Crime & Safety
Connecticut State Police Respond To New London Ferry Terminal
A search is underway in Watertown, MA for the second Boston Marathon suspect. Police are going door to door in that town. In New London, a tactical team briefly appears at terminal with services to Long Island, Block Island.
Update 12:56 p.m. Friday:
The story about New London, below, was written and reported by Dirk Langeveld (Editor), and was posted to Madison Patch by Pem McNerney:
The Connecticut State Police, assisted by the New London Police Department, converged on the Cross Sound Ferry terminal this morning, but cleared the scene soon after.
The state police's tactical team arrived on scene in an armored vehicle and met with people identified by employees as managers at the ferry. Vehicles were allowed to board the ferry to Long Island after police cleared the scene. Officers were at the terminal for about half an hour.
"It didn't come through us. The State Police came down and we assisted them," said Capt. Todd Bergeson of the NLPD.
Bergeson said he could not comment on what actions police took at the terminal.
"Nobody's in any danger," he added.
Police in Connecticut have been on alert today as police pursue two suspects who are believed to be responsible for Monday's bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured more than 170 people.
According to the Watertown Patch, police are searching for 19-year-old Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev of Cambridge. The other suspect in the bombings, Tsarnaev's older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was killed in an overnight shootout with police. During the course of the search for the suspects, a 26-year-old MIT police officer was killed and a 33-year-old transit officer was wounded.
The Connecticut State Police put out an alert for a vehicle that may have been driven by Dzhokhar, but later rescinded it after the vehicle was found in Boston. Norwalk police this morningsearched an Acela Amtrak train from Boston, which includes a stop in New London.
"Everything's going up to Boston. That may have been related to that," said a woman who answered the phone at the public information office of the Connecticut State Police in response to an inquiry about the New London search.
Brianna Lang, of Dayville, said she saw the police arrive while waiting to bring her vehicle on board the ferry.
"It was a little scary, that's for sure," she said. "But it feels good that they're actually here looking."
Metro-North commuters delayed Friday morning. A train in Norwalk was searched by police this morning and allowed to continue.
Connecticut State Police issued this release the morning of Friday, April 19, 2013. It was later reported the car had been recovered.
Since the tragic bombing that took place in Boston on April 15, the Connecticut State Police has monitored all intelligence related to this investigation. Today, April 19, 2013, the Connecticut State Police received information from the Boston Investigation that a suspect vehicle could POSSIBLY be occupied by a wanted suspect. The vehicle is described by BOSTON AREA AUTHORITIES; the SUSPECT MAY BE OPERATING A: GRAY, HONDA, CRVREGISTRATION: 316 ES9 Massachusetts Connecticut Troopers are posted strategically in our State and continue to communicate with Massachusetts authorities.
THIS CASE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
The story below was written and reported by By Chris Caesar, John Waller, Daniel DeMaina, Franklin Tucker, Ryan Grannan-Doll, and Liz Taurasi. It was posted to Madison Patch by Local Editor Pem McNerney.
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Officials confirmed early Friday morning that they are searching for the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect in Watertown following a chaotic night that left the first suspect dead.
"We believe this man to be a terrorist," Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said at a post-4 a.m. press conference about the at large suspect. "We believe this to be a man who's come here to kill people. We need to get him in custody."
All MBTA service has been suspended on Friday morning and law enforcement officials are asking residents of Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston to stay indoors and for businesses to not open today.
Also, no vehicle traffic will be allowed in or out of Watertown until further notice.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
A robbery at a Cambridge 7-11 Thursday night was followed by the fatal shooting of a MIT campus police officer, then a carjacking by the suspects, which turned into a shootout in Watertown on early Friday morning, with one suspect pronounced dead at a hospital after the shootout and the other at large.
Patch has an editor in Watertown and editors updating this article as new information becomes available. Keep refreshing this article for the latest updates below in reverse chronological order.Related Stories
6:46 a.m. Boston University and Northeastern also closed today. ****6:02 a.m.The Globe reports that Harvard, Emerson, and MIT are all closed today.
