The report, covering January through June of 2005, shows a 2.1% increase in murder nationwide and a .5% drop in violent crime. As a whole, law enforcement agencies throughout the Nation reported a decrease of 0.5 percent in the number of violent crimes brought to their attention in the first half of 2005 when compared …
Boston Police Homicide investigators continue to seek assistance from anyone who may have information on the remains of an unknown female found in a chimney on Winter Street in Dorchester on October 14, 2005. An autopsy of the remains was performed by the Chief Medical Examiner who determined the cause of death was violence of …
Sunday morning, December 18, 2005, around 5:40am, officers from District 3 responded to 55 Colonial Avenue, Dorchester for a report of a man stabbed. On arrival officers located Dakermu Vincent Kollie, 23, of Salem suffering from an apparent stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and was pronounced dead.Homicide …
UPDATE 3/30/06: Andrea Magaw was located in Revere following a tip to MA State Police Hotline. The Boston Police Department is still looking for information re: Andrea Magaw. Ms. Magaw has been missing from Somerville since August 18th. She may be in the Boston, Cambridge or Somerville areas. She is 16 years old, described as …
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Male Robbed at Knife Point in AllstonA black male 5’10”in his 20’s armed with a knife, robbed a male victim as he crossed the foot- bridge over the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston around 2045hrs on 12/19/2005. The victim was not injured during this incident. Women Robbed In East Boston A woman walked into District 7 …
At 11:49am, officers from District 3 responded to 9 Moody Street in Dorchester for a report of an alarm. As they arrived on the scene, officers saw a female chasing a male out of the house. The male was carrying a large white bag in one hand and a box in the other. The officers …
Earlier today, the Boston Police Homicide Unit executed a Search Warrant for the Black Ford Escort involved in the Bourneside Street homicide investigation. Investigators continue to pursue any and all information gathered during this investigation.Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Boston Police Anonymous Tips line at 1-800-494-TIPS or the Boston …
Residents in the West Fens neighborhood should be aware of a recent pattern of apartment break-ins in the area (view incident list.)This area has been somewhat active throughout the year but there has been a recent localized string of burglaries on Queensberry Street, Peterborough Street and Park Drive. The breaks follow a general pattern. In …
An effort undertaken by the staff in the Bureau of Field Services located in Boston Police Headquarters, to provide disadvantaged children with Christmas gifts has once again been successful. Over 500 hundred children, identified by the various Youth Service Officers from around the City, are due to receive Christmas gifts from Boston Police Personnel. The …