SHOOTING ON WASHINGTON AVE
Early Friday morning at 3:19 a.m., Chelsea officers were called to 190 Washington Ave. following a report of a shooting victim. A 20-year-old female from East Boston had been shot in the head inside an apartment at that location. Officers and EMS personnel found the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she remains in stable but serious condition.
The investigation is being handled by Chelsea Detectives, who are seeking a male person of interest acquainted with the victim and others at the address. At this time, Chelsea Police have not disclosed the identities of either the victim or the person of interest. Anyone with information about this incident should reach out to the investigating detective at 617-466-4626.
Chelsea residents can provide tips to the Police Department anonymously through the 24-hour Crime Stoppers TIP line at 617-466-4880. The Police Department’s website at www.chelseapolice.com also accepts anonymous web tips.
SUSPECT ID’D, FOUND
Following a public appeal to identify a man accused of assaulting an MBTA bus driver in Chelsea earlier this month, authorities have apprehended their suspect.
Douglas Bergeron, 32, was identified and arrested this past week in connection with the assault on Oct. 13 around 9:28 p.m. Based on information received, Transit Police detectives obtained a warrant charging Bergeron with assault and battery on a public employee and interfering with public transportation. He appeared in Chelsea District Court this week to face the charges.
The altercation near 948 Broadway resulted in the bus striking a parked vehicle, which then triggered a collision between two additional cars.
POLICE STATION VISITORS WEEK
The Chelsea Police Department will take part in Police Station Visitors Week from Nov. 3–9, an international competition showcasing community policing initiatives and best practices around the world.
During this week, community members are welcome to stop by the station and complete a brief questionnaire addressing community orientation, physical conditions, transparency and accountability, treatment of the public, and detention conditions where applicable. Visitor feedback will generate overall station scores, with the highest-scoring North American station recognized at a global conference. Those interested in scheduling a group visit or seeking additional details should contact Sammy Mojica, Community Relations Officer, at [email protected] or Claire Contreras, Newcomer Advocate, at [email protected]/617-390-6454.
CHELSEA WILL PARTICIPATE IN DRUG TAKE-BACK
The Chelsea Police Department will participate in the annual unused and expired drug take-back event on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Police Headquarters, 19 Park St. This initiative is coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
This nationwide one-day collaborative effort involving state and local law enforcement agencies removes potentially dangerous unused or expired controlled substances from American homes. The public will have the opportunity to turn over pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement for safe destruction. Expired, unused, or unwanted controlled substances stored in homes represent a potential source for the escalating misuse of pharmaceutical drugs across the United States and pose an unacceptable threat to public health and safety.
Medications left in home cabinets are at significant risk of diversion, misuse, and abuse. Prescription drug abuse rates in the U.S. are dangerously elevated, as are accidental poisonings and overdoses from these substances. Eastern Massachusetts experiences some of the highest opioid-related overdose rates in the country.
Research indicates that most abused prescription drugs come from family members and friends, particularly from home medicine cabinets. Additionally, Americans have been cautioned that traditional disposal methods—flushing medications down toilets or discarding them in trash—create potential safety and health risks. The Chelsea Police Department maintains a year-round anonymous drug depository kiosk in the lobby of the Police Station.
The drop-off service is available to residents only, not to physicians or veterinarians.
Items Accepted:
• Pills, tablets, capsules
• Cough medicine
• Creams/Salves
• Any other Medications
Items NOT Accepted:
• Needles/syringes/Auto-Injectors such as EpiPens
• Medical devices (IV Bags, Home Infusion Items)
• Thermometers
• Medical Instruments
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS IN SURVEY
Chief Brian Kyes is pleased to announce that the Chelsea Police Department is launching the second survey of this year.
Through this online survey, the Department seeks to better understand residents’ perspectives on crime and police performance. It provides an opportunity for residents to share their views on community safety and help guide improvements to the Department. All responses remain strictly anonymous.
The survey is accessible through the Chelsea Police Department’s website at ChelseaPolice.com and through the Chelsea app MyPD.