****5:50 a.m.Law enforcement officials asking residents of Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston to stay indoors and for businesses to not open today.Also, no vehicle traffic will be allowed in or out of Watertown until further notice. ****5:40 a.m. MBTA service has been suspended this morning. ****5:30 a.m. Businesses in area of 480 Arsenal St closed until further notice. Employees instructed to remain home. Per Boston PD ****5:28 a.m.The first suspect was pronounced dead at 1:35 a.m. at Beth Israel Hospital, hospital officials said in a press conference.Hearing the shots and explosions in Watertown, the hospital prepared for another mass casualty incident as on Monday. At 1:10 a.m. the EMS system notified the hospital that a patient was coming in with multiple injures—combination of potentially a blast injury and gunshot wounds.That adult male arrived at the hospital under police guard at 1:20 a.m. in traumatic arrest with CPR ongoing. Physicians spent about 10-15 minutes trying to recesitate the suspect before he was pronounced dead.Beth Israel initially had 24 patients from the bombings on Monday and still has 12 patients from the bombings in the hospital.Physicians said they do not have any information on the identity of the deceased patient to release other than him being an adult male.****5:12 a.m. A witness in Watertown tells Patch reporter Charlie Breitrose she was getting ready for bed when she heard multiple gunshots.She thought they may have been fireworks, but heard about the MIT shooting on the news and wondered if they were related. "I heard big booms and then I really got scared," she said. She and her parents saw a man lying on the ground near Mt. Auburn Street, and police told them to go back inside. "I heard more gunshots, at least 12," she said. "We were all scared.""Now it is hitting home," she added. "You can't get any closer. It is in my backyard...none of us are sleeping."****5:04 a.m. All Boston hospitals are on lockdown at this time. ****4:59 a.m. Police searching on Dexter Avenue.****4:30 a.m. Patch reporter Franklin Tucker said that the manhunt is concentrated on the School Street and Laurel Avenue area—mainly everything south of Mt. Auburn Street to Arsenal.****4:14 a.m. Police have released a photo of the second suspect from surveillance footage. ****4:13 a.m. Police being told "not to use their radios." ****4:12 a.m. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis confirms via his Twitter account that "one suspect is dead. One at large. Armed and dangerous."He refers to the "white hat suspect at large." ****3:53 a.m. Officers say controlled detonation in area of Dexter and Laurel going to happen. Air horn before explosion.****3:52 a.m. Police scanners indicate a team is heading to the Watertown Mall Target, perimeter is being held. ****3:46 a.m. IMPORTANT: Update from Mass State Police: "Police will be going door to door, street by street, in and around Watertown. Police will be clearly identified. It is a fluid situation." ****3:34 a.m. Boston Globe reporting that a transit officer has been shot, condition unknown. ****3:28 a.m. From Patch reporter Franklin Tucker: "Just heard at road block that police are beginning to evacuate homes as the search continues."****3:24 a.m. Media email from Watertown PD: "This is Detective Connors with the Watertown Police Department there's an active incident in Watertown. Chief Deveau is advising all east end Watertown residents to remain in their homes. if you hear or see anything suspicious call the Watertown Police Department at 617-972 6500"****3:23 a.m. Open door at 465 Arsenal Street, Cops requesting flashlights and canines, per scanner. ****3:15 a.m. MIT website says "it's safe to resume normal activities" on the campus. It encourages community members to "remain vigilant." ****3:14 a.m. The FBI Boston Division issues a statement they are aware of the law enforcement activity in the greater Boston area. "The situation is on-going. We are working with local authorities to determine what happened."****3:12 a.m. Foot pursuit has ended, police said. "No active police pursuit at this time." Report of a white male on a bicycle wearing a white cap. ****3:02 a.m. Police are engaged in a foot pursuit on North Beacon Street near the mall. ****2:58 a.m. Mass Police: "There will be no briefing on the street in Watertown."