POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the third Tuesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:30 p.m., 2nd floor, community room.
POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service Office at 617-343-4627.
REPORT DRUG DEALING: Contact the District A-1 Confidential Drug Line at 617-343-4879.
CHARLESTOWN POLICE STATION: Contact at 617-343-4888.
RESERVE THE COMMUNITY ROOM: Contact Christine Vraibel at [email protected].
Robbery – Unarmed
02/19/13 – A victim stated while she was walking down High Street at about 1p.m., two unknown white males approached her and asked for a cigarette.
While she was about to give them a cigarette, one of the males grabbed her bag, which contained her wallet. The suspects then fled towards the Bunker Hill housing development.
A witness ran to assist the victim after the suspects ran away.
Warrant Arrest
02/20/13 – Officers on McNulty Court placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Suffolk Superior Court warrant charging armed robbery.
Breaking and Entering – Residence – No Force
02/21/13 – A victim on Brighton Street reported he left home at about 7 a.m., and when he returned home at 5 p.m., he observed the front door was ajar.
Upon entering his home, the victim observed numerous jewelry containers spread out across his bed. A grey lockbox and various pieces of jewelry were taken from the home.
Detectives are investigating the incident.
Robbery – Knife – Residence
02/21/13 – A victim reported while she was at a friend’s home on Dunstable Street, three suspects physically assaulted her. One suspect attempted to stab her with a pair of scissors before the victim fled and contacted police.
Officers responded to the scene and placed one suspect under arrest.
Breaking and Entering – Residence
02/23/13 – At about 9 a.m., officers responded to Bunker Hill Street for a breaking and entering in progress.
Upon arrival, police observed the rear door was smashed and secured the premises. Officers also located a rock used to smash the window.
Police contacted the homeowner, who stated she had been away for the week. A grey safe and numerous pieces of jewelry were taken from the home.
Evidence was taken from the home and will be processed by detectives.
Breaking and Entering – Non-Residence
02/24/13 – At about 11 a.m., officers responded to the Citizens Bank on Austin Street and spoke to the roofers, who were contracted to fix a leak.
One of the workers informed police when he peeled back a rubber liner, he saw a hole had been cut in the roof. It was unknown at that time if entry to the building was gained. Detectives responded and will process the scene.