Campus Crime Log
Incident reports from the BUPD

A rise in the number of late-night assaults in areas near the Boston University campus has prompted the Boston University Police Department to increase the visibility of night patrols. Chief Thomas Robbins says his officers are working closely with officers from the Boston Police Department and the Brookline Police Department to arrest the assailants. Until police are certain that the suspects have been apprehended, Robbins advises all members of the BU community to take precautions, especially when walking late at night.
The BUPD crime log for March 26 through April 6 is below. The next campus crime log will appear on Wednesday, April 23.
11:31 PM 4/6/2008 Sun ARSON OF DWELLING HOUSE c266 S1 Arrest 1019 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential ALLEY WAY
Officers William Campanella and Brandon Stone were dispatched for a report of a fire alarm. Upon arrival they observed smoke in the building with a smell of fire and the fire alarm was sounding. At this time, the occupants were evacuating into the street. A second call came into BUPD dispatch stating that there was a fire on the side of the building by the alleyway between 1019 Commonwealth Ave and 270 Babcock St. Officer Stone took a chemical fire extinguisher and ran into the alleyway where the fire was. Upon closer inspection it was determined that the fire was contained to an emergency exit doorway that is in a small alcove on the northeast side of the building. In addition to the doorway being on fire, there is a vent on the alcove ceiling which was also on fire and sending smoke into the building. Officer Stone observed a male party sitting 10 to 12 feet away from the fire watching it, making no attempt to extinguish the flames or sound any alarm to notify anyone of the existing danger despite the fact that a security guard was present in the lobby of the building, as well as an emergency police call box phone on the exterior of the building. While extinguishing the flames, several occupants of the building attempted to make egress out of this emergency door, but could not due to the fire and smoke blocking the doorway. They were directed by Officer Stone to the next closest exit. While Officer Stone was extinguishing the fire, the male subject, began yelling and made a statement that he had lighted the fire with a cigarette. THE SUSPECT was becoming combative and unruly as the crowd gathered from exiting the building was placed into custody. THE SUSPECT was intoxicated, a bottle of vodka was found burned near the fire remnants. Boston Fire arrived on location and began to extinguish the smoldering ashes, the vent above the alcove and ventilate the building. Upon closer observation it appeared that cardboard and blankets were on fire. There was visible charring and burn marks to the building and doorway. THE SUSPECT was transported to the station for booking and charged with Arson and Disorderly Conduct.
10:10 PM 8005714 4/6/2008 Sun ASSIST BOSTON PD Open 1132 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential UNKNOWN
Boston Police broadcast a sexual assault in progress at 1132 Commonwealth Avenue. The suspect was being chased on foot by two males on Commonwealth Avenue. Officers Ron Gately, Brian Abdallah, Larry Mackin and Sergeant Jeffrey Burke were dispatched to the area to assist with the search along with Boston PD units. Boston PD searched the area of Reedsdale Rd where the suspect was last seen. Sergeant Burke then responded to the scene to see if the victim was a BU affiliate. Due to the nature of the Boston PD investigation and treatment by Boston EMS, Sergeant Burke was unable to speak to the victim. He was notified by Boston PD that the victim was in fact a BU student. At that time the victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital along with her roommate for further treatment of the victim.
3:00 AM 8005639 4/6/2008 Sun MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Anicet Dybantsa was dispatched for a report of an intoxicated female. Upon arrival he met with the victim in the lobby, who stated that she had too much to drink. She was unsteady on her feet and her speech was slurred. Mercy ambulance 103 responded and transported her to Saint Elizabeth hospital.
1:40 AM 4/6/2008 Sun DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS Open c266 S12 822 BEACON ST All Other Locations PARKING LOT
Officer Anicet Dybantsa responded for a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival he met with the reporting party in the rear of the building, who stated that at 1:50 AM he had noticed a Ford Mustang with broken passenger window and called BUPD. He did not witness the crime. The vehicle had a broken passenger side window, with no other damage to the exterior of the vehicle. Attempts were made to contact the owner, but they were not successful. Since the vehicle could not be secured, Sergeant Healy ordered it towed for safekeeping. Stadium towing towed the vehicle.
