Should have quit while he was ahead !!

Sean Burke

On February 10, 2014 at approximately 1:50 pm a Transit Police officer working in Area 3 was patrolling the MBTA's JFK UMass station when they observed a male, later identified as Sean Burke, 29 of North Reading smoking a cigarette in close proximity to a "No Smoking" sign. The officer approached Burke and requested he extinguish his cigarette. Burke complied then exited the station. Shortly thereafter Burke returned and approached the officer and requested he be allowed to enter through the fare gates without paying and as the conversation continued Burke insisted he did not have to pay.

Subsequently the officer soon discovered there were several outstanding warrants in existence for Burke's arrest issued from Lowell District Court for Receiving Stolen Property, Larceny, Possession of a Class E drug and Woburn District Court for Possession of a Class A drug. As the officer attempted to place Burke into custody he forcefully pushed the officer and fled out of the station and onto Columbia Road. Several other Transit Police units responded and ultimately located Burke hiding inside Tedeschi's on Dorchester Avenue. Burke was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Burke will be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester District Court for resisting arrest.

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

Missing Person Alert

Darlene Whittier

Darlene Whittier was reported missing to the Boston Police on February 3, 2014.  Ms. Whittier, 62, suffers from mental illness, but she is familiar with public transportation and knows how to use the phone. Ms. Darlene Whittier is able to communicate verbally and advocate for herself.  She is described as an African American female, 5’6”, brown hair and eyes. If you see Darlene Whittier while traveling on the MBTA please contact us immediately at 617-222-1212. Otherwise contact the Boston Police Area B-3 (Mattapan) Detectives at 617-343-4712.

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Electronic Device Robbery Advisory- MBTA

Electronic Device Advisory

From 01/01/2014 through 02/06/2014 there have been 25 robberies on the MBTA where electronic devices were specifically targeted, most notably smartphones.  Fifteen (15) of the 25 have occurred on the Red Line. Our detectives have worked tirelessly and have identified and/or arrested the majority of the offenders responsible.
(NOTE: During this same time period last year there were 23 electronic device robberies that had occurred on the MBTA).

Unfortunately, thefts of smart phones/electronic devices (most notably Apple products) is a nationwide trend. This trend often referred to as "Apple Picking" is for the most part a crime of opportunity. However there are things you can do to minimize the chances of being victimized while traveling on the T.

• If possible avoid using your phone while on the MBTA except in cases of emergency/reporting via SeeSay or 911
• Conceal expensive electronic equipment
• Change the color of the ear buds, would be thieves look for the distinctive white ear plugs of Apple
• Refrain from listening to music or wearing headphones while riding the system
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times especially if you are using your electronic device
• Be aware that most robberies of electronic devices occur near the train doors JUST as it enters the station.
• Be alert for staged distractions

In the unfortunate event you are a victim DO NOT resist, things can be replaced. Try to stay calm, hand over your device and attempt to observe the physical characteristics of the perpetrator so you can describe him/her later. Contact the Transit Police as soon as possible (immediately if practicable) after the event and report the incident. Our detectives will work diligently to get your property back and apprehend the offender. Also, if you have not done so already please passcode protect your iPhone, enable Find My iPhone and lastly download a Remote Data Wipe for iPhone. For more information or tips to protect yourself call the Transit Police Special Crimes Unit at 617-222-1170.

Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan stated " public awareness campaigns are an invaluable tool in our goal to reduce thefts of iPhones and other electronic devices on the MBTA. Enforcement alone will not work, we need to remind our MBTA community they can take definitive steps to guard themselves from being victimized". 


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Man indecently assaults two females on Green Line. Recognize him ??

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. 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, January 15, 2014, at approximately 6:15 PM, the male subject depicted within, indecently assaulted two female patrons onboard an inbound, Green Line (E) Trolley,  between Longwood and Copley MBTA Stations.

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DTC Stolen credit card use. Recognize him ?

Transit Police Detectives are seeking the identity of the male subject depicted within. 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 Thursday, January 23, 2014, at approximately 9:12 a.m., the subject depicted within was captured on surveillance video, fraudulently using a stolen credit card at the Temple Place entrance of Downtown Crossing MBTA Station.

The subject is described as:
A black male, medium build, wearing a black knit cap inside out with its white tag sticking out, a grey winter jacket, blue jeans and brown work boots


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Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested at MBTA Back Bay

Daniel Williams

On February 3, 2014 at approximately 12:32 am Transit Police officers working in Area 1 received a radio call to respond to MBTA Back Bay station for a report of a man exposing himself and committing a lewd act on the Orange Line platform. Officers were also provided with a description of the offending male subject by the reporting party. Upon arrival officers located a male matching the description furnished and approached him. The male provided the officers with several false names and social security numbers. Ultimately officers were able to ascertain the man's true identity and it became obvious to the officers why he was attempting to mislead them. Daniel Williams, 55 of Boston is a Level 3 Sex Offender who was in violation of the registration laws. Williams was placed into custody for Failing to Register as a Level 3 Sex Offender and was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Williams will be arraigned sometime today in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.


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

Medford man arrested selling "Molly" at South Station

Brendan Daddario

On January 31, 2014 at approximately 9 pm Transit Police detectives while at the MBTA's South Station Commuter Rail did place Brendan Daddario, 24 of Medford, into custody after he sold/distributed a Controlled Class B Substance; to wit MDMA aka "Molly". Daddario was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Daddario will be arraigned sometime on Monday 02/03/2014 in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

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