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East Boston Drug Control Unit Makes Drug Trafficking Arrest in Orient Heights

On Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, Officers assigned to the A-7 (East Boston) Drug Control Unit arrested 29-year-old John Restiepo-Yepes, of Revere, MA for Drug Related Offenses near McClellan Hwy. and Visconti Rd., East Boston.  At about 8:15 PM, Officers assigned to the A-7 Drug Control Unit were investigating illegal drug activity in the Orient Heights neighborhood […]

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Faith and Blue Coffee with a Cop at Sacred Heart Parish

Brewing Connections at Faith & Blue! Our District A-7 Community Service Office came together with the East Boston Community to celebrate fellowship during the Faith and Blue Coffee with a Cop event, held at Sacred Heart Parish. Following Mass, attendees gathered for coffee, refreshments, and friendly conversation, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Big shoutout

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BPD in the Community: East Boston Officers Host Joyful Breakfast at Faith and Blue Event

BPD in the Community: On Wednesday, October 9, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) organized a Faith and Blue event at the East Boston Central Catholic School. Students, faculty, and officers came together for a delightful breakfast, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie. The joy on the students’ faces truly enhanced the

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Enjoys Fall Day Trip with Seniors from the Cheverus School Apartments

Fall Fun at Russell Orchards! What a day as our District A-7 Community Service Office spent the fall afternoon with the seniors from the Cheverus School Apartments! The day kicked off with some apple-picking and then it was off to meet the animals—goats, chickens, and more! Of course, no fall trip is complete without those

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department from Texas to Observe Community HUB Meeting

Officers from District A-7 and our East Boston Hub team had the pleasure of hosting Captain John Legg and five members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department from Houston, Texas! Captain Legg and his team joined us for a Hub Table meeting, where they got an inside look at the collaborative work that goes on

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BPD in the Community: District A-7’s Growing Ice Hockey Skills Program Returns to On Ice Training

What started with just 8 sheets of ice and a dream back in 2019 has grown into an incredible program with more than 30 sheets of ice and more than 100 passionate young players! Our ice is packed, our teams are buzzing, and the energy is electric! At District A-7, it’s more than just hockey—it’s

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Enjoys City of Boston ‘Open Streets’ in East Boston

East Boston Open Streets was a hit! District A-7 had an incredible time as the streets came alive with families and laughter to put a cherry on top of a perfect summer! With the roads free of cars, we strolled, biked, and mingled with hundreds of smiling faces, soaking up all the Eastie energy. Whether

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Attends East Boston Social Center’s Annual Picnic

What a day at the East Boston Social Center’s Annual Senior Picnic! The District A-7 Community Service Office, with the ever-popular BPD Ice Cream Truck (shoutout to HP Hood and the Boston Police Foundation), had an great day at Piers Park. From a delightful picnic lunch with music and dancing, Bingo jackpots, and cornhole throwdowns, the

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 and the Bureau of Community Engagement Host Final Flashlight Walk of the Summer

While we celebrate Back to School…we want to show off some of the ways we are closing out summer fun! Our final flashlight walk of the season was a glowing success, thanks to an incredible turnout. A huge shout out to the District A-7 Community Service Office, A-7 Detectives, Armor Security, Boston Housing Authority, and

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