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BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Notices

The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving fake parking violation notices. These fraudulent notices are designed to appear as official government documents and may closely resemble legitimate correspondence from the City of Boston or local courts. What to look out for: Fraudulent notices may include a case number, a […]

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, March 30, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday @10AM through Monday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 21 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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District C-6 Officers Arrest Armed Juvenile Wanted in South Boston Shooting

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male on a firearm warrant and additional firearm offenses. At about 4:20 PM, officers were in the area of F Street and West Sixth Street, having been made aware that a juvenile suspect had an active firearm warrant. As

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BPD in the Community: Community Engagement Officers Visit South End Kindergarten

BPD in the Community: Officers from our Bureau of Community Engagement spent time with a kindergarten class at the Blackstone School in the South End.  Our officers joined visitors to the school from across the city to read with students, making it a fun and memorable day for everyone involved!

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Investigation Update: Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Shooting Incident in Allston

Investigation Update: At about 9:40 PM, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, a 16-year-old Juvenile Male surrendered himself to District D-14 (Allston/Brighton). The suspect was wanted on a warrant obtained by District D-14 Detectives issued out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for the following offenses: Delinquency to wit; He is expected to be arraigned in Boston

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, March 29, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday @10AM through Sunday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 14 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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BPD in the Community: Inspiring Young Readers at Read Across Blackstone

BPD in the Community: Officers from District D-4 (South End) Community Service Office joined fellow community leaders for the second annual Read Across Blackstone event at Blackstone School. Officers joined together to promote literacy and inspire a love of reading among students.  Events like this highlight the power of community partnerships in supporting education and helping

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, March 28, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 20 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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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, March 27, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 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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