4/5/2008 1:17 AM 8005580 4/5/2008 Sat A&B c265 S13A Arrest 500 COMMONWEALTH AV Hotel SIDEWALK
Officer Scott Rocheville observed the Foundation Lounge staff removing a patron from the establishment. Once they were on the sidewalk, the asked for his coat. The doorman asked THE SUSPECT for his coat check ticket; THE SUSPECT then struck the doorman on the right side of the head and attempted to flee. The doorman was able to get a hold of THE SUSPECT and they both fell to the ground. Officer Rocheville placed THE SUSPECT under arrest for Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct.
12:00 AM 8005577 4/5/2008 Sat MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Closed KENMORE SQUARE Public Property SIDEWALK
Officers Brandon Stone and Anicet Dybantsa observed a male lying on the ground on Commonwealth Avenue near the Citizen’s Bank. The victim appeared to be intoxicated, he was unable to stand on his own, he had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming out of his breath and he was unable to follow simple directions. Mercy 107 responded and transported the victim to Beth Israel Hospital.
4/4/2008 11:00 PM 8005573 4/4/2008 Fri ROBBERY, ARMED c265 s17 Open ESPLANADE Public Property PARK
Officer Brandon Stone was dispatched to meet with the victim of an armed robbery. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that at 11:00 PM, he was walking along the Esplanade, after crossing the Bay State Road footbridge when he was robbed at knife point. The victim then stated he encountered two Hispanic males and one produced a silver knife and demanded the victim’s personal items. The victim gave his wallet, iPod and cell phone over to the suspect. The suspect then told the victim to leave the area. The victim reports that his wallet, valued at $50.00, $40.00 cash, Apple iPod, valued at $200.00, Nokia cell phone, valued at $50.00, NJ driver’s license, Bank of America debit card and BU ID were stolen. Officers searched for witnesses or suspects in the area with negative results. Boston Police responded for armed robbery near Fairfield Street with similar suspect descriptions and also at knife point at 12:05 AM.
10:00 PM 8005541 4/3/2008 Thu B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16 Open 844 BEACON ST Residential DORM ROOM
Officers Rich Cabral and Thomas Gaffney were dispatched for a past B&E report. Upon arrival they met with the victim who stated that on 4/1/2008 at 10:00 PM, she left her backpack sitting on her bed and her laptop computer plugged in beside her bed. The victim then stated she left the apartment and her roommate who was still home. The victim stated that when she returned to her apartment on 4/04/2008 at 1:15 PM she noticed the apartment door was not closed properly. The victim then discovered that her backpack and laptop computer were missing. The victim reports that her H/P laptop computer, valued at $1300.00, Apple iPod, valued at $300.00, Northface backpack, valued at $80.00 and headphones, valued at $50.00 were stolen.
6:30 PM 8005542 4/1/2008 Tue LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30 Open 915 COMMONWEALTH AV Athletic Facility LOCKER ROOM
Officer Jack Struble responded for a past larceny report. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that at 6:30 PM she left her backpack inside the second floor locker room, with her wallet inside her backpack. When she returned at 7:15 PM she discovered that someone had taken her wallet. The victim reports that her wallet, $20.00 cash and her Bank of America debit card were taken.
3:57 PM 8005552 4/4/2008 Fri THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2 Closed 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Ciaran D’Arcy was dispatched to meet with a party who had received a threatening e-mail. The victim stated that the e-mail was sent by friend of her roommate. The victim stated that she and her roommate do not speak to each other; there have been no ill words between the two. The victim further stated that she has never met her roommate’s friend. Officer D’Arcy called the University Of Texas Police to get the suspect’s contact information and have him cease and desist with the threatening e- mails. Sergeant Bonnet from the University of Texas called and gave the suspect’s phone number to Officer D’Arcy. Sergeant Bonnet was faxed a copy of the report. Officer D’Arcy spoke with the suspect at 7:30 PM. The suspect admitted he sent the e-mail and was remorseful about sending the e-mail.
4:00 AM 8005519 4/4/2008 Fri LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Open 8 ST. MARY’S ST Academic PLAZA
Officers Melissa Lombardo and John Mahoney were dispatched for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival officers met with the reporting party who stated that at 4:00 AM, three white males took the American flag that was hanging in front of the building The reporting party stated the male parties were white, and between 20-25 years old.
