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Domestic Violence Resources and Safety Information During Severe Weather

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THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: This weekend, with expected freezing temperatures and heavy snow, community members will be encouraged to stay home. The Boston Police Department recognizes the impact that this could have on families in our community and the fact that some may find themselves confined with an abuser. This isolation can mean

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Package Theft Investigation in Dorchester

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Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a package theft  that occurred at approximately 10:01 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 614 Columbia Road in Dorchester. Detectives assigned to District B-2 are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone

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BPD in the Community: District D-4 Visits Mandela Homes to Promote Safety Awareness

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Officers from District D-4 met with youth from an after-school program at the Mandela Homes in Roxbury for a discussion focused on safety and awareness. During the visit, officers spoke with students about making smart choices, staying safe, and the importance of building positive relationships within the community. Meeting the young residents we serve, and

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District B-2 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to an Aggravated Assault

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) incident that occurred at about 5:42 PM, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the area of 2360 Washington Street, Roxbury. The suspect is described as a medium complexion

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BPD Community Alert: Increase in Early Morning Commercial Burglaries

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BPD Community Alert: Since January 14, 2026, commercial burglaries have been reported across multiple districts in the city. Two of these incidents occurred on January 18, 2026, between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. at separate businesses in South Boston, where front glass was smashed and cash registers were targeted. These burglaries have generally taken place during

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, January 22, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 17 Auto Theft: 0 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 in the Community: District C-6 Takes South Boston Youth to Catholic Memorial School For Tour and Basketball Game

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Members of the District C-6 Community Service Team accompanied youth from South Boston to Catholic Memorial school in West Roxbury for a special meet-and-greet experience. During the visit, students met with the admissions team, toured the campus, and learned more about the opportunities the school has to offer. After the tour, the group enjoyed pizza

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman William G. Clancy Killed in the Line of Duty 106 Years Ago Today

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BPD Remembers: On this day 106 years ago, January 22, 1920, Patrolman William G. Clancy was killed in the line of duty when he suffered a fatal gunshot wound by an armed youth during a dance in Charlestown. Patrolman Clancy had only worked for the Boston Police Department for two months and was a mere 24-years-old

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Investigation Update: Suspect Charged for 1999 Homicide

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Investigation Update: Through comprehensive forensic review, Boston Police Detectives from the Cold Case Unit, working alongside Crime Lab Forensic Analysts, successfully matched the offender, Cornell Bell to the 1999 murder of Caryn Bonner. Bell was arraigned last week in Suffolk Superior Court. Bell is currently serving a life sentence for a separate incident.  This is

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