The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Antonio Lara, a 74-year-old Hispanic male, who was reported missing on August 3, 2026. Lara was last seen, at approximately 4:40 pm in the area of Massachusetts avenue and Harrison Avenue. Antonio Lara is described as a Hispanic male weighing about 190 lbs., 6’2″
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of fun, community spirit, and safety awareness across the city! Join us on Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4, to celebrate National Night Out 2026! It takes two nights to reach every neighborhood in our great City, so join us for food, games, and plenty of local
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At approximately 1:29 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, members of the Special Investigation Unit assisted by the FBI Metro Boston Gang Task Force executed a search warrant that resulted in the arrest of Omar Washington, 37-years-old, Dorchester and the recovery of a loaded firearm and ammunition in the area of 6 Waterlow Street in
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Officers from District B-3 joined students and staff at the Boston International Newcomers Academy for their summer cookout. Our officers spent the afternoon getting to know students, joining in on a few games of soccer, and hearing about some of their favorite memories from the school year. We hope everyone continues to have a safe
About 11:50 a.m., officers assigned to District 3 (Mattapan) executed an arrest warrant for Joseph Matthias, 25, of Mattapan, which resulted in additional firearm-related charges in the area of Woolson Street. Officers were in the area of Sutton Street when they observed Joseph Matthias exit a residence with several duffel bags and a backpack and
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About 5:45 p.m., officers assigned to District 3 (Mattapan) made an on-site arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile male from Dorchester and a 16-year-old juvenile male from Dorchester for motor vehicle violations and multiple firearm offenses Officers were positioned at the red light located at Blue Hill Avenue and Morton Street when their attention was drawn
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On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) arrested Eric Cruz, 37, of Dorchester, in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Wales Street following a foot pursuit that ended with the recovery of a loaded firearm. Officers were patrolling the area as part of an increased presence
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Cancel Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 17-year-old Sy’Rai Avery who was reported missing on Friday, July 24, 2026. Avery was last seen leaving her residence on Browning Avenue at approximately 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Avery is described as a black female, 6’2” in height, 200 lbs
The Boston Police Department is no longer seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. He has been located. Trabian Scantlebury, 13, was last seen on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 7:30 PM in the Dorchester. Scantlebury is described as a Black male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and 145 pounds. Detectives assigned
Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) recovered three firearms and made three arrests early Monday morning after responding to a large party at a residence on Glenway Street in Dorchester. At approximately 1:07 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, officers responded to the address after the property owner, who had rented the residence through a
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