Boston Police Blotter: City snow slowly but surely getting removed

The Boston Police Department reported a lower-than-usual number of incidents in the 24-hour period leading up to 10 a.m. Saturday, which could be attributed to temperatures in the single-digits and the massive amount of snow still on the ground.

But Boston Public Works says they’re on the second one.

“No rest for the weary! After another successful night of large-scale snow removal across #Boston, PWD district continue work today removing snow banks and clearing alleys, crosswalks & crub ramps to improve safety and accessibility,” the city department reported Friday.

They were at it again Saturday, when they reported they had cleared more than 2,667 loads of snow from city streets — totaling 41,168 cubic yards.

Incident Summary

BPD responded to 178 incidents in the 24-hour period ending at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the department’s incident log. Those included three aggravated assaults and 18 instances of miscellaneous larceny.

Arrests

All of the below-named defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

— Juan Martinez, 120 Southampton St., Boston. Shoplifting.

— Theodore Murray, 242 Highland Ave., Somerville. External warrant arrest.

— Keith Cunningham, 450 Boston Post Road, Marlboro. Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

— Arjan Vladi, 5337 Washington St., Boston. Possession of Class E drugs.

Courtesy/Boston BPW

Boston Public Works Department workers have been hard at work clearing the massive amount of snow covering Boston. (Courtesy/Boston BPW)

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