Hathor ([identity profile] hahathor.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2016-01-29 10:28 am
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Escaped felon in Somerville

ETA: Suspect apprehended in Everett and now in custody.

Just received this from the Somerville Police:

Early this morning, during a federal law enforcement operation, an 18 year old male Somerville resident who is a known criminal MS 13 gang member escaped federal custody while being transported in Somerville. A search is currently underway by the Somerville Police Department and federal agencies. The suspect is not armed and was handcuffed when he escaped custody. While there is not believed to be a threat to the community, please be aware that there is a heightened law enforcement presence, particularly in the Union Square area.

The suspect, Gabriel Castillo Perez, is 5 foot 8 inches tall, 150-160 pounds, and was last seen near Linden St. wearing a light brown jacket, white button-down shirt, black t-shirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. His last known address is 7 Everett Ave.

If you see this individual please call 911 immeidately. If you have any other relevant information, please contact Somerville Police 617-625-1600 Again, there is not believed to be any immediate threat to the Somerville community.

[personal profile] ron_newman 2016-01-29 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The city has posted a photo of the suspect on its Facebook page (but not on the city website, nor on the police department's website).

I do not know what "BOP" means.

Edited 2016-01-29 15:59 (UTC)

BOP

[identity profile] didgeridoo48.livejournal.com 2016-01-29 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
@ron_newman

Found this:

"BOP = Board of Probation file, aka CORI, aka court arraignments"

Suspect back in custody

[personal profile] ron_newman 2016-01-29 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I just got this:

The suspect who was previously reported to have escaped federal custody this morning was located and placed under arrest at approximately 11:30 a.m. in Everett, by the Somerville Police Department.