Boston man wanted on Civil Rights Violations arrested by TPD

April 6, 2016, 10:52 am

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On April 5, 2016 at approximately 6:45pm Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Back Bay Station. Officers had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Michael Nalbantian, 29, of Boston. Nalbantian was loitering in the entrance to the station and appeared to be stuffing marijuana into a cigarette. Officers approached and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for Nalbantian's arrest issued out of Boston Municipal Court for: Wanton Destruction of Property, A&B to Intimidate w/Bodily Injury, Armed Robbery and two Counts of Civil Rights Violations. Nalbantian was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process officers located marijuana in Nalbantian's cigarette.

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Quincy man w/a warrant draws attention to himself.

April 11, 2016, 7:59 am

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Micael Sargent

On April 8, 2016 at approximately 5:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Quincy Center Station. While there they had their attention drawn to a male, later identified as Michael Sargent, 37, of Quincy. Sargeant was smoking from a cigarette within feet of a conspicuously posted "NO SMOKING" sign. Officers approached and requested Sargenat's identification for citation purposes. Sargent provided a false name and other identifiers in an attempt to mislead the officers. Subsequently officers discovered Sargent's true identity which revealed he was wanted by Plymouth District Court for Possession of a Class B Substance. Sargeant was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. Prior to transport officers located a plastic baggie containing suspected Heroin in Sargent's possession.

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Level 2 Sex Offender arrested by TPD

April 11, 2016, 11:41 am

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Mehmet Beyaztas

On April 4, 2016 at approximately 5:20AM a female victim reported to the Transit Police she was followed, by an unknown male, into the MBTA Symphony Station and onto the inbound platform. Shortly thereafter the offending male unzipped his pants and committed a lewd act.

On April 11, 2016, based on a thorough investigation by Transit Police detectives did identify and arrest Mehmet Beyaztas, 27, of Boston for Open & Gross Lewdness as he was passing through the Arlington MBTA Subway station. Beyaztas, a Registered Level 2 Sex Offender was transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. It is expected Beyaztas will be arraigned sometime tomorrow in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

The Transit Police Department takes ALL reports of such incidents with the utmost seriousness and concern. We encourage anyone who witnesses or is victimized by such behavior to contact us.

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April 12, 2016, 5:22 am

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If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app.

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, the male subject depicted within, fraudulently used a stolen credit card to purchase fare media at Dudley Station and Harvard Square Station.

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April 13, 2016, 8:22 am

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Lynn woman wanted for numerous felonies netted by TPD

April 13, 2016, 10:53 am

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Liann Duyon

On April 13, 2016 at approximately 9AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Mass Ave station. While there they had their attention drawn to a female, later identified as Liann Duyon, 28, of Lynn. Duyon was smoking from a cigarette within several "NO SMOKING" signs posted in close proximity. Officers approached Duyon to educate her relative to the No Smoking Laws on MBTA property and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for her arrest issued from Lynn District Court for; Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Home Invasion and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. Duyon was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

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April 14, 2016, 4:29 pm

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On Thursday, April 14, 2016, at approximately 8:00 AM, the subject depicted within stole an iPhone 6 and two pairs of Nike brand sneakers from a victim at Shawmut MBTA Station.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Point of Entry Policing nets 2 fare evasion violators with warrants

April 15, 2016, 9:14 am

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Shannon Smith

On April 14, 2016 at approximately 5PM Transit Police Officers assigned to the Central District were at the MBTA's Chinatown Station conducting Point of Entry Policing. While there they had their attention drawn to a female, later identified as Shannon Smith, 39, of Jamaica Plain. Smith entered through the fare gates without paying. Officers approached Smith and subsequently discovered there were active warrants for Smith's Arrest issued from Salem District for Shoplifting and Trespassing.

Shortly thereafter officers observed another male, later identified as Shaun Levesque, 34, assist other passengers enter into the paid area of the station without paying. Officers approached Levesque and subsequently discovered there were active warrants for his arrest issued from Lynn District Court for Larceny Over 250.00 and Trespassing. Both Levesque and Smith were transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

Shaun Levesque

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April 21, 2016, 9:53 am

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On Monday, April 4, 2016, the male subject depicted within took possession of a cell phone at Stony Brook MBTA Station after it's rightful owner briefly left the area.

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Boston man assault MBTA bus operator.

April 25, 2016, 1:25 pm

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Jorge Diaz-Vasquez

On April 24, 2016 at approximately 6:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Warren and Moreland Street's Roxbury for a report of an MBTA bus operator who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers met with the bus operator as well as independent witnesses. Officers ascertained the following information: a male, later identified as Jorge Diaz-Vasquez, 44, of Boston boarded an MBTA bus but refused to pay his fare. The operator explained to Diaz-Vasquez he must pay his fare or exit the bus. Diaz-Vasquez stepped off the bus and spat upon the bus operator striking her and then fled the area.

Shortly thereafter Transit Police Officers while at Dudley MBTA station observed Diaz-Vasquez. As Officers approached Diaz-Vasquez he pushed a shopping carriage at the officers and fled. Officers gave chase and after a lengthy pursuit apprehended Diaz-Vasquez and placed him into custody for various assault charges. During the booking process Diaz-Vasquez provided a false name, officers subsequently discovered his true identity which revealed several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Charlestown District Court for violation of the Commonwealth's Drug Laws.

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Recognize this subject ? ID sought in Open &Gross Lewdness investigation.

