Jackson Sq. Death Investigation

Update*******Update*******
The deceased has been identified as Gregory Vincent 52 of Medford, MA. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.
On August 10, 2013 at approximately 11:07pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Jackson Sq, MBTA station for a report of a person possibly struck by an Orange Line train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Police, Fire and EMS. TPD personnel report the following preliminary information; officers located a male(approximate age of in his 50's) on the Right of Way who was struck by a southbound MBTA Orange Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased. Transit Police detectives along with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. At this time there are no signs of foul play. 

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Identification Sought

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this person 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 Friday, August 02, 2013, at 7:27 p.m., the subject depicted within, entered the bicycle cage at South Station adjacent to track #1 and stole a bicycle. The subject was wearing a shirt  inscribed with the words "Boston Railway Terminal."  

 

 

 

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Man brag's of being wanted-Arrested -Fare evader w/warrant Arrested

William Mavrides

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 9:30pm plainclothes Transit Police officers from Area 3 were patrolling at Quincy Center MBTA station. While there a male, later identified as William Mavrides, 25 of Weymouth struck up a conversation with one of the officers (not knowing they were a police officer). Mavrides was bragging he was a "wanted man" and would probably end up in jail soon. (sooner then you thought William). In fact there were several warrants in existence for Mavrides arrest issued from Quincy District Court for Witness Intimidation, Larceny and 2 counts of Assault & Battery. Mavrides' was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.



Teresa Colangeli


 

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 11:59am Transit Police officers from Area 4 were patrolling at Forest Hills MBTA station when their attention was drawn to female, later identified as Teresa Colangeli, 31 of Dorchester. Colangeli entered through the fare gates without paying, she "piggybacked" in behind a paying patron. Officers approached Colangeli for the purpose of issuing a citation and subsequently discovered there was an outstanding warrant in existence for her arrest issued from Roxbury District Court for Shoplifting. Colangeli was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.


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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

BPD seeking help in locating a missing person

**************UPDATE******* Derrick Livingston has been located************* 08/04/2013


Missing Person

Derrick Livingston

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in their efforts to locate Derrick Livingston who was last seen in the area of 151 Glenwood Avenue Hyde Park earlier today. According to family members, Livingston was last seen at approximately 9:30 pm wearing green pants, with a burgundy colored plaid shirt. He may be carrying a black coach woman’s bag or a Macy’s shopping bag with men’s clothes in it. Livingston suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and displayed this behavior before. He used to work in the Massachusetts and Huntington Ave area and used to live in the St. Botolph Street Area.

The missing person is also wearing a white colored Safety Net Tracking System Bracelet. Last area signal response in the area of Longwood Medical Area.

Anyone who sees Derrick Livingston is asked to call District E-18 detectives at (617) 343-5607.

If you observe Derrick Livingston on the MBTA please call 617-222-1212 right away. 

The missing person is further described below:
• Name: Derrick Livingston
• Age: 74 years-old
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Grey
• Description: light skin black non-hispanic male wearing green pants, with a burgundy colored plaid shirt. He may be carrying a black coach woman’s bag or a Macy’s shopping bag with men’s clothes in it.

Any inquiries regarding this should be directed to the Boston Police Department

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY

MBTA Transit Police Community Advisory

On July 31, 2013 at approximately 12:34am a female reported she was the victim of an Indecent Assault and Battery which  occurred  outside Fields Corner MBTA station near the busway. The Victim described her attacker as follows: muscular black male, approximately 5' 07" in height, weighing 185lbs, in his late 30's to early 40's with curly short black hair. According to the Victim her assailant spoke mostly Spanish and was wearing a red soccer style jersey with blue and green basketball shorts.

Boston Police have reports of similar incidents in the last week in the Ashmont area of Dorchester. (read BPD Alert here) At this time there is no indication to suggest these incidents are related however detectives from Transit and Boston Police will explore all possibilities and are in communication regarding these incidents.

Transit Police request anyone with information or tips relative to this incident to please contact us

Transit Police Emergency 617-222-1212 or 911
MBTA SeeSay App
Anonymous text tip line 873873
Criminal Investigations Unit 617-222-1050


• Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

• When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.

• Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.

• Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles.

• Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.

• Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.

• Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance.


• Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.

• Carry a cell phone.

• Call ahead to your destination to alert them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so that in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know enough to begin looking for you.

• Walk with confidence. Be assertive. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at any time can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, “IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”

• If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.

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Boston Man arrested for Unarmed Robbery

Michael Dumais

On August 1, 2013 at approximately 1:05am Transit Police received a radio call to respond to Alewife MBTA station for a report of an Unarmed Robbery. Cambridge Police also responded to assist, upon arrival officers were met by the victim who relayed the following sequence of events: the victim had just exited a Red Line train and proceeded up the escalator from the platform. Upon reaching the top of escalator the victim was approached by a male who ask the victim for any spare money. The victim responded he did not have any money and continued on his way however the male followed him and continued to badger the victim for money. The victim upon reaching his vehicle quickly entered however when he attempted to close his door the male stepped in preventing the door from closing. At this time the male demanded the victim give him money or insinuated the victim would be harmed. The victim handed the male cash, upon receiving the cash the male stepped away from the vehicle and the victim shut the door and quickly drove away.

Officers conducted an area search for the male and located a person of interest who matched the description provided in the busway area. The victim positively identified the male. The male, later identified as Michael Dumais, 29 of Boston, was taken into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Dumais is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Cambridge District Court for Unarmed Robbery.

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

UPDATE ** Indecent Assault**Identification & Arrest

Victor Murphy

On July 31, 2013 we posted photographs (see posting here) of a person of interest regarding an Indecent Assault & Battery that occurred on the 29th of July on a Route 23 MBTA Bus. Subsequent to an investigation Transit Police detectives identified and arrested Victor Murphy, 49 of Roxbury for the above referenced Assault. Murphy was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury District Court.

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.