Charlestown Beat
POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 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]. Drugs
09/29/15 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Main Street, an individual was placed under arrest for possession of a Class B substance.
Drugs
09/30/15 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Main and Austin streets, an individual was placed under arrest for possession of a Class C substance.
Assault and Battery
10/02/15 – A victim reported as a result of a traffic accident on the North Washington Street Bridge, he became involved in an altercation with the operator of the other vehicle, at which time that driver approached him and started a “scuffle.”
The matter is under investigation, although the victim said he did not wish to press charges at that time.
Breaking and Entering
10/02/15 – A victim on Main Street reported someone broke into the common area of the parking garage and stole golf clubs and other sporting equipment. Detectives are investigating.
Robbery – Bank
10//03/15 – Officers responded to Rutherford Avenue for a hold-up alarm.
Upon arrival, bank employees informed police that a white male wearing a yellow raincoat had approached a teller window, stated he had a gun and demanded money. The suspect then fled inn the direction of the Mishawum housing development.
As a result of the subsequent investigation, the suspect was located and placed under arrest.
Larceny – Bike
10/03/15 – A victim on Old Rutherford Avenue reported that someone took his black 18-speed Huffy bike from his yard. The rear door leading to the yard was found to be ajar.