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Area 4 Crime Log

House Break

04.24.10, 7:00PM – 9:00PM

Essex St

Victim reported that her apartment had been ransacked.

House Breaks

1.12.10, 7:35PM

Pine St

There were two house breaks on Pine St, the door locks were picked in both cases.

House Break

12.23.09, 4:00PM-12.31.2009, 3:50

Elm St

Victim reported that someone broke into her apartment through an unlocked porch window while she was gone.

Armed Street Robbery

12.28.09, 12:15PM

Hampshire St

Victim reported that an unknown suspect offered to give him a ride, victim accepted and once they arrived at the location the suspect hit the victim with an unknown object stole his wallet and fled the area.

Possession to Distribute Class D - Summons

1.3.10, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Bishop Allen Drive and Colombia St

A motor vehicle operator was found with marijuana on them and will be summonsed to court.

Aggravated Assault and malicious Destruction - ARREST

1.4.10, 6:57PM

Mass. Ave

28 year old Samuel Ortiz of 1049 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing was arrested for aggravated assault after throwing a bench and hitting another patron in the locker room.

Street Robbery

1.8.10, 7:30PM

Main St

Victim reported that he was robbed at knife point by three unknown suspects.

Larceny from Person

1.10.10, 12:00AM- 2:30AM

Mass Ave

Witness reported that he saw an unknown suspect going through purses and jackets; when the witness approached the suspect he fled the scene.

Aggravated Assault

12.5.09, 11:35PM- 12.6.09, 12:05AM

Harvard St

Victim reports that 4 suspects approached and when one of them bumped into him a fight broke out. The suspect then fled the scene shortly after.

Armed Street Robbery

12.8.09, 3:45-3:50

Mass Ave & Prospect St

Victim was approached from behind by the suspect who put a sharp knife to her back and then another suspect stood in front of her and they then took her purse and fled the area.

Armed Street Robbery

12.10.09, 8:30

Washington St & Windsor St

Victim states that as he was walking back to his car from a delivery the unknown suspect came up to him held a knife to his cheek reached into his pocket and took his money. The suspect then fled the scene. 

Commercial Break

12.11.09, 5:00PM – 12.14, 8:30AM

Windsor St

Reporting person states that an unknown suspect broke a pane of glass in a rear door and gained access to a basement computer lab.

Aggravated Assault
11.14.09, 3:16AM-3:20AM
Broadway

A victim was shot at with two paint balls while he was outside of his house.

Attempted Armed Street Robbery
11.13.09, 1:45AM-1:55AM
Norfolk St & Washington St

Mark Lidsky, 20, of 9 Prospect St # 2, Woburn MA was arrested for assault and battery after approaching a victim from behind and putting a gun to his chin, demanding his belonging.

Housebreak
10.31.09, 10:00PM-11:30PM
Pine St.

A victim’s house was broken into, and the suspect stole a Laptop, a camera, and jewelry

Housebreak
10.26.09, 4:45PM-6:15PM
Harvard St.

A victim’s house was broken into, and the suspect stole a laptop.

Armed Assault to Murder
10.25.09, 2:33AM
Mass Ave
Sovereign Bank ATM

A victim was stabbed while speaking with a suspect in front of Sovereign Bank. The suspect then fled the scene.

Trafficking Heroin/Morphine/Opium
10.22.09, 1:50PM
Rufo Rd.
Cambridge Health Alliance

Daniel Teixeira of 25 Auburn Ave. Somerville, MA was arrested while waiting to complete a drug deal off of Gore St., and he was found with $18, 400 worth of Oxycontin, two cell phones, and $215.

Aggravated Assault
9.25.09, 10:57 AM
Harvard St.

Johnny Jeune of 81 Fellsway, W. Medford was arrested after hitting a victim in the head with a bottle and in the face with a brick.Attempted Armed Robbery
9.24.09, 8:15-8:30 PM

Harvard St. & Columbia St.

Victim reported that while he was walking an unknown suspect(s) came at him and eventually stabbed him and fled the scene.

