In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department mourns the passing of active-duty civilian employee Joseph F. Creighton, on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Mr. Creighton, at the time of his passing, was assigned to the Fleet Management Division, District D-14. Mr. Creighton was appointed as a Motor Equipment Repairperson on June 17, 1992, and was assigned to […]
At about 10:27 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 20 Rugg Road in Allston. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside of the location suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a
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Investigation Update: At about 6:00 AM on Friday, June 26, 2026, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit and the US Marshal Service arrested Armani Collazos, 26-years-old, in the area of 284 N. Beacon Street in Brighton. Collazos, of Brighton, was taken into custody by virtue of a straight warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior
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BPD Community Alert: Since January 1, 2026, District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) has reported several incidents of larcenies from motor vehicles. All of these incidents have occurred in the Brighton area. Please see the following safety tips to help reduce these crimes of opportunity. Reduce the Risk of Vehicle Break-Ins: Safety Tips from the Boston Police Department Following
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On Friday, June