Boston, September 23, 2025
News Summary
The Boston Police Department responded to over 200 reported incidents and made 13 arrests related to various offenses including motor vehicle violations, drug charges, and assaults. No homicides were reported in the 24-hour period from September 21 to September 22. The department continues to reassure the public that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Boston
The Boston Police Department released arrest and incident reports covering calls and arrests made between 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 21, and 10 a.m. on Monday, September 22. During that 24-hour period, officers responded to at least 200 reported incidents and made multiple arrests for a range of motor vehicle, drug, theft and assault offenses. No reported homicides occurred during this period.
Most important details
The department reported arrests of 13 individuals for offenses including criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, assault and battery of a police officer, possession and distribution of controlled substances, larceny, operating without a license, and trespass. The full list of arrested individuals and the charges reported by police appears below. All defendants listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Arrests reported (names, towns, charges)
Christopher Caterino of Billerica was arrested for criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Daniel Ilaire of Dorchester was arrested for a subsequent offense of criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Theron White of Dorchester was arrested for operating an unregistered motor vehicle (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 9). Esmeilyn Feliz Diaz from Boston was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 24(2)(A)). Douglas Powell of Dorchester was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d). Robert Templehof from Cambridge was arrested for possession of a class A drug (M.G.L. Chapter 94 Section 34). Elena Desantana of Jamaica Plain was arrested for criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Mikail Mujaheed from Lawrence was arrested for larceny under $1,200 (M.G.L. Chapter 266 Section 30(1)). Marcus Samuel of Roxbury was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 10). William Thoresen from Shirley was arrested for trespass (M.G.L. Chapter 266 Section 120). Jalysa Belmer of Dorchester was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d). Lyriq Rivera from Boston was arrested for distribution of a class D drug, second offense (M.G.L. Chapter 94c Section 32c(B)). Ardy Davis, with no address given, was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d).
Incident breakdown and additional facts
Within the same timeframe, the Boston Police Department reported responding to one robbery, six aggravated assaults, two commercial burglaries, and two residential burglaries. There were three instances of larceny from a vehicle and 19 other cases of larceny reported. No auto thefts were reported during this period. Police confirmed no reported homicides occurred during this period.
Privacy and legal context
The department noted legal limits on what can be released about certain arrests, explaining that Massachusetts’ privacy law restricts the release of information regarding domestic and sexual violence arrests to protect victims. Officials also reiterated that all defendants listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The arrests listed include charges cited under specific Massachusetts General Laws, as noted with each individual entry.
What this means for the public
The report presents a snapshot of calls for service and enforcement actions in Boston over the specified 24-hour period. The incident totals and arrest list are provided by the Boston Police Department as part of routine reporting of activity. No additional details about victim identities, case outcomes, or investigative developments were released in the report beyond the counts and charges listed.
Background
Routine daily reports from police departments typically include the number of incidents responded to and a list of arrests with charges. State privacy protections limit release of certain information, particularly in cases involving domestic or sexual violence. Arrests listed in public reports are subject to the legal presumption of innocence and to further investigation and court proceedings.
FAQ
How many incidents did the Boston Police respond to during the reported period?
Boston police officers responded to at least 200 reported incidents during this 24-hour time frame.
Were there any homicides reported during this period?
No reported homicides occurred during this period.
Which arrests were reported by the Boston Police Department?
Christopher Caterino of Billerica was arrested for criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Daniel Ilaire of Dorchester was arrested for a subsequent offense of criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Theron White of Dorchester was arrested for operating an unregistered motor vehicle (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 9). Esmeilyn Feliz Diaz from Boston was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 24(2)(A)). Douglas Powell of Dorchester was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d). Robert Templehof from Cambridge was arrested for possession of a class A drug (M.G.L. Chapter 94 Section 34). Elena Desantana of Jamaica Plain was arrested for criminal operation of a motor vehicle on a suspended license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 23). Mikail Mujaheed from Lawrence was arrested for larceny under $1,200 (M.G.L. Chapter 266 Section 30(1)). Marcus Samuel of Roxbury was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license (M.G.L. Chapter 90 Section 10). William Thoresen from Shirley was arrested for trespass (M.G.L. Chapter 266 Section 120). Jalysa Belmer of Dorchester was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d). Lyriq Rivera from Boston was arrested for distribution of a class D drug, second offense (M.G.L. Chapter 94c Section 32c(B)). Ardy Davis, with no address given, was arrested for assault and battery of a police officer (M.G.L. Chapter 265 Section 13d).
Does Massachusetts law limit what information can be released about certain arrests?
Massachusetts’ privacy law restricts the release of information regarding domestic and sexual violence arrests to protect victims.
Are defendants in the report considered guilty?
All defendants listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
What other incident types did the department report?
The Boston Police Department responded to one robbery, six aggravated assaults, two commercial burglaries, and two residential burglaries within the same timeframe. There were three instances of larceny from a vehicle and 19 other cases of larceny reported. No auto thefts were reported during this period.
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Quick reference table
| Item | Count / Details |
|---|---|
| Reported incidents (24 hours) | At least 200 reported incidents |
| Arrests listed | 13 individuals (names and charges listed in article) |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Aggravated assaults | 6 |
| Commercial burglaries | 2 |
| Residential burglaries | 2 |
| Larceny from a vehicle | 3 |
| Other larceny | 19 |
| Auto thefts | No auto thefts were reported during this period |
| Homicides | No reported homicides occurred during this period |
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