Man attempts to sell stolen bike to TPD Detectives

On January 28th, 2013 at approximately 8:45 a.m.a victim secured her Specialized Hybrid Globe 1 bicycle to the bicycle rack located on the College Avenue side of the Davis Sq. MBTA station in Somerville. Upon her return at approximately 6 p.m. that same evening the bicycle was missing. The victim reported the theft to Transit Police and the case was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Unit. On February 7, 2013 the victim contacted the Transit Police detective with whom she had been working with and reported seeing her bicycle for sale on Craigslist. Detectives confirmed the existence of the posting in Craigslist and conducted an undercover sting to determine the origins of the bike advertised for sale. Detectives communicated with the poster of the Craigslist advertisement via telephone and email where he again offered a woman's Specialized Hybrid Globe 1 bicycle for sale.

On February 8, 2013 (YES, same day as Blizzard 2013) the poster of the advertisement, Phillip Pinto 38 of Somerville set up a meeting with whom he believed was an interested customer. In fact the interested customer Pinto had arranged the meeting with were Transit Police detectives. At approximately noon time as the Blizzard of 2013 was beginning in earnest Pinto was waiting, bicycle in hand, at the pre-arranged meeting location. (Temple Street, Somerville). Detectives confirmed the serial numbers of the woman's Globe 1 bike Pinto was offering for sale to that of the victim's stolen bicycle. Detectives confiscated the bicycle and placed Pinto into custody for Receiving Stolen Property. Pinto was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Pinto is expected to be arraigned sometime today in Somerville District Court.
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Transit Police/Phillip Pinto

Operation Fare Game results in multiple arrests

On the evening February 6, 2013 Transit Police officers from Area 2 were conducting "Operation Fare Game" at Central Sq. MBTA station. During the course of the operation the following individuals were taken into custody after they entered through the fare gates without paying their fare and subsequently discovered to have warrants in existence for their arrest;

Daniel Nelligan 24 of Whitman, warrant issued from Boston Municipal Court for Larceny.

Devin Miller 20 of Boston, warrant issued from Boston Municipal Court for Larceny from the person.

Joshua Russell 24 of Plymouth, warrant issued from Hingham District Court for Selling Liquor to Persons Under 21

The above listed were transported to Transit Police HQ for the booking process and also received a 50.00 dollar citation for fare evasion.

Later that evening (02/06/2013) at approximately 11 p.m. plainclothes Transit Police detectives/officers were at South Station MBTA Bus Terminal on a narcotics investigation. While there they did encounter a female, later identified as Holly Bates 24 of Leicester, who was a Fugitive from Justice. Bates had an active warrant in existence for her arrest issued out of the state of Vermont (Windsor Superior Court-Criminal Division) with extradition approved by the Windsor County States Attorney. Bates was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the booking process. Bates will appear in Boston Municipal Court sometime today for the charge of being a Fugitive of Justice and is expected to be extradited to Vermont.

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Nice try.

On February 5, 2013 at approximately 4:45 p.m. a male, later identified as Willie Gill 49 of Springfield, entered the Back Bay MBTA station wearing a high visibilty MBTA employee vest. Willie Gill however is not an MBTA employee. Gill proceeded to "piggyback" in behind a paying customer without paying his fare. This caught the attention of Transit Police officers from Area 1 who were on patrol. Officers approached Gill to confirm his status as a T employee. Gill insisted he was a T employee and kept his ruse going for several minutes.  Based on the information Gill supplied of being a MBTA employee officers were skeptical.  Eventually officers discovered Gill was not in fact an employee. Gill also furnished several different names to the officers in an attempt to mask his true identity. The officers were deligent and ultimately ascertained Gill's true name which revealed an outstanding warrant in existence for his arrest. The warrant issued from Barnstable District Court, coincidently enough, was for providing a false name to police. Gill was taken into custody for the warrant, issued a citation for fare evasion and transported to TPD HQ for the booking process. The video tells it all.
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Recognize me ?

Transit Police detectives are seeking the identity of the individual depicted within. If you know this person or the whereabouts of this individual please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you have information you would like to pass onto our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can do so by using our SeeSay app or by simply texting us at 873873.

