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BPD in the Community: Officers in Dorchester Partner to Support Fitness for Special Olympics Massachusetts Athletes

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Officers from District C-11 teamed up with trainers from InnerCity Weightlifting in Dorchester and students from Northeastern University School of Physical Therapy to support fitness sessions with athletes from Special Olympics Massachusetts. These weekly sessions focused on building strength, confidence, and community through guided workouts, creating a supportive and motivating environment for everyone involved. The […]

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BPD in the Community: Officers in East Boston Visit Curtis Guild Elementary School to Speak to Boston Scores Soccer Group

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Officers from District A-7 stopped by the Curtis Guild Elementary School in East Boston to spend time with the Boston Scores Soccer Group. Our officers shared important safety tips for going to and from games, and they jumped in to participate in soccer practice meditation exercises. It was a great mix of activity, learning, and

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Boston Police Department Attends 2026 Medina Dixon Basketball Tournament

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Commissioner Cox, members of the Command Staff, and officers from across the Boston Police Department were proud to cheer on some great basketball at the 2026 Medina Dixon Basketball Tournament. Alongside our partners at the Boston Police Foundation, we were honored to support the Dixon family in celebrating the legacy of Boston’s own Medina Dixon.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, April 10, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 18 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: District E-5 Starts Up “Walk the Beat” Program in West Roxbury/Roslindale Area

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Officers from District E-5 kicked off their “Walk the Beat” program this week for the West Roxbury/Roslindale neighborhoods! With the arrival of the spring, it’s another way for our officers to connect with community members – familiar faces and to meet new community members along the way. The Boston Police “Walk the Beat” program was

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Sgt. Dennis ‘DJ’ Simmonds Who Died in the Line of Duty Twelve Years Ago.

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Today, we take a moment to remember the service and sacrifice of Boston Police Sgt. Dennis ‘DJ’ Simmonds who passed away on this day eleven years ago after suffering a medical emergency stemming from injuries sustained during a shootout in Watertown with the individuals responsible for the attack on our Boston Marathon. Shortly after midnight

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Robert A. Maher Who Died in the Line of Duty 80 Years Ago

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Robert A. Maher who died in the line of duty on April 10, 1946, after responding to a building fire in the Back Bay. Officer Maher was the first person to arrive on scene and rushed into the

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Dorchester Officers Arrest Three Suspects Following an Armed Robbery

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About 2:13 PM, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 7 Topliff Street. Officers were advised that the victims were assaulted by multiple people. The victims were sprayed with bear spray and struck with a rock. One of the suspect’s struck

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