2026

Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, January 05, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday@10AM through Monday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 16 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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Investigation Update: Homicide Victim Identified in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Commonwealth Avenue

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At approximately 8:09 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) responded to a radio call for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Hereford Street. The vehicle reportedly entered the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and struck a pedestrian who was walking his

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, January 04, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 9 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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Investigation Update: Homicide Arrest Made Following Fatal Hit-and-Run on Commonwealth Avenue

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At approximately 8:09 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) responded to a radio call for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Hereford Street. The vehicle reportedly entered the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and struck a pedestrian who was walking his

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, January 03, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday@10AM through Saturday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 15 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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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Assist at Boston First Night New Years Celebration

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Mayor Wu, Commissioner Cox, and officers from across the Boston Police Department were proud to join the community in welcoming the New Year at Boston’s First Night celebration along the parade route, on the Common and on City Hall Plaza. Our officers were on hand throughout the evening to help ensure everyone could celebrate safely

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Suspect Arrested After Stolen Skis Recovered Through Facebook Marketplace Listing

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At approximately 5:55 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) were notified by a victim that his previously stolen skis had been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The victim had already filed a theft report and provided officers with updated information regarding the online listing. A plan was

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, January 02, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday@10AM through Friday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 11 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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Investigation Update: Second Homicide Suspect Arrested in Hiawatha Road Triple Shooting

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Second Suspect Arrested: At about 10:30 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Boston Police arrested Kwessi Silcott, 20, of Mattapan, at 2400 Washington Street, Roxbury. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant for: He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court. The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as

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