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Fugitive Unit Arrest Suspect Wanted for Rape in East Boston

About 7:25 AM, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit along with the Massachusetts State Police and U.S. Marshals arrested Jose Renderos, 66, of East Boston, in the area of 74 White Street, East Boston. The suspect was wanted on full extradition warrant issued out of California from the Los Angeles […]

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An officer from District A-7 assisting two young community members and showing them tips on how to skate

BPD in the Community: District A-7 Learn to Skate Program Returns to Tall Ship Boston

The frigid weather didn’t slow down the BPD Learn to Skate program. Participants returned to the ice at Tallship Boston, learning to skate with a spectacular view of the downtown skyline. Officers from District A-7, BPD Cadets, and members of the BPD Hockey Skills Program were on hand to offer tips, encouragement, and a few

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Group picture of District A-7 officers and members of the A-7 Youth Group and Boston EMS

BPD in the Community: District A-7 Partners with Boston EMS to Teach Community Members CPR Techniques

Officers from District A-7 invited members of the A-7 Youth Group and their families to spend the evening at the East Boston District Station with our great partners at Boston EMS to learn life saving CPR techniques. Our officers and members of EMS led demonstrations, walked attendees through different CPR scenarios, and took time to answer questions, ensuring everyone felt informed and confident.

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Drug Trafficking Investigation Results in Significant Narcotics and Firearm Seizure in East Boston

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, detectives assigned to the Boston Police Department Special Investigations Unit and District A-7 Drug Control Unit (East Boston), in collaboration with the United States Postal Inspection Service, executed multiple Suffolk Superior Court–authorized search warrants as part of a lengthy narcotics investigation that originated with the Postal Inspection Service. The investigation

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Officer from District A-7 pose for a photo at the James Otis School

BPD in the Community: District A-7 Returns to James Otis School to Continue Thirty Day Read Aloud Program

Officers from District A-7 returned to the James Otis School in East Boston as part of the school’s Thirty Day Read Aloud Program. Our officers picked up the story right where they left off, continuing to read with students and share time together in the classroom. Throughout the end of the month, additional officers will

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Officers from District A-7 pose for a picture with members of the community and members of the BPD Hockey Skills Program in front of a Boston Police Cruiser

BPD in the Community: BPD Hockey Skills Launches Learn to Skate Program at Tall Ship Boston

BPD in the Community: On Sunday, January 25, 2026, BPD Hockey Skills kicked off its new Learn to Skate program at the rink at Tall Ship Boston. Despite a major snowstorm brewing, new skaters were thrilled to hit the ice for the very first time. East Boston officers, Cadets, and BPD Hockey Skills students all

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Boston Police Cadets posing together with District A-7 hockey jerseys, skating on an outdoor skating rink at Tall Ship Boston.

BPD In the Community: Cadets Hit the Ice at Learn-to-Skate Sessions in East Boston

Despite cold temperatures and snowy conditions, Boston Police Cadets and community members continued to stay active and engaged during today’s Learn-to-Skate sessions, hosted by the Tall Ship and the Boston Police Foundation at The Rink at Tall Ship in East Boston. The free Learn-to-Skate sessions are offered every Sunday at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. Space is limited

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Brings BPD Hockey Skills Program to College Hockey Game

Officers from District A-7 brought members of the BPD Hockey Skills Program to a college hockey game at Porrazzo Rink in East Boston. Before puck drop, the group gathered at the A-7 District Station to enjoy dinner together, then headed to the rink for some college hockey. Watching the speed, skill, and teamwork on display gave

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Reads Stories to Students at James Otis School

Officers from District A-7 were happy to join students and staff from the James Otis School’s Thirty Day Read Aloud Program. Our officers spent time reading a variety of stories to the class and answering thoughtful questions about what it’s like to be a police officer in the City of Boston. This tradition will continue

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