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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, May 9, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 13 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 […]

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Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 15-year-old Rawle Dejonge of Dorchester

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Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 15-year-old Rawle Dejonge who was reported missing on May 7, 2026 from a residence on Athelwold Street in Dorchester. He was last seen at approximately 10:15 AM on May 7, 2026, in the Egleston Square area. Dejonge is described

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Partners with Christ Church for Breakfast and to “Walk the Beat” in Charlestown

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Officers from District A-1 and seniors from the Charlestown “Walk the Beat” Program were joined by parishioners from Christ Church for breakfast and a stroll around the neighborhood. The First Church team generously provided breakfast before the group set out for a scenic walk throughout Charlestown, enjoying the warm weather and great conversation along the

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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Take Part in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading Series

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As part of AAPI Heritage Month, Boston Police Officers are once again taking part in a reading series throughout the City of Boston. The first session brought officers to the Mattahunt School in Mattapan, where they read “Mixed: A Colorful Story” with students and spent time answering questions about their role as police officers, their

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, May 8, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 9 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 20 Auto Theft: 3 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 in the Community: Officer from District A-1 Helps Elderly Resident Cross Busy Intersection

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While working a paid detail in District A-1, one of our officers took a moment to assist an elderly resident to safely cross a busy intersection. Officer Ganss crossed the street with her, continuing the conversation he walked a few additional blocks to ensure she made it home safely. Great work by Officer Ganss, walking the

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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Helps Students Make it to Basketball Game

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Officers from District E-5 stepped in to assist students from the Kilmer School with transportation to their basketball game at the Orchard Gardens School. Our officers stayed to cheer the team on from the sidelines and support their efforts. Following the action on the court, officers provided a ride back to the Kilmer School, with

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Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team Arrests Male for Trafficking Crack Cocaine in Roxbury

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Keeping Boston Safe: At about 12:32 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, members of the Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) conducted a drug investigation that led to the arrest of Victor Sanjurjo Melendez, 27-years-old, of Connecticut and the recovery of drugs and cash in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Roxbury.

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