Thieves Ravage Public Garden for Third Time

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.

May 25: Theft of more than $200 of valuables

A victim reported that someone stole the copper irrigation system from the public gardens located on Terminal Street. This is the third time an incident like this has happened. 

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May 22: Assault with a dangerous weapon, gun

About 11:30pm, officers responded to O’Brien court for a report of shots fired. Witness informed officers a black male ran from behind a dumpster with a gun and fired shots at 4 to 5 other males. Officers did recover a shell casing on the street and also found a bullet lodged in a parked motor vehicle. At this time no victims were located. As a result of the investigation that followed four individuals were placed under arrest. No weapon was recovered.

May 24: Search warrant

As a result of a search warrant that was , seven individuals were placed under arrest for various crimes including drugs and prostitution. Drugs, money, personal papers and sex paraphernalia were also seized in the raid.

May 24: Dangerous or hazardous condition

At 12 p.m., officers responded to Third Avenue for a report of a hazardous condition. Officers were informed a small amount of leaked from an abandoned clock. The Boston Fire Department declared the scene safe with no personal or property damage.

May 25: Breaking and entering into a residence

A victim on on Caldwell stated that sometime between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., unknown person(s) tampered with her door lock and entered the home. Various electronics were taken. Detectives are investigating.

May 25: Driving with a revoked license

As a result of a traffic stop on Austin Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license.