At about 5:13 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a vandalism in progress in the area of 279 Sumner Street in East Boston. While enroute, officers received information via Boston Police Operations that the suspect was using a wooden pole to smash […]
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Sail Boston “Parade of Sail” – Saturday, July 11, 2026 Starting on Saturday, July 11, 2026, ships from around the world will be gathering in Boston Harbor for the Sail Boston event which will conclude on Thursday, June 16, 2026. Part of the event will include a Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Officers and Cadets from District A-7 and the Bureau of Community Engagement, joined students and staff from the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston to help kick off summer break at their Field Day. Throughout the event, our officers talked with students about their summer plans, reflected on a successful school year, and celebrated the start
Officers from District A-7 recently welcomed our friend Scotty to the District Station to celebrate his birthday surrounded by the officers and friends who have gotten to know him over the years. For more than 20 years, Scotty has been a familiar face around the East Boston District Station. Whether he’s stopping by to say
Cancel Missing Person Alert: Estefani Diaz-Lemus, a 21-year-old female from East Boston has been located. Diaz-Lemus is described as a light-skinned Hispanic female, with a heavy build, 5’2″ in height, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Diaz-Lemus was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, red shorts, and multicolored sneakers. The Boston Police Department
Officers from District A-7 returned to Porrazzo Rink in East Boston to continue the BPD Street Hockey Skills Program. This session introduced rollerblades as an option, giving participants an opportunity to build additional skills while having fun alongside our officers. Youth from three different age groups worked on fundamentals including balance, stick handling, positioning, and
Officers from District A-7 recently teamed up with the East Boston YMCA for a fun-filled afternoon of dodgeball. Officers and participants split into teams for some friendly competition, creating a day filled with memories. A big thank you to the East Boston YMCA for partnering with us to make this event possible. We look forward
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Officers from District A-7 welcomed students from the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston to the A-7 District Station for a behind-the-scenes visit. Our officers provided transportation for the students before giving them a tour of the station, introducing them to the officers who serve their neighborhood, and answering questions about what it’s like to
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Officers from District A-7 recently kicked off the BPD Hockey Skills Street Hockey sessions outside Porrazzo Rink in East Boston. The sessions give youth an opportunity to stay active, have fun, and build their hockey skills with our officers. Participants work on important fundamentals including footwork, finding open space, moving the ball or puck and
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The Boston Police Department is alerting the public about the ongoing threat of ATM and Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal skimming. These crimes involve criminal groups installing hidden electronic devices on ATMs and payment terminals to steal card information. Skimming incidents are common at pharmacies, gas stations, and grocery stores. Between June 5 and June 6, 2026,
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