Officers from District A-1 brought teens from the Boston Youth Essential Services (YES) Chinatown Program for a winter adventure at Wachusett Mountain. Despite the cold weather, the group embraced the day, learning how to snowboard. We are grateful for our partnership with YES, which allows teens to try something new and affords our officers the […]
Officers from District A-1 joined teens at the Boys & Girls Club in Charlestown for a night of ball hockey. The game stayed close from start to finish, with both sides trading goals before the BPD team edged out an 8-7 win. After the final whistle, everyone enjoyed pizza together, catching up on school and
Officers from District A-1 older residents from Charlestown for a fun day at the movies. Spending time together is a good way to understand what is happening in the neighborhoods we serve and help our senior community members to remain connected during the winter months, and all year round.
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Officers from District A-1 braved the cold on Boston Common to help warm up neighbors with fresh hot chocolate near the Brewer Fountain. While out on the Common, our officers met with community members of all ages passing by, shared conversations about neighborhood happenings, and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with those we proudly serve.
The Boston Police ‘Walk the Beat’ Program in District A-1, which includes members of the Community as well as our Command Staff and officers from the District and the Bureau of Community Engagement joined participated in an indoor walk at Northeastern University’s Bubble. With the winter weather outside, the group hit the road, taking laps together
Investigation Update: After an extensive investigation, detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) have identified Darrin O’Neil, 60, of Lowell, as the suspect involved in the larcenies that occurred at Boston City Hall in December 2025. O’Neil is currently being held following a shoplifting arrest on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 760 Boylston Street. Detectives have
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, officers and detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Brenton Maughn-Tulloch, 39, of Brooklyn, New York, for commercial breaking and entering. An investigation was conducted in the area of West Street with officers setting up surveillance. While watching the area, officers observed a suspect exiting the locked front door of
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On Friday, December 26, 2025, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Michael Waterman, 40, of Boston, for an early morning breaking and entering. About 5:08 AM, officers responded to the area of 50 Summer Street for a radio call of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, the front glass door to the convenience store
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Officers from District A-1 were proud to join neighbors across Charlestown and the North End for a series of holiday traditions throughout the neighborhoods. Officers first gathered with the Charlestown community at the Bunker Hill Monument to celebrate the lighting of the Menorah. The event featured traditional music and arts and crafts, bringing families together to
Members of the District A-1 (Downtown) Community Service Office continued their support of the Toys for Tots program by visiting several local partners throughout downtown Boston. A-1 Community Service Officers, along with Captain Driscoll, spent time at the Courtyard Marriott, where employees demonstrated incredible generosity by donating toys in support of children and families this
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