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Downtown Officers Arrest Breaking and Entering Suspect with a Loaded Firearm

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On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 1:56 AM, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested James Kearse, 35, of Boston, on multiple firearm-related charges. Police responded to a radio call reporting a group of five individuals dressed in all black and wearing ski masks, seen pacing near Kingston Street and Bedford Street. Upon arrival, one individual […]

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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Welcomed United States Marines to Boston for Marine Week

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Members of the Boston Police Command Staff and Officers from District A-1 were proud to welcome the United States Marine Corps to Boston for Marine Week 2025. Our officers then assisted throughout the weekend. The visit also was a celebration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you to all who have served, and

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Joins Charlestown Community for Music in the Park Night

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Officers from the District A-1 Community Service Office joined neighbors at the Training Field in Charlestown for Music in the Park! To make the night extra special, officers brought along the BPD Slush Cart, handing out complimentary slush while everyone enjoyed an evening of live music together. Bringing community and officers together to share in traditions,

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Visits Eliot School for Countdown to Kindergarten Event

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Officers from the District A-1 took part in the Countdown to Kindergarten event at the Eliot School in the North End. The BPD Ice Cream Truck brought plenty of smiles to students and families getting ready for the big school year ahead. Events like this celebrate milestones with our youngest community members while showing them

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Larceny Investigation at Faneuil Hall

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals depicted in the accompanying images in connection with an ongoing larceny investigation. Since June 2025, the Sunglass Hut located at 7 Faneuil Hall Marketplace has been the target of seven reported shoplifting incidents involving the same unidentified suspects. During these incidents, which

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Downtown Drug Control Unit Recovered Trafficking Amounts of Crack Cocaine and Fentanyl

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On Saturday, August 23, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Devyn Barbosa, 30, of Fall River, on drug trafficking offenses. Officers were on patrol inside the Boston Common when they observed an individual counting and sorting an unknown item into his hand. The officers believed that the individual was concealing

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BPD in the Community: BPD Joins YouthConnect for Basketball Event at Charlestown Boys and Girls Club

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Members of the BPD Command Staff, along with officers from District A-1 and the School Engagement Unit, joined our partners at YouthConnect for a basketball event at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club. The day brought together young people from across the city. Officers even shared stories about their favorite basketball players! A special highlight

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 And Bureau of Community Engagement Cook and Serve Dinner for Seniors at The Beverly Gibbons Center

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Officers from the District A-1 Community Service Office teamed up with the Bureau of Community Engagement to cook and serve dinner for seniors during Movie Night at the Beverly Gibbons Center! The night’s menu featured hot dogs, chips, and a special visit from the BPD Ice Cream Truck for dessert, thanks to the Boston Police

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 and ‘Walk the Beat Program’ Take Trip to Spectacle Island

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Officers from the District A-1 Community Service Office, along with members of the Walk the Beat program, traveled to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. The group took a ferry from the mainland to the island and enjoyed a stunning summer day together! If you are an older resident and interested in joining the Walk the

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