At about 10:26 PM, on Friday, October 23, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 12 Beauford Lane in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The victim was pronounced deceased on
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At about 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) conducted Operation Kickstand, a targeted scooter, moped, and motorcycle enforcement initiative throughout Downtown. This initiative was undertaken in response to continuing public safety and quality-of-life concerns associated with the increased presence and unlawful operation of scooters and mopeds within the
Members of the BPD Command Staff and officers from District E-13 joined members of the Jamaica Plain community at the Julia Martin House for a day of worship and fellowship. Our officers helped serve lunch and joined attendees in prayer, while the BPD Band provided the soundtrack for the day, bringing everyone together with live
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Walking together to raise awareness! Members of the Bureau of Community Engagement joined members of the community in the PANS/PANDAS Awareness Walk on Boston Common. More than 600 participants came together to raise funds and awareness for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS/PANDAS). The BPD Ice Cream Truck (thanks to HP Hood and the Boston Police Foundation) and
The Boston Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is proud to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Community members are encouraged to safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications by dropping them off at any Boston Police District Station during event hours. Find your local
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Working together to strengthen our neighborhoods! Officers from District B-3 joined local & state representatives, city employees, and community members to discuss quality-of-life concerns throughout Dorchester and Mattapan. The group walked together, identifying areas of concern and discussing strategies to help keep residents safe. This is Community Policing in action!
24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 18 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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Officers from District E-5 patrolled the beat of West Roxbury and Roslindale in a BPD Gator decked out for Halloween. Along the way, neighbors stopped to chat with our officers about their Halloween plans, snap a few photos, and even sign some pumpkins. Halloween fun and a great opportunity to connect with the communities we
Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured in connection with a larceny from a building and package theft in the area of 476 Warren Street. Detectives are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. Anyone with information is urged to contact District B-2 Detectives
24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 21 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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