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Mayhem near my house
Author: TriSec
Date: 04/19/2013 11:34:54
Just opening something for all the goings-on overnight, less than 4 miles from here.
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Comment by 
TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:35:45
TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:35:45
Updates from the old blog:
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 07:12:49
Reports now of a "man dressed in camouflage with a rifle" about two blocks from the scene.
My first thought wasn't "Suspect", but rather "Idiot Vigilante". This won't do us any good if stupid people get even stupider and get themselves shot.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 06:19:50
TRISEC IS OK.
But this is next town over, in Watertown. Literally across the street from athenahealth; I have many friends that will be directly affected by this today.
It's about 4 miles from here, but right up Main street and abutting the Charles River, both possible escape routes, and Main Street within sight of my front window.
No sign of any police activity at this end.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 07:12:49
Reports now of a "man dressed in camouflage with a rifle" about two blocks from the scene.
My first thought wasn't "Suspect", but rather "Idiot Vigilante". This won't do us any good if stupid people get even stupider and get themselves shot.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 06:19:50
TRISEC IS OK.
But this is next town over, in Watertown. Literally across the street from athenahealth; I have many friends that will be directly affected by this today.
It's about 4 miles from here, but right up Main street and abutting the Charles River, both possible escape routes, and Main Street within sight of my front window.
No sign of any police activity at this end.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:36:41
TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:36:41
Alert from my City Councilor friend:
Robert G. Logan
Emergency Alert to All Waltham Residents:
The following is a message from City of Waltham:
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From the Mayor and Chief of Police: It is requested that Waltham residents remain in their homes and Waltham businesses to remain closed until the bombing suspect at large has been captured. Follow news for information - do not call the police department. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Of course, if you see anything, then you should report that to the police.
Robert G. Logan
Emergency Alert to All Waltham Residents:
The following is a message from City of Waltham:
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From the Mayor and Chief of Police: It is requested that Waltham residents remain in their homes and Waltham businesses to remain closed until the bombing suspect at large has been captured. Follow news for information - do not call the police department. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Of course, if you see anything, then you should report that to the police.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:43:16
TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:43:16
Chechnya???? Chechnya!
Wow, I absolutely don't get that. The only speculation I found comes from a poster at Kos:
Chechen sleepers protesting Putin? (2+ / 0-)
Russian nationals, actually, who lived on the border with Chechnya, it's being reported. Seemingly, they've been in the US for about a year.
Chechen nationals are not new to the terrorism game. About a decade ago, Chechens were found to be responsible for the famous Nord-Ost (Ðорд-ОÑÑ‚) Dubrovka Theater hostage crisis in Moscow (23 Oct 2002). Russian officials are said to have mishandled this crisis badly. Nord-Ost was the play production featured at the Dobrovka theater at the time.
The Russian chats are saying that a repeat of such Chechen terrorism on Russian soil is all but impossible. Chechens are visually familiar to Russians today, and they provoke immediate suspicion in heavily populated areas, where Putin's civil-rights bashing police ('militsiya' (милициÑ), recently changed to 'politsiya' (полиција) to sound less "military") would likely stop them on sight on some pretense.
Could these Chechen nationals, then, be carrying out a protest against Putin's dictatorial Russia on American soil? Russian chats are saying that this is the case.
Take your hands off my fkn Third Rail.
by thenekkidtruth on Fri Apr 19, 2013 at 07:07:57 AM EDT
Wow, I absolutely don't get that. The only speculation I found comes from a poster at Kos:
Chechen sleepers protesting Putin? (2+ / 0-)
Russian nationals, actually, who lived on the border with Chechnya, it's being reported. Seemingly, they've been in the US for about a year.
Chechen nationals are not new to the terrorism game. About a decade ago, Chechens were found to be responsible for the famous Nord-Ost (Ðорд-ОÑÑ‚) Dubrovka Theater hostage crisis in Moscow (23 Oct 2002). Russian officials are said to have mishandled this crisis badly. Nord-Ost was the play production featured at the Dobrovka theater at the time.
