Two Suspects in Custody Following BPD Response to an Assault and Battery in Downtown Boston

At about 12:06 AM on Tuesday May 31, 2022, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested two suspects after responding to a call for an Assault and Battery in the area of School and Province Street in Boston.

On arrival, officers were met by an adult male victim and a witness who informed the officers that the victim had just been attacked by two unknown suspects. The victim stated that he was leaving work at a local restaurant and was making his way to a nearby MBTA Train Station when he was approached by a male and a female who asked him for a cigarette. When the victim told the two parties that he did not have any, they struck him several times with clenched fists as well as an unknown metal object before taking his phone and smashing it on the ground. As Boston EMS arrived on scene to treat the victim, officers located a female matching the given suspect description, later identified as Latia Smith, 41, of Boston. At the time of the stop, the suspect was wearing a pair of ‘brass knuckles’ on her left hand. The suspect was placed in custody without incident.

At about 12:40 AM, as the officers were standing by with the female suspect awaiting a possible identification procedure, a male later identified as Pablo Castro-Larios, 24, of Malden, suddenly snuck up on one of the officers, striking him in the head with a clenched fist before fleeing on foot. The officer gave chase and soon had the suspect in custody following a brief but violent struggle. At that time, the officer observed that this suspect matched the given description of the male party involved in the initial incident.

Both the male and female suspects were then positively identified on scene and will appear in Boston Municipal Court for arraignment.

Latia Smith is charged with the following: Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Dangerous Weapon Unlawfully Carried and Destruction or Injury of Personal Property.

Pablo Castro-Lairos is charged with the following: Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Interference with a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Dangerous Weapons Unlawfully Carried and Disturbing the Peace.

Four Juvenile Suspects Summonsed to Appear in Court Following BPD Response to Large Gathering Over Holiday Weekend in Roxbury

At about 10:55 PM on Sunday, May 29, 2022, Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a Person with a Gun in the area of 3 Intervale Street in Roxbury which resulted in multiple juveniles being summonsed into court.

Officers were notified via Boston Police Operations that a large gathering was taking place in the area of 3 Intervale Street, and witnesses had observed members in the group brandishing firearms. Officers arrived on scene and observed approximately 50 to 80 people gathered at the above location. When officers attempted to make contact with the group, several people became verbally combative with officers. As officers began to investigate the group for weapons, the group became increasingly combative, filming officers and throwing a variety of items toward them.

While on scene, officers gave verbal commands for the crowd to disperse for more than twenty minutes.

While several in the crowd chose to disperse, several individuals remained and continued to be confrontational with officers, and refused to leave the area. Supervisors on the scene made the determination that arrests of these individuals would be made. Four juveniles were taken into custody, transported back to District B-2, and subsequently released to parents/guardians with a summons to appear in Dorchester Juvenile Court.

The juveniles were as follows:

15-year-old Juvenile female charged with Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing.

14-year-old Juvenile male charged with Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing

15-year-old Juvenile male charged with Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing, and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

15-year-old Juvenile male charged with Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing.

BPD Missing Person Alert: 16-Year-Old Thiaoma Bijou of Dorchester

BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help and assistance in efforts to locate Thiaoma Bijou, 16, of Dorchester. She was last seen at about 7:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after leaving home to go to school in Cambridge, MA. She is described as a black female, approximately 5’4”, 150 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, possibly wearing black sweat pants and a pink top. Thiaoma is believed to be in good mental and physical health and had been reported missing on a separate occasion earlier this month but did eventually return safely.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person is advised to call 911 or contact District B-2 Detectives at 617-343-4700.

BPD Community Alert: Paving Contractor Fraud / Home Improvement Scam Primarily Targeting Seniors

Summer brings the increased solicitation by international travelers offering residents home improvement work.  In past years, Boston residents have paid tens of thousands of dollars for masonry, driveway, paving, chimney, basement, roofing and fence repair; only to be left with worse damage or little to no improvement.  What starts with $1500 paving or masonry repair escalates to reported foundation damage and $20,000 to $30,000 for structural engineering consultants.  Residents are asked to take precautions from becoming a victim.  Tactics used by these scammers include:

·         Door-to-Door Solicitation – Paper flyers with uninspired business names (A1 Paving, City & Town Paving, etc.)