****2:54 a.m. From the State Police Twitter Account: "MSP assisting Cambridge, MIT police in investigation into shooting. Victim is MIT officer. No arrests at this time."****2:48 a.m. Police scanners transmit police are looking for the suspect "in the white hat from the photos." ****2:44 a.m. Reverse 911 call: "There is an active incident in Watertown right now. Chief Deveau is advising all residents if they see or hear anything to call the Watertown Police Dept."****2:38 a.m.-MIT police say suspect in fatal shooting of officer is no longer on campus, but is still at large.-Newton Police are handling all police calls in Watertown unrelated to the incident. ****2:25 a.m. Hazel Street home cleared, residents allowed back inside. ****2:24 a.m. Reports of more possible shots fired in Watertown, location not known. ****2:23 a.m. Resident at 14 Hazel reportedly heard foot-steps on the roof. ****2:17 a.m. A Patch employee near the scene reports he heard "40-50 shots fired." Said he started counting after hearing "a dozen or so."****2:15 a.m. From Patch reporter Franklin Tucker: "Cops are going up and down the side streets yelling at everyone to 'Get inside and lock your doors!' They are walking around with flashlights and guns drawn. On me!"****2:07 a.m. SWAT on-scene. ****2:05 a.m. Police are looking at a house at 14 Hazel Street with an open door. They are waiting for backup before entering. ****1:57 a.m. Police have requested a reverse-911 message be broadcast to Watertown residents: "We dont want anybody coming out of their homes right now." ****1:53 a.m. Police robot is still on Laurel Street. Residents report helicopters are "everywhere." Police search continues.****1:38 a.m. Reports of an explosion, likely controlled and intended by police. ****1:33 a.m. Police are reportedly advising journalists and other officers to turn off their cell phone devices. It is unclear why, though it may be due to concern about explosive devices. ****1:30 a.m. A bomb team is working to clear multiple devices, sweeping multiple cars in the area of Mt. Auburn Street and Dexter Avenue. ****1:26 a.m. Police may have unexploded devices on Laurel and Dexter, getting residents out of there. Another possible suspect may be involved. ****1:25 a.m. Suspect is being held at Mt. Auburn St. and Adams St. in Watertown. ****1:22 a.m. Boston Police Chief Linskey is on scene. ****1:20 a.m. Police believe they have second suspect in custody. Potential mistaken identity, police are confirming. ****1:17 a.m. "Party on the ground, Boston PD is requesting assistance on Upland." - Watertown PD Scanner****1:16 a.m. One suspect remains at large. Another in custody. ****1:03 a.m. Two officers are down at the scene in Watertown, as is one of the two suspects, according to police scanner reports.****12:55 a.m.Two men allegedly hijacked a black Mercedes SUV in Cambridge around midnight, according to police scanner reports. The men let the driver out of the vehicle on Memorial Drive about 30 minutes later, according to the reports.Police then tracked the vehicle to Watertown and are currently in a shootout with the suspects near 105 Laurel St. in Watertown, according to the reports. There are also reports of explosions in that area.It is unclear if this incident is related to the MIT shooting at this time.ORIGINAL STORYA MIT Police officer is dead after a campus shooting near Vassar and Main Streets, the Middlesex District Attorney confirmed early Friday morning. The officer was responding to a report of a disturbance when he was reportedly shot, a press release reads. Evidence was found of "multiple gunshot wounds." He was pronounced deceased at Mass General Hospital. Authorities are aware of no other victims.No arrests have been made and the situation is ongoing. According to a report in the The Atlantic, MIT released an emergency alert at 10:48p.m. Thursday. "Shots fired near 32 Vassar Street (Stata Center)," the notice read. "Police officer down. Please stay inside."At 12:01 a.m., the official MIT Twitter account tweeted, "Police are sweeping the campus in relation to the shooting at Building 32/76 (Stata/Koch), continue to stay indoors until further notice."Patch will update this story as more details become available.
