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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Participates in Battle of Chelsea Creek Reenactment Event in East Boston

Officers from District A-7 were proud to take part in the Battle of Chelsea Creek reenactment, hosted by the East Boston Museum & Historical Society in honor of the battle’s 250th anniversary. The event offered a great opportunity to learn about East Boston’s role in the American Revolution. Officers enjoyed connecting with neighbors while they […]

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CANCEL-Missing Person Alert: 81-Year-Old Yong Z. Gong of East Boston, has been Located

CANCEL-The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 81-year-old Yong Z. Gong, who was last seen this afternoon around 3:00 PM in the 800 block of Border Street in East Boston. She is described as an Asian female, black and grey hair. She was last seen pushing a wire shopping cart, and

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Teams Up with Cops for Kids with Cancer to Create a Day to Remember for East Boston Boy 

Officers from District A-7 partnered with Cops for Kids with Cancer and East Boston Central Catholic School to show our support for young Paul Baglio—a beloved member of the East Boston community. Paul, known for his ever present smile and incredible strength, received a police escort from home to school, where he was greeted with cheers

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Celebrates Mother’s Day in East Boston

Captain Dean Bickerton and officers from the District A-7 Community Service Office joined Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday with seniors at Spinelli’s in East Boston. The event featured a delicious meal, music, and dancing—bringing together community members for a joyful afternoon of connection and celebration. It was a great way

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East Boston Drug Control Unit Recovered Cocaine, and Drug Manufacturing Material after a Search Warrant

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District A-7 (East Boston) and District E-5 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) arrested the following individuals after a search warrant: Juan Velez Gallego, 35, of East Boston, Mohammad Majeed, 38, of Boston, and Marlon Guitierrez Rios, 35, of East Boston. An investigation was initiated after receiving

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Drug Control Units Recovered a Firearm and Trafficking Amounts of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

At about 7:00 AM, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston) and District A-7 (East Boston) arrested Ayman Mohamed, 19, of Dorchester, on firearm and drug trafficking charges. Officers were conducting a drug investigation and execution of search warrants in the area of 108 North Point Drive,

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Armed Robbery Investigation

The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the accompanying image in connection with the following incident: At about 8:22 AM, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 51-year-old Melvin Ramirez of Boston following an armed robbery in progress at the East

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Joins Veronica Robles Cultural Center for Annual Children’s Day Celebration

Officers from the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office joined the Veronica Robles Cultural Center for their annual Children’s Day Celebration. Families came together for an afternoon filled with dancing, games, music, and art. It was a great opportunity for officers to connect with local residents and take part in a celebration of youth,

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Celebrates Healthy Kids Day with East Boston YMCA

Healthy Kids Day with District A-7 and the East Boston YMCA! Officers from the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office joined the East Boston YMCA for Healthy Kids Day 2025—an event focused on promoting healthy minds, bodies, and habits! Our officers shared important safety tips, talked with families about youth-focused BPD programs, and connected

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Drug Control Units Recovered 70 Grams of Cocaine, 20 Grams of Crack Cocaine, and 4 Pounds of Marijuana

At about 1:47 PM, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District A-7 (East Boston) and C-6 (South Boston) arrested Anthony Francisco, 34, of Fall River, on drug trafficking charges. Officers were conducting a drug investigation and execution of search warrants in the area of 34 Westwind Road in Dorchester.

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