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Boston Police Drug Control Unit Dismantles Major Fentanyl Distribution Operation, Two Arrested

On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Boston Police Department’s B-2 Drug Control Unit and Citywide Drug Control Unit, in coordination with the Randolph Police Department and federal partners, executed a series of court-authorized search warrants as part of a long-term narcotics investigation. The operation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of […]

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 and Bureau of Community Engagement Return “Walk the Beat” Program to Charlestown

Officers were in Charlestown for the much-anticipated return of the “Walk the Beat” program at District A-15. Officers and seniors took advantage of the warmer weather while getting in some exercise along a scenic route. The walk provided a great opportunity to connect, share conversations, and spend time together outdoors. Programs like this continue to

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, April 13, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday @10AM through Monday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 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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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Joins Ethos to Launch Their “Walk with Ease” Program in west Roxbury

Officers from District E-5 joined our partners at ETHOS at the Boston Lodge of Elks Senior Center in West Roxbury to kick off their new “Walk with Ease” program. Despite the weather, the group got outside to enjoy a walk through the neighborhood, getting their steps in while spending quality time together.  Our officers continue

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The BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Thomas A. Davis, Killed in the Line of Duty 87 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Thomas A. Davis who was killed in the line of duty 87 years ago today. Officer Davis died as a result of injuries he sustained while making an arrest on Thursday April 13, 1939. Officer Davis was

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, April 12, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday @10AM through Sunday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 4 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 16 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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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, April 11, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 16 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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Traffic Stop Leads to One Arrest and the Recovery of a Loaded Firearm in Mattapan

Keeping Boston Safe: At about 2:33 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a traffic stop which led to the recovery of a loaded firearm in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Fremont Street in Mattapan. While on patrol in the area of the aforementioned location, officers observed

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Investigation Update: Two Firearms, Ballistic Vest, Bear Repellent Recovered from Topliff Street

Investigation Update: About 4:24 PM, on Thursday, April 9, Detectives executed a search warrant at 7 Topliff Street. As a result of the search warrant, Detectives recovered the following evidence: The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: About 2:13 PM, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester)

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