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Woman Arrested During Houseboat Death Investigation
Houseboat Incident Investigated by Homicide Detectives
**Boston, MA** – On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 10:43 PM, officers from District 15 (Charlestown) responded to an incident on a houseboat at Shipway Place, Charlestown. Upon arrival, they found a deceased individual. Homicide Detectives are currently leading the investigation into the incident.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death and to confirm the identity of the deceased individual. During the response, Nora Nelson, 24, of Boston, was arrested on unrelated warrants and is set for arraignment in Boston Municipal Court.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to review the facts surrounding the incident. They urge anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470.
Community members can provide information anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line. Photos and videos can also be shared anonymously. For emotional support, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers confidential assistance around the clock at 617-431-0125.
Thomas Robinson Arrested in Quincy for Firearm-Related Charges
Thomas Robinson Arrested in Quincy for Firearm-Related Charges
**Quincy, MA** – On Monday, at approximately 8:45 AM, Thomas Robinson, 63, of Quincy was arrested by the Youth Violence Strike Force with support from Massachusetts State Police and Quincy Police. Robinson was taken into custody near Jackson Street in Quincy.
At the time of arrest, he was wanted under a warrant from Dorchester Court. The charges include Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Assault and Battery with a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.
His arraignment is scheduled to occur in Dorchester District Court. The charges are linked to an earlier incident reported in Mattapan.
On Friday, December 20, 2024, around 11:37 PM, officers responded to a shooting incident at 130 Delhi Street. The officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound, provided medical aid, and Boston EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
**Boston, MA** – Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit conducted a drug interdiction in Dorchester’s Grove Hall neighborhood, resulting in the arrest of 51-year-old Manestreem Forty-Four of Greensboro, Alabama, on Saturday.
The operation followed community complaints about drug activities and the illicit sale of unstamped cigarettes affecting local businesses. Acting on the intelligence gathered, officers from the B-2 unit performed targeted patrols to address these issues.
On Friday around 11:00 AM, officers observed Forty-Four engaged in several hand-to-hand transactions from his vehicle, which led to individuals leaving with illegal Newport cigarettes. Surveillance continued into Saturday around noon, where officers spotted similar actions.
Upon contacting Forty-Four, he resisted arrest but was quickly subdued. A search of his vehicle uncovered cash, unstamped cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and a loaded 9mm firearm. Forty-Four is set for arraignment in Dorchester District Court facing charges including drug possession, unlawful possession of a large-capacity firearm, and other related offenses.
Suspect Arrested for Brighton Larceny Incident
Suspect Arrested for Brighton Larceny Incident
**Boston, MA** – Detectives from District D-14 arrested Ji Li, 44, of Boston in connection with a larceny incident. The arrest occurred on Friday at approximately 1:00 PM.
Detectives saw Li walking on Massachusetts Avenue near St. Botolph Street. The suspect, wanted for Larceny from a Building and Attempt to Commit a Crime, was approached and handcuffed.
Li is expected to be arraigned in Brighton District Court. The arrest follows a theft incident that took place on Sunday, December 15, at the Corrib Pub in Brighton.
The theft was reported on Monday, December 16, and occurred during the Allston-Brighton Toy Drive. During the event, the suspect allegedly searched guests’ belongings and stole a purse.
