Crime & Safety

Thief Steals Dress From High Street Package

Notable police incidents from June 18-24.

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.

June 18—Larceny

A victim on High Street reported that unknown person(s) opened her u.p.s. package that was left on the stairs of her home and stole a dress.

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June 19—Bank robbery

Officers responded to Main Street for a report of a bank robbery in progress. Upon arrival officers observed a suspect on the ground in the parking lot being restrained by a citizen. The investigation that followed showed the individual to have been the person who tried to commit the robbery. Suspect was placed under arrest and will be charged accordingly.

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June 19—Assault and Battery

As a result of an altercation on Main Street, a female will be summonsed to Charlestown court to answer an assault and battery complaint.

June 21—Shoplifting

Officers responded to Main Street for a report of security holding a shoplifter. Suspect will be summonsed into Charlestown court to answer to the charges.

June 24—Firearm confiscated

As a result of an investigation on Monument Street, an individual was charged with carrying a firearm outside the scope of his license. The weapon was seized and a summons will be issued.

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