Resident Prevents Robbery From Becoming Burglary
Notable police incidents from June 11-16.
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These reports were submitted from the Boston Police Department and took place within Charlestown's District, A-15. The time and place of the alleged crimes are listed. Persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Saturday, June 16—Unarmed robbery
A victim on Polk Street reported that, about 11:30 p.m., a Hispanic male with a tattoo on his neck asked her for directions. The suspect then pulled the victims hair knocking her to the ground and stealing her handbag in the process. The victim also informed police that, the next night, someone tried to enter her home with a key, but the victim had already changed the lock so no entry was made. Detectives are investigating
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Monday, June 11—Breaking and entering into a home during the day
A victim on Cambridge Street reported that, between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., unknown person(s) broke the front stairwell door and entered her home. Money, jewelry, and various electronics were taken. Detectives are investigating.
Tuesday, June 12—Search warrant
As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the Bunker Hill development, a search warrant was executed on Carney Court. Four individuals were placed under arrest. Drugs, money, and personal items were also seized.
Tuesday, June 12—Search warrant
As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the Bunker Hill development, a search warrant was executed on McNulty court. One individual was placed under arrest for trafficking in cocaine. Drugs and money were also seized.
Thursday, June 14—Violation of a city ordinance
As a result of numerous complaints regarding kids skateboarding in the Korean War memorial on Terry Ring Way, officers responded and issued citations to nine individuals. The skate boards were also confiscated.
Thursday, June 14—Robbery
A victim on Cambridge Street reported that, about 8 p.m., an individual wearing grey sweatpants and a green brimmed hat entered the gas station and motioned as if he had a weapon. The suspect then reached over the counter and took money from the cash register. He then fled down Cambridge Street towards Sullivan Square.
Sunday, June 17—Unarmed robbery
A victim on Tremont stated that, at 11:50 p.m. while entering the side door of her workplace, a Hispanic male came up behind her and ripped her handbag from her shoulder. Suspect then fled in the direction of Bunker Hill Street. Detectives are investigating.
Tony Giglio
10:23 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
It's not the neighborhood kids doing these petty,coward robberies on the woman of our Town. A Townie don't rob women for pocketbooks an I'm not saying that the people who live here are crazy because the Town came out at the movies an all the we are Bank robbers. No I'm saying we are not maggots that hit woman an take there bags these kids should be exiled oh an not to mention the don't even live here probably.
Charlestowns Finest
10:33 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
I get so mad cause these idiots are giving this place a bad name it use to be a Town that took care of its residents protected them now all these youngs clowns think its cool to smack a girl I hear ya about the robbery down the other end but who ever did it should of did it else where but I feel one crime is a little better than the other in this case clean these kids out of the projects they don't belong here I would say the same if it was white kids our own town would handle it the truth of the matter is 9 out of 10 of these coward crimes are an it's just the facts ethic kids.
Charlestowns Finest
10:35 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
So I'm wit ya Tony I remember the projects were safe for women to walk threw at night you might have a drunk Townie try to hit in ya but you wouldn't get smack for you bag.