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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Saturday, October 10, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 4 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 18 Auto Theft: 1 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information

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Youth Violence Strike Force Takes Loaded Gun Off the Street in Roxbury After Community Complaints

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At about 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 16-year-old male and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of Mount Pleasant Street and Dudley Street in Roxbury. The Youth Violence Strike Force includes Boston Police officers working alongside members of the Boston Housing Police

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BPD in the Community: Faith and Blue Roll Call Blessing at District E-18

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BPD in the Community: Before beginning their shift, officers assigned to the First Half at District E-18 (Hyde Park) received a special blessing from a local Pastor. This meaningful moment offered an opportunity to pause, reflect, and come together in faith before heading out to serve the community. The nationally recognized Faith & Blue Initiative

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​BPD in the Community: BPD Officers Receive Blessing Before Tour of Duty in West Roxbury

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As part of our weeklong celebration of Faith & Blue, Commissioner Cox, members of the Command Staff, Captain McMullin, and officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) received a blessing from Father Connolly of St. Theresa of Avila Parish in West Roxbury. Prior to their shift, officers prayed with Father Connolly before heading out into the

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​​BPD in the Community: BPD Officers Celebrate Faith & Blue at South Boston Catholic Academy

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As part of our weeklong celebration of Faith & Blue, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) spoke to students at the South Boston Catholic Academy about the importance of building meaningful connections within their communities. Officers spent time engaging the students in conversation before helping them create individual rosary beads​ – further bringing together faith,

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Arrest Made in Connection to Homicide on Hyde Park Avenue

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On Friday, October 9, 2026, Boston Police Officers arrested Christian Peebles, 18, of Boston, in connection to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Darryl Aleo. Peebles has been charged with Murder and will be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court. The arrest follows an investigation into an incident that occurred at approximately 5:09 PM on Wednesday,

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District E-5 Community Service Office Adds Pumpkin Decorating to Faith & Blue Week

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Officers from the District E-5 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) Community Service Office picked up some pumpkins for their decorating event with the GOYA youth at St. Nectarios to celebrate Faith & Blue!  A huge thank you to our generous donors, Alan and Eunice, for making this possible!!! Later in the week, the youth from St Nectarios got to

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BPD in the Community: Food Distribution in East Boston as Part of Faith and Blue Week

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BPD in the Community: Officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) joined members of the community at Central Community Church to assist with food distribution. Faith & Blue is about building bridges, strengthening relationships, and serving our communities together. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our faith partners and neighbors to support those

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Faith and Blue Week Heads to School in West Roxbury

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In celebration of Faith & Blue Week, Officers from the E-5 Community Service Office, Officer Wilson and Copper the BPD comfort dog, Copper, visited the Pre-K classes at St. Theresa School for Community Helpers Day! Students learned about public safety, how law enforcement helps keep our neighborhoods safe, and plenty of time with Copper! Thank

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BPD in the Community: District E-18 Faith & Blue Coffee with a Cop After Mass

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BPD in the Community: Officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) joined Most Precious Blood Church for a special Coffee with a Cop event following Services as part of Faith & Blue Week. It was a wonderful opportunity for our officers to connect with the Pastor and members of the community to help strengthen the relationships

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