·         Will offer discounts because of “left over materials” from neighborhood jobs

·         High Pressure – will exaggerate need for work to be done immediately

·         After initial work may show threatening or intimidating demeanor

·         They will ask checks be made out to them individually and not the company name

Residents should know many of these individuals are traveling to the US under a program that DOES NOT allow them to work during their 90-day visit.  Most of the scammers identified are traveling from Ireland and the United Kingdom.  Residents are also reminded much of the work being done by these scammers require City of Boston Building Permits (What building permit do I need? | Boston.gov).  In addition, the companies are not registered with the City or State and may have a recently established website.

Any unknown person approaching you to do ANY work on your home should be viewed as a potential scammer.  Residents who feel they have been victimized should contact their local police district and provide as much information as possible to include vehicles and plates.

Remember, for any work on your property you should obtain a minimum of two estimates from reputable companies who will carry the appropriate insurance, licenses, apply for the appropriate permits and provide references and coverage to you for their work after completion.

Crime Statistics: January 1, 2022 - May 29, 2022 vs. 2021

Part 1 Crime 05/29/2022

Firearm Arrests 05/29/2022

Shootings 05/29/2022

Death Investigation in the Area of Beauford Lane in Dorchester

At about 8:59 PM on Monday, May 30, 2022 officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury/Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 4 Beauford Lane in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. The male was transported to a local area hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

If you find yourself in need of emotional support or needing to talk to someone about distressing events in your community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.

Investigation Update: Suspects Identified in Incidents that Led to the Recovery of Ten Firearms in 90 Minutes in Youth Violence Strike Force Investigations in Dorchester and Mattapan

INCIDENT #1: At about 4:30 PM Monday May 30, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Donta Lewis, 28, of Boston and Lamont Jacobs-Barrows, 21, of Walpole on firearm related charges following an investigation in the area of 540 Adams Street in Dorchester. As the officers approached to speak with the suspects, they immediately sprinted on foot but were placed in custody following a foot pursuit. Officers then recovered a firearm that had been discarded by Lewis and two firearms that were discarded by Jacobs-Barrows as they fled.

The firearms recovered were as follows:

1.   Glock 43 9MM with one (1) round in the chamber and nineteen (19) in a high-capacity magazine.

2.   Glock-style 9mm with one (1) live 9mm round in the chamber, and eleven (11) rounds in a high-capacity magazine.

3.   Glock 43 9mm one (1) round in the chamber, and nine (9) rounds in the magazine. A further check of this firearm revealed it to be a stolen gun out of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Both suspects will appear in Dorchester District Court on the following charges:

• Donta Lewis:

  •   Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (2 counts)

  •   Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (subsequent offense)

  •   Carrying a Loaded Firearm (2 counts)

  •   Possession of Large Capacity Firearm (2 counts)

  •   Armed Career Criminal Level 2

• Lamont Jacobs-Barrows:

  •   Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

  •   Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

  •   Carrying a Loaded Firearm

  •   Receiving Stolen Property -$1200

  •   Trespassing

INCIDENT #2: About 90 minutes later, at about 6:15 PM on Monday May 30, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force arrested seven suspects while recovering seven firearms during an investigation in the area of 17 Elizabeth Street in Mattapan. As the officers approached the target of their investigation, the adult male suspect, later identified as Tyshawn Carter, 20, of Brockton, fled on foot discarding a firearm into a parked motor vehicle. The Officers were able to quickly subdue the suspect, placing him in custody without further incident and securing the firearm.

As the officers attempted to secure the suspect for transport, a large and unruly crowd began to gather around the arresting officers. Citywide units were called to help secure the scene at which time, six other firearms were located in the immediate area leading to the arrest of three more adult male suspects on firearm related charges. Three other adult male suspects on scene were placed in custody on charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

A total of seven (7) firearms were recovered and are as follows:

 1: Smith and Wesson “Bodyguard” .380 firearm with one (1) round of ammunition in the chamber, and five (5) rounds in the magazine.  

