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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, April 04, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 22 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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Three Men Charged Following Shooting in Roxbury; Three Firearms Recovered

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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Officers and Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested three men following a shooting that left one man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At approximately 1:03 p.m. on April 2, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 responded to the area of Dudley Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue for a report

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Youth Violence Strike Force Apprehends Wanted Fugitive, Recovers Firearm in Cambridge

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On Friday, April 3, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, working alongside the Boston Housing Police, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police, arrested a wanted fugitive and recovered an illegal firearm in Cambridge. At approximately 11:52 a.m., officers were conducting an investigation in Cambridge into the whereabouts of Daryl Dirtion, 27, of South

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BPD in the Community: District C-11 Takes Part in “Good Friday Walk”

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Officers from District C-11 joined Father Conway and members of the Bowdoin and Geneva communities in Dorchester for the annual “Good Friday Walk”. The walk made several stops throughout the neighborhood to honor and remember those who have been lost to violence, creating a powerful and reflective experience for all in attendance. It was a

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Suspect Charged for Drug Trafficking After a Search Warrant in Roxbury

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On Thursday, March 26, 2026, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District B-2 (Roxbury), C-6 (South Boston), and City-Wide joined together to combat illegal drug distribution in Nubian Square. Officers applied for and were granted a search warrant for 17 Trotter Court, Roxbury. As a result of the search warrant, the following evidence

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Youth Violence Strike Force Arrests Suspect with a Firearm After Person with a Gun Call

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About 10:41 PM, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to the area of 68 Warren Street for a report of a person with a gun. Boston Police Operations provided officers with a description of the suspect and a firearm was observed. While canvassing the area, police observed a

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BPD in the Community: District D-4 Provides Safety Information to South End Girl Scout Troup #4629

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Officers from District D-4 visited South End Girl Scouts Troop #4629 to share important safety tips about making smart choices while out in their communities. During the visit, officers engaged with the scouts in conversation, offering guidance on staying aware and looking out for one another. Each participant also received a safety bag sponosored by

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Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team Arrested Habitual Drug Dealer

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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, officers assigned to the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) arrested Darmayne White, 51, of South Boston, for illegal drug distribution. About 10:20 AM, officers were conducting an ongoing initiative to address quality of life issues that have plagued the area of New Market Square. Officers observed a male individual

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, April 03, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 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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