2026

Boston Police Cadets posing together with District A-7 hockey jerseys, skating on an outdoor skating rink at Tall Ship Boston.

BPD In the Community: Cadets Hit the Ice at Learn-to-Skate Sessions in East Boston

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Despite cold temperatures and snowy conditions, Boston Police Cadets and community members continued to stay active and engaged during today’s Learn-to-Skate sessions, hosted by the Tall Ship and the Boston Police Foundation at The Rink at Tall Ship in East Boston. The free Learn-to-Skate sessions are offered every Sunday at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. Space is limited

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, January 25, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 12 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 is

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CANCEL-Missing Person Alert: 15-Year-Old Briyana Jacques of Dorchester, has been located

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CANCEL-15-Year-Old Briyana Jacques of Dorchester, has been located Detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Briyana Jacques of Dorchester, who was last seen on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM at her home on Rosedale Street in Dorchester. Briyana is described as a female with a

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Cold Emergency Declared; Snow Emergency Parking Enforcement Begins Sunday Morning

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Mayor Wu has declared a Cold Emergency in Boston through Sunday due to dangerously cold temperatures, and a Snow Emergency effective Sunday until further notice. Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) community centers will be activated as warming centers during normal operating hours. Community members are encouraged to take precautions when traveling or spending

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, January 24, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday@10AM through Saturday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 21 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 is

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BPD Community Alert: With the Upcoming NFL Championship Weekend, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity

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BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable NFL Championship Weekend. As fans gather for watch parties and celebrations, we want to remind students and the public to stay alert to the dangers of drink spiking.  If you’re traveling home after the games, please allow extra time, plan your route,

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Firearm, Fentanyl, and Crack Cocaine Recovered; Two Arrested Near Mass & Cass

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On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 10:07 a.m., members of the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) conducted an on-site investigation in the area of 774 Albany Street as part of ongoing efforts to address illegal narcotics activity and related quality-of-life concerns in the Mass and Cass corridor of Boston. During the investigation, officers

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Firearm Recovered and Arrest Made Following Motor Vehicle Stop in Dorchester

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On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m., members of the Youth Violence Strike Force Unit, in collaboration with Boston Housing Police, Massachusetts State Police, and Transit Police, conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Washington Street and Norwell Street in Dorchester. Officers observed a vehicle fail to yield to a pedestrian

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Officers from District A-1 posing for a group picture with community members after a game of ball hockey at the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club.

BPD in the Community: District A-1 Plays Ball Hockey with Community Members at Charlestown Boys & girls club

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Officers from District A-1 joined teens at the Boys & Girls Club in Charlestown for a night of ball hockey. The game stayed close from start to finish, with both sides trading goals before the BPD team edged out an 8-7 win. After the final whistle, everyone enjoyed pizza together, catching up on school and

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, January 23, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday@10AM through Friday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 24 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 is

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