The story about New London, below, was written and reported by Dirk Langeveld (Editor), and was posted to Madison Patch by Pem McNerney:
The Connecticut State Police, assisted by the New London Police Department, converged on the Cross Sound Ferry terminal this morning, but cleared the scene soon after.
The state police's tactical team arrived on scene in an armored vehicle and met with people identified by employees as managers at the ferry. Vehicles were allowed to board the ferry to Long Island after police cleared the scene. Officers were at the terminal for about half an hour.
"It didn't come through us. The State Police came down and we assisted them," said Capt. Todd Bergeson of the NLPD.
Bergeson said he could not comment on what actions police took at the terminal.
"Nobody's in any danger," he added.
Police in Connecticut have been on alert today as police pursue two suspects who are believed to be responsible for Monday's bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured more than 170 people.
According to the Watertown Patch, police are searching for 19-year-old Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev of Cambridge. The other suspect in the bombings, Tsarnaev's older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was killed in an overnight shootout with police. During the course of the search for the suspects, a 26-year-old MIT police officer was killed and a 33-year-old transit officer was wounded.
The Connecticut State Police put out an alert for a vehicle that may have been driven by Dzhokhar, but later rescinded it after the vehicle was found in Boston. Norwalk police this morningsearched an Acela Amtrak train from Boston, which includes a stop in New London.
"Everything's going up to Boston. That may have been related to that," said a woman who answered the phone at the public information office of the Connecticut State Police in response to an inquiry about the New London search.
Brianna Lang, of Dayville, said she saw the police arrive while waiting to bring her vehicle on board the ferry.
"It was a little scary, that's for sure," she said. "But it feels good that they're actually here looking."
Metro-North commuters delayed Friday morning. A train in Norwalk was searched by police this morning and allowed to continue.
Connecticut State Police issued this release the morning of Friday, April 19, 2013. It was later reported the car had been recovered.
Since the tragic bombing that took place in Boston on April 15, the Connecticut State Police has monitored all intelligence related to this investigation. Today, April 19, 2013, the Connecticut State Police received information from the Boston Investigation that a suspect vehicle could POSSIBLY be occupied by a wanted suspect. The vehicle is described by BOSTON AREA AUTHORITIES; the SUSPECT MAY BE OPERATING A: GRAY, HONDA, CRVREGISTRATION: 316 ES9 Massachusetts Connecticut Troopers are posted strategically in our State and continue to communicate with Massachusetts authorities.
THIS CASE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
The story below was written and reported by By Chris Caesar, John Waller, Daniel DeMaina, Franklin Tucker, Ryan Grannan-Doll, and Liz Taurasi. It was posted to Madison Patch by Local Editor Pem McNerney.
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For the most updated coverage, follow Watertown Patch which continues to update this story as it develops.
Are you in touch with family and friends in the affected areas? Tell us what they are hearing in the comments.
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Officials confirmed early Friday morning that they are searching for the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect in Watertown following a chaotic night that left the first suspect dead.
"We believe this man to be a terrorist," Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said at a post-4 a.m. press conference about the at large suspect. "We believe this to be a man who's come here to kill people. We need to get him in custody."
All MBTA service has been suspended on Friday morning and law enforcement officials are asking residents of Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston to stay indoors and for businesses to not open today.
Also, no vehicle traffic will be allowed in or out of Watertown until further notice.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
A robbery at a Cambridge 7-11 Thursday night was followed by the fatal shooting of a MIT campus police officer, then a carjacking by the suspects, which turned into a shootout in Watertown on early Friday morning, with one suspect pronounced dead at a hospital after the shootout and the other at large.
Patch has an editor in Watertown and editors updating this article as new information becomes available. Keep refreshing this article for the latest updates below in reverse chronological order.Related Stories
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- Obama: 'Even When Our Heart Aches ... We Finish the Race.'
- Police: Bomber Suspects Kill MIT Cop, Injures Another in Watertown
6:46 a.m. Boston University and Northeastern also closed today. ****6:02 a.m.The Globe reports that Harvard, Emerson, and MIT are all closed today.
