Officers Recover Load FirearmLast night around 18:56pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force while on patrol in the area of 9 Merola Park observed a group of males. As officers approached one of the suspect jumped over the fence and ran down the side of the house into the rear. Officers in pursuit observed the suspect holding his right side while running. Officers observed the suspect toss a black object over the fence. Aaron Levy, 19, of Mattapan was arrested and charges with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Trespassing. Officers did recover a firearm from the suspect.
Suspect Arrested after Robbery
Early this morning around 2:02am, officers in District 6 responded to a radio call for a fight at 1718 Columbia Road. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, who stated that she was parking her vehicle when two suspects who wanted a ride to Carney Hospital approached her. The victim began to walk away and was jumped from behind by one of the suspects. The victim stated that the suspect grabbed her hair and mouth and then threw her to the ground. The victim stated the suspect attempted to take her purse, but took the victim’s car keys and house keys. At that time a passerby drove by and the two suspects fled down Day Boulevard towards the beach. Officers were able to locate the two suspects walking along the beach. The victim positively identified the two suspects. Erica Alexander, 22, of Randolph was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery. Officers were able to recover the victim’s keys.
Armed Robbery of Business in West Roxbury
Early this morning around 3:14am, officers in District 5 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 7 Spring Street. On arrival officer spoke with caller who stated that an unknown black male entered the store and robbed him at gunpoint. No one was injured at this time and the suspect took an unspecified amount of cash and lottery tickets before fleeing.
