Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
October 15: A larceny of two bicycles was reported at 8 p.m. on Dunstable Street. October 18: An individual was arrested and charged with possession of a Class E substance with intent to distribute in the area of Carney Court. October 18: A victim reported that while they were walking near Prospect and Tremont Street at about 7 p.m., two males approached them. The two men attacked the victim in an attempted robbery. The suspects were unsuccessful in their attempts and then fled. October 19: Officers placed an individual under arrest on Bunker Hill Street for an outstanding warrant from Roxbury Court for distributing heroin. October 20: Two individuals were arrested and charged with possession of Class B substance with intent to distribute …
Friday, October 19, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
October 15: 8:16 a.m.: Breaking and entering was reported on Roland Street. 12:10 p.m.: Noel Mangual of 41 Carney Court, Charlestown was arrested and charged with assault and battery. 12:53 p.m.: Fire reported on Stark Street. October 16: 9:25 a.m.: Larceny under $50 was reported on Polk Street. 10:18 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident was reported on Main Street. 12:08 p.m.: Larceny from a vehicle, $200 or more on Lexington Street. 12:33 p.m.: A stolen motor vehicle was recovered on Austin Street. 12:42 p.m.: Carlos Perez-Mejia of 23 Sanoma Street, Dorchester was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property on Causeway Street. 12:53 p.m.: Larceny in a building of $200 or more was reported on Bunker Hill Street. 1:34 p.m.: Larceny of a…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
October 11: A person reported that their Cannon Power Shot camera had been stolen from their office on Terminal Street. October 14: An officer was stopped on Cook Street. The victim reported that someone had thrown a black folding knife through the drivers side window of his motor vehicle. An individual was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. October 14: A person reported that their Schwinn bicycle was stolen for the second time out of her garage. Surveillance videos will be reviewed for this investigation.
Monday, October 15, 2012
City employee James Mansfield was arraigned in Charlestown District Court today.
James Mansfield was held on $20,000 cash bail at his arraignment in Charlestown District Court on charges that he possessed child pornography on his laptop computer and a portable flash drive, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. According to the press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, Mansfield must reside only at his family home if he posts bail. He must have no unsupervised contact with his children and no contact at all with any other children under the age of 18. He must be fitted with a GPS monitoring device within 24 hours of his release and report to probation officers three times per week. He must also refrain from using alcohol or drugs, must abide by a curfew of 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m…
Saturday, October 13, 2012
A Charlestown man was arrested on Friday for possession of child pornography.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
James Mansfield, 47 of Charlestown was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of child pornography. According to BPD News, his arrest came after an Internet investigation revealed Mansfield was actively engaging in graphically sexual chats and exchanging photographs of boys in various stages of undress. Boston Police executed a search warrant at Mansfield’s home and discovered evidence on his personal computer. Mansfield was placed on Administrative leave effective immediately from his executive assistant position in the Boston Transportation Department. Mansfield had worked for the City since September of 1984. Mayor Menino released this statement in reaction to these charges: "It deeply saddens me that anyone could endanger any …
Friday, October 12, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
Officers were conducting a traffic control detail at Charlestown High School, conducting random vehicle registry check. The officers ran the plates of a 2003 Black Ford Explorer and pulled the car over. When the officers asked to see the driver’s license, the operator stated that their license was suspended. The operator then produced a Texas license, which appeared to be valid. Officers ran the license through the Massachusetts registry and found that the license was suspended. While waiting for the tow truck, the officers investigated the vehicle and discovered that the inspection sticker was altered and did not belong to the suspect’s vehicle. Robert Murphy of 13 North Washington Avenue, Woburn was arrested and charged with operating a …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
October 2, 2012: 1. Boston Police responded to reports of an assault and battery on Phipps Street on. Upon arrival, police observed a man lying on the ground bleeding from the face. He was conscious but unable to articulate any facts pertaining to what happened. He was transported to Mass General Hospital for treatment. This investigation is on going. 2. Officers responded to a report of breaking in and entering at 15 Green Street. Employees informed officers that when they arrived to work, it was clear that someone had entered the building. Items were strewn about and the safe had been moved but there was no evidence that anything had been taken. The security cameras show two suspects entering the building. This investigation is on going…
Friday, October 5, 2012
Information used in this article was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction.
October 1 12:22 a.m.: A verbal dispute was reported on Carney Court. 10:30 a.m.: Larceny from a motor vehicle, $200 or more was reported on Medford Street. 8:52 p.m.: Assault and battery was reported on Old ironsides Way. 9:26 p.m.: Motorcycle theft was reported on Rutherford Avenue. 11:37 p.m.: Assault and battery was reported on Bunker Hill Street. October 2 12:23 a.m.: Larceny by scheme was reported on Devens Street. 1:17 a.m.: Mikel Dujour of 111 Wilmington Avenue was arrested and charged with assault and battery on Bunker Hill Street. 9:01 a.m.: Child endangerment was reported on 3rd Avenue. 5:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, driver fled the scene was reported on Monument Avenue. 7:34 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, driver fled the …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
It was announced Monday that Suffolk Superior Court, which handles cases in Boston, will have special court sessions in October to deal with cases in which a so-called "rogue chemist" may have tainted evidence.
The state announced on Monday its latest move to deal with the unprecedented scandal out of the State Drug Lab in Jamaica Plain. Suffolk Superior Court will host a series of sessions dedicated to cases affected by the lab crisis, said Jake Wark, spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney. So-called "rogue chemist" Annie Dookhan is alleged to have tainted evidence in thousands of cases. She was arrested on Friday on charges of obstruction of justice and falsely claiming a degree from UMass Boston. She pleaded not guilty and was freed on $10,000 bail. The Franklin woman is required to wear a GPS monitoring device. The court sessions are expected to be the weeks of October 15 and 22, Wark said. "We are assembling a task force of …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
U.S. Department of Justice says members held meetings in New Hampshire, around the world.
Four alleged members of the Sinaloa drug cartel were arrested in Spain in August capping off a three-year long, multi-agency and country investigation into cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine trafficking that law enforcement officials hope will keep the drugs off the streets of New Hampshire and the United States. At a press conference on Sept. 4, law enforcement officials unveiled the findings of its investigation, so far. Manuel Jesus Guttierez Guzman, Rafael Humberto Celaya Valenzuela, Samuel Zazueta, and Jesus Soto, were all arrested on Aug. 7, in Algeciras, Spain, and charged with conspiracy. According to U.S. Attorney John Kacavas of the U.S. Department of Justice, Guzman is the first cousin of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman-Loera, the …
Laura Carroll
2:02 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Prospect and Green Streets don't intersect. Looks like the attempted robbery was at Prospect & Tremont Streets. more ›