Police Log: More Reports of Paintball Gun Attacks

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.

Oct. 17: Suspicious person.
Officers on Polk Street received information from a concerned citizen regarding a young man firing a paintball gun at people. Officers were aware of several incidents regarding this type of behavior and as a result of their investigation a suspect was located and a paintball gun and paintballs were recovered. (Last week, police )

Oct. 22: Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife).
Victim on Walford Way stated to officers that as a result of a verbal altercation with an individual that same individual brandished a knife and attempted to stab him. Victim was not injured and stated to officers he did not want to pursue the matter.

Oct. 22: Breaking and entering – residence.
Victim on Old Ironsides way reports when she returned home she saw that someone had entered her home by forcing open the rear sliding door and breaking the screen. Removed from the home were various electronics and assorted footwear.

For more information, residents can contact the district's Community Service office at 617-343-4627. To report drug dealing, contact the District A-1 confidential drug line at 617-343-4879.

The Charlestown neighborhood police station can be reached at 617-343-4888. Public safety meetings are held there on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.