2: Glock 19 9mm firearm with an obliterated serial number with one (1) round of ammunition in the chamber, and twelve (12) rounds of ammunition in a high-capacity magazine.

3: Smith and Wesson “Bodyguard” .380 firearm with one (1) round in the chamber, and 9 rounds in the magazine. 

4: Smith and Wesson .45 caliber firearm with ten (10) rounds in the magazine.

5: Taurus 9mm Firearm with one (1) round in the chamber, and nine (9) rounds in the magazine.

6: Glock “43” 9mm firearm one (1) round in the chamber, and four (4) rounds in the magazine.

7: Glock 9mm with one (1) round in the chamber, and 28 rounds in an extended magazine.

All parties will appear in Dorchester District Court for arraignment and are identified as follows:

•   Devante M. Cheshire, 27, of Stoughton

  •   Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

  •   Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

  •   Possession of High Capacity Feeding Device

  •   Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number

  •   Possession of Class A

•  Tyshawn Carter, 20, of Brockton

  •   Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

  •   Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

•  Darnell Pierre,31, of Mattapan

  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

• Sabastian Fernandes, 20, of Dorchester

  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

• Tiana A. Grant-James, 26, of Dorchester

  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

  • Disorderly Conduct

• Akyla Palmer , 34, of Mattapan

  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

  • Disorderly Conduct

• Giovanni Coley, 35, of Mattapan

  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

  • Disorderly Conduct

Officers Assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force Make On-Site Firearm Arrest in Roxbury

At about 1:33 AM on May 31, 2022, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force made an onsite firearm arrest of Christian Lopez, 25, of Acton, MA, in the area of 9 Whittier St in Roxbury.

Officers were on directed patrol in the area of the Whittier Street Apartments when they observed a male in the area of Madison Park High School near the baseball diamond. Upon seeing the Officers, the male stopped, bent over as if touching the ground, stood back up, and began walking away. Upon approaching the male, officers immediately recognized the male from prior interactions as Lopez. Officers conducted a pat-frisk for weapons with negative results. An officer checked the area where they had observed Lopez bent over, and they recovered a loaded firearm. Lopez was taken into custody without incident.

The firearm was a Glock 43 9MM with one (1) round in the chamber and nine (9) rounds in the magazine.

Lopez is to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Carrying a loaded firearm on a public way. Additionally, Lopez had an active warrant out of Concord District Court for motor vehicle violations.

Officers Assigned to District C-11 Make On-Site Firearm Arrest Following a Call for a Large Fight in Ronan Park

At about 10:58 PM on May 30, 2022, Officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a fight at 92 Mount Ida Road in Dorchester and made an onsite firearm arrest of Abria Dorsey, 29, of Dorchester.

Prior to arrival, Officers were informed by the Boston Police Operations that there was a group of 20 to 50 people fighting inside Ronan Park with weapons described as bats, knives, and guns.

Upon arrival, Officers heard multiple women screaming, “he has a gun,” pointing toward the basketball court area. Officers entered the park and observed a male and female walking towards the rear of the park. Upon seeing the Officers, the male began to run away, while the female walked in a different direction. A nearby cruiser stopped the male, and a pat-frisk was conducted with negative results. Another Officer followed Dorsey and observed her making a throwing motion as if discarding an item. Officers were able to stop Dorsey, and upon searching the area where they made the original observations of Dorsey, they were able to recover a loaded firearm. Dorsey was taken into custody without incident.

The firearm was determined to be a Glock 30 .45 caliber with one (1) round in the chamber and twelve (12) rounds in the magazine.

Dorsey is to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Possession of a large capacity feeding device, and Possession of Class B.

Ten Firearms Recovered and Nine Suspects Arrested within 90 Minutes Following Two Separate BPD Youth Violence Strike Force Investigations in Dorchester and Mattapan

INCIDENT #1: At about 4:30 PM Monday May 30, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Donta Lewis, 28, of Boston and Lamont Jacobs-Barrows, 21, of Walpole on firearm related charges following an investigation in the area of 540 Adams Street in Dorchester. As the officers approached to speak with the suspects, they immediately sprinted on foot but were placed in custody following a foot pursuit. Officers then recovered a firearm that had been discarded by Lewis and two firearms that were discarded by Jacobs-Barrows as they fled.