3:23 AM 8005515 4/4/2008 Fri DANGEROUS WEAPON, CARRY c269 S10 Court Summons 275 BABCOCK ST Public Property SIDEWALK
Officer Brandon Stone was en route a call at 275 Babcock Street when he observed a male wearing a black hat pulled down over his face walking in the area of 275 and 277 Babcock Street acting suspiciously. Upon closer observation, the subject who several times looked over his shoulder at Officer Stone and walked quickly in the opposite direction. The subject was wearing a holster on his right his with a brown wooden handle protruding from it. THE SUSPECT had his right hand grasping the protruding object while he was walking toward the staircase leading to 275 – 277 Babcock Street. Officer Stone requested additional officers for a man with a knife. THE SUSPECT was ordered to put his hands up and to face the wall. Officer Stone approached THE SUSPECT and removed the knife from the holster. Officer Anicet Dybantsa and Sergeant Dan Healy arrived to assist. Officer Dybantsa secured the knife and THE SUSPECT was patted down to determine the presence of any further weapons with negative results. THE SUSPECT stated that he had been phoned by a female friend, who had requested him to come outside and escort her in from the street. THE SUSPECT stated that due to the recent rash of robberies and assaults, he armed himself with a knife to escort his female friend inside. The suspect was advised that he would be summonsed into Brighton District Court for violation of M.G.L. 269/10B Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.
3:00 AM 8005514 4/4/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 275 BABCOCK ST Residential BATHROOM
Officer Anicet Dybantsa responded for a report of an intoxicated male. Upon arrival he met with ORL Staff, who stated that he observed a male party in the men’s room sleeping on the floor. The victim stated that he had 8 beers. Boston EMS13 was called to the scene, the victim refused to go to the hospital. EMTs evaluated him, and determined he was lucid and aware. He was then cleared to go in his room.
2:50 AM 8005513 4/4/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 275 BABCOCK ST Residential BATHROOM
Sergeant Dan Healy responded for a report of a female locked in a first floor bathroom. Upon arrival, he met with the security personnel who stated that people were complaining that since 2:50 AM the door had been locked and no one was answering the door. Upon knocking on the door, the victim exited the bathroom and stated that she felt ill. Sergeant Healy could detect a slight odor of alcoholic beverage about her and asked if she had been drinking. She told me that she was drinking at Harvard University earlier in the night and stated she had consumed three drinks. She stated that she felt a stomach illness that was keeping her in the bathroom but it was not related to her drinking. She appeared to be lucid and steady on her feet. Mercy Ambulance was requested for a medical evaluation. Mercy #103 arrived and evaluated the victim and believed that the victim was not in any medical danger due to alcohol consumption. She was asked if she wanted to go to see a doctor about her stomach condition.
7:00 PM 8005495 3/27/2008 Thu FRAUD/CHEAT, GROSS c266 S76 Open 207 BAY STATE RD Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Diane Smith was dispatched to take a report of fraud. Upon arrival, Officer Smith met with the victim, who stated that she had placed her Genetic books for sale on eBay for a cost of $200.00. Two parties responded to her auction via email. The victim received a mailed check for $3500.00 one of the parties who also emailed her informing her to cash the check. Both parties told her to send a check asking for no specified amount and the books to two different individuals. After several days of emails, the male parties began demanding his money. The victim never cashed the check.
4:51 PM 8005480 4/3/2008 Thu MARIJUANA, POSSESS c94C S34 Closed 512 BEACON ST Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Ron Gately was dispatched for a report of marijuana that was confiscated by the residence life staff. ORL Staff report they received an anonymous report that there was marijuana in room 511. When Gauthier and Franco arrived they found the resident at home. When staff asked THE SUSPECT if there was any marijuana in the room he responded no. Staff searched the room and found a small tin container behind a desk. When they opened the container they found a lighter, a tobacco cigarette and the small remains of what appears to be left from two marijuana joints. ORL Staff contacted the police and turned the container over to Officer Gately. THE SUSPECT told ORL Staff that a guest in the room left it there around the week of January 14th and he had forgotten about it until it was discovered in the search. Officer Gately did not smell any marijuana in the room when he arrived.
3:00 PM 8005484 3/30/2008 Sun LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Open BUSWELL ST & MOUNTFORT ST Public Property STREET
Officer Anicet Dybantsa responded for a past B&E to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival he noticed the passenger side window was smashed. Office Dybantsa was able to contact the owner of the vehicle who stated he parked his vehicle on Sunday 3/30/2008 at 3:00 PM. He further stated that his GPS unit and charger were missing. The victim reports that the Garmin GPS unit was valued at $300.00.
