2/23 6PM a 26y/o male w/a prior conviction for illegal poss. of a firearm was again armed w/a 40cal Beretta/removed it from his waistband & threatened another passenger onboard an #MBTA bus on Meriden St. SP was arrested & transported to TPDHQ for the arrest/booking process.
On this day in 1945, U.S. Marines storm the island of Iwo Jima. The five-week campaign that follows will see some of the heaviest fighting of the Pacific War. Some 6,800 Americans will be killed in action along with 18,000 Japanese.
After dedicating the last 30 years of his life to the Transit PD & 14 before that to @Winthroppolice, Officer George Doig is starting a well-deserved retirement. Thank you for your service George, we will miss you !!!
#MBTA DTC 2:40pm a TPD Officer on patrol was alerted to an armed robbery/gun:juvenile victim. Outstanding work by TPD & our most valued partner-BPD 4 males fitting description were located on Canal St. positively ID’d & 3 firearms recovered. All transported to TPHHQ for booking.