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Officers Recovered Fentanyl and Cocaine After Search Warrants in Roxbury

At about 2:56 PM, on Friday, June 16, 2023, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of Districts D-4 (South End) and A-7 (East Boston) arrested Michael Lockley, 65, of Roxbury, on drug related charges. Officers were conducting an ongoing drug investigation, and execution of search warrants in the area of 131 Eustis Street. As

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Search Warrants Lead to Recovery of 172 grams of Fentanyl

At about 10:43 AM on June 16, 2023, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of Districts E-18 (Hyde Park), E-13 (Jamaica Plain), C-6 (South Boston) arrested Karina Martinez-Cruz, 33 of Boston, on drug related charges. Officers were conducting an ongoing drug investigation, and execution of search warrants in the area of 140 Humboldt Avenue.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, June 17, 2023

Data includes 24–Hour-Period Beginning Friday@ 10 AM through Saturday@ 10 AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assaults: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 14 Auto Theft: 0 Click Here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered

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Officers Make Warrant Arrest in the area of Glenway Street in Dorchester

At about 1:20 PM, on Friday, June 16, 2023, officers assigned to the District B-3 Anti-Crime Unit (Roxbury), along with B-3 Detectives and ATF Task Force officers, arrested Tyrone Shorter, 32, of Dorchester, by virtue of a warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court on charges of Robbery, Armed & Masked, Subsequent Offense, Unlawful Possession

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Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm After a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

At about 1:43 AM, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-site firearm arrest at Talbot Avenue and Westcott Street in Dorchester. While on patrol, officers observed a motor vehicle suddenly turn off its headlight and accelerate at a high rate of speed toward American Legion Highway, while failing

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Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm During an Altercation Outside of the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

At about 1:52 PM, on Friday, June 16, 2023, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), responded to a call for a fight outside of the John D. O’ Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard in Roxbury. Upon arrival, officers observed a large crowd of students running toward the back of the

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BPD in the Community: Officers from D14 and Community Members Kayaking on the Charles River

BPD in the Community: About 10 years ago, BPD District D-14 (Brighton) Community Service Officer Frank Hughes started the “Road to the Right Track” program for Allston/Brighton neighborhood youth. Over the years, many children from the from the community signed up to participate in a series of physical fitness challenges, healthy living discussions, and a mentoring

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer James G. McCann Jr. Who Died in the Line of Duty 86 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Boston Police Officer James G. McCann, Jr. who died in the line of duty 86 years ago on Wednesday, June 16, 1937. Officer McCann had just finished working his night shift in District D-14 (Brighton) when he

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Adolph F. Butterman Who Died 104 Years Ago Today as a Result of Injuries Sustained in the Line of Duty

BPD Remembers: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Boston Police Officer Adolph F. Butterman who died on Monday June 16, 1919, as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. Officer Adolph Butterman died several weeks after he was shot by an unknown

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BPD in the Community: Coffee with a Cop Stops by Starbucks in Charlestown

Coffee with a Cop: Thanks to all those who stopped by Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks in Charlestown. Officers from District A-15 had a wonderful time meeting and greeting community members who were eager to get to know and learn the names of the officers patrolling their neighborhoods while also sharing and discussing common

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