The Russian chats are saying that a repeat of such Chechen terrorism on Russian soil is all but impossible. Chechens are visually familiar to Russians today, and they provoke immediate suspicion in heavily populated areas, where Putin's civil-rights bashing police ('militsiya' (милициÑ), recently changed to 'politsiya' (полиција) to sound less "military") would likely stop them on sight on some pretense.
Could these Chechen nationals, then, be carrying out a protest against Putin's dictatorial Russia on American soil? Russian chats are saying that this is the case.
Take your hands off my fkn Third Rail.
by thenekkidtruth on Fri Apr 19, 2013 at 07:07:57 AM EDT
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:51:38
TriSec on 04/19/2013 11:51:38
Not sure what is happening now, but Belmont PD is doing a full roll-call over the scanner to account for all their officers.
Somebody down? (But it doesn't sound urgent.)
Somebody down? (But it doesn't sound urgent.)
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:03:16
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:03:16
Governor is live at the scene.
MBTA shut down "until it's safe".
Stay in your homes with doors locked - only open for uniformed police officers.
All neighboring towns on lockdown.
Local, State, Federal, and National Guard at the scene.
Boston Police Commissioner on-scene, he's also stating the entire City of Boston is under the "shelter in place" order.
MBTA shut down "until it's safe".
Stay in your homes with doors locked - only open for uniformed police officers.
All neighboring towns on lockdown.
Local, State, Federal, and National Guard at the scene.
Boston Police Commissioner on-scene, he's also stating the entire City of Boston is under the "shelter in place" order.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:10:26
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:10:26
And on top of all that, it's a strangely beautiful spring morning. It's already pushing 70; there's brilliant sunshine, flowers and trees are finally starting to bloom, and I saw a big ol' carpenter bee browsing among the bushes when I filled up the birdfeeder earlier.
Comment by 
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:16:39
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:16:39
I;m so glad to see this here. Glad to see you here. 
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:21:30
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:21:30
Things seem to be settling down, at the very least there has been no new news in over an hour now.
Everything is still locked down, but it's quiet locally.
Everything is still locked down, but it's quiet locally.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:22:48
this week in April sucks.
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:22:48
this week in April sucks.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:26:30
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:26:30
Remember that picture of Jeff Bauman -- the man rescued in part by Carlos Arredondo?
He appears to have ID'd him while in the hospital.
He appears to have ID'd him while in the hospital.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:28:47
As far as FB is concerned, no one cares about that. They're Muslims.
(I really have no idea if they are or not, not being too familiar with what goes on there)
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:28:47
Quote by TriSec:
Chechnya???? Chechnya!
Wow, I absolutely don't get that. The only speculation I found comes from a poster at Kos:
Chechen sleepers protesting Putin? (2+ / 0-)
Russian nationals, actually, who lived on the border with Chechnya, it's being reported. Seemingly, they've been in the US for about a year.
Chechen nationals are not new to the terrorism game. About a decade ago, Chechens were found to be responsible for the famous Nord-Ost (Ðорд-ОÑÑ‚) Dubrovka Theater hostage crisis in Moscow (23 Oct 2002). Russian officials are said to have mishandled this crisis badly. Nord-Ost was the play production featured at the Dobrovka theater at the time.
The Russian chats are saying that a repeat of such Chechen terrorism on Russian soil is all but impossible. Chechens are visually familiar to Russians today, and they provoke immediate suspicion in heavily populated areas, where Putin's civil-rights bashing police ('militsiya' (милициÑ), recently changed to 'politsiya' (полиција) to sound less "military") would likely stop them on sight on some pretense.
Could these Chechen nationals, then, be carrying out a protest against Putin's dictatorial Russia on American soil? Russian chats are saying that this is the case.
Take your hands off my fkn Third Rail.
by thenekkidtruth on Fri Apr 19, 2013 at 07:07:57 AM EDT
As far as FB is concerned, no one cares about that. They're Muslims.
(I really have no idea if they are or not, not being too familiar with what goes on there)
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:32:14
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:32:14
There are reports that an MIT police officer has died in the hospital.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:38:05
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:38:05
Report of officers with guns drawn in the same Watertown neighborhood - reporters and photogs being shooed away. Seems like something is about to happen.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:39:48
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:39:48
Live on NECN right now - more police, SWAT, and some dogs headed down that way.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:41:57
We are hearing that they have the location of the suspect.
