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Cambridge man exposes himself at Ashmont MBTA

John Gearty

On February 12, 2017 at approximately 4:30pm a Transit Police officer assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTAs Ashmont Station for a report of a disorderly male. Upon arrival the officer was met by an MBTA employee who pointed out a male, later identified as John Gearty, 29, of Cambridge and informed the officer Gearty was acting in a loud belligerent manner for no legitimate reason and requested the officers assistance in dealing with him. As the officer approached, Gearty, began to use loud foul language creating a disturbance. Gearty also made homophobic slurs directed towards the MBTA employee. The officer ejected Gearty from the station, as Gearty was being escorted out he stopped and dropped his pants and underwear fully exposing his genitals and began to gyrate his body. This was done in plain view of other MBTA patrons.

Gearty was placed into custody for Disorderly Conduct and Indecent Exposure and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Boston man arrested for Open Gross Conduct while on the MBTA

Robert McCarty

On March 27, 2016 at approximately 8:45PM the two female passengers while traveling on a Red Line train in the vicinity of Park Street Station noticed a male sitting directly across from them intentionally exposing his genitals. The offending male exited at Park Street Station and according to a witness may have attempted to "grope" another female as she ascended up the stairs.

On April 4, 2016 at approximately 4:45PM, after a thorough investigation by Transit Police Detectives, Robert McCarty, 40, of Boston was arrested at MBTA Harvard Sq., Station for two counts of Open & Gross Lewdness. McCarty was transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. McCarty was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Malden man assaults MBTA bus operator

Mohamed Noor

On January 26, 2016 at approximately 12:45am Transit Police officers working in Area 2 received a radio call to respond to Malden Center MBTA station for a report of an MBTA bus operator who was assaulted. Upon arrival officers were met by the victim/MBTA employee who informed them of the following; while stopped in the Commercial Street busway a male, later identified as Mohamed Noor, 29, of Malden, entered the bus. Noor however stood in the doorway preventing the victim from closing the doors and continuing on his route. Eventually Noor boarded but refused to pay his fare, the victim explained to Noor he would have to pay his fare or exit the bus. Noor began to make verbal threats and insults towards the victim and in doing so placed other passengers in fear of their safety. When the victim refused to move the bus Noor struck the victim in the face and head with his scarf and hands.

Officers caught up to Noor, who was in the process of walking away from the station, and attempted to speak with him. Noor became combative towards the officers threatening them with physical harm. Noor was placed into custody for Assaulting a Public Employee and Disorderly Conduct and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. This is not the TPDs first encounter with Noor (follow link).

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Boston man wanted for Rape caught Up Skirting at MBTA station

James Cullers

It is expected Cullers will be arraigned today in Cambridge District Court.

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Trespasser struck NON life threatening injuries MBTA Broadway

On May 8, 2016 at approximately 2:36PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to Broadway MBTA station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximate age of 55, while trespassing on the southbound track at MBTA Broadway station was struck by a train and sustained serious but NON life threatening injuries. The male was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. NO foul play is suspected.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. No further information will be released.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Boston man arrested illegal firearm on MBTA

Isiah Chaffin

On October 6, 2016 at approximately 7:50AM a Transit Police officer working a detail at the MBTAs Government Center station was notified by an MBTA employee there was a male, later identified as Isiah Chaffon, 19, of Boston on the Blue Line platform possibly in possession of a firearm. The T employee further reported the male appeared to be unconscious and was slumped/sitting against the wall. The officer immediately responded to the area and observed Chaffon who appeared to be in a unconscious state sitting against the wall with the barrel of a firearm protruding from his waistband.

The officer quickly took possession of the firearm, a 380 caliber handgun with 3 rounds in the magazine, and was able to rouse Chaffin from his unconscious state. The officer determined Chaffin did not have a License to Carry a firearm and he was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process. During the booking process it was discovered Chaffin had several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Roxbury, Chelsea and Newton District Courts. Additionally, Chaffin was in possession of  controlled narcotics without being duly prescribed to him.

Chiffon was arrainged in Boston Municipal Court-Central Division on 10/07/2016 for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Controlled Narcotics.

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Everett incident 12 18 2016 MBTA Bus

On December 18, 2016 at approximately 2:25pm in the vicinity of 178 Elm Street in Everett a Route 110 MBTA bus was involved in an accident involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation by Transit Police detectives suggest the following: an MBTA bus operator, after having stopped in a dedicated authorized bus stop, was in the process of pulling away. The MBTA bus speed at the time was approximately 3 to 5 miles per hour. At this time a male, a 58 year old resident of Boston, exited from a local area business and began to chase after the bus. The male ran off the sidewalk, entered into the street and began hitting the back of the bus in a apparent attempt to gain the operators attention so he could board the bus. In doing so the male lost his balance and fell onto the street and partially under the bus. At this point in time the bus made contact with the males leg.

The male sustained a NON life threatening injury and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

The incident remains under investigation at this time, however preliminary investigation suggests the bus operators actions did NOT contribute to the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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