Officers from District A-1 braved the cold on Boston Common to help warm up neighbors with fresh hot chocolate near the Brewer Fountain. While out on the Common, our officers met with community members of all ages passing by, shared conversations about neighborhood happenings, and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with those we proudly serve.
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On Thursday, January 15, 2026, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District D-4 (South End) arrested Raiquan Turner, 29, of Woburn, for drug related offenses. About 10:52 AM, officers observed the suspect engage in a hand to hand exchange with another male. Officers believed that a street level drug transaction transpired. The suspect was seen
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On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston), E-13 (Jamaica Plain), and the Massachusetts State Police CINRET, arrested John Britt, 61, of Brockton, on multiple drug related charges. Detectives applied for and were granted search warrants for the person of John Britt, a location in Brockton, and his
Officers from District B-2 hosted a special community night at the District Station in Roxbury, bringing neighbors and partners together for an evening of fun and connection. More than 50 local seniors joined us as officers helped serve a delicious meal and led lively games of Bingo, complete with prizes and laughter. A big thank
24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday@10AM through Friday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 27 Auto Theft: 2 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 Remembers: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Patrolman John T. Lynch who was killed in the line of duty 118 years ago today. Patrolman Lynch was shot and killed as he and another officer were searching for three men who had just robbed a store at 364 Washington Street, running
Officers from District A-7 were happy to join students and staff from the James Otis School’s Thirty Day Read Aloud Program. Our officers spent time reading a variety of stories to the class and answering thoughtful questions about what it’s like to be a police officer in the City of Boston. This tradition will continue
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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 6 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 23 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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It has been brought to our attention that some cellular customers are experiencing a disruption of service. If your phone is impacted, it may be indicating you are in SOS mode. Please follow your carrier’s guidance on calling or texting 911/emergency services in SOS mode. If you need emergency services, and are unable to summon help
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