Possession of a Class E Drug/Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
9.20.09, 11:30-11:50 AM
Bishop Allen Dr.

Steven Sheets of 77 Magazine St. was arrested after admitting to consuming a depressant drug and being found with metallic knuckles.

Aggravated Assault
9.13.09, 6:55 PM
Mass Ave.

Victim and witness reported being approached by a suspect who asked them to buy him alcohol. They refused  and the suspect punched the victim in the head.

Housebreak
9.13.09, 5:16-5:17 AM
Washington St.

Victim found an unknown suspect(s) in her kitchen. Suspect fled after seeing victim.

Attempted Unarmed Street Robbery
9.11.09, 10:43 PM
Harvard St. & Norfolk St.

Victim reported that she was walking when approached by 4 or 5 males who demanded her money and belongings. She refused and the suspects fled.

Possession Class D with Intent to Distribute
9.9.09, 8:30-9:00 PM
Bishop Allen Dr. & Columbia St.

David Vargas of 1 Brookline Pl. was arrested for Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute after he was found with marijuana, a scale, and plastic baggies in his backpack.

Armed Robbery
9.9.09, 8:06-10:06 PM
Windsor St. & Harvard St.

Victim reported that he was stand on Windsor St. when he was approached by a male demanding his iPhone. The victim refused and then heard two gunshots. The victim then gave the suspect his phone. Subsequently, Michael Reardon of 10 Lancaster St. was arrested for Armed Robbery, and Possession of Firearm without an FID Card.

Aggravated Assault
9.9.09, 4:06 PM
Bishop Allen Dr. & Norfolk St.

Victim reported being threatened with a gun by Michael Sullivan of 31 O’Toole Ter, Braintree who was subsequently arrested at his residence.

Aggravated Assault
9.9.09, 1:00-1:04 PM
Mass Ave. & JFK ST.

Victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) spit on him and punched him in the nose.

Street Robbery
9.4.09, 9:58 PM
Norfolk St.

Victim reported walking when two men asked him what time it was. The suspect punched the victim in the face until he got the victim’s iPhone, and then fled.

Housebreak
9.4.09, 9:08 PM
Douglass St.

Victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) gained entry through a side window. The suspect(s) took several electronics.

Attempted Street Robbery
9.4.09, 9:02 PM
Mass Ave.

Victim reported an unknown suspect ran up behind her and grabbed her purse. The suspect was not able to take the purse, and fled.

Aggravated Assault
9.1.09, 6:33 PM
Newtowne Ct.

A juvenile was struck in the head with a bicycle seat by another juvenile.

B&E
8.23.09, 9:05-9:10 AM
Clark St.

22-year-old Ernest Pellegrini of 9 Newtowne Ct. #33 was arrested on Clark St. for B&E Daytime for a felony when he was seen inside of the victim's car looking through compartments.

Arrest: Malicious Destruction of Property/Simple Assault
8.18.09, 10:47 PM
Mass Ave.

26-year-old Eddie Massie of 43 Lonsdale St. Dorchester, MA was arrested for swinging at customers in Libby’s Liquor Store. One customer was punched in the face.

Arrest: Attempted Street Robbery
8.18.09, 4:22PM
Main St.

43-year-old Lorraine Murray of 240 Albany St. was arrested after forcibly trying to grab purses from a woman

Housebreak, Arrest Warrant
8.2.09, 1:46AM
Columbia St.

27-year-old Theodore Ragsdale of an unknown address was arrested for B&E in the nighttime for felony, Felony possession of a loaded firearm, Carrying a loaded firearm without a license, illegal possession of ammunition without an FID card, Possession of Crack Cocaine with intent to distribute, and Larceny over $250 after units responded to a call for a possible    B&E in progress on Columbia St. and found Ragsdale coming out of the residence with three bags in his possession full of items.

Class B Drug Arrest
7.28.09, 1:18-1:30 AM
Prospect St.

