Train pedestrian Waltham. Trespasser struck

On July 10 2019 at approximately 6PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Brandeis Commuter Rail station in Waltham for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Waltham Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way on track 1 was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on the Fitchburg Line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injures sustained.


Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Foul play is NOT suspected.


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

Help us ID this person of interest re: MV B&E 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 subject depicted above is wanted for questioning relative to a Breaking & Entering of a Motor Vehicle, at Wellington Station on Friday, June 14, 2019, at approximately 11:40 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

 

Fatality in Newton: Trespasser struck

On July 3 2019 at approximately 5:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Newtonville Commuter Rail station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Newton Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, approximate age of early 20's, while trespassing on the right of way on track 2 was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on the Framingham Line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injures sustained.


Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Foul play is NOT suspected.


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

Boston man wanted more then just a cigarette

On July 2, 2019 at approximately 2AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Wonderland Station for a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival officers were met by a male victim who relayed the following: Victim was approached by a male, later identified as Mario Porrata, 37, of Roxbury. Porrata asked the victim for a cigarette. The victim informed Porrata he did not have any cigarettes but had plans to purchase some soon. At this point Porrata stated " How about I just rob you instead ". Porrata motioned as if he was armed with a weapon. The victim fled out of fear and was chased by Porrata. The victim called 911 and Porrata gave up on his foot pursuit of the victim.

Revere Police, based on a description, stopped Porrata in close proximity to the incident. The victim positively id'd Porrata as his assailant. Porrata was placed into custody for  Armed Assault with Intent to Rob and transported to TPD 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

Bicycle Thief ! Help us ID and locate.

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 Bike Larceny Parts at Green MBTA Station on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at approximately 10:45 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

Saugus man with numerous warrants nabbed by TPD at Andrew Sq.

Michael Stockwell

On June 29, 2019 at approximately 9PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were on patrol at the MBTA's Andrew Sq. station. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Michael Stockwell, 31, of Saugus. Stockwell evaded the fare by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Stockwell for purposes of issuing him a citation and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from  Boston Municipal Court for Larceny and Possession of Controlled Narcotics, Roxbury District Court for Distribution of Controlled Narcotics and Cambridge District Court for Possession of Buglarious Tools.

Stockwell was placed into custody and transported to TPD 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

Woonsocket man Indecently Assaults female at South Station Bus Terminal

Robert Peloquin

On June 30, 2019 at approximately 11:50AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's South Station Bus Terminal for a report of an Assault. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim, a female, who is employed by a private company located within the Bus Terminal. The victim reported she was approached from behind by an unknown male and Indecently Assaulted. The victim pointed out the assailant, who was still within the area.

Officers approached the male, later identified as Robert Peloquin, 64, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Peloquin admitted to the criminal act and made a comment as to why he did so. Peloquin was placed into custody and transported to TPD 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