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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday @10AM through Tuesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 20 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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Three Arrested and Firearm Recovered During Chaotic Scene in Dorchester

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At about 7:08 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight arrest of three individuals and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of 965 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. While on patrol, officers observed a large group of mopeds and pedestrians congregating at the intersection of Blue

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30 Grams of Crack Cocaine and $15,019 Recovered After a Search Warrant in Brookline

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On Wednesday, April 11, 2026, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston), D-14 (Allston/Brighton), DEA FIT group, and Detectives from Brookline Police conducted a joint drug investigation. Officers applied for and were granted search warrants for 22 High Street, Brookline, and the target of their investigation, Devani Perez-Valentin, 21, of Brookline.

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The Boston Police Department Remembers Officer Jose V. Fontanez on the Six-Year Anniversary of His Passing

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BPD Remembers: The Boston Police Department honors the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Jose V. Fontanez, on the 6 year anniversary of his passing. On Tuesday April 14, 2020, active-duty Boston Police Officer Jose V. Fontanez passed away due to complications from Covid-19. Officer Fontanez was a 29-year veteran of the BPD who was assigned to

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Ward M. Bray Killed in the Line of Duty on This Day 105 Years Ago

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BPD Remembers: On this day 105 years ago, April 14, 1921, Officer Ward M. Bray was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a commercial vehicle in the area of Centre Street and Walter Street in Jamaica Plain. Officer Bray was carried by a fellow officer to a doctor passing by who pronounced him deceased

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Boston Police Drug Control Unit Dismantles Major Fentanyl Distribution Operation, Two Arrested

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On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Boston Police Department’s B-2 Drug Control Unit and Citywide Drug Control Unit, in coordination with the Randolph Police Department and federal partners, executed a series of court-authorized search warrants as part of a long-term narcotics investigation. The operation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 and Bureau of Community Engagement Return “Walk the Beat” Program to Charlestown

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Officers were in Charlestown for the much-anticipated return of the “Walk the Beat” program at District A-15. Officers and seniors took advantage of the warmer weather while getting in some exercise along a scenic route. The walk provided a great opportunity to connect, share conversations, and spend time together outdoors. Programs like this continue to

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, April 13, 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: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 16 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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