29-year-old Maurice Rascoe of 170 Windsor St. was arrested after a traffic stop where Rascoe presented a false id. During a Pat frisk a baggie of cocaine was discovered on Rascoe.Rascoe was arrested for Possession of a Class B Drug.

Attempted Commercial Break
7.24.09, 5:00PM-7.27.09 8:30 AM
Windsor St.

Reporting party stated that the second floor rear window was left open during the weekend and upon return the screen had been torn and dislodged.  Nothing appeared missing at the time.

Commercial Break
7.18.09
3:43
Main St

Two juveniles were apprehended at the Berry construction site. Recovered from one juvenile was a two-way radio he admitted to having stolen from the construction site.

Discharge of Firearm
7.18.09
03:30-0:00
Market St

Reporting Party called to report a .45 caliber shell casing found on the street. Shortly after, Victim called to report that his bathroom window was apparently shattered by a bullet, and that there was a hole in his wall where the bullet appeared to be embedded.

Commercial Break
7.12.09, 12:57 AM
Prospect St.

Police responded to an alarm at Custom Eyes on Prospect St. Entry had been gained by forcing the rear door to the building.

Commercial Break
7.12.09, 3:19AM
Prospect St.

Owner of Lewis’ Hair Design reported to the scene several hours later and found that a Chi flat iron and hair dryer appeared to be missing, as well as change from the register.

Aggravated Assault
07/06/01, 9:00-10:00PM
Broadway St.

49-year-old Hector Nieves of 151 Washington St. was arrested for threatening to cut the throat of victims who he stated owed him money. The fight continued, and Nieves punched the victim’s TV, breaking it.

Assault/Drug Arrest
6.27.09, 11:31-11:45 PM
Mass Ave. Libby’s Liquors

Upon arriving for a dispatch regarding unwanted parties at Libby’s Liquors, Diego Rodriguez was observed punching a victim in the face and was arrested. While executing the arrest, the officer was struck by Melissa Jalbert. Jalbert was also arrested.

Housebreak
Norfolk St.
6.22.09, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The victims reported that an unknown suspect broke into their apartment and stole three computers and a US passport.

Larceny from Person
6.12.09, 10:48 PM
Prospect St.

The victim stated that she was in front of the Field Bar having cigarette when a black male suspect asked her for a light and then grabbed her purse and fled down Prospect St. onto Bishop Allen Dr.

Commercial Break
5.23.09, 4:00 PM – 5.26.09, 8:30 AM
Mass Ave. (Sovereign Bank)

The reporting party stated that an unknown suspect broke into the offices adjacent to the bank. Once inside, the suspect pried open a locked cabinet and stole a laptop. There were no signs of forced entry and access to the offices is with an electronic pass-key. Entry to the bank was not gained.

Commercial Break
5.18.09, 4:30 AM - 4:37 AM
Broadway

Officers responded to an alarm and found the glass window to the front door of the store had been smashed. The suspect(s) stole cigarettes and cash.

Housebreak
5.9.09, 10:00 AM – 11:12 AM
Washington St.

The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) entered her residence by unknown means and stole a Playstation and a backpack containing an iPod, diamond earrings, bank book and ATM card.

Housebreak
5.7.09, 7:45 AM – 5:45 PM
Columbia St.

The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) broke into his apartment by forcing the front door and stole a TV and laptop.

Housebreak
4.23.09, 2:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Main St.

The victim stated that an unknown suspect broke into his apartment by kicking in the bedroom door. The suspect stole a digital camera and two laptops.

Street Robbery
4.15.09, 9:20 PM – 9:30 PM
Harvard St. & Portland St.

The victim stated that two unknown black male teens robbed him of his iPod when he said he had no money and fled on foot when they saw an unknown female walking toward them.

Suspect Description: Black males, late teens, wearing hooded sweatshirts

Housebreak
3.5.09, 7:45 AM - 8:00 PM
385 Washington St.

The victim stated that an unknown suspect gained entry to her residence possibly through the rear door that is normally left unlocked. The suspect stole numerous items including shoes, clothing, and an iPod.

