Patriot Game Announcement

 MEDIA ALERT

Patriots Fans Urged to Leave Bags at Home

New NFL bag policy prohibits most handbags, backpacks and
purses in stadium, bag storage not available

(Boston, MA) – In response to a new National Football League (NFL) bag policy, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR) urges all fans utilizing MBTA Commuter Rail “Football Trains” for New England Patriots’ home games to leave all bags and backpacks at home.

There is no storage available at Gillette Stadium for items that do not meet NFL requirements. No personal items may be left on trains during games. In addition, there is no storage available at commuter rail stations.

The recommendation comes in response to NFL limitations on the size and types of bags that are allowed in NFL stadiums.

MBCR operates special train service from South Station in Boston and T.F. Green Airport in Providence to Gillette Stadium for all Patriots home games.

Purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage, computer bags and camera bags are prohibited from the stadium. Fans with prohibited items will not be allowed access to entering the stadium plaza, gates, or queue lines.

Each person can bring a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag or a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. In addition to the clear bag, fans can bring a small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” with or without a strap.

Items that can be carried by hand or in pockets, such as binoculars, cameras, phones and blankets are allowed in the stadium. A separate entrance will be set up for fans carrying bags containing medically necessary items.

For more information, please visit http://www.nfl.com/allclear.

Boston Man fare evades ends up in handcuffs

David Velez

On August 14, 2013 at approximately 11:40am Transit Police officers from Area 4 were conducting Point of Entry Policing at Jackson Sq., MBTA station. While there officers had occasion to observe a male, later identified as David Velez 37 of Boston, fare evade by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Velez for the purposes of issuing a fare evasion citation. Upon approach Velez became extremely nervous and kept placing his hands into his pockets. Officers ordered Velez to keep his hands outside his pockets, at this time Velez quickly removed a cellophane bag containing Heroin from his pants pockets and flung it to the ground and began to grind/drag it on the floor with his foot. Officers were able to prevent Velez from destroying the bag and placed Velez into custody. Velez was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and issued a citation for fare evasion. Velez is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Roxbury District Court for Possession of Heroin.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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

Randolph man arrested-Quincy Center MBTA

Jonathan Forman

On August 14, 2013 plainclothes Transit Police detectives were at Quincy Center MBTA station conducting drug enforcement operations. While there officers did place Jonathan Forman 33 of Randolph into custody after he sold a Controlled Class E Substance to a undercover police detective. Forman was in possession of additional narcotics for sale as well. Forman was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process, during this time it was discovered there was a warrant in existence for Forman's arrest issued from Quincy District Court for shoplifting. Forman is expected to be arraigned sometime today  in Quincy District Court for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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

Woman spat upon bus operator-Help us ID her

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Yesterday a 25 yr old female from Lynn made arrangements to meet with Transit Police Detectives at our HQ today. Prior to her calling, Detectives had been following an anonymous tip that was provided through our AnonymousText Tip Line at 873873.  Today the female presented herself at our HQ around 12PM.  As a result, a complaint will be sought in Malden District Court for assault and battery on a public employee. Since a formal complaint has not been obtained we will not be releasing the name at this time.

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Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the female 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 approximately 11:20 p.m., at the intersection of Lynn Street and Wesley Street in Malden, a route #426 bus driver was spat upon by the subject depicted within. 

 The subject is described as follows:

 A White female, 20 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’ 06’’ in height, wearing a black T-shirt, gray pants, black sneakers with white soles, and carrying a light brown satchel.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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

Man Assaults Conductor-Arrested

Eric Foster

On August 9, 2013 at approximately 9:50pm an MBCR conductor was threatened at knife point by a male on board the train at the Haverhill MBTA Commuter Rail station. According to the conductor he noticed the male sleeping and began to wake him as Haverhill is the last stop. The male became angry and refused to exit the train. The conductor attempted to explain to the male Haverhill was the last stop of the line and all passengers are required to disembark. The male refused again and rose to his feet, pulled out a folding knife and began waving it at the conductor challenging him to a physical confrontation. The conductor immediately called police and the suspect male fled. Transit and Haverhill Police were unable to locate the offending male.

On August 13, 2013 at approximately 8:30pm the same male attempted to board a Haverhill bound train from North Station. The same conductor/victim from the above referenced incident was also working on that train. The conductor refused to let the male board and called the Transit Police. Once again the male threatened the conductor with physical harm. The male fled prior to Transit Police arrival. However TPD officers conducted an area search and located a subject fitting the physical description provided by the victim inside the 7-11 on Causeway Street. The victim/conductor positively identified the male as the individual who assaulted him on the 9th and verbally threatened him moments earlier. The male, later identified as Eric Foster 28 of Plaistow, New Hamsphire was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Foster is expected to be arraigned in Haverhill District Court sometime today for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com

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

Help Cambridge PD identify this subject

Cambridge Police are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within the below video as a person of interest;
Case Details:
At approximately 3:00pm the pictured subject entered a bank in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge. Subject presented a demand note to the teller and upon obtaining funds, fled the bank into the Kendall Square area.

Described as approximately 5'8 - 5'9 150 -180lbs, white t-shirt, tan shorts, with a dark colored baseball cap with the letters MIT on it.

If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact:

Cambridge: (617) 349-9307
Investigator: Detective Brian OConnor

When will they learn ??

Caleb Bickford

On August 11, 2013 at approximately 2:50pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 were on patrol at MBTA Forest Hills station when they observed a male, later identified as Caleb Bickford 29 of Boston, smoking a cigarette directly beneath a conspicuously posted " NO SMOKING " sign. Officers approached Bickford  for the purposes of issuing a citation. However it was obvious to the officers Bickford was furnishing false information as to his true identity. Officers ultimately ascertained Bickford's true name and discovered there were two warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Dorchester District Court for Violating the Commonwealth's Drug Laws, Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing. Bickford was placed into custody, transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process and issued a citation for smoking.

media inquiries should be directed to tpdnews@mbta.com
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.