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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 5 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 19 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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Arrest Made After Search Warrant Leads to Recovery of Firearm and Narcotics in Dorchester

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On Friday, January 9, 2026, members of the District C-11 (Dorchester) Drug Control Unit, in conjunction with the District B-2 (Roxbury) and District B-3 (Mattapan) Drug Control Units, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 191 Talbot Avenue in Dorchester as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers observed

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Firearm Recovered and Two Men Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Mattapan

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At approximately 2:16 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a traffic stop in the area of 37 Harvard Street after observing a motor vehicle operating with a defective headlight. During the stop, officers observed the front-seat passenger wearing a ski mask and a ballistic vest. Further investigation determined

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Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 15-Year-Old Tianui Derring

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The Boston Police Department is no longer seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Tianui Derring, who was last seen at approximately 2:30 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during dismissal from Brighton High School, after she failed to board her school bus. At the time she was last seen, Derring was wearing a blue

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Thomas E. Young Who Died in the Line of Duty 113 Years Ago

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Thomas E. Young who passed away 113 years ago today.  Patrolman Thomas Edmond Young served with the Boston Police Department for 12 years, assigned to the Roxbury Station (District 9). Born on August 11, 1879, he was

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Video: Boston Police Academy Graduation Ceremony Honoring Recruit Class 66-25

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Today, the Boston Police Department proudly recognizes the graduation of Recruit Class 66-25 from the Boston Police Academy, marking the successful completion of their training and the beginning of their service to the communities of Boston. Please watch the video below to view highlights from today’s graduation ceremony.

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Cancel BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Back Bay Larceny

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the Lululemon store located at 208 Newbury Street in the Back Bay. At about 5:13 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2025, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) responded to a

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested in Connection with Brook Avenue Shooting Investigation

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At approximately 8:36 PM on Monday, January 5, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 responded to a radio call for a report of a person shot at 95 Brook Avenue in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Boston EMS to a

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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Hosts Pop-Up Engagement Table for Seniors

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Officers from District E-5 hosted a pop-up engagement table at the Boston Lodge of Elks in West Roxbury. Neighbors stopped by to ask questions, have a conversation, and pick up flyers covering a variety of tips on how to stay safe. These pop-up events are a great way for officers to connect, share information, and

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Cancel BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual in Connection with Roxbury Robbery

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Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are no longer seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a robbery that occurred at approximately 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the area of 1443 Tremont Street in Roxbury. During the incident, the individual pictured reportedly struck the female victim, removed

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