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Two Arrested After Attempted Shoplifting Leads to Stabbing in Dorchester

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At approximately 10:47 AM on Friday, September 11, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a knife in the area of 468 Blue Hill Avenue (CVS) in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers received information that two individuals were engaged in an altercation, with both parties in possession of a

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Thirty-Four Scooters Towed as Part of Operation Kickstand in Roxbury

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On Thursday, September 10, 2026, officers and detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) and members of the Auto Theft Unit conducted a targeted enforcement operation focused on scooters and mopeds. The initiative was organized in response to ongoing public safety concerns regarding the use of these vehicles in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. As a

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CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: Detectives No Longer Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to a Motor Vehicle Larceny

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CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in a motor vehicle larceny incident that occurred between 6:45 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to 7:45 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the area of 2 Blackfan Street, Boston Children’s

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District 2 Continues Targeted Enforcement to Address Illegal Mopeds and Motorcycles

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At about 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday September 2, 2026, officers assigned to District 2 (Roxbury) conducted an enforcement initiative aimed at addressing quality-of-life issues, building trust with the community, and increasing police visibility throughout the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston. This initiative focuses on enforcing motor vehicle laws and city ordinances related to the

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Investigation Update: Detectives Arrest Randolph Man in Connection with Shots Fired Incident

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On Monday, August 31, 2026, officers from District 2 (Roxbury) arrested David Dillard, 22, of Randolph, in connection with a ShotSpotter activation that resulted in the recovery of twenty (20) spent shell casings in the vicinity of 14 Abbotsford Street. The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: At approximately 7:49 p.m. on

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Investigation Update: Man Arrested in Connection with Non-Fatal Shooting

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On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, officers from the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, along with members of the United States Marshals Service, arrested Shawn Padilla, 47, of Mattapan, in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred at 288 Roxbury Street on August 26, 2026. The facts and circumstances surrounding the prior incident are as follows: At

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BPD in the Community: District B-2 Holds Safety Meeting with Local Crossing Guards

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Getting ready for a safe return to school! Officers from District B-2 met with local Traffic Supervisors (Crossing Guards) to prepare for the upcoming school year. The group discussed pedestrian safety, traffic awareness, and the importance of working together to help keep students, families, staff and school communities safe throughout the year. Good luck to

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Investigation Update: Suspect Charged with Murder in 306 Warren Street Homicide Investigation

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At approximately 9:23 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 306 Warren Street in Roxbury. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, who has since been identified as 28-year-old Junior Sosa Fernandez, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The

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Twelve Scooters Towed and Three Arrested During Operation Kickstand in Dorchester

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On Saturday, August 29, 2026, officers assigned to the Scooter Interdiction Team conducted a targeted enforcement operation focused on scooters and mopeds. The initiative was organized in response to ongoing public safety concerns regarding the use of these vehicles in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. As a result of this operation, officers arrested three individuals,

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Two Juveniles Arrested After Officers Recover Loaded Firearm

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At about 11:14 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Officers assigned to District 3 (Mattapan) conducted a stop in the area of 131 Ruthven Street, which resulted in the arrest of two 16-year-old juvenile males for multiple firearm-related offenses. Officers were on patrol in the area of Humboldt Avenue when, while passing Ruthven Street, their

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