Three arrested in connection with Dunkin’ robberies
By Mike BergerCanton police detectives, working in conjunction with a special task force of local law enforcement officials and State Police, arrested a Dedham man last week and charged him with armed robbery (handgun) in connection with a pair of robberies at the Dunkin Donuts on Neponset Street in June and July.
Isaiah Murphy, 23, was arrested at his Dedham residence on Tuesday morning, November 26, after a search turned up evidence linking him to the crimes.
On Monday night, December 2, Westwood police arrested two 23-year-old friends for their actions in the armed robbery of the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 208 Providence Highway in Westwood. The store was robbed on two occasions — both at knifepoint — on March 12 and July 7, 2013.
Kevin W. Hanafin, age 23, of Wiggins Ave. in Dedham and Frank Ingemi, 23, of Wyvern St. in Roslindale, each pled not guilty to two counts of armed robbery, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.
“We requested $50,000 bail on each defendant,” Morrissey said after the arraignment. “Hanafin was ordered held on $15,000 and Ingemi on $30,000. Both are due back January 3, 2013 for pre-trial conference.”
Canton detectives and other members of the task force served a warrant to Murphy for two counts of armed robbery (masked). Accompanying Canton police were members of the Boston Police, FBI, and NORPAC (Norfolk County) detectives.
Murphy pleaded not guilty to the charges in Stoughton District Court and is being held at the Dedham House of Correction on $200,000 cash bail.
Canton Detective John Ruane and Dedham Detective Kevin Mahoney headed the task force, which began investigating the robberies in May. Over the past several months, more than 20 armed robberies have been reported at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the greater Boston area.
The Norfolk County DA’s office, however, would not make a connection between the robberies at this time. “These men [Ingemi and Hanafin] are charged only with these two robberies and no others at this time,” Morrissey said. “We understand that the investigation remains active and ongoing.”
Findlen praised Canton detectives, patrol officers, and members of the task force, who “painstakingly watched and poured over videotape after videotape.”
“They exhausted all possibilities — great police work,” said Findlen.
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Posted by Mike Berger
on Nov 27 2013. Filed under News, Police & Fire.
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