Boston Blotter: NJ Fugitive Still a Problem

-- Tormu Prall, the fugitive wanted in connection with a New Jersey arson-homicide, and whom Boston police unwittingly released, is now wanted in connection with a case of suspected arson in Cambridge. Police believe that Prall may have set fire to a Broadway apartment building to smoke out a former girlfriend. Prall is said to frequent Boston and Cambridge homeless shelters as well as the streets of Central Square. [Cambridge Chronicle; Globe]

-- A wave of violence washed over the suburbs this weekend, as fatal shootings and stabbings rocked Lynn and Taunton. Two died and four were seriously injured. [Herald]

-- A 27-year-old Roxbury man, who allegedly smashed and climbed through the window of a car to steal a radio, tried and failed to escape prosecution by offering to return the device to the victim. [BPDNews]

-- A Craigslist scam was uncovered by police when a 22-year-old Boston man attempted to rent an apartment at 587 Beacon Street to undercover officers that he had previously used as bait to snatch a $450.00 deposit from a hapless renter, authorities say. The man was charged with larceny by scheme. [BPDNews]

-- A man was shot early Saturday morning outside the Ultra 360 nightclub. The victim made it to Mass. General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. [BPDNews]

All charges alleged until proven under law.