Taxi Driver Robbed on Medford Street

These reports were submitted from the Boston Police Department and took place within Charlestown's District, A-15. The time and place of the alleged crimes are listed. Persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Feb. 7: Armed robbery

A victim, a taxi driver, reported that he picked up a fare in Cambridge and drove him to Medford Street. When the suspect exited, he placed either a knife or screwdriver to the victim’s throat and stole fourteen dollars. The suspect then fled into the Bunker Hill development.

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Feb. 6: Warrant arrest

Officers on Dunstable Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding South Boston court warrant charging shoplifting and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Feb. 6: Drug arrest

As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the area of Bunker Hill Street, two individuals were placed under arrest charged with possession of a class B substance with the intent to distribute it.

Feb. 8: Warrant arrest

Officers on Polk Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Somerville court warrant charging shoplifting.

Feb. 8: Warrant arrest

Officers on Walford Way placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Framingham court warrant charging larceny by check and destruction of property.

Feb. 8: Theft from a business

A store owner on Main Street reported that two white males entered his place of business and stole about fifty dollars worth of groceries. The incident was recorded by store cameras. Detectives will investigate.

Feb. 8: Robbery

A victim on Tufts Street reported that, while walking home, she was punched from behind by unidentified person(s) who then stole her Marshalls shopping bags containing about three hundred dollars in new clothing.

Feb. 10: Drug arrest

As a result of a drug investigation on Medford Street, an individual was placed under arrest for possession of a class B substance with intent to distribute it.