Crime & Safety

Police Reports, Dec. 3 - Dec. 6

Officers responded to reports of theft from cars, drug possession.

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place within Charestown'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.

Friday, Dec. 3

  • At 3:20 a.m., police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at 171 Alford Street.
  • At 3:28 a.m., police responded to a report of larceny under $200 at 240 Medford St.

Saturday, Dec. 4

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  • At 12:02 p.m., police responded to a report of auto theft at 240 Medford St.

Sunday, Dec. 5

  • At 1:15 p.m., police responded to a report of larceny from a vehicle, $200 or more at 8 Bartlett St. The theft occurred on Nov. 30.
  • At 5:17 p.m., police responded to a report of larceny from a vehicle, $200 or more at 63 Green St.

Monday, Dec. 6

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  • At 12:40 a.m., police responded to a report of a fire at 7 Adams St.
  • At 7:50 a.m., police responded to a report of larceny from a vehicle, under $50 on Tremont St.
  • At 8:06 a.m., there was a report of vandalism 41 O'Reilly Way, police said.
  • At 9:05 a.m., police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident at 686 Rutherford Ave.
  • At 11:12 a.m., there was a report of vandalism at 48 Corey St., police said.
  • At 1:36 p.m., police responded to a report of larceny of $200 or more at 39 Monument Sq.
  • At 3:27 p.m., police approached four males sitting in a parked car outside 7 Salem St. Officers observed a large cloud of smoke in the car. Upon investigation, police found a large plastic bag containing a leafy green substance in the coat pockets of one of the passengers. There were no arrests reported.
  • At 5:12 p.m., police responded to a report of assault and battery at 71 Perkins St. Officers found two residents with minor injuries who were reportedly involved in a physical altercation.

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.

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