7:15 AM 8005454 4/3/2008 Thu A&B c265 S13A Court Summons 140 BAY STATE RD All Other Locations ALLEY WAY
Officer Joseph Sirignano was dispatched to meet with the victim of a past assault and battery. Upon arrival he met with the victim, a truck driver for Costa Food & Produce Co, and stated that at 7:15 AM he was making a delivery to the rear of 140 Bay State Rd and had to momentarily block the alleyway while unloading the truck. Another truck driven by a male party arrived in the alleyway. The victim stated that THE SUSPECT began blowing his air horn and yelling profanities out the side window at him to move his truck. The victim said he yelled over to the driver that he would be moving after the completion of his delivery. Then, according to the victim, another male party, exited the truck and began to approach him. The victim further explained that the second suspect got right up to his face and made bodily contact by pointing his finger into his forehead while using profanity. According to the victim the suspect then threatened the victim. The victim stated that he was concerned for his safety and that he does often see this person, as they both regularly make deliveries and pick-ups in the area.
1:00 AM 8005445 4/3/2008 Thu TRESPASS c266 S120 Arrest 277 BABCOCK ST Residential PLAZA
Officer Peter McCarron and Melissa Lombardo responded for a report of a black male attempting to get money. Upon arrival they observed the subject fitting the description outside the building. When asked what he was doing the subject stated that he was looking for his brother’s apartment at 1201 Commonwealth Ave. Officer McCarron spoke with the caller who stated that THE SUSPECT followed him from 190 Bay State Rd, begging for money because his car was broken down on Longwood Ave and he needed money to get it towed. The caller stated he was nervous and walked from 190 Bay State Rd to 277 Babcock St before giving in to the suspect. The caller told THE SUSPECT that he needed to go inside 277 Babcock St to get his ATM card and he would return in a minute. While inside the building, the caller contacted BUPD to report the suspicious activity. While checking THE SUSPECT for warrants Officer McCarron recognized him from past incidents at Boston University. The suspect has a history of scamming innocent persons out of money. The suspect was arrested for trespassing and an outstanding default
9:30 PM 8005359 4/1/2008 Tue B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16 273 BABCOCK ST Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Matthew Blakeslee responded for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival Officer Blakeslee met with the victim who stated that her watch was stolen while she was in the shower. The victim stated that she left her watch on her desk in her dormitory room at 9:30 PM and was gone until 9:50 PM. She said that her roommate was in the room when she went to take a shower, but discovered that her roommate also left briefly to use the bathroom, leaving the room door unlocked. The victim reports that the Bulgari brand watch was valued at $4200.00.
8:33 PM 8005431 4/2/2008 Wed DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS Open c266 S12 730 COMMONWEALTH AV All Other Locations PARKING LOT
Officer Tom Smith responded for a past destruction of property incident. Upon arrival he inspected the door to 730 Commonwealth Ave, located on the second level of the parking structure. It was reported to dispatch by B&G that the lock appeared as if it had been pried in an attempt to get into the building. However, when Officer Smith inspected the area, he found that the door looked as if it had been repaired, and could only notice some minor damage to the internal mechanism.
4:45 PM 8005409 3/27/2008 Thu TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING c269 S14A Open 147 BAY STATE RD Academic OFFICE
Officer Rick Camillo responded to take a report of a party receiving annoying telephone calls. Upon arrival he met with the victim, who stated that the suspect has been calling her office line approximately 15 times a day from 3/27/2008 and 4/2/2008. The victim stated that RUDNER first contacted her office in an attempt to send an article from the newspaper where he works. Victim stated that from that point the suspect’s calls were constant. Victim stated there were no threatening statements but the calls were overwhelming. The victim was instructed that if the suspect calls again to inform him that she has contacted the police and that a report has been filed. He also informed her that if the calls became threatening to report them immediately.
10:00 AM 8005543 4/2/2008 Wed TRESPASS WARNING Closed 100 ASHFORD ST All Other Locations UNKNOWN
Officer Thomas Smith was dispatched to meet with a female party. Upon arrival he met with the victim and her translator, due to the fact that the victim speaks very little English. The victim reported through her translator that she had been having marital problems with her husband. She stated that they had recently become separated, and she had no interest in getting back together with her husband. At 10:00 AM the victim reported that she received a call from her husband, stating that if she did not come back to him, he would come to her work and tell her coworkers of their marital problems. The victim’s husband is not employed by Boston University, and has no affiliation with the institution. The victim stated that he has made this threat before, in the hopes that she would come back to him. At 3:10 PM Officer Smith contacted the victim’s husband over the phone, and issued him a trespass warning and that if found on Boston University property, he would be placed under arrest
1:25 AM 8005361 4/2/2008 Wed MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Closed 610 BEACON ST Residential PLAZA Officers
Melissa Lombardo and John Mahoney were dispatched for a report of an intoxicated female in front of 610 Beacon Street. Upon arrival, they met the victim who stated she had been out drinking for her birthday. The victim had vomited on the floor, slurred speech and could not stand steadily on her feet. Mercy Ambulance arrived and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center for further evaluation.