Both suspects will appear in Dorchester District Court on firearm and ammunition related charges.

INCIDENT #2: About 90 minutes later, at about 6:15 PM on Monday May 30, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force arrested seven suspects while recovering seven firearms during an investigation in the area of 17 Elizabeth Street in Mattapan. As the officers approached the target of their investigation, the adult male suspect fled on foot discarding a firearm into a parked motor vehicle. The Officers were able to quickly subdue the suspect, placing him in custody without further incident and securing the firearm.

As the officers attempted to secure the suspect for transport, a large and unruly crowd began to gather around the arresting officers. Citywide units were called to help secure the scene at which time, six other firearms were located in the immediate area leading to the arrest of three more adult male suspects on firearm related charges. Three other adult male suspects on scene were placed in custody on charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

The BPD has not verified the identities of these suspects at this time.  An additional release will be sent out when all suspects' identities are verified. All parties will appear in Dorchester District Court for arraignment.  

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department Warns Against Drinks Being Drugged and Urges Victims to Report the Incidents

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department has become aware of numerous social media posts from various individuals who state that they were victims of drink spiking at local area bars.  The Boston Police Department strongly urges anyone that believes they were a victim of drink spiking to please report these incidents to the Boston Police Department either by calling 911 or by reporting it at any Boston Police District Station.

Additionally, the Boston Police Department would like to remind the public of the dangerousness of scentless, colorless and tasteless drugs such as Rohypnol, also known as roofie, being placed in the drinks of unsuspecting victims. Other drugs commonly used in a similar fashion are GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) or Ketamine. These drugs and substances can cause disorientation, confusion, temporary paralysis or unconsciousness along with a host of other symptoms, leaving the potential victim vulnerable to the intentions of the suspect.

While the BPD encourages everyone to look out for each other when gathered in social settings by creating a ‘buddy system’ to prevent getting separated, there are steps you can take on your own to help ensure your personal safety:

• Be sure that your drink is being served directly by the bartender or your server. Don’t allow people you don’t know or trust to order drinks and deliver them to you.

• Watch your drink at all times. Never leave your drink unattended.

• Take your drink with you to the restroom if need be.

• Keep your hand covered over your drink when you’re not looking at it. Many creative inventions exist that can help you cover your drink.

• Test your drink with test strips or nail polish that light up a certain color if they detect drugs.

• Get help immediately if you begin to feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed or strange in any way.

Please be aware of any uncharacteristic behavior from your acquaintances and be wary of strangers attempting to lure individuals away from their friends. Also, should you observe any individual who appears to be in distress, wandering alone late at night or dressed unsuitably for the weather, be sure to contact the police immediately.

On November 22, 2021, the Licensing Board for the City of Boston released the following advisory regarding safety concerns and best practices in nightclubs and other licensed establishments:

The primary goal of the Licensing Board for the City of Boston is to ensure the safety and security of patrons at all of our licensed premises. In recent weeks, local, national and international news outlets have reported an increased number of reports of illicit, non-consensual drugging occurring at bars, nightclubs, and other nightlife venues. Specifically, there has been a reported uptick in cases of drinks being spiked or “roofied.”

The Board therefore issues this Advisory to remind Licensees of obligations and best practices related to patron safety:

• It is each Licensee’s responsibility to run a business that is safe for its patrons and free of illegal activity.

• Licensees should establish security plans, regardless of whether one has been formally required by the Board. Security plans should include an overview of the operations/security at the licensed premise, the locations of security cameras, training policies and procedures, and policies and procedures regarding inspection of identification, dispersal of patrons, and addressing reports of illegal activity.

• Licensees must ensure that their employees call 911 to report criminal activity or serious medical emergencies such as drug overdoses or severe impairment.

• Licensees should call 911 or otherwise notify police to report suspicious or predatory behavior and when a problem patron or severely intoxicated patron is ejected.

• Licensees must make clear to all managers, employees, and private contractors that they are expected to cooperate with police officers, officials, and investigators following a reported incident.