On Wednesday,  January 30, 2013, at approximately 5:40 PM, on a Green Line trolley heading from Arlington Station to Northeastern University, a female was inappropriately touched by the individual depicted above. 

The subject is described as follows:

·         an Asian male approximately 30 years of age, 5’ 05” in height, 160 lbs., wearing a hat, black jacket and black shirt

 

Transit Police/ Recognize me ?

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Man wanted for Indecent Assault & Battery arrested

On February 2, 2013 at approximately 3 :11 p.m. Transit Police officers from Area 1 received a radio call to respond to Park Street MBTA station to meet with a male who believed another passenger had possibly stolen his cell phone. Upon arrival officers were met by the reporting party who stated as he was traveling on a Green Line westbound train another passenger, later identified as Dane Mullin 26 of Boston, chose to sit in between the reporting party and another female passenger despite the fact there were several other available seats. Prior to this Mullin oddly walked back and forth through the train car before taking a seat. As the train was approaching Park Street the reporting party got up from his seat and began making his way to the doors. He suddenly realized his cell phone was missing from his jacket pocket. He suspected Mullin had stolen his phone and confronted him. An MBTA employee who observed what was taking place contacted Transit Police.

Transit Police/Dane Mullin

Officers spoke with Mullin who denied any wrong doing, however they subsequently realized Mullin was wanted by the Transit Police for Indecent Assault & Battery and in fact had a warrant in existence for his arrest, relating to the Transit Police case, issued by Boston Municipal Court. Mullin was placed into custody for the warrant and was transported to Transit Police HQ for the booking process. He is expected to appear in Boston Municipal Court sometime Monday February 4, 2013. Officers did not locate the cell phone on Mullin and the reporting party was advised.

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Central Sq. Fare Evader Arrested

On February 1, 2013 at approximately 9 a.m. Transit Police officers from Area 2 were conducting fare evasion enforcement at Central Sq. MBTA station. While there they observed a male, later identified as Shannon O'Malley 38 of Cambridge, enter through the fare gates without paying. O'Malley "piggybacked" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached O'Malley and subsequently discovered there was an outstanding warrant in existence for his arrest. The warrant, for Assault & Battery, was issued from Boston Municipal Court. O'Malley was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the booking process. Additionally, O'Malley was issued a fare evasion citation.

To date Transit Police officers have issued 526 fare evasion citations system wide on the MBTA. The Transit Police will continue to enforce fare evasion as a component of our Point of Entry Policing strategy to keep the MBTA system a secure and safe environment for all to enjoy. Remember if you "See something Say something". Transit Police can be reached 24 hours a day at 617-222-1212 and/or via our SeeSay app. MBTA community members wishing provide information regarding criminal activity on the MBTA but who want to remain anonymous can do so by simply texting your message to us at 873873.

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Chief MacMillan swears in Deputy Chief

Transit Police Chief MacMillan/DC Fitzsimmons

On February 1, 2013 Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan announced the promotion of Lieutenant Detective Robert Fitzsimmons to the rank of Deputy Chief. In a ceremony held at Transit Police HQ Chief MacMillan administered the Oath of Office and swore in Deputy Fitzsimmons in front of family, friends and colleagues. Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons is a 27 year veteran of the Transit Police and has served the department in numerous positions and capacities. In his most recent assignment, Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons commanded the Professional Standards Unit and ensured  TPD's compliance with rigorous Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies standards. Under Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons oversight the Transit Police is a state and nationally accredited police department. Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University, a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College and a Law Degree from New England School of Law. Additionally, Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy; NA Class 251. Effective February 2, 2013 Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons will assume command of the Administrative Services Division, a position previously held by Deputy Chief Donald O'Connor.



Chief MacMillan(left) Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons(right)

Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan commented " years ago at the Transit Police Department, unfortunately, there was little or no expectation that one could be promoted to the highest levels of the department. We have worked hard to change that process and today,once again, I'm proud to say we promote from within. Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons has the education, work ethic, dedication and commitment that is worthy of this promotion. He has a clear understanding of the mission of the Transit Police but just as important he has a clear understanding how to implement that mission, through communication, collaboration and partnerships that are the hallmark of a professional police organization ".

Congrats Deputy Chief Fitzsimmons !.
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