April 28, 2016, 7:27 am

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On Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at approximately 2:22 PM, the subject depicted within committed a lewd act on the platform at Savin Hill MBTA Station.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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TPD confirms fatality in Medford. Trespasser struck

April 28, 2016, 4:41 pm

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On April 28, 2016 at approximately 7PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Medford for a report of a person possibly struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Medford Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown, while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a Lowell Line MBTA commuter rail train in the vicinity of 662 Boston ave, Medford. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives from the Middlesex County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Boston man identified, located & arrested in Lewdness investigation

April 29, 2016, 6:22 am

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Keith Graham-Smith

On April 28, 2016 the Transit Police posted photographs of a person of interest relative to an Open & Gross Lewdness investigation. (see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives, Keith Smith, 21, of Dorchester was placed into custody on 04/28/2016. It is expected Smith will be arraigned sometime today in Dorchester District Court.

During Smith's booking process it was discovered there were two warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Roxbury District Court for Trespassing and Dedham District Court B&E-Felony and Larceny Over 250.00

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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April 29, 2016, 12:20 pm

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On Saturday, April 23, 2016, at approximately 5:50 PM, the subject depicted within threatened the bus operator and broke a window on an MBTA bus at Quincy Center MBTA Station.

The subject is described as follows;

A white male, approximately 30 years of age, 6’ in height, clean shaven, wearing a red, white and blue “Ford” baseball cap, a “Breaking Bad” graphic tank top, with red t-shirt underneath, black and green shorts, red sneakers with white laces. Tattooed right forearm and right calf. The subject is believed to frequent the Quincy Center area.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

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Terrell Alves arrested again for Indecently Assaulting a 14 year old female.

May 3, 2016, 11:32 am

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Terrell Alves

On April 27, 2016 the Transit Police received a report from a 14 year old female who was indecently assaulted while at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing Station earlier that same day (approx. 8AM) . Transit Police detectives, after a thorough investigation, identified the assailant as , Terrell Alves, 25, homeless. On today's date (05/03/2016) TPD detectives located Alves in Kenmore Sq. and placed him into custody for Indecent Assault & Battery.

This is not Alves' first encounter with the Transit Police. On December 17, 2015 Alves was placed into custody by Transit Police officers at Downtown Crossing MBTA for another Indecent Assault & Battery.(see posting here)

Alves will be arraigned sometime tomorrow in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

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Billerica woman arrested for Shoplifting at South Station

May 6, 2016, 6:36 am

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Roberta St. John-Maynard

On May 5, 2016 at approximately 10:25AM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to the CVS located within the MBTA South Station Commuter Rail for a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival officers spoke with employees of CVS who provided them with a description of a female who had stolen items from their store. Within minutes officers located a female seated at the bar inside Tavern In The Square Restaurant, also located within MBTA South Station, who matched the description provided. Officers soon discovered the female, later identified as Roberta St.John-Maynard, 48, of Billerica to be in possession of merchandise from CVS of which she did not pay for. St. John-Maynard was placed into custody for Shoplifting and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was revealed St John-Maynard had warrants in existence for her arrest issued from Lowell District Court for Drug Violations and Leaving the Scene-Property Damage and Clinton District Court for Driving with a Revoked License.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Trespasser struck; NON life threatening injuries MBTA Broadway.

May 8, 2016, 12:39 pm

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On May 8, 2016 at approximately 2:36PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to Broadway MBTA station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximate age of 55, while trespassing on the southbound track at MBTA Broadway station was struck by a train and sustained serious but NON life threatening injuries. The male was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. NO foul play is suspected.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. No further information will be released.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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TPD confirm fatality in Holbrook; trespasser struck

May 8, 2016, 6:07 pm

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On May 8, 2016 at approximately 8:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Holbrook for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Holbrook Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a 23 year old male, in the vicinity of the Union Street grade crossing in Holbrook, while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a Middleboro Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Norfolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is not suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Serial Graffiti Vandal sought

May 9, 2016, 9:59 am

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Marc Meadowcroft

In 2015 Transit Police announced the identification and arrest of a serial Graffiti Vandal who defaced numerous MBTA stations as well as City of Boston property (see posting here).MARC MEADOWCROFT, 20, of Revere ultimately entered a Guilty Plea in Boston Municipal Court and was given an 18 month suspended sentence on particular charges and a Continuance w/Out a Finding on others.

MEADOWCROFT agreed to cease his criminal conduct of vandalism on MBTA property and in doing so remained free from jail.

Unfortunately, MEADOWCROFT did continue his criminal ways of vandalism. In January 2016 MEADOWCROFT yet again defaced MBTA property at Green Street station with his familiar Tag name of "CIGA". MEADOWCROFT was also captured on our public safety cameras system engaged in this criminal act. Currently there are several warrants in existence for MEADOWCROFT'S arrest for Graffiti related activity. MEADOWCROFT is being actively sought by Transit Police. If you know the whereabouts of MEADOWCROFT and/or have information on his whereabouts we would like to hear from you. You can contact the TPD and remain 100% anonymous via our Text a Tip Line 873873, our SeeSay App or by calling 617-222-1170.

Vandalism to MBTA property is costly to all of us. The TPD will dedicate resources in identifying, locating and arresting those who engage in such activity.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

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Malden woman arrested for Fare Evasion

May 10, 2016, 8:14 am

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Kelley Capobianco

On May 9, 2016 at approximately 9:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District were conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTA's Malden Center Station. While there they had their attention drawn to a female, later identified as Kelley Capobianco, 32, of Malden, who fare evaded by "piggybacking" in behind a paying customer. Officers approached Capobianco for the purpose of issuing a citation. However Capobianco furnished several fictitious names in an attempt to mislead the officers. Officers explained that failure to identify oneself after fare evading could lead to arrest. Capobianco still refused to reveal her true identity and was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered there were several warrants in existence for Capobianco's arrest issued from Malden District Court for various drug violations.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com