• It is recommended that Licensees install functioning and properly maintained surveillance cameras mounted to show patrons entering and exiting licensed premises, entering and exiting restrooms, as well as positioned to provide coverage for blind spots, entrances, exits, service areas, hallways, stairways, and dance floors. Licensees should maintain video recordings for at least 30 days, and should immediately provide recordings to the Boston Police Department and the Board upon request.

• Licensees must ensure that all employees are adequately trained for their positions. This training should include security training for security personnel that includes techniques to de-escalate potential violent encounters and difficult situations and alcohol awareness training for bar staff. All staff should be trained in recognizing and preventing sexual assault.

• Licensees should post information in conspicuous places reminding patrons of how to protect themselves and encouraging patrons to seek drug testing if they believe they have been a victim of a drugging incident. This information should include, among other things, a reminder to patrons not to accept drinks from strangers and not to leave any drink uncovered or unattended. Additional information to post can include awareness of non-medical indicators of a drugged drink, such as a change in the color of a drink, sinking ice cubes, excessive bubbles, or foggy appearance of a drink.

Failure to adhere to any of the above, previously issued orders or advisories currently in effect, the Rules and Regulations of the Board and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the sale and service of alcohol will result in disciplinary action from the Board including, but not limited to, the immediate suspension of any license issued by the Board.

BPD Community Alert: BPD Warns Fans About Counterfeit NBA Finals Tickets in the Secondary Market

The Boston Police would like to take this opportunity to remind fans to be wary of counterfeits when purchasing tickets for the upcoming NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. The BPD encourages fans to only buy tickets from authorized ticket agencies. Fans who purchase tickets from a secondary source are taking a chance and do so at the buyer’s own risk. Officers want to proactively curb such activity and encourage buyers to only purchase from official vendors. Purchasing via other means creates the potential for possessing an invalid and/or counterfeit ticket.

If any community members have information about the selling of counterfeit tickets, you are urged to contact Boston Police. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously are reminded that the Boston Police Department is only interested in the information you provide, not who you are.

Officers Arrest Two Suspects on Drug Trafficking Charges in Roxbury

On May 16, 2022, Officers assigned to the B2 and C6 Drug Control Unit sought and were granted search warrants out of Roxbury District Court for 19 Trotter Court in Roxbury. As a result, Officers arrested Danielle Desimone, 47, of Roxbury, and Adehel Figueroa, 54, of Roxbury, on trafficking and drug distribution charges.

Officers with the court-authorized warrant made peaceful entry into the address at 18 Trotter Court. As a result of the search warrant execution, Officers were able to recover 38 grams of Fentanyl, 8 grams of crystal meth, 38 gabapentin pills, $ 3,934 in U.S. Currency, and 10 grams of an unknown rock like substance.

Desimone and Figueroa were arraigned in Roxbury District Court and charged with Trafficking a Class A (Fentanyl), Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B (Crystal Meth), possession of Class B, and possession with intent to Distribute Class E (Gabapentin).

Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm after a Call for Shots Fired in the area of 650 Dudley Street in Roxbury

At about 8:50 P.M. on May 28, 2022, Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force conducted a traffic stop that resulted in an on-site firearm arrest of Anthony Cordova, 21, of Boston, in the vicinity of 650 Dudley Street St, Roxbury.

Officers were on directed patrol in the area of Dudley Street following a call for a person with a gun when they observed a vehicle at the intersection of Dudley Street and Blue Hill Avenue with excessive side window tints. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and determined that none of the motor-vehicle occupants were wearing seat belts in addition to the window tints. As Officers spoke with the occupants, they became increasingly concerned that the vehicle occupants may be armed. Officers removed the driver, identified as Cordova, from the vehicle in order to conduct a pat-frisk. As Cordova was being pat-frisked, he turned away from officers in an attempt to shield one side of his body. Officers were able to complete the pat-frisk and recovered a loaded firearm from Cordova. Cordova was taken into custody without incident.

The firearm was determined to be a Taurus 9mm with a large capacity magazine loaded with twelve (12) rounds of ammunition.

