February 12, 2019

Burlington Carjacking: Vehicle Located, 4 Juveniles in Custody in Revere

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Vehicle from Burlington Carjacking Located in Revere, 4 in Custody

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that the 2018 Audi sedan taken at gunpoint from a resident on Monday evening was recovered after it crashed in Revere early Tuesday morning. Four suspects have been taken into custody by the Revere Police Department.

Burlington Police were notified by Revere that the Audi crashed in that city on Rt. 1A. The four suspects are all male juveniles. Two BB guns were also recovered by police.

Background:

Burlington Police responded to 26 Beacon St., in the parking lot of the Beacon Village apartment community at 7:23 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers met with a visibly shaken adult male who said that he had just pulled into his parking space after arriving home from work and was checking his email on his phone when a man opened the driver’s side door, put a gun in his chest, and forced him from the vehicle. At least three suspects got into the vehicle and sped off. The victim was not physically injured.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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February 11, 2019

Burlington Police Investigating Armed Carjacking

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
www.bpd.org

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Burlington Police Investigating Armed Carjacking

BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that the Burlington Police Department is investigating a carjacking at gunpoint that occurred Monday evening.

Police responded to 26 Beacon St., in the parking lot of the Beacon Village apartment community at 7:23 p.m. Upon arrival, officers met with a visibly shaken adult male who said that he had just pulled into his parking space after arriving home from work and was checking his email on his phone when a man opened the driver’s side door, put a gun in his chest, and forced him from the vehicle.

The victim reported that three black men in their late teens or early 20s got into the vehicle, with the gunman getting into the driver’s seat.

The victim’s keys, wallet and phone were also taken.

The suspects sped away in the victim’s 2018 black Audi A4 sedan with MA License Plate 8GW848.

Burlington Police put out an alert to surrounding communities, including the Woburn Police Department, as the incident happened near the Woburn line. State Police and Boston Police were also notified.

The victim was not physically injured.

Chief Kent urges members of the public to come forward with any information on this crime.

“This was a brazen, violent and unprovoked attack on an innocent resident,” Chief Kent said. “These types of acts are not common in our community and we have no tolerance for them. We will fully investigate this crime and hope to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

If anyone has any information on this incident or sees the vehicle in question, they are asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at 781-272-1212.

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February 9, 2019

Ashland Police Arrest Uber Driver for Sexual Assault

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Ashland Police Department
Craig Davis, Chief
137 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-9003
Email: [email protected]

Ashland Police Arrest Uber Driver for Sexual Assault

ASHLAND — Police Chief Craig Davis reports that the Ashland Police department has charged an Uber driver after he allegedly offered one of his riders money in exchange for sex and then sexually assaulted her when she refused.

Uber driver JOSE H. AREVALOS-AVALOS, AGE 37, OF HOLLISTON was arrested and charged with Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Age 14 or Over and Attempting to Pay for Sexual Conduct. (Ashland Police Department Booking Photos/Courtesy)

As a result of an Ashland Police Department investigation, JOSE H. AREVALOS-AVALOS, AGE 37, OF HOLLISTON was arrested and charged with:

Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Age 14 or Over (Felony)
Attempting to Pay for Sexual Conduct.

On Friday, Feb. 8 at 3:29 p.m., Ashland Police were called to take a report of a sexual assault that had just occurred. The victim reported to police that she had ordered an Uber car to commute to work in Ashland. She was picked up by a gray Toyota Corolla driven by AREVALOS-AVALOS. During the ride, the suspect allegedly propositioned the victim and offered her $100 for sex. When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly put his hand between the victim’s legs and sexually assaulted her, and he later put the victim’s hand between his legs.

The Uber app showed that the victim had ordered a gray Toyota Corolla with a driver named “Jose.” The suspect also reportedly gave his phone number to the victim as she exited the car and asked her to call him.

The phone number and the license plate of the vehicle led police to AREVALOS-AVALOS, who was arrested at his apartment on North Mill Street in Holliston shortly before 11 p.m.

Uber cooperated with Ashland Police in the investigation. The Holliston Police Department assisted in the investigation.

Chief Davis praised the victim for immediately coming forward to report her assault, leading to the arrest of this suspect.

AREVALOS-AVALOS is being held at the Ashland Police Department pending his arraignment Monday in Framingham District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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February 7, 2019

Statement Regarding Maynard SWAT Incident

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Mark W. Dubois, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-841-9948
Email: [email protected]

Regional SWAT Team Assists in Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation in Maynard

Two Suspects in Custody, Firearm Recovered

MAYNARD — Chief Mark W. Dubois reports that increased police activity in Maynard on Thursday morning was due to an ongoing, multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of at least one firearm.

The home at 1 Acton Court remains secured at this time, as officers seek to follow proper procedures for a search of the premises.

Authorities from Maynard Police, the Massachusetts State Police and the ATF responded at 7:15 a.m. with assistance from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT Team to serve a high-risk warrant at the Acton Court address.

The need for the specialized training and abilities of a SWAT team was demonstrated by information garnered during the investigation that indicated the possible presence of firearms in the home. Two males, one adult and one teenage juvenile were taken into custody, and one firearm was recovered during the initial investigation.

No one was injured in the operation, and the SWAT team cleared the scene shortly before 1 p.m.

“We are very fortunate to have such amazing law enforcement partners in Massachusetts, including our local ATF branch, the state police, and the highly trained municipal police officers that make up the NEMLEC SWAT team,” Chief Dubois said. “Thanks to an efficient and orderly operation today, two dangerous suspects have been taken into custody.”

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information about the investigation, suspects and any possible charges will be released as soon as it becomes available.

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