2023

Investigation Update: Arrest Made in Connection to 2022 Homicide that occurred in the area of 50 Orchard Park, Roxbury

March 24, 2023 At about 7:39 PM, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) arrested, James Morale, 26, of Boston, for the murder of Bihlal Bell that occurred in the area of 50 Orchard Park on April 11, 2022. Morale was stopped in a motor vehicle for an infraction when […]

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The Boston Police Department Celebrates Peace Officers Memorial Day 2022 and Recognizes the Addition of Police Officer Jose Fontanez to the National Law Enforcement Memorial

May 13, 2022 On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those Federal, State, and Municipal Police Officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. In 1994, the 103rd Congress, as part of the Violent Control

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BPD in the Community: The BPD Ice Cream Truck Drops by the Kenny School in Dorchester

BPD in the Community: Earlier today, on Monday June 12, 2023, the BPD Ice Cream Truck made a surprise visit to the Thomas J. Kenny K-6 Elementary School in Dorchester to help the students and staff celebrate their Field Day. There were plenty of smiles from students of all ages as they enjoyed a cold

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BPD in the Community: Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

BPD in the Community: Members of the Command Staff, and officers from around the City, joined together to help celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Massachusetts Special Olympics at Harvard Stadium. Officers spent the day cheering on all the athletes, handed out awards, and supplied some well-deserved ice cream to finish off the day.

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Homicide Unit

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 How You Can Help Us: Our greatest resource in solving homicide cases is information from witnesses, family, friends and the community.  If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation, you can always reach out to us in the following anonymous ways. 

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Boston Gun Buyback

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 GUNS FOR GIFT CARDS The 2022 Guns for Gift Cards Program asks you to turn in your gun and receive a $100.00 gift card. This program will take place beginning December 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at various designated drop-off sites throughout the city. If you do not wish

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BPD Participates in Lion Dance Parade Celebration in District A-1

The Boston Police Department was honored to be part of the Lion Dance Parade celebration ushering in the Year of the Rabbit. Commissioner Cox joined Mayor Wu and community leaders in kicking off the festivities in Chinatown. We want to assure the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community that BPD is here to support you

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