Tresspasser struck Wellesley

On May 29, 2018 at approximately 3PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Wellesley for a report of a person possibly struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Wellesley Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown, while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of  Western Road Bridge, Wellesley was struck by a inbound train on Track 2 on the Worcester Line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

TPD Detectives are on scene and investigating along with the Norfolk County DA's Office. Foul play is NOT suspected.

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

Transit Police K9 Striker to receive Body Armor donated by Vested Interest.

MBTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Striker to get donation of body armor

 

MBTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Striker will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Striker’s vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Thin Blue Line USA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Sgt. Sean Gannon, Yarmouth Police Dept”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

 

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,900 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.

 

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

 

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

 

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

 

Recognize these subjects ? Persons of Interest RE: Credit Card Fraud Investigation

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 subjects depicted within are wanted for questioning relative to a Credit Card Fraud at Downtown Crossing Station on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at approximately 9:30 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

Recognize this person on interest ? Please contact us if you do.

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 individual depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to Armed Robbery onboard a Route #16, MBTA bus at Old Road and Ellington Street in Dorchester, on Friday, May 11, 2018, at approximately 1:50 AM.

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

Please help us ID this subject of interest: Lewd/Lascivious Conduct.

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

On Wednesday, 04/25/18, the subject depicted displayed lewd behavior on a Forge Park Commuter Rail train on the Franklin Branch and again on and Wednesday, 05/02/18, at Copley Station on the Green Line. Information is being sought relative to this subject’s identity. The subject is wanted for questioning only at this time .

 

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

Help us ID a bicycle thief !!

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 a Bike Larceny at Oak Grove Station on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at approximately 3:00 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

Boston man arrested for Indecent Assault on Orange Line.

On May 2, 2018 at approximately 5:15AM a female victim reported the following to the Transit Police: Victim boarded an inbound Orange Line train from Malden Center. While standing inside the train a male positioned himself very close to her. Shortly thereafter the offending male Indecently Assaulted the victim.
 

Subsequent to an investigation conducted by TPD Detectives, Gregory Rieschick, 38, of Charlestown was identified, located and placed into custody on May 16, 2018 at the MBTA's Community College station. Rieschick was 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