Investigators say that on Sept. 18, transit police responded to the agency's IT department at Park Plaza after 40 Cisco network modules - which help carry data and are valued at approximately $3,069 each - were reported missing. According to Hayden, an investigator traced the stolen equipment to Batista-Sales after searching eBay listings for the missing modules. That search led to an account under the username "marcbatist27," which investigators say sold 51 Cisco network modules.
Earlier this week, I got to try out the MBTA's new CharlieCard, which is currently in a testing phase for volunteers to try them out before they become more widely available at fare machines across the region. The new cards represent a major milestone in the T's long-delayed, $935 million "fare transformation" contract, which dates to the administration of Gov. Charlie Baker.
17 years ago this month 16y/o Devonte Franklin was brutally murdered on an #MBTA bus in Dorchester. His murder remains unsolved. PLEASE someone knows who his killer is. Devonte & his family deserve justice. Call our CIU w/any info u have. U can remain anonymous. 617-222-1050. TY pic.twitter.com/52LodY4cre- MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD)
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