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Boston Man, 28, Charged With Teen's Killing Near Playground 6 Months Later
Authorities in Boston say they have put handcuffs on the man responsible for a fatal shooting of a teen at a Roxbury playground over the summer.
Anthony Ramos, 28, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged this week with the killing of 19-year-old Tywon Meeks on July 6 at 5 Leyland Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney. He is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and carrying a loaded firearm.
Ramos was already in custody after police busted him last week on a firearms charge, the prosecutor added.
Officers arr…
Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police
A 51-year-old man faces weapons and drug charges after he challenged a group of teens to a fight while waving a machete and an axe in Downtown Boston, police said.
Israel Silva, 51, of Roxbury, threatened to attack a group of teens and challenged them to fight shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, around the Temple Place area, according to Boston police.
Officers arrived and watched as Silva reached into his pocket and retrieved a small axe while holding a machete in his left hand, police said.
He continued to taunt the group of teens, who ran away in fear, police said.
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Found: Missing Boston Man May Be Headed To Memphis: Police
Police announced on Monday, April 10 that the missing man had been found.
A 65-year-old man who has been missing for days may be on a bus or train heading to Memphis, Tennessee, officials say.
Barry Hurd, of Roxbury, was last seen on Tuesday, April 4 in the area of 280 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Boston Police Department.
Hurd is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black Boston baseball hat, a gray hooded sweatshirt, gold chains, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers.
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Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police
A man who allegedly broke into a home in Roxbury selected an unusual getaway vehicle, officials say.
The unknown suspect broke into and entered a house in the area of 162 Highland Street in Roxbury in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 5, according to the Boston Police Department.
The man is described as wearing a white and red Carhartt hat, orange and black vest, gray shirt, black pants, black gloves, white sneakers, and a black Osprey backpack.Boston Police Department
The suspect was last seen escaping the scene on a scooter, possibly heading onto Hawthorne Street.
The man i…
37 Dirt Bikes, Mopeds Seized in Months-Long Boston Investigation: Police
A slew of fentanyl, firearms, dirt bikes, and mopeds was seized and a quartet of Bostonians arrested due to a long-term investigation into illegal drag racing, officials say.
Police executed multiple search warrants in the area of 44 Lochdale Street, Roslindale around 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, according to the Boston Police Department. The search warrants were obtained through an investigation into groups of people involved in illegal drag racing events which involved large crowds, excessively loud music, public drinking, and reckless driving.
The warrants turned up multiple firearm…
Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection with a recent homicide in Hyde Park, authorities said.
Pierre Valbrun, age 20, of Roxbury, and Jonathan Thebaud, age 32, of Brockton were wanted in connection with the shooting death of Trevor Sands on October 10, 2021, Boston Police said.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 22 Ayles Road in Hyde Park, where they found Sands suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police (617) 343-4470. …