IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police
IDs Released For Woman, Man Killed In Back-To-Back Boston Shootings: Police Boston Police have identified the victims of two back-to-back fatal shootings that happened over the weekend.  First, 33-year-old Jasmine Burrell, of Mattapan, was shot and killed in the area of 40 Fairlawn Avenue around 4:47 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.  Then, 21-year-old Christian Thistle-Kavanaugh, of Dorchester, was shot and killed in the area of 483 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester around 10:30 p.m. the same day.  Both incidents follow the shooting death of 36-year-old Daniel "Danny" Sanders in Dorchester on Saturday.  “The three gun deaths in Boston this we…
Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police
Lookout For This Man Accused Of Sexual Assault, Robbery In Boston: Police Police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say sexually assaulted someone late last month and robbed another person a week later in south Boston.  The sexual assault happened on Sept. 29 just before 3 p.m. on E Street and W. 4th Street, Boston police said. On Oct. 4, he followed a woman out of a convenience store around 8:30 p.m. to 506 E 6th St., where he pulled out a knife, punched her in the face, and then ran away.  Boston police ask anyone with information on who he is to contact Area C-6 detectives at 617-343-4742. Anonymous tips can be left by calling …
SEEN HIM? Accused Narcotics Dealer ‘Nitty Gritz’ Wanted By Morris County Sheriff SEEN HIM? Accused Narcotics Dealer ‘Nitty Gritz’ Wanted By Morris County Sheriff
Seen HIM? Accused Narcotics Dealer ‘Nitty Gritz’ Wanted By Morris County Sheriff Seen him? Authorities in Morris County are seeking the public’s help tracking down an accused narcotics dealer known as “Nitty Gritz.” The Morris County Sheriff’s Office CrimeStoppers has issued an arrest warrant for Tyson McCoy — aka “Nitty Gritz” — with charges for first-degree possession with intent/distribution of narcotics, the department said in a release on Monday, Oct. 17. McCoy, pictured above, is 41 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighs about 180 pounds, police said. He also has several tattoos, including one depicting barbed wire on his forehead, authorities said. McCoy is …
Englewood Bandits Carjack Terrorized Woman, Mug Man On Same Street Englewood Bandits Carjack Terrorized Woman, Mug Man On Same Street
Englewood Bandits Carjack Terrorized Woman, Mug Man On Same Street Two carjackers terrorized a female driver in Englewood overnight, taking her new SUV, moments after mugging a man on a nearby street corner, authorities said. The first victim was waiting for a ride share on Engle Street shortly after midnight Saturday when the robbers approached him, Oct. 1, Police Lt. Fred Pulice said. Believing they were armed, the frightened victim surrendered his backpack, phone and wallet, the lieutenant said. The robbers got into a Mercedes Benz SUV and headed down Engle Street, where they victimized a female driver moments later, he said. According to the victim: …
Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away
Have You Seen Me?: Man Attacks Woman Unprovoked In Boston Then Ran Away Boston police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who attacked a woman earlier this week for no reason.  The incident reportedly happened just before 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, on Binney Avenue in the Longwood Medical area, Boston police said. The woman said a man in a grey sweatshirt approached her and hit her with a blunt object before he ran away.  Investigators released photos of the alleged attacker to drum up tips to help them identify the man. Boston police ask anyone who knows the man or has any information on the attack to contact detectives at 61…
Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating
Man Shot To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Boston police said a man was shot to death Thursday evening, Aug. 11, and investigators are asking for help to find the shooter. The man was shot just after 8:30 p.m. near 4 Oak Hill Avenue in Mattapan, Boston police said. When officers arrived, they found him bleeding but still alive. Responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead, police said.  Boston police are investigating the case and ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. If you want to leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers 1-800 -494-TIPS…
SEE ANYTHING? Witnesses Sought To Hit-Run Englewood Bicycle Crash SEE ANYTHING? Witnesses Sought To Hit-Run Englewood Bicycle Crash
SEE Anything? Witnesses Sought To Hit-Run Englewood Bicycle Crash Englewood police were searching for a driver who struck a bicyclist on Tuesday and took off. Initial details were sketchy as detectives sought witnesses and area security video after the male cyclist was struck at the intersection of Mary and Honeck streets around 10:30 a.m. A dark-colored vehicle reportedly fled the scene as the victim was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 cash for info that significantly helps a police investigation. Tips can be made anonymously at bergencrime…
Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect
Boston Police Seeking Roxbury Shooting Suspect Boston police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say was involved in a shooting last week.  Investigators recently released photos of the man taken from a security camera that show the man walking near the July 17 shooting at a parking lot on Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street in Roxbury just after 10:30 p.m., Boston Police said. The man ran away toward Brookledge and Hutchings streets. Police did not release any information on the victim.  He wore a black sweatshirt with the word "Scarface" on the front, black leggings beneath black shorts, and Puma shoes, po…
Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan
Boston Police ID Man Shot In The Head In Mattapan Boston police say they have identified the man who was shot and killed last week in Mattapan.  Jahieem Gist-Vailes, 21, died on Thursday, July 21, after being shot in the head near 14 Orlando Street, Boston Police said. He was dead when officers arrived on the scene, officials added. They did not say if Gist-Vailes was a local resident.  Police are still searching for the person responsible for the slaying.  Investigators ask anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. Call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS to leave an anonymous tip. 
Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police
Recent Middle School Grad, 15, Killed In Boston Shooting: Police Boston police officers and the mayor are asking for the public's help to find out who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy Wednesday night.  Curtis Ashford Jr. died Wednesday night after someone shot him only a few minutes from his Dorchester home, his mom, Starsha Groce, told Boston25. Curtis, who recently graduated from McCormack Middle School, told his mom that he wanted to go play with his friends. He never came home.  “He told me he was at the court playing ball with his friends and I told him to make sure be home by 8 — before the lights come on, and he texted me back OK," his mom told …
Newly Transplanted NJ Boy, 14, Shot, Killed In Harlem, NYPD Says Newly Transplanted NJ Boy, 14, Shot, Killed In Harlem, NYPD Says
Newly Transplanted NJ Boy, 14, Shot, Killed In Harlem, Nypd Says A 14-year-old boy who'd just moved to New Jersey with his family was identified by authorities as the victim shot and killed on a Harlem street. Justin Streeter of Plainfield had just stopped at an East 128th Street deli with a friend and was riding a push scooter when gunfire erupts around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the NYPD said. "As they're walking towards the corner of Park Avenue a male emerges on the corner and fires a volley of gunshots at the two young men," said Jeffrey G. Maddrey, the department's chief of patrol. It was unclear why, the chief said. The boys ran between two vehicles, b…
SEE ANYTHING? Woman Shot In Englewood, Police Seek Witnesses SEE ANYTHING? Woman Shot In Englewood, Police Seek Witnesses
SEE Anything? Woman Shot In Englewood, Police Seek Witnesses Detectives in Englewood were trying to determine who shot a woman at a city public housing project. The 30-year-old victim showed up at Hackensack University Medical Center following the overnight shooting Monday on Parkview Terrace, Englewood Police Lt. Fred Pulice said. HUMC staff contacted Hackensack police, who called their Englewood colleagues around 4 a.m., the lieutenant said. The woman was released from the hospital after being treated for a relatively minor gunshot wound, Pulice said. Detectives were doing a follow-up interview with her later on Monday. They are also seeking…