2026

Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police No Longer Seek Public’s Help Locating 15-Year-Old Adrianna Goncalves Of Roxbury

Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are no longer seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Adrianna Goncalves of Roxbury, who was last seen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:50 AM, in the area of 32 Crestwood Park. Adrianna was last seen wearing black pants, a black North Face coat, gray and black

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BPD Community Alert: Recent Uptick in Larcenies from Motor Vehicles in Brighton

BPD Community Alert: Since January 1, 2026, District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) has reported several incidents of larcenies from motor vehicles. All of these incidents have occurred in the Brighton area. Please see the following safety tips to help reduce these crimes of opportunity. Reduce the Risk of Vehicle Break-Ins: Safety Tips from the Boston Police Department Following

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BPD in the Community: District E-13 Officers Take Part in Volley Against Violence Tennis Program with Local Youth

Officers from District E-13 brought youth from Jamaica Plain to take part in the “Volley Against Violence” Tennis Program at the Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center in Dorchester. “Volley Against Violence” is a partnership that welcomes youth of all ages from across Boston for free tennis lessons alongside experienced coaches and Boston Police Officers. The program

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 9 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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Dorchester Officers Recovered a Large Capacity Firearm from a 17-year-old

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested a 17-year-old Juvenile Male, for various firearm related offenses. At approximately 9:09 PM, officers were on patrol near the intersection of Dakota Street and Washington Street when they observed three individuals walking in the area. As officers approached, the individuals became hypervigilant of the marked

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Brings BPD Hockey Skills Program to College Hockey Game

Officers from District A-7 brought members of the BPD Hockey Skills Program to a college hockey game at Porrazzo Rink in East Boston. Before puck drop, the group gathered at the A-7 District Station to enjoy dinner together, then headed to the rink for some college hockey. Watching the speed, skill, and teamwork on display gave

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