****5:50 a.m.Law enforcement officials asking residents of Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston to stay indoors and for businesses to not open today.Also, no vehicle traffic will be allowed in or out of Watertown until further notice. ****5:40 a.m. MBTA service has been suspended this morning. ****5:30 a.m. Businesses in area of 480 Arsenal St closed until further notice. Employees instructed to remain home. Per Boston PD ****5:28 a.m.The first suspect was pronounced dead at 1:35 a.m. at Beth Israel Hospital, hospital officials said in a press conference.Hearing the shots and explosions in Watertown, the hospital prepared for another mass casualty incident as on Monday. At 1:10 a.m. the EMS system notified the hospital that a patient was coming in with multiple injures—combination of potentially a blast injury and gunshot wounds.That adult male arrived at the hospital under police guard at 1:20 a.m. in traumatic arrest with CPR ongoing. Physicians spent about 10-15 minutes trying to recesitate the suspect before he was pronounced dead.Beth Israel initially had 24 patients from the bombings on Monday and still has 12 patients from the bombings in the hospital.Physicians said they do not have any information on the identity of the deceased patient to release other than him being an adult male.****5:12 a.m. A witness in Watertown tells Patch reporter Charlie Breitrose she was getting ready for bed when she heard multiple gunshots.She thought they may have been fireworks, but heard about the MIT shooting on the news and wondered if they were related. "I heard big booms and then I really got scared," she said. She and her parents saw a man lying on the ground near Mt. Auburn Street, and police told them to go back inside. "I heard more gunshots, at least 12," she said. "We were all scared.""Now it is hitting home," she added. "You can't get any closer. It is in my backyard...none of us are sleeping."****5:04 a.m. All Boston hospitals are on lockdown at this time. ****4:59 a.m. Police searching on Dexter Avenue.****4:30 a.m. Patch reporter Franklin Tucker said that the manhunt is concentrated on the School Street and Laurel Avenue area—mainly everything south of Mt. Auburn Street to Arsenal.****4:14 a.m. Police have released a photo of the second suspect from surveillance footage. ****4:13 a.m. Police being told "not to use their radios." ****4:12 a.m. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis confirms via his Twitter account that "one suspect is dead. One at large. Armed and dangerous."He refers to the "white hat suspect at large." ****3:53 a.m. Officers say controlled detonation in area of Dexter and Laurel going to happen. Air horn before explosion.****3:52 a.m. Police scanners indicate a team is heading to the Watertown Mall Target, perimeter is being held. ****3:46 a.m. IMPORTANT: Update from Mass State Police: "Police will be going door to door, street by street, in and around Watertown. Police will be clearly identified. It is a fluid situation." ****3:34 a.m. Boston Globe reporting that a transit officer has been shot, condition unknown. ****3:28 a.m. From Patch reporter Franklin Tucker: "Just heard at road block that police are beginning to evacuate homes as the search continues."****3:24 a.m. Media email from Watertown PD: "This is Detective Connors with the Watertown Police Department there's an active incident in Watertown. Chief Deveau is advising all east end Watertown residents to remain in their homes. if you hear or see anything suspicious call the Watertown Police Department at 617-972 6500"****3:23 a.m. Open door at 465 Arsenal Street, Cops requesting flashlights and canines, per scanner. ****3:15 a.m. MIT website says "it's safe to resume normal activities" on the campus. It encourages community members to "remain vigilant." ****3:14 a.m. The FBI Boston Division issues a statement they are aware of the law enforcement activity in the greater Boston area. "The situation is on-going. We are working with local authorities to determine what happened."****3:12 a.m. Foot pursuit has ended, police said. "No active police pursuit at this time." Report of a white male on a bicycle wearing a white cap. ****3:02 a.m. Police are engaged in a foot pursuit on North Beacon Street near the mall. ****2:58 a.m. Mass Police: "There will be no briefing on the street in Watertown."