11:35 PM 8005356 4/1/2008 Tue MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 210 BAY STATE RD Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Peter McCarron was dispatched for a report of an unconscious female. Upon arrival he met with ORL staff, who directed him to the third floor. He found the victim unconscious in bed and a strong odor of alcoholic beverage was coming from her breath. ORL Staff reported that the victim’s friends dropped her off and after they dropped her off she started to vomit. Officer McCarron was unable to wake the victim. Boston EMS and Boston Fire responded and were able to wake the victim. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to the Beth Israel Hospital for further medical evaluation.
11:22 PM 8005355 4/1/2008 Tue LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90 S24 Open 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Public Property STREET
Officer Matthew Blakeslee responded to a report of a hit and run, personal injury. Upon arrival, Officer Blakeslee was met by Boston EMS Ambulance 16. Officer Blakeslee and Boston EMS located the victim, who stated that another individual observed the incident and could provide a suspect vehicle description. The victim stated that they were crossing the westbound side of Commonwealth Avenue at Cummington Street, just ahead of the traffic light at the intersection, heading to the median area. He said that a vehicle made a “U-turn” from the eastbound side of Commonwealth Avenue, stopped on the median tracks, and then turned into the westbound side of Commonwealth Avenue where they were crossing. That vehicle struck the victim in the legs sending him onto the roof of the vehicle. The witness said that the vehicle stopped and put its hazard lights on, but then continued westbound on Commonwealth Avenue. They could not get the license plate number but described it as a Massachusetts license plate. The victim had leg injuries visible through a ripped pants leg and was transported to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by Boston EMS.
4:30 PM 8005334 4/1/2008 Tue LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Court Summons 925 COMMONWEALTH AV Commercial AUDITORIUM
Detective Peter Torchio was approached by Agganis Arena Manager, Kristopher Brassil concerning two females who were being held by security officers in level LL1 of the Agganis Arena, for taking several items of clothing belonging to the main concert attraction, Avril Lavigne and her stage performers. Upon arrival he observed two female parties seated on a wooden crate located just outside of the concert entry doors, with several articles of clothing located next to them on top of said wooden crate. Standing with the two females were Avril Lavigne staff members, John Zivkovic and Amie Darlow. Zivkovic stated that the suspects were seen taking said items of clothing from a wardrobe located outside of the dressing room area. According to Zivkovic, he was notified by Darlow as she witnessed the suspects taking clothing from the wardrobe. Zivkovic arrived in the area and approached the suspects. At this time, he took possession of said clothing and notified Brassil. After asking the two females if they would consent to a search of their clothing and pocketbooks, Sergeant Burke was notified and requested a female officer. Sergeant Burke responded to the scene and requested that the suspects be removed from the area and brought to the BU Police station to be searched. Officer Diane Smith responded and searched the two females with negative results. The suspects were notified that they would be summonsed into Brighton Court for larceny over $250. The suspects were trespass warned from the Agganis Arena.
1:00 PM 8005324 3/28/2008 Fri MV ACCIDENT / NO INJURIES Open 1 UNIVERSITY RD All Other Locations PARKING LOT
Officer Joseph Sirignano responded for a M/V accident report. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that on 3/28/2008 at 1:00 PM he parked his motor vehicle in the parking lot in the rear of 1 University Road. When he returned to his vehicle at 11:00 PM, he noticed his vehicle had been struck in the left rear quarter panel and bumper area. There was no note left by the person responsible for the damage.
9:30 AM 8005328 3/31/2008 Mon LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30 Open 580 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential BASEMENT
Officer Anicet Dybantsa responded for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that her mother was doing laundry at 9:30 AM and left the room. She returned to the laundry room at 10:00 PM and discovered her clothes were missing. The victim reports that 2 jackets, a pair of jeans, a sweater and a hat were stolen. The value of the missing items is $200.00.
