Officers from District D-4 visited South End Girl Scouts Troop #4629 to share important safety tips about making smart choices while out in their communities. During the visit, officers engaged with the scouts in conversation, offering guidance on staying aware and looking out for one another. Each participant also received a safety bag sponosored by […]
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, officers assigned to the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) arrested Darmayne White, 51, of South Boston, for illegal drug distribution. About 10:20 AM, officers were conducting an ongoing initiative to address quality of life issues that have plagued the area of New Market Square. Officers observed a male individual
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24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 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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About 1:03 PM, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, a Sergeant assigned to District D-4 (South End) was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Dearborn Street and Dudley Street. The Sergeant heard multiple shots fired and observed a suspect run towards a vehicle and flee towards Melnea Cass Boulevard. A description of the
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Officers from District A-1 and the Bureau of Community Engagement teamed up with our friends at the Beverly Gibbons Center to prepare for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Bunker Hill Monument. Working alongside the seniors, our officers helped fill nearly 5,000 eggs with stickers and small toys in preparation for the big day.
BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is issuing a community alert to keep food delivery drivers safe while conducting business. To help mitigate the risk of crimes occurring, the BPD is offering the following safety tips to delivery drivers: Report Suspicious Activity Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers
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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 3 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 20 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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Officers from District E-5 joined students and faculty from St. Theresa of Avila School in West Roxbury for some exciting basketball. Officers hit the court with students from all grade levels, creating a fun atmosphere with friendly competition. The students brought their A-game, showing off impressive skills and coming away with wins across the board.
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BPD Remembers: On April 2, 1940, Officer Patrick C. Gannon died in the line of duty after exposure to and the inhalation of deadly, toxic fumes which poisoned him while working strike duty. A 21-year veteran of the department, Officer Gannon was 46 years old at the time of his death. Making his passing ever more
CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: 15-Year-Old Hayden Fletcher, of Charlestown, has been located Hayden was last seen at about 5:30 AM on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the area of Thirteenth Street, Charlestown. She is described as a white female, approximately 5’4″, about 128 lbs., blue eyes, dark blonde hair, and had a black book bag with