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:41:57
Quote by TriSec:
Report of officers with guns drawn in the same Watertown neighborhood - reporters and photogs being shooed away. Seems like something is about to happen.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:42:10
Yes, the MIT police officer had been killed last night, I think he was pronounced dead on arrival. An MBTA police officer was also shot and is in critical condition.
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:42:10
Quote by Raine:
There are reports that an MIT police officer has died in the hospital.
Yes, the MIT police officer had been killed last night, I think he was pronounced dead on arrival. An MBTA police officer was also shot and is in critical condition.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:45:00
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:45:00
State Police helo is orbiting the scene now - apparently the ceiling was too low overnight to put one up.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:46:24
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:46:24
NBC pete williams is indicating about a possible third suspect -- has been taken into custody from thier home.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:49:30
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:49:30
Google "100 Laurel Street, Watertown MA". This is the exact location; I have the 3-car garage that's on TV visible.
Then plug in 25 Summer Street, Waltham and do the math.
Eep!
Then plug in 25 Summer Street, Waltham and do the math.
Eep!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 12:49:38
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 12:49:38
I go to dinner with friends, I come home and go to sleep. I wake up with the FamilySec in the middle of the biggest dragnet in recent history in Massachusetts!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 12:51:58
4.8 miles, donde los yikes!
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 12:51:58
Quote by TriSec:
Google "100 Laurel Street, Watertown MA". This is the exact location; I have the 3-car garage that's on TV visible.
Then plug in 25 Summer Street, Waltham and do the math.
Eep!
4.8 miles, donde los yikes!
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:52:15
DGAmnit.
Tri, Rabbit -- NBC said two people are now in custody.
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:52:15
Quote by TriSec:
Google "100 Laurel Street, Watertown MA". This is the exact location; I have the 3-car garage that's on TV visible.
Then plug in 25 Summer Street, Waltham and do the math.
Eep!
Tri, Rabbit -- NBC said two people are now in custody.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:52:42
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:52:42
3rd person of interest "arrested on Norfolk Street in Cambridge", according to the Globe Feed.
Also on the Globe feed, police and SWAT pulling back to about 2 blocks away...wonder if they have indications that there's additional explosives about?
Also on the Globe feed, police and SWAT pulling back to about 2 blocks away...wonder if they have indications that there's additional explosives about?
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:53:56
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:53:56
410 norfolk Street is being bandied about...
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:54:00
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:54:00
Well, if you look at the Google, that big, long building at grid south below the scene is athenahealth.
Fortunately, my dear friend never left her house this morning, but I know lots of people that still work there. And that's our mall and Target right there, too.
Fortunately, my dear friend never left her house this morning, but I know lots of people that still work there. And that's our mall and Target right there, too.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:56:07
TriSec on 04/19/2013 12:56:07
Reports that the next street over is under an immediate evacuation order - the press has been pushed back to at least a quarter-mile distance.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 12:56:15
So -- 1 suspect dead, 2 people in custody -- but am I correct that one suspect is still at large?
NBS just made it clear: 2 people have been taken into custody at the home where the suspects lived -- they are not suspects. -- Suspect still at large.
Raine on 04/19/2013 12:56:15
Quote by TriSec:
3rd person of interest "arrested on Norfolk Street in Cambridge", according to the Globe Feed.
Also on the Globe feed, police and SWAT pulling back to about 2 blocks away...wonder if they have indications that there's additional explosives about?
So -- 1 suspect dead, 2 people in custody -- but am I correct that one suspect is still at large?
NBS just made it clear: 2 people have been taken into custody at the home where the suspects lived -- they are not suspects. -- Suspect still at large.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:59:25
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 12:59:25
Someone had CNN on in the break room but I put a stop to that and put on WBZ.