****2:54 a.m. From the State Police Twitter Account: "MSP assisting Cambridge, MIT police in investigation into shooting. Victim is MIT officer. No arrests at this time."****2:48 a.m. Police scanners transmit police are looking for the suspect "in the white hat from the photos." ****2:44 a.m. Reverse 911 call: "There is an active incident in Watertown right now. Chief Deveau is advising all residents if they see or hear anything to call the Watertown Police Dept."****2:38 a.m.-MIT police say suspect in fatal shooting of officer is no longer on campus, but is still at large.-Newton Police are handling all police calls in Watertown unrelated to the incident. ****2:25 a.m. Hazel Street home cleared, residents allowed back inside. ****2:24 a.m. Reports of more possible shots fired in Watertown, location not known. ****2:23 a.m. Resident at 14 Hazel reportedly heard foot-steps on the roof. ****2:17 a.m. A Patch employee near the scene reports he heard "40-50 shots fired." Said he started counting after hearing "a dozen or so."****2:15 a.m. From Patch reporter Franklin Tucker: "Cops are going up and down the side streets yelling at everyone to 'Get inside and lock your doors!' They are walking around with flashlights and guns drawn. On me!"****2:07 a.m. SWAT on-scene. ****2:05 a.m. Police are looking at a house at 14 Hazel Street with an open door. They are waiting for backup before entering. ****1:57 a.m. Police have requested a reverse-911 message be broadcast to Watertown residents: "We dont want anybody coming out of their homes right now." ****1:53 a.m. Police robot is still on Laurel Street. Residents report helicopters are "everywhere." Police search continues.****1:38 a.m. Reports of an explosion, likely controlled and intended by police. ****1:33 a.m. Police are reportedly advising journalists and other officers to turn off their cell phone devices. It is unclear why, though it may be due to concern about explosive devices. ****1:30 a.m. A bomb team is working to clear multiple devices, sweeping multiple cars in the area of Mt. Auburn Street and Dexter Avenue. ****1:26 a.m. Police may have unexploded devices on Laurel and Dexter, getting residents out of there. Another possible suspect may be involved. ****1:25 a.m. Suspect is being held at Mt. Auburn St. and Adams St. in Watertown. ****1:22 a.m. Boston Police Chief Linskey is on scene. ****1:20 a.m. Police believe they have second suspect in custody. Potential mistaken identity, police are confirming. ****1:17 a.m. "Party on the ground, Boston PD is requesting assistance on Upland." - Watertown PD Scanner****1:16 a.m. One suspect remains at large. Another in custody. ****1:03 a.m. Two officers are down at the scene in Watertown, as is one of the two suspects, according to police scanner reports.****12:55 a.m.Two men allegedly hijacked a black Mercedes SUV in Cambridge around midnight, according to police scanner reports. The men let the driver out of the vehicle on Memorial Drive about 30 minutes later, according to the reports.Police then tracked the vehicle to Watertown and are currently in a shootout with the suspects near 105 Laurel St. in Watertown, according to the reports. There are also reports of explosions in that area.It is unclear if this incident is related to the MIT shooting at this time.ORIGINAL STORYA MIT Police officer is dead after a campus shooting near Vassar and Main Streets, the Middlesex District Attorney confirmed early Friday morning. The officer was responding to a report of a disturbance when he was reportedly shot, a press release reads. Evidence was found of "multiple gunshot wounds." He was pronounced deceased at Mass General Hospital. Authorities are aware of no other victims.No arrests have been made and the situation is ongoing. According to a report in the The Atlantic, MIT released an emergency alert at 10:48p.m. Thursday. "Shots fired near 32 Vassar Street (Stata Center)," the notice read. "Police officer down. Please stay inside."At 12:01 a.m., the official MIT Twitter account tweeted, "Police are sweeping the campus in relation to the shooting at Building 32/76 (Stata/Koch), continue to stay indoors until further notice."Patch will update this story as more details become available.
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