Cambridge man arrested for Open & Gross Lewdness.

Keith Cochran

On December 10, 2015 at approximately 5:20pm Transit Police officers on patrol at the MBTA's Back Bay station were approached by a citizen who informed them there was a male, later identified as Keith Cochran, 56, of Cambridge committing a lewd act inside the Commuter Rail lobby. The reporting party went on to state there were numerous people in the vicinity of Cochran who could easily view his actions. Officers immediately proceeded in that direction and upon approach observed Cochran committing a lewd act. Officers placed Cochran into custody for Open & Gross Lewdness and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Cochran was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division on today's date.

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

Trespasser struck DTC-Confirmed fatality

On December 9, 2015 at approximately 6:40pm Transit Police officers assigned to the downtown area received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Downtown Crossing station for a person possibly struck by a subway train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female, age approx 42, was struck by a Red Line northbound train while trespassing on the right of way. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives from Suffolk County DA Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Sup. Richard sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Trespasser struck MBTA Broadway

On December 8, 2015 at approximately 6:55pm Transit Police officers assigned to Area 3 received a radio call for a person possibly struck by a Red Line train at MBTA Broadway station. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown , while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound Red Line subway train. Boston Fire extricated the male and he was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. Shuttle bus service was set up between JFK and Park Street.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. tpdnews

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

Point of Entry Policing nets man wanted for Firearm violation

Frederick Stempka

On December 4, 2015 Transit Police officers conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Andrew Sq., busway had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Frederick Stempka, 32, of Taunton. Stempka was smoking a cigarette at the top of the stairs leading to the subway. There were several conspicuously posted "NO SMOKING" signs in close proximity. Officers approached Stempka to educate him relative to the smoking laws and subsequently discovered there were warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Fall River District Court for Possession of a Firearm w/out a License, Operate a Motor Vehicle w/out a License and Quincy District Court for Assault & Battery.

Stempka 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

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

Recognize her ? 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. 

 

On Sunday, November 29, 2015, at approximately 5:30 PM, the subject depicted within spit on and assaulted a disabled passenger on a southbound Orange Line train at State MBTA Station. The subject fled and boarded a northbound Blue Line train.
The subject is described as follows;

 
 
      Hispanic female, approximately 5’3” in height, dark hair, wearing a black jacket, black and white sweater, black jeans, black boots and carried a black leather handbag. 

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

Beverly man arrested for Assaulting MBTA employee.

John Reddy

On December 3, 2015 at approximately 7PM Transit Police officers assigned to the downtown area received a radio call to respond to Haymarket MBTA station for a report of an MBTA employee who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim/MBTA employee who pointed out a male, later identified John Reddy, 37 of Beverley. The victim informed the officers his attention was drawn to Reddy due to other passengers complaining of being harassed by him. Upon approaching Reddy, Reddy threw a Rolling Rock beer bottle nearly striking the victim in the head. Reddy then shouted out that he would "Kill" the MBTA employee/victim. Officers also observed shattered glass strewn about the immediate area.

Officers placed Reddy into custody for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and transported him to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Reddy was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division last week.

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

Recognize this individual ?? Please contact us if you know him.

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, 11/25/15, at 6:40 AM, the subject depicted above spit on and assaulted an MBTA patron on the southbound platform of Chinatown MBTA Station.

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