Gallivan Boulevard

MBTA bus in crash at Boston's worst intersection

adamg — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:29:28 +0000

The Globe reports 14 people were injured in a crash this evening between an MBTA bus and a minivan at Gallivan Boulevard and Morton Street. The one saving grace: There's a fire station right there.

Panhandlers for Menino

adamg — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:53:19 +0000

Menino supporter this afternoon at Gallivan Boulevard and Adams Street in Dorchester.

Maybe he thought he was on the Expressway

adamg — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:26:52 +0000

Boston Police report arresting a man they say they clocked at 60 mph on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester around 10:30 yesterday morning.

Oh, wait, what was I thinking? No way could somebody get up to 60 on the Expressway during the day.

Just imagine how much more crime there'd be if criminals only obeyed traffic laws

adamg — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:51:25 +0000

State Police report arresting a Dorchester man on meth-trafficking charges after a trooper stopped him for allegedly speeding on Gallivan Boulevard late Wednesday night and then searched his car.

The trooper allegedly clocked Carson W. Trent at 52 in a 30-mph zone. He was initially arrested for a couple of outstanding warrants; State Police say that after his car was towed away, troopers spotted an open suitcase on the floor containing 34 grams of meth, two glass pipes, a lighter and $1,000 in cash.

Innocent, etc.

After-school shooting leaves teen dead in Dorchester

adamg — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:21:19 +0000

1/16/09 - 10:30 am

UPDATE: Marques Kersey charged with Evans's murder.

Boston Police report finding a male, 16, shot at Gallivan Boulevard and Patterson Street around 3:30 p.m. yesterday. He was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Police: Kid escapes would-be kidnapper in Dorchester

adamg — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:49:01 +0000

UPDATE: The kid lied; there was no evil man, Boston Police now say.

Boston Police report they are looking for a man who tried to abduct a 12-year-old boy walking on Gallivan Boulevard (near the CVS) on his way to St. Brendan's School this morning:

... The victim stated the suspect approached him from the rear vacant lot next to 663 Gallivan Blvd and stated, "Hey" and then grabbed the victim's right arm and attempted to pull the victim into the vacant lot. The victim was able to break free from the suspect. He then fled through numerous yards and streets in an attempt to lose the suspect. The victim made his way to St. Brendan's School and immediately notified the principal of the incident.

The suspect reportedly chased him through the vacant lot onto Marsh St. into the rear of Florian Hall where the suspect fled in an unknown direction. ...

The alleged perp is described as: A white male, mid 40's- 50's, 200 lbs, 5'10", with scruffy salt/pepper facial hair, wearing a black waist length leather jacket with red sleeves, blue jeans with faded/white spots near the thighs of both legs, a black baseball cap with black sunglasses, and gray New Balance sneakers.