3/31/2008 9:50 AM 22080293 3/31/2008 Mon DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS Open c266 S12 771 COMMONWEALTH AV Academic ELEVATOR
Officer reports Graffiti on the cork tacking inside the display case of the North Elevator.
3/30/2008 11:20 PM 8005154 3/29/2008 Sat LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30 Open 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Anicet Dybantsa responded for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival he met with the victim, who stated that at 11:20 PM he was talking to security on the 4th floor, and his wallet was in the back pocket of his jeans, at 11:25 PM, he noticed his wallet was gone. He stated that someone had taken his wallet without him knowing it. He checked with the RA office to see if his wallet had been turned in by anyone with negative results. At 11:59 PM an unknown party dropped off his wallet with security. The victim reports that his Citibank Visa credit card was missing.
5:49 AM 8005180 3/30/2008 Sun MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential BATHROOM
Officer Peter McCarron was dispatched for a report of a female vomiting in the 9th floor bathroom. Upon arrival he met the victim and she stated that she had been vomiting for 1 hour. Officer McCarron detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. The victim also stated that earlier when she was vomiting she believes she was vomiting blood. Mercy Ambulance, #103, arrived and transported the victim to the Beth Israel Hospital for further medical treatment.
2:32 AM 8005169 3/30/2008 Sun MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 199 BAY STATE RD Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Peter McCarron responded for a report of a female unconscious. Upon arrival he found the victim unconscious in her bed and she had a odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. Officer McCarron was unable to wake the victim. Mercy Ambulance, #103, arrived and also made numerous attempts to wake the victim with negative results. Mercy Ambulance transported the victim to the Beth Israel Hospital for further medical treatment.
2:09 AM 8005178 3/30/2008 Sun ASSIST BROOKLINE PD Open 38 CROWNINSHIELD RD Public Property UNKNOWN
At 2:13 AM BUPD received a call via BAPERN from the Brookline Police that a sexual assault and robbery had just occurred at 38 Crowninshield Rd. Officers John Mahoney, Anicet Dybantsa, Peter McCarron and Sergeant Dan Healy were dispatched to search the area for possible suspects. The suspect was described as a light skin, Hispanic male, 5’08” to 5’10” in height, thin to medium build, wearing a black hooded jacket or sweatshirt. The property taken was reported to be the victim’s black handbag. Units searched the area along with Brookline Police, Boston Police and State Police with negative results.
3/29/2008 11:15 PM 8005152 3/29/2008 Sat ASSAULT TO ROB, UNARMED c265 S20 Open 463 PARK DR Public Property SIDEWALK
Officers Ciaran D’Arcy, William Donnellan and Brian Abdallah responded for a report of an attempted robbery of a woman’s purse. Upon arrival Officers Donnellan and Abdallah searched the area for the suspect, while Officer D’Arcy spoke with the victim. The victim stated that a tall heavy set black male stepped out from behind a U- Haul truck parked in the driveway between 461 and 463 Park Drive at 11:15 PM and demanded her purse saying, “give me your purse.” The victim stated that there was no weapon shown. The victim opened her purse and showed the suspect it was empty. The suspect then patted her pockets to find her wallet which she had hidden in a side pocket in her purse. At this time the victim ran to her apartment building and notified the police. The victim described the suspect as over 6’00” tall, heavy set black male in his thirties wearing black pants and coat. The victim stated that it is possible she might have seen the suspect in the area before but she was unsure. She did not see what direction the suspect fled or if any vehicle was used. Brookline Police and Boston Police were notified of the incident. Officers searched the area and found no one matching.
10:30 PM 8005151 3/29/2008 Sat LIQUOR, PERSON UNDER 21 POSSESS c138 S34C Court Summons 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential DORM ROOM
Officer William Donnellan was dispatched for a report of minors in possession of alcohol. Upon arrival he met with the suspects Eric DAHL and Daniel REID who had a partial bottle of rum and a bottle of vodka that had been partially consumed on the floor. Both parties presented Massachusetts Drivers License’s proving they were under age. ORL staff reports that during rounds they had discovered a party in the room and had removed the other parties prior to Officer Donnellan’s arrival. When asked where they procured the alcohol, they both stated that someone gave it to them from the previous weekend. Both parties will be issued a summons to the Roxbury District Court.