Housebreak
2.15.09, 5:28 PM
Columbia St.

The victim stated that an unknown suspect gained entry to her apartment by unknown means. The suspect stole a laptop and water buffalo statue.

Members of the Special Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Narcotics Unit from the Somerville Police conducted a search warrant at 98 Columbia St. David Landry was placed under arrest for Possession of Class B with the intent to distribute, School/Park Violation, and Possession of Ammunition. Reynaldo Crespo was placed under arrest at Windsor St. & Cambridge St. as a result of a search warrant for his person. Reynaldo Crespo was charged with Possession of Class A with Intent to Distribute.

Street Robbery
2.2.09, 11:00 -- 11:30
Mass Ave.

The victim stated that he was robbed of his rent money by two black male suspects. The victim stopped at the bank to take out rent money after work. He then walked to the 7/11 in Central Square to buy a drink. After leaving 7/11, the suspects pushed and held the victim against the wall next to a McDonald's. Without saying anything, the suspects reached into the victim's pocket, stole the cash and then fled. The suspects seemed to know exactly where the cash was.
Suspect Description: 2 black males in their early 20s, both approx 5 foot 9 inches, medium build; one wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and the other a brown hooded sweatshirt

Street Robbery
1.31.09, 7:50 PM
Union St.

The victim stated that while walking on Hampshire St. near Union St. she observed a white male suspect and a black male suspect standing on the corner. As she approached them, the white male suspect stepped in front of her. When the victim tried to walk around him, he punched her in the face knocking her to the ground. The white male suspect punched the victim three more times while she was on the ground. The suspects grabbed the victim's purse and fled on Hampshire St. towards Boston in a grey SUV.
Suspect Description: White male in his 40s, 5 foot 10 inches, 200 lbs with a black left eye wearing a red and white knit hat; black male in his 30s

Commercial Break
1.21.09, 3:52 AM
Prospect St. (Custom Eyes)

Officers responded to an alarm at Custom Eyes and found the front door smashed. No suspects were on the premises. The suspects stole 82 pairs of sunglasses and 2 aluminum display towers. The suspects most likely used a vehicle due to the weight of the display towers.

Attempted Housebreak
12.18.08, 4:00 PM -- 12.19.08, 12:00 PM
Fiske Place

A victim returned home and discovered a screen at the front of her apartment was open but the window was closed. The victim noticed three more screens open on the side of the house and scratch marks on the window sills. It appeared that the suspect had been trying to pry the windows open. The victim also noticed a box that had been delivered was moved.

Commercial Break
12.11.08, 11:00 PM -- 12.12.08, 11:45 AM
Prospect St. (Improv Boston)

A reporting party, an employee of Improv Boston, opened in the morning and noticed the office door that had been locked the night before was jimmied open. A small safe inside the office containing cash and paychecks was damaged. It's unknown if the safe was opened and contents were removed. Officers noticed several storage areas had been jimmied open in the basement and several bottles of beer were taken.

Simple Assault
12.2.08, 2:46 PM
Essex St. & Mass. Ave.

Officers observed a defendant strike a man twice in the face with a closed fist. The victim was sitting down while the defendant was standing up assaulting him.

Housebreak
11.25.08, 8:51 PM
Cherry St.

Officers responded to a reported odor of gas emanating from a dwelling and a possible break to the house. While on scene, officers noticed visible signs of forced entry. Nothing appeared to be missing.

Street Robbery
11.17.08, 6:35 PM
Hampshire St.

A victim reported that while walking to his car after work he was approached by three black males. The first suspect grabbed the victim by the arm and told him to empty his pockets. He then proceeded to push the victim up against a parked motor vehicle while holding a knife. The other suspects acted as lookouts. The victim was able to flee when a passing motor vehicle drove by. The suspects fled towards Bristol St. and up to Hampshire St. The suspects were described as one black male, 18-20 years old, wearing a red hooded sweater with blue and gray coloring; one black male 16-18 years old, wearing a nylon style parka; and one black male in his teens.

