THROWING STUFF FROM THE BUS NOT SMARTAt about 3:00pm, on Thursday, November 8, 2007, an object thrown out the window of a passing school bus struck an officer performing a paid detail in the area of 1800 Dorchester Avenue. The object, a wooden pencil, struck the officer in the face. After the object was thrown, the school bus came to a stop. When the officer approached the bus, the driver opened the door and said, “They’ve been throwing things out the whole ride.” The officer observed four black males sitting inside the bus. The driver then pointed to one of the four individuals and stated, “He just threw something.” As the officer approached the suspect, the suspect ran to the back of the bus. While the officer made his way towards the suspect, the other three individuals began yelling and swearing at the officer. One of the individuals even stepped in front of the officer so as to block him from apprehending the suspect.
Officers arrested a 12 year-old from Dorchester and charged him with Assault on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. Officers also arrested a 13 year-old from Dorchester and charged him with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
SIX ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT WEST ROXBURY HIGH SCHOOL
At around 2:00pm, on Thursday, November 8, 2007, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) were on patrol monitoring the dismissal of the West Roxbury High School on the VFW Parkway. Officers on scene, with help from the Boston School Police, observed six individuals approaching the school. Since the individuals were not students, officers approached them for questioning. While questioning the individuals, officers observed one the individuals carrying and concealing what appeared to be a weapon. A search of the individual produced a large knife. For officer safety, the remaining individuals were searched. As a result of the search, officers recovered several additional knives and an undisclosed amount of marijuana.
Officers arrested a 14 year-old from Dorchester, two 16 year-olds from Dorchester, a 15 year-old from Mattapan, two 15 year-olds from Dorchester and charged all six with the Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and Trespassing.
BICYLE THIEVES ARRESTED DOWNTOWN
At about 12:25pm, on Thursday, November 8, 2007, an officer performing a paid detail at the Copley Mall (Area D-4) was approached by a security official who stated there were individuals, just outside the mall entrance, attempting to steal bikes. Officers were told that two of the suspects were wearing red-hooded sweatshirts. Officers proceeded outside the mall and observed two individuals riding bicycles. The individuals matched the description of the suspects. As a result, officers began chasing the suspects. The 1st suspect was quickly apprehended. The 2nd suspect was able to escape capture. Officers broadcast a description of the 2nd suspect over Channel 5 of the police radio. A short time later, responding officers were able to apprehend the 2nd suspect.
Officers arrested Emanuel Teixeira, 17, of Roxbury and a 15 year-old from Roxbury and charged both with Larceny of a Bicycle (Over $200.00).