8:30 PM 8005147 3/29/2008 Sat LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Open 685 COMMONWEALTH AV Academic BASEMENT
Officer Matthew Blakeslee while on detail received a report of a stolen cell phone. The victim stated that he last saw his cell phone in room B27 at 8:30 PM. When he returned at 8:37 PM his phone was gone. The room was not secured during the time of the theft. The victim reports that his iPhone was valued at $500.00.
3:00 AM 8005097 3/29/2008 Sat MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Peter McCarron responded to assist Officer Matthew Blakeslee with multiple intoxicated individuals. Upon arrival he met Officer Blakeslee who requested that he evaluate a male party in the lobby by the security booth. The victim was unable to stand up and his speech was slurred. The victim was unable to answer simple questions and it took him 10 minutes to give his date of birth. Mercy ambulance responded and transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center for further medical treatment.
2:20 AM 8005098 3/28/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Matthew Blakeslee responded to a report of an intoxicated male brought to his attention by the Security Assistants. The victim was seated by the security assistants in the lobby area. Officer Blakeslee attempted to speak with the victim who had difficulty answering questions correctly on his first attempt. He stated that he did consume about six alcoholic beverages beginning at 12:00 PM. He had difficulty standing while Officer Blakeslee conducted a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test. Further he was unable to complete the test without moving his head. The victim agreed to be transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Mercy General Ambulance responded and transported the victim.
2:00 AM 8005093 3/29/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Matthew Blakeslee was dispatched for an intoxicated individual in the lobby by the security booth. Upon arrival, he was met by Emergency Medical Technicians from Mercy General Ambulance. The EMTs observed and evaluated the victim, who stated that she had consumed “two” alcoholic beverages but had not eaten anything that day. She stated that she did not believe she was under the influence of any drugs (voluntary or involuntary) and was not on any medications. EMTs determined that she was not in any medical danger and Officer Blakeslee determined that she did not appear to be a danger to others. The victim signed a medical refusal form.
11:51 PM 8005084 3/28/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 275 BABCOCK ST Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Matthew Blakeslee was dispatched for an intoxicated female. Upon arrival, Officer Blakeslee located the victim, who was lying on her side vomiting into a plastic bag. The victim was unable to stand or speak and continued to vomit. Witnesses stated that the victim’s friends had dropped her off in her room and left, prior to Officer Blakeslee’s arrival. Mercy Ambulance responded and transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center for further evaluation.
11:33 PM 8005083 3/28/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Closed 1039 COMMONWEALTH AV Public Property SIDEWALK
Officer John Mahoney was dispatched for an intoxicated female. Upon arrival officer Mahoney observed the female unconscious on the ground. Mercy Ambulance arrived and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center for further evaluation.
10:55 PM 8005080 3/28/2008 Fri LIQUOR, PERSON UNDER 21 POSSESS c138 S34C Court Summons 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential DORM ROOM
Officers Peter McCarron and Brandon Stone were dispatched for a report of underage drinking. Upon arrival they met with Officers Thomas Smith, Ron Gately and Brian Abdallah and they seized 6 bottles of alcohol from the occupants of the room. Both occupants of the room are under the age of 21. The alcohol seized consisted of 1 liter bottle of Baileys, 1 750 ml bottle of Bacardi Bahamas Mama, 1 1.75 liter bottle of Skyy Citrus Vodka, 1 750 ml bottle of Bacardi Hurricane, 1 liter bottle of Absolut Vodka, 1 1.75 liter bottle of Bacardi Grand Melon, 1 750 ml bottle of Hypnotiq Liqueur. OCCUPANTS showed no signs of alcohol impairment or intoxication. Both suspects were advised that a court complaint application will be filed for Minors in Possession of Alcohol.
10:00 PM 8005021 3/27/2008 Thu MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Court Summons 194 BAY STATE RD Residential VESTIBULE
Officer Matthew Blakeslee was dispatched for a unresponsive intoxicated female in the lobby. On arrival he found the victim standing in the vestibule with vomit on her clothing. The victim was barefoot and her property was scattered about the stairs in the entryway that was also entirely covered in vomit. Officer Blakeslee attempted to speak to the victim and determined that she had consumed alcoholic beverages at what she stated was “a bar”. She said that she did not believe she was under the influence of any drugs (voluntary or involuntary). The victim’s speech was severely slurred and she was unable to stand and keep her balance without falling. In the course of attempting to ascertain the victim’s identity, she provided another individual’s Massachusetts Driver’s License to Officer Blakeslee. Unable to confirm the victim’s identity, she gave Officer Blakeslee permission to look into her wallet to find her true identification. An additional “Michigan” identification card, also determined to be false bearing the victim’s information was discovered in her name but with an incorrect date of birth. A complaint was filed in Roxbury District Court for a violation of Chapter 138 Section 34B (Liquor Purchase Identification Cards). Based on her true identity it was discovered that the victim had not yet attained 21 years of age. Mercy ambulance 103 transported the victim to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further evaluation.
