Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) are seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individuals in the enclosed photo as it relates to an ongoing burglary investigation. The facts and circumstances of the initial incident are as follows: At about 9:09 AM on Friday, July 10, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown)
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of fun, community spirit, and safety awareness across the city! Join us on Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4, to celebrate National Night Out 2026! It takes two nights to reach every neighborhood in our great City, so join us for food, games, and plenty of local
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Officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested a man on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after he called in a bomb threat to a downtown movie theater following his removal from the venue for harassing an employee. At approximately 3:43 p.m., officers responded to a radio call for a bomb threat at the AMC Theatre on
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Thanks to the Boston Police Foundation – the Boston Junior Police Academy is back! This year we kicked off the week-long camps with youth ages 9-12 from District A-1 (Downtown, North End, Chinatown and Charlestown), District D-4 (South End and Back Bay), and District D-14 (Brighton/Allston). They enjoyed a week together with our officers visiting
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Boston Police arrested a suspect in connection with two separate incidents that occurred within the same early morning hours. At approximately 5:18 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for a man down at the intersection of Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Upon arrival, officers located Jonathan Sanon, 35, of
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Members of the BPD Command Staff, Officers from District A-1, A-15, and the Bureau of Community Engagement joined neighbors in Charlestown for Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hour. Events like these give officers the opportunity to connect with those we serve and strengthen the relationships that help keep Boston safe. If you are interested in attending an
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On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Boston Police arrested a suspect in connection with two separate incidents that occurred within the same early morning hours. At approximately 5:18 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for a man down at the intersection of Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering
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Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown Boston) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the area of Downtown Crossing. Detectives are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is
The Boston Police Department is alerting the community to a recent increase in cell phone robberies in the Downtown area, including two incidents this week that resulted in arrests and a third that remains under active investigation. Downtown Crossing At about 10:14 a.m. on Monday, July 20, officers assigned to District A-1 responded to a
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the accompanying images in connection with an ongoing aggravated assault investigation. At approximately 9:15 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, officers responded to a radio call for an assault and battery at a business in the area of Washington Street