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Traffic Stop in Dorchester Leads to the Recovery of a Firearm

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On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Reymon Lorenzo-Cruz, 23, of Dorchester, on various firearm related offenses. About 5:00 PM, a vehicle was seen operating without a front registration plate displayed, and made an abrupt turn onto Harvard Street. The vehicle was also operating at a high rate of speed before taking […]

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Loaded Firearm Recovered After a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Nelson Baptista, 37, of Lynn, for multiple firearm related offenses. About 12:55 AM, while police were patrolling the area of Harvard Street and Washington Street, they observed a motor vehicle with excessive window tint. Officers activated their cruiser’s emergency lights and sirens to initiate a

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BPD in the Community: B-3 and C-11 Attend Community Meeting at Ella J. Baker House and Shirley’s Pantry

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The District B-3 Captain, along with officers from Districts B-3 and C-11, attended the weekly community meeting at the Ella J. Baker House and also spent time visiting Shirley’s Pantry in Mattapan. Officers were on hand to connect directly with community members, listen to concerns, and take part in conversations focused on identifying neighborhood needs.

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Over 200 Grams of Drugs Recovered Following Search Warrants in Mattapan

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On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston), B-3 (Mattapan), E-13 (Jamaica Plain), and the DEA, arrested Michael Browne, 58, of Brookline, on drug trafficking offenses. The target of the investigation was seen operating a motor vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted on Capen Street. Officers advised

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Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Mattapan

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About 8:49 PM, on February 7, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the area of 95 River Street for a report of a person stabbed. Boston Police Operations provided a description of the suspect, and his direction of flight. Upon arrival, officers observed an individual matching the description walking towards them. Police

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BPD Missing Person Alert: 14-Year-Old Wilmer Soriano-Contreras, of Mattapan

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BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-Year-Old Wilmer Soriano-Contreras, of Mattapan. Wilmer was last seen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the area of Stockton Street, Dorchester. He is described as a Hispanic male approximately 5’2″, about 105 lbs., with a birthmark on his left cheek.

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Mattapan Officers Recovered a Firearm After a Foot Chase

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On Thursday, February 5, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Alison Soto-Contrera, 23, of Dorchester, on various firearm charges. At approximately 4:59 PM, officers observed a scooter operated by two individuals who were not wearing helmets and whose scooter was not registered. The scooter also failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection

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Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police No Longer Seek Public’s Assistance Locating 15-Year-Old Rawle Dejonge. He has been located.

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Detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) are no longer requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Rawle Dejonge of Dorchester, who was last seen on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, at his home on Wildwood Street in Dorchester. Rawle Dejonge is described as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 90

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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Officers Attend Lower Mills Family Night Out at Chez-vous Roller Skating Rink

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Members of the BPD Command Staff, officers from Districts B-2 in Roxbury, B-3 in Mattapan, and the Youth Violence Strike Force were proud to support the Lower Mills Family Night Out at Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink. Our officers connected with area youth, helped them get laced up to roll…and a few officers even bravely skated

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