POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DAMAGING SEVERAL MOTOR VEHICLES IN DORCHESTERAt about 1:26am, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for vandalism of motor vehicles in the area of Crescent Ave and Sydney Street. On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who stated that he was looking out his window when he observed three white males damaging motor vehicles. Specifically, the witness stated that he observed one of the males kicking and breaking side mirrors on two cars. The witness further described the suspect as a heavy set white male wearing a baseball hat and a white t-shirt with black lettering on the front of it.
In short time, officers located three individuals who matched the description of the suspects. Officers located the three males sitting on a sidewalk on Sydney Street. While approaching the suspects, officers observed several trash barrels knocked over and strewn about the street. Furthermore, officers observed one of the three males attempt to walk away as the officers approached. The suspect in question was wearing a baseball hat and a white t-shirt with black lettering on the front of it. While talking to the suspect, officers observed that the suspect had cuts on both hands.
The suspect was taken back to the scene of the original call where he was positively identified by the witness. Officers arrested Sean Ercoleno, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.
POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DOING THE SAME IN EASTIE
At about 11:40pm on Friday, October 16, 2009, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a man trying to break into the home in the area of 221 Chelsea Street. While en route to the call, officers learned via the police radio dispatcher that the suspect, who was wearing a black jacket, was now attacking the caller’s car. On arrival, officers observed a male in the process of kicking a silver motor vehicle. When officers approached, the suspect, upon seeing the police cruiser, attempted to walk away. While the suspect was being detained, officers spoke to the victim who stated that the she knew the suspect. Specifically, the victim stated that she and the suspect briefly dated. According to the victim, the suspect showed up at her apartment and attempted to break in. Unable to get in, the victim says the suspect then approached her car and began doing damage to it. Officers observed damage (what appeared to be several freshly made dents and scratches) to victim’s car.
Officers arrested Abdenbi Moubtassim, 35, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.
