Crime & Safety

Police Reports: Woman Grabbed by Man in Car

A roundup of police activity in the neighborhood.

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place between Nov. 19 and 25 within Charlestown's District A-15. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Woman Grabbed by Man in Car 
A woman was grabbed from behind by an unknown male suspect while walking down Bunker Hill Street on Sunday, Nov. 25.

The victim told police that a vehicle pulled up past her and a black male wearing a hooded parka got out of the vehicle, came up behind her and grabbed her. She fell to the ground and began screaming. The suspect then jumped into his vehicle and fled the area. The vehicle was described as a blue four-door sedan.

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The woman told police she believed the man was trying to get her into the car but left quickly because she started screaming.

Individual Arrested for Intent to Distribute Heroin 
An unnamed individual was arrested for possession of heroin on Monday, Nov. 19 on Dunstable Street. The individual was charged with possession of a Class A substance with intent to distribute.

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Suspect Runs from Police, Tosses Handgun 
An unnamed individual was arrested for unlicensed possession of a firearm on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the area of Walford Way.

Officers were patrolling the area at around 7 p.m. when they observed the suspect in the hallway of the development. When the individual saw the officers, he reportedly fled and while being chased threw a black Taurus handgun to the ground.

Officers arrested the individual and recovered the firearm. Drugs were also seized during the arrest, according to reports.

Suitcase Stolen on Salem Street 
A Salem Street resident reported on Wednesday, Nov. 21 that someone had stolen a blue suitcase he had left in front of his home. He had gone inside and when he came back out, the suitcase was gone.

Trespassing on O’Reilly Way 
An unnamed individual was arrested for trespassing on Saturday, Nov. 24 on O’Reilly Way. 

Jewelry Taken in Break-in 
A Crescent Street resident reported on Friday, Nov. 23 that someone had broken into her home and stolen various pieces of jewelry. The incident occurred sometime between 8 p.m. the evening prior and 10 a.m. that day.

No sign of forced entry was noted. The victim told officers that workers were in the building before she left.

Detectives are investigating.


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