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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, October 8, 2026

Boston 24 /

24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 28 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

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Death Investigation in the Area of 1171 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park

E18, Homicide Unit /

At approximately 5:09 PM, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a Person Shot at 1171 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where

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Suspect Arrested in Roxbury Stabbing After Detectives Recover Knife from Rooftop

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Detectives from District B-2 (Roxbury) have arrested Meshach Dowman, 31, of Revere, MA, in connection with a stabbing that took place in Roxbury on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. At about 7:12 PM that evening, District B-2 officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed near 301 Warren Street. When they arrived, officers spoke

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CANCEL BPD Missing Person Alert: 17-Year-Old Hermoni Maisonet of Dorchester has been Located

B3, Missing Persons /

CANCEL BPD Missing Person Alert:  17-Year-Old Hermoni Maisonet, of Dorchester has been located. Maisonet was last seen on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 4:30 AM, in the area of 540 Commonwealth Avenue. She is described as an Hispanic Female, about 5’3″, approximately 150 lbs., was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans

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BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Notices via Phone

BPD in the Community /

The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving fake texts, calls, or voicemails directing victims to an unknown website to pay outstanding parking or traffic citations.  These fraudulent notices are designed to sound like legitimate correspondence from the City of Boston or local courts. What to look out for: Fraudulent

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Boston 24 /

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 1 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 19 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

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BPD Community Alert: Imposter Scams Targeting Older Adults

BPD Community Alert /

BPD Community Alert: Imposter Scams Targeting Older Adults Are on the Rise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports a 400% increase since 2020 in older adults losing $10,000 or more to imposter scams. These scams involve criminals posing as trusted entities to trick victims into urgently transferring money, often through cryptocurrency ATMs or by handing

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Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 15-year-old Adarius Winston-Johnson of Mattapan

B3, Missing Persons /

Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 15-year-old Adarius Winston-Johnson who was reported missing on Monday, October 5, 2026. Winston-Johnson was last seen leaving his home in the area of Colorado Street in Mattapan at approximately 8:30 PM on October 5, 2026. Winston-Johnson is described as a black male,

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Detective Francis E. Creamer Who died in the Line of Duty 52 Years Ago

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Detective Francis E. Creamer who died in the line of duty on Monday, October 7, 1974. Detective Francis Creamer suffered a fatal heart attack after being struck by objects that had been thrown at officers during an anti-busing riot

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