1:30 AM 8005014 3/28/2008 Fri MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 500 COMMONWEALTH AV Hotel BATHROOM
Officer Scott Rocheville was summonsed by the Foundation Lounge staff for a female patron “passed out” in the ladies rest room. Upon arrival at the ladies room he observed the victim lying on the floor in the middle stall. The victim had been vomiting in the toilet. Several attempts were made to assist the victim in standing, however, she was unable to stand on her own and each time she stood it induced more vomiting. Mercy Ambulance was contacted and transported the victim to the Beth Israel
11:00 PM 8005007 3/27/2008 Thu MEDICAL ASSIST / ALCOHOL Judicial Referral 700 COMMONWEALTH AV Residential LOBBY
Officer Ciaran D’Arcy was dispatched for an intoxicated female. Upon arrival he met the victim who stated that she had 3 shots of alcohol at a house party in Allston. The victim was unsure of the location of the party. The victim stated that she did not feel well and wanted to go to a hospital to get checked out. Boston EMS unit 95 arrived on scene and transported the victim to Beth Israel for treatment.
10:00 AM 8004968 3/27/2008 Thu LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Open 855 COMMONWEALTH AV Academic HALLWAY
Officer Joseph Sirignano was dispatched to the second floor for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that at 10:00 AM he went to room 256 for a meeting. The party he was supposed to meet was not present and the door was locked. The victim decided to leave his leather brief case containing an Apple Macbook laptop, on the floor in the hallway just outside room 256. He returned at 10:10 AM and discovered that his brief case had been unzipped and his laptop had been taken. The victim reports that his laptop was valued at $2800.00.
8:00 PM 8004840 3/25/2008 Tue LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30 Open 915 COMMONWEALTH AV Athletic Facility LOCKER ROOM
Officer Ciaran D’Arcy was dispatched for a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, he met with the victim, who stated that, her wallet and cell phone stolen from the second floor women’s locker room. The victim reports that her items were not secure at the time of the incident, but the women’s locker room is always locked and code accessed. The victim reports that she last saw her items at 8:00 PM and discovered they were missing at 8:45 PM. The victim reported that her wallet was found in a barrel by a B&G employee on the second floor and that $40.00 and her cell phone were missing. The victim reports that her LG cell phone was valued at $250.00. There was another wallet stolen from the same area that is under IRC # 8004834.
6:30 PM 8004834 3/25/2008 Tue LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30 Open 915 COMMONWEALTH AV Athletic Facility LOCKER ROOM
Sergeant Jeffrey Burke was dispatched for a past larceny report. Upon arrival he met with the victim who stated that at 6:30 PM she left her bag containing her wallet and other items under a bench on the floor in the first floor woman’s locker room. When she returned at 8:50 PM her wallet was missing. She states that she did not see anyone suspicious in the area and that the door to the woman’s locker room is locked with a code needed for access. The victim reports that her J. Crew wallet, valued at $30.00, $30.00 cash, several IDs, and personal papers were stolen. Staff were able to recover the victim’s NY driver’s license, BU ID, Bank of America debit card and health insurance card from the floor of the locker room.
8:40 AM 8004788 3/23/2008 Sun TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING c269 S14A Open 610 BEACON ST Residential DORM ROOM
Officer Dan Digiovine was dispatched for a party receiving annoying phone calls. Upon arrival he met with the victim, who stated that she received fifteen cellular phone calls from an unknown male caller, starting on 3/23/2008 to 3/25/2008 between 8:40 AM and 4:38 AM. The victim stated that the caller does not leave any voice male messages, but when she did answer, the caller responded using very sexually explicit language. The victim states she became very concerned and nervous when the caller once stated on 3/24/08, “I watched for your lights to go out before I called you.” The victim reports no personal threats made by caller, only sexual type remarks. The caller believes the caller is an older middle age man with a southern accent.
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