Anthony Cordova is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges of Unlawful possession of a firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful possession of ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device.

BPD Officers Recover Loaded Firearm During On-Site Warrant Arrest in Dorchester

At about 4:56 PM on Friday May 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) recovered a loaded firearm while arresting Wilfredo Suarez, 20, of Waltham, MA, in the area of Ames Street and Ames Way in Dorchester. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on an outstanding warrant sought out of Dorchester District Court on charges of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery and Unarmed Robbery stemming from an incident that occurred on May 15, 2022, at the Haitian Unity Day Parade. Armed with this knowledge, the officers located and stopped the suspect, placing him in custody without incident. Once the suspect was secured, officers recovered a loaded 9mm Taurus G2S handgun with a defaced serial number from the waistband area of his pants.

In addition to the warrant charges, the suspect will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number.

Suspect in Custody Charged in Connection to 37-Year-Old Boston Homicide Case

At about 12:10 PM on Friday May 27, 2022, members of the BPD Fugitive Unit, BPD Homicide Unit, and U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Michael Lewis, 61, of South Boston, in the area of D Street and Orton Marotta Way in South Boston. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a Suffolk Superior Court Warrant for Murder in connection to the death of Brian Watson, 23, of South Boston.  

On September 16, 1984, New Hampshire investigators located the remains of Brian Watson along the southbound side of I-93 near the town lines of Manchester and Londonderry, NH. Watson had been missing out of Boston since July 28, 1984. The medical examiner determined that Watson had been shot to death.

This arrest comes as a direct result of the tireless work that has been done over the last 37 years by numerous law enforcement agencies including the Boston Police Unsolved Homicide Unit, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, United States Attorney’s Office, New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, New Hampshire State Police, and Manchester Police Department

The suspect will appear in Suffolk Superior Court on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. 

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, May 27, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Thursday@ 10 AM through Friday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 0
Nonfatal Stabbings: 1

Street Robberies: 0
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank Robberies: 0
Other Robberies: 0

Vehicle Thefts: 1
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 7

Residential Break-ins: 4
Commercial Break-ins: 0

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Note: The information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events.

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, May 26, 2022

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Wednesday@ 10 AM through Thursday@ 10 AM

Homicides: 0
Nonfatal Shootings: 0
Nonfatal Stabbings: 1

Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank Robberies: 0
Other Robberies: 0

Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Vehicle Breaks: 6

Residential Break-ins: 2
Commercial Break-ins: 1

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Note: The information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events.

Suspect in Custody After Search Warrant Execution Leads to the Recovery of Drugs and Cash in Dorchester

At about 8:58 AM on Thursday May 26, 2022, officers assigned to the BPD Drug Control Units from District C-6 (South Boston) and District B-2 (Roxbury) executed multiple search warrants at a residence in Dorchester. These warrants were applied for and granted out of West Roxbury District Court as part of an ongoing drug investigation. As a result, officers arrested the primary target of their investigation, Jelihun Tejeda-Feliz, 35, of Dorchester, while recovering approximately 63 grams of fentanyl, 33 grams of crack cocaine along with $2,486.00 in U.S. Currency along with other evidence.

The suspect will appear in West Roxbury District Court on charges of Trafficking Class A and B Drugs. A second adult female suspect on scene was identified and will be summonsed to appear on the same charges.

BPD Remembers: Ceremony Held in Kenmore Square 60 Years After the Line of Duty Death of Officer John J. Gallagher

On Wednesday May 25, 2022, a ceremony was held to honor and commemorate the life of Boston Police Officer John J. Gallagher upon the 60th anniversary of his passing in the line of duty in 1962. Family, friends and loved ones joined our officers along with members of the BPD Command Staff, both active and retired, in Kenmore Square to remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Gallagher. Special thanks to members of the Boston Police Pipes & Drums Gaelic Column for their participation and most importantly to the Rockland County (NY) Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums who made this event possible after initiating contact with the Boston chapter of The Brotherhood of the Fallen. The men and women of the Boston Police Department salute our fallen brother on this solemn anniversary and offer our continued condolences to those he left behind six decades ago.