPD's Crime Suppression Team were at the MBTA's South Station Red Line entrance when they observed a male, later identified as James Bonds, 47, of Cambridge enter without paying his fare. Officers approached Bonds for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered he was a wanted fugitive from New Haven, Connecticut. The fully extraditable warrant issued for Failure to verify address as a Sex Offender, Assault in 3rd Degree and Assault & Battery on a Medical personnel was confirmed by Connecticut authorities. Bonds was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police 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   

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First Night Message From Chief Green

First Night Celebration is a family oriented atmosphere for all to enjoy.  It is anticipated that approximately 400,000
people will attend. To that end, it is requested that you utlize the MBTA in traveling to and from Boston's First Night Celebration. From 8PM until the end of service, the MBTA will not be collecting fares. The MBTA will have additional resources on hand and Transit Police Officers (both uniformed and plainclothes) will be on duty throughout the MBTA system to ensure a safe and efficient travel. I ask that you act responsibly and be respectful to one another. Additionally, please be mindful of young children, the elderly and persons with disabilities while riding the MBTA. The consumption and/or transportation of alcohol and unruly behavior will not be tolerated.

 From everyone at the MBTA Transit Police Department, Happy New Year. Remember, while riding the T if you "See Something Say Something." To contact the Transit Police in an emergency call 617-222-1212 or 911. You can also use our MBTA SeeSay app or text us at 873873 to report unusual or suspicious behavior or provide information anonymously to our investigators about criminal activity.
Chief Green.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Fatality in Attleboro; Trespasser struck

Death Investigation

On December 24, 2016 at approximately 10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Attleboro.

 Multiple Transit Police units, along with Attleboro Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : at approximately 10PM a male, approximate age of 30's, while trespassing on Track 1 was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train in the vicinity of 700 South Main Street in Attleboro. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police Detectives along with representatives from the Bristol County DA's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

NO further updates.

all media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

Identification Wanted. Recognize him ? Please contact us.

 If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app

The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning 

, relative to an Indecent Assault & Battery onboard a Red Line Train between Park Street and Porter Square Stations on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at approximately 3:50 PM.

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   

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Boston man assaults female at Back Bay Station

On December 19th, 2016 at approximately 4:30PM a Transit Police officer assigned to the Central District was on patrol at the MBTA's Back Bay station when his attention was drawn to a commotion near the fare gates. The officer proceeded in that direction and came upon a 21 year old female who was the victim of an assault. The victim was distraught and appeared to have sustained a facial injury. The female victim informed the officer of the following : while exiting an orange line train a male, later identified as a 53 year old resident of Boston, violently pushed her out of the way so he could exit the train. The victim requested an apology which was not offered. The victim in turn removed the male's eye glasses from his face and demand he apologize for his actions. As a response the male, with a closed fist, struck the female in the face. (An independent witness confirmed this account)

The female victim was transported by Boston EMS for treatment and evaluation to a local area hospital. The male will be summoned to Boston Municipal Court-Central Division for Assault & Battery.

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   

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Dorchester man punches out MBTA Train window

Marco Haynes

On December 17, 2016 at approximately 10:35PM members of the Transit Police MOP Unit received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's JFK/UMass station for a report of a passenger who "punched out a train window". Upon arrival officers were met by an MBTA employee who pointed out a male, later identified as Marco Haynes, 25 of Boston, and informed the officers Haynes for no apparent reason punched a train car window causing it to spider web crack. Officers approached Haynes, who was still seated inside the train. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol about Haynes' person and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for Haynes' arrest issued from Dorchester District Court for Assault & Battery on a Family/Household member, Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon 2 counts, Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property Over 250.00 and Disorderly Conduct.

Haynes was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Haynes will be additionally charged with Malicious Destruction of Property Over 250.00.


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   

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