Crime Briefs: Boston’s most wanted

The Boston Police Department released a poster of six of their most wanted fugitives, which includes a suspected Caribbean festival shooter.

They include two names familiar to Herald readers.

Gerald Vick 31, of Dorchester, is wanted on eight counts of assault and battery with a firearm, according to the wanted poster. He was charged in Suffolk Superior Court on those charges as well as unlawful possession of a machine gun, unlawful possession of a firearm, and firearm use in commission of a felony. He’s one of the men charged with shooting at rivals during the 2023 J’Ouvert Parade through Dorchester that kicked off Boston’s annual Caribbean festival. In all, six people were shot.

Elias Jerome Sudler made headlines in 2018 when he fled from the police during a traffic stop, leading to an hours-long manhunt. Finally, police were able to arrest him on sexual assault and kidnapping charges on I-495 in Haverhill.

Sudler had a 19-page rap sheet and multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest from Boston to New Bedford, according to previous Herald reporting. The BPD is searching for him on firearms and drug trafficking charges.

The BPD is also looking for Christopher Anderson on aggravated assault and battery, mayhem, and armed robbery charges; Antonio Lorgeree on aggravated assault and larceny charges; Omobowale Wright on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $1,200; and Josephine Simard on charges of larceny from a building and attempt to commit a crime.

Police ask that anyone knows anything about these fugitives to call the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word TIP to CRIME (27463).

Fire Marshal offers reward for Chelsea arson

Officials suspect arson caused the fire that tore through a Chelsea warehouse last month, requiring two dozen fire departments to combat, and are asking for the public’s help in catching those responsible.

“The evidence so far suggests that one or more people were present when the fire broke out,” Jon Davine, the state Fire Marshal, said. “We’re extremely fortunate that no one was hurt — or worse — by the fire or structural collapse.”

Flames first spread through the abandoned warehouse at 1 Forbes St. in Chelsea at about 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 18. The fire quickly escalated, with the first eight of nine alarms struck within 20 minutes.

The warehouse hasn’t had electricity for “years,” according to Davine’s office. It has become a spot for gatherings of teenagers and for homeless people.

Officials ask that anyone with any information on the cause of the fire to call the Arson Watch Reward Program’s hotline at 1-800-682-9229. The program offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information that detects or prevents arson crimes.

The scene of the warehouse fire last month. (Photo courtesy State Fire Marshall’s office)

Middleboro man rescued from fire dies

A 67-year-old man who was rescued by firefighters from a home blaze earlier this week has died, according to officials.

Middleboro man Nathaniel Williams, who was pulled from his burning 2-story house at 6 Locust St. by firefighters on Monday night, has died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the fire.

“On behalf of the entire Middleborough Fire Department, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones,” Fire Chief Owen Thompson said.

The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.

Teen boy charged with shooting woman in South Boston

Boston Police officers arrested a 15-year-old boy for the shooting of a woman earlier this week in South Boston.

Police were dispatched to the area of 8 Reverend Richard A Burke St. Tuesday just after 8 p.m. for a report of a person shot. There they found a woman suffering from a non-life-threating gunshot wound.

Members of the BPD’s gang unit found their suspect in the area of North Point Drive and Westwind Road, according to the BPD.

The unidentified teen was arrested on delinquency charges including of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon – firearm.

Pembroke woman struck, killed by car in Hanson

A 76-year-old Pembroke woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Main Street in Hanson.

Hanson Police received a 911 call reporting a struck pedestrian a little bit after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 22 Main St.

Emergency responders at the scene found Donna Mark suffering “obvious trauma to her lower extremities.” She was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital.

The initial stage of the investigation indicates an eastbound driver stopped to allow Mark to cross the street but then she was struck by a white Honda CRV in the other lane, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s office.

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