I still have a big problem believing anything about 2nd & 3rd suspects in custody. I'm just periodically wandering to watch the TV. It's hard to believe when one screen says "Suspect's Uncle - He was a nice, quiet boy"
and the next says
"Suspect's Uncle - He was a loser. He deserved to die."
It's like there's a random praise/insult generator running. Which suspect? Which uncle?
I still have a big problem believing anything about 2nd & 3rd suspects in custody. I'm just periodically wandering to watch the TV. It's hard to believe when one screen says "Suspect's Uncle - He was a nice, quiet boy"
and the next says
"Suspect's Uncle - He was a loser. He deserved to die."
It's like there's a random praise/insult generator running. Which suspect? Which uncle?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:00:10
See what I mean? The media really needs to STFU when it comes to who, what they have. Keep it to "stay in your homes", no MBTA, no nothing.
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:00:10
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
3rd person of interest "arrested on Norfolk Street in Cambridge", according to the Globe Feed.
Also on the Globe feed, police and SWAT pulling back to about 2 blocks away...wonder if they have indications that there's additional explosives about?
So -- 1 suspect dead, 2 people in custody -- but am I correct that one suspect is still at large?
NBS just made it clear: 2 people have been taken into custody at the home where the suspects lived -- they are not suspects. -- Suspect still at large.
See what I mean? The media really needs to STFU when it comes to who, what they have. Keep it to "stay in your homes", no MBTA, no nothing.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:02:48
I'm given the understanding that the 2 people were brought in for questioning as they lived in the same house -- that makes sense.
Actually this morning MSNBC -- With Mika and Giest are doing a really good job -- until stupid Joe opens his yap.
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:02:48
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Someone had CNN on in the break room but I put a stop to that and put on WBZ.
I still have a big problem believing anything about 2nd & 3rd suspects in custody. I'm just periodically wandering to watch the TV. It's hard to believe when one screen says "Suspect's Uncle - He was a nice, quiet boy"
and the next says
"Suspect's Uncle - He was a loser. He deserved to die."
It's like there's a random praise/insult generator running. Which suspect? Which uncle?
Actually this morning MSNBC -- With Mika and Giest are doing a really good job -- until stupid Joe opens his yap.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:04:23
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:04:23
Maybe I should just concentrate on working, making too many stupid mistakes.....
don't mind me.
don't mind me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:10:52
This is the problem with "TotalActionFirstTeamNewsNow!. They run with this story scrambling around trying to find content for the blow dried dweebs on the air to make them look smart. This leads to total shite getting on the air without any thought to being verified.
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:10:52
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
3rd person of interest "arrested on Norfolk Street in Cambridge", according to the Globe Feed.
Also on the Globe feed, police and SWAT pulling back to about 2 blocks away...wonder if they have indications that there's additional explosives about?
So -- 1 suspect dead, 2 people in custody -- but am I correct that one suspect is still at large?
NBS just made it clear: 2 people have been taken into custody at the home where the suspects lived -- they are not suspects. -- Suspect still at large.
See what I mean? The media really needs to STFU when it comes to who, what they have. Keep it to "stay in your homes", no MBTA, no nothing.
This is the problem with "TotalActionFirstTeamNewsNow!. They run with this story scrambling around trying to find content for the blow dried dweebs on the air to make them look smart. This leads to total shite getting on the air without any thought to being verified.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:12:39
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:12:39
So I opened this article on Earth Day and saw the jaw dropping picture of Storm Mountin in NY. Take a minute away from what is happening in Tri's backyard and check this out.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:13:37
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:13:37
I am reminded of the DC sniper case right now.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:15:32
I always love seeing that mountain taking the train to/from NYC.
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:15:32
Quote by Mondobubba:
So I opened this article on Earth Day and saw the jaw dropping picture of Storm Mountin in NY. Take a minute away from what is happening in Tri's backyard and check this out.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:20:14
TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:20:14
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:20:53
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:20:53
Quote by TriSec:
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:23:37
TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:23:37
Things are quieting down again. After the latest spark of activity, there's been nothing new.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:28:44
I'm not up on my NY Mountains, so I harkened over to the Google. That's the one just north of West Point with the highway carved into it halfway up. (9W, if memory serves.) A truly spectacular drive, I might add.
TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:28:44
Quote by Raine:
I always love seeing that mountain taking the train to/from NYC.
I'm not up on my NY Mountains, so I harkened over to the Google. That's the one just north of West Point with the highway carved into it halfway up. (9W, if memory serves.) A truly spectacular drive, I might add.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:29:16
Very much so, yes. You know we were stopped as part of the Sniper dragnet. Back when they thought he was driving a white van. They checked us out, apologized and gave us a red ribbon to put on the van.
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:29:16
Quote by Raine:
I am reminded of the DC sniper case right now.
Very much so, yes. You know we were stopped as part of the Sniper dragnet. Back when they thought he was driving a white van. They checked us out, apologized and gave us a red ribbon to put on the van.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:30:30
That picture of the C&O in Georgetown is pretty amazing as well.
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:30:30
Quote by Raine:I always love seeing that mountain taking the train to/from NYC.Quote by Mondobubba:
So I opened this article on Earth Day and saw the jaw dropping picture of Storm Mountin in NY. Take a minute away from what is happening in Tri's backyard and check this out.
That picture of the C&O in Georgetown is pretty amazing as well.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:33:29
Yes. Not far from the Bear Mountain bridge. 9W is on the west side of the river.
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:33:29
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
I always love seeing that mountain taking the train to/from NYC.
I'm not up on my NY Mountains, so I harkened over to the Google. That's the one just north of West Point with the highway carved into it halfway up. (9W, if memory serves.) A truly spectacular drive, I might add.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/19/2013 13:35:40
Scoopster on 04/19/2013 13:35:40
Mornin' all.. 
Was just listening to an online stream of the Boston emergency radio freq, but it literally got cut off about five minutes ago. Last thing I heard was that they saw someone on a roof of a factory building near the Arsenal Mall, and that there were reports that the kid on the run was posting online vendettas.
Was just listening to an online stream of the Boston emergency radio freq, but it literally got cut off about five minutes ago. Last thing I heard was that they saw someone on a roof of a factory building near the Arsenal Mall, and that there were reports that the kid on the run was posting online vendettas.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:36:24
I miss mountains. :sigh: I miss seasons too.
Mondobubba on 04/19/2013 13:36:24
Quote by Raine:Yes. Not far from the Bear Mountain bridge. 9W is on the west side of the river.Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
I always love seeing that mountain taking the train to/from NYC.
I'm not up on my NY Mountains, so I harkened over to the Google. That's the one just north of West Point with the highway carved into it halfway up. (9W, if memory serves.) A truly spectacular drive, I might add.
I miss mountains. :sigh: I miss seasons too.
Comment by TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:39:30
TriSec on 04/19/2013 13:39:30
News coming out about the wanted suspect.
Apparently, he's been here since Jr. High or longer....was on the Cambridge Rindge & Latin wrestling team, got named to an all-state team, and was awarded a $2500 scholarship by the City of Cambridge when he graduated in 2011.
Helluva a deep-cover mole, if all true.
Apparently, he's been here since Jr. High or longer....was on the Cambridge Rindge & Latin wrestling team, got named to an all-state team, and was awarded a $2500 scholarship by the City of Cambridge when he graduated in 2011.
Helluva a deep-cover mole, if all true.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:48:59
Why aren't you listening to ME!!!?!?!?!?!
ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!
trojanrabbit on 04/19/2013 13:48:59
Quote by Mondobubba:
Ann Coulter, you deranged shit, you are not helping.
Why aren't you listening to ME!!!?!?!?!?!
ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!ME!
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:50:07
here is more info about the older brother -- now dead:
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:50:07
Quote by TriSec:
News coming out about the wanted suspect.
Apparently, he's been here since Jr. High or longer....was on the Cambridge Rindge & Latin wrestling team, got named to an all-state team, and was awarded a $2500 scholarship by the City of Cambridge when he graduated in 2011.
Helluva a deep-cover mole, if all true.
Comment by Raine on 04/19/2013 13:50:46
Raine on 04/19/2013 13:50:46
I'm watching the Live CBS feed out of Boston.