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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 17 Auto Theft: 3 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 A-1 Enjoys Movie Night with Seniors from Charlestown

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Officers from District A-1 older residents from Charlestown for a fun day at the movies. Spending time together is a good way to understand what is happening in the neighborhoods we serve and help our senior community members to remain connected during the winter months, and all year round.

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Joseph C. Reiser Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty 108 Years Ago Today

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remembers the service and sacrifice of Officer Joseph C. Reiser 108 Years ago today. On Sunday, January 20, 1918, Officer Reiser was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect inside an apartment building on Jersey Street in the Fenway. Officer Reiser was

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District C-6 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 C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon incident that occurred at about 8:30 PM, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the area of 101 W. Broadway. The suspect is described as a white

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In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Active Duty School Traffic Supervisor Augusto S. Polanco

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In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department mourns the passing of active-duty School Traffic Supervisor Augusto S. Polanco, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Mr. Polanco was appointed as a School Traffic Supervisor for the Boston Police Department on March 20, 2000. He was assigned to the Bureau of Field Services/District E-13 and served children and families

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, January 19, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday@10AM through Monday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 3 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 18 Auto Theft: 4 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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Mass and Cass Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest

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On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, officers assigned to the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) conducted an on-site drug investigation in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. While patrolling the area, officers observed behavior consistent with street-level narcotics activity. Officers witnessed what appeared to be hand-to-hand exchanges between two

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Larceny 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 an assault with a dangerous weapon (knife) and a shoplifting incident that occurred at approximately 6:40 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Stop & Shop located at 460 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. Stop

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, January 18, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday@10AM through Saturday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 4 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 6 Other Larceny: 14 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 Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Two Individuals Following Breaking and Entering in Roxbury

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Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals pictured in connection with a breaking and entering incident that occurred at approximately 4:47 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Xfinity store located at 286 Blue Hill Avenue. One suspect is described as a male wearing a

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