At about 11:41 PM, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested Ramon Batiz, 18, of Hyde Park, and a 15-year-old juvenile male, on breaking and entering charges.

Officers responded to the area of 247 Meridian Street for a report of a commercial alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door to be shattered.  Officers canvassed the area, and observed individuals matching the description, walking from the area. As officers approached the group, they attempted to conceal themselves behind bushes. Officers were able to detain one suspect.

While officers were in the area of London Street, a second suspect approached them, and stated he wanted to confess to a robbery he was involved in. The suspect, Batiz, was placed under arrest and transported back to District A-7.

Batiz was charged with breaking and entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property, and larceny from a building. He is expected to be arraigned in East Boston District Court.

The 15-year-old juvenile male was charged with delinquent to wit; breaking and entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property, and larceny from a building. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.

Investigation Update: At about 5:45 AM, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, detectives and members of the Drug Control Unit of District A-7 (East Boston) executed a search warrant at 4 London Street. Multiple items that were stolen from the Super Smoke Shop were recovered.