Larceny From Building
11.12.08, 3:00 PM -- 11.17.08, 3:29 PM
Hampshire St. (B-Side Lounge)

A victim stated that she received an e-mail from her ex-husband stating that her business was closed. The victim is the sole proprietor of the business and did not authorize the shut down of the establishment. The victim went over to the place and found the door locks had been changed and a sign that read "closed for remodeling." The victim called a locksmith and was able to gain entry and found that the establishment had been cleared out of food, liquor, glassware/china, stereo system, security system, cigarettes and other items. The victim is owner and did not authorize any close, sale or transfer of the establishment.

Housebreak
11.16.08, 5:00 AM
Columbia Terrace

Officers responded to a report of a break. A reporting party stated that she found the window to the laundry room door broken. Officers entered the front door looking for a suspect and found him laying on the floor in the dark. The suspect told officers that his friend let him in and the window was not broken at that time. He stated that he was not feeling well and needed a place to sleep. The suspect was placed under arrest and transferred to CPD.

Simple Assault
11.12.08, 3:50 PM
Essex St. & Mass. Ave.

Officers were dispatched for a report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers found the victim on the ground dazed and bloody. He appeared intoxicated. A witness was at his side exclaiming who the suspect was. The witness stated that the suspect started kicking and beating up the victim because he was on the ground. All three parties are all well known to CPD.

Aggravated Assault
11.10.08, 8:37 PM
Broadway & Windsor St.

Two victims were walking by the B Side Lounge when they heard a shot from a BB gun.  The pellet hit a barrel near them. They did not see anyone but believed it came from a building on Windsor St.

Larceny From Building
11.6.08, 10:03 AM -- 10:15 AM
Hampshire St.

A reporting party stated that he placed his company laptop down and went to use the bathroom and when he returned it was missing. The reporting party informed security employees who were able to view the surveillance cameras and observed an unknown male enter and the building. The individual was not known to any of the employees. The suspect was described as a black male, 6'2'' tall, 250lbs, bald, was wearing a large white jacket, blue jeans, blue sneakers, and was carrying a black bag.

Malicious Destruction
10.31.08, 9:35 AM -- 11.1.08, 8:35 AM
Mass. Ave.

A reporting party stated that sometime during the night unknown person(s) had used a wire Kryptonite lock to wrap through the front outer doors. This blocked entry for customers into the ATM area. The Bank could not open the next morning and had to wait for the fire department to come and cut the lock. The central security divisions called and stated that another branch in Boston's Chinatown had a similar situation.

Larceny of Bicycle
10.26.08, 7:30 PM -- 10:00 PM
Norfolk Street

A victim stated that two bikes that were in the far corner of the backyard not easily visible were stolen. He stated that when he and his roommate came out in the morning they noticed one bike had been knocked over and the other was missing. Later that night they put another bike under a tarp in that same corner and it was taken as well. There was also a lot of damage to plants and pots in the backyard.

Disorderly Conduct
10.21.08, 10:35 PM
Common St. & Bishop Allen Dr.

A suspect was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Intimidation of a Witness by means of willfully misleading a police investigation. Officers were dispatched on a report of someone being threatened with a knife. Officers identified the suspect but when they tried to speak with this party in regards to the assault, the defendant kept interfering and became loud and belligerent. He was subsequently placed under arrest for the aforementioned charges.

Street Robbery
10.14.08, 9:50 PM
Harvard St.

A victim stated that while walking on Harvard St. near the Green Rose Heritage Park two black males approached him and pushed him up against a car and demanded money. The victim told them he didn't have any money and one suspect grabbed him by the throat. When the suspect let go, the victim was able to flee. The victim could only say the suspects were two black males about 18-22 years old and that the one who grabbed him had large eyes.

Housebreak
10.10.08, 12:45 AM
Harvard St.

A victim stated that while staying with her boyfriend, she awoke to find an unknown male in the doorway to the bedroom. The victim's boyfriend confronted the suspect who then fled through the front door. Nothing appeared to be missing and it is believed that the suspect may have gained entry through the front door that was possibly unlocked. The suspect was described as a black male, short spiky hair, goatee and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

Aggravated Assault
10.5.08, 6:00 PM
Mass. Ave.

Officers responded to a past assault and found the victim on the ground. When officers attempted to assist the victim he became extremely hostile. Officers could detect the smell of alcohol. The victim also aggressively ripped the officers radio off his jacket causing it to tear. Another witness came forward starting that defendant had swung his cane at him but missed. The defendant was placed under arrest and during booking found to be in possession of cocaine.

Housebreak
9.23.08, 8:30 AM --- 10:00 AM
Ware St.

A victim stated that while she was out getting coffee, an unknown person(s) gained entry into her apartment with a key. She stated her jewelry box was moved and open and nothing else was disturbed. The victim observed two Hispanic males working in the hallway when she left.

Armed Robbery
9.6.08, 3:18 AM

Crime Prevention Tips

This section contains tips on how to help protect yourself against the crimes listed in the log above.

Street Robberies

You are always at a higher risk for being robbed late at night and on dark streets.  Try to avoid these areas.  Avoid public parks and areas with excessive trees and bushes.  Avoid deserted areas and shortcuts.  Walk close to the curb, except where cars pull in.  Always walk briskly and confidently.  Be aware of who is around you and what is going on.  Have your keys ready so you can unlock your car door, or the door to your home.  If you ever feel threatened, draw attention to yourself by making plenty of noise.

If robbed, always treat any firearm displayed by a robber as being loaded.  Follow the robber’s instructions.  It is not worth being seriously hurt by resisting.

Study the robber as closely as possible.  Take note of their race, age, height, sex, clothing, speech characteristics and scars.  It may help to see if the robber resembles anyone famous that has similar features.  Try to note which direction they flee after the robbery.  Call 911 as soon as possible and relay this information.

When speaking to the Emergency Communication Center, give the exact address of where the robbery occurred.  Describe exactly what happened as clearly as possible.  Describe the robbers and let the dispatcher know if the person is still in view, how long ago they left and if any weapons were shown.  Also state whether medical attention is needed.  

Home Safety

Landscaping

Shrubbery should be 18 to 24 inches away from all exits or entrances.  Shrubbery should be no higher than 18 inches.  Make sure all possible entrances and exit points and windows are visible, not concealed by shrubbery.

Areas That Should be Well-Lit

• Doorways
• Garage Doors
• Bay Doors
• All other entrance of exits
• Windows for visibility and to detect breakage
• Alcoves or hidden areas
• Basement entries

Types of Lighting

• Continuous Lighting

Motion-Sensored Lighting/Automatic floodlights that use infrared sensors to detect any type of motion.

Drug Tip Hotline - Report Drug Activity in Your Neighborhood

You do not have to tolerate drug dealers and drug users in your neighborhood.  You can be a parto f the sol.ution by offering information on suspected activity by contacting the 24-Hour Anonymous Drug Tip Hot Line:

617-349-3359

The 24-hour anonymous drug Tip Hot Line is a mechanism for citizens to provide the Special Investigations Unit with information relating to illicit drug use and distribution, as well as vice issues such as prostitution and gambling. 

When a citizen calls the above number, he or she will generally hear a taped message asking the caller to speak as long as you like.  Explain the activity in as much detail as possible, including the following information:

• Location of the Incident:  Street address of building or house, names of nearest intersecting streets, landmarks near or at the scene.
• Description of Persons Involved: Height, sex, age, weight, clothing, hair color, eye color, skin color and any distinguishing marks.
• Description of vehicles involved: Make, model, color and license plate.

You do not have to provide your name, address, or telephone number. 

Should you witness a drug crime that requires immediate police response, DIAL 9-1-1 and police will be dispatched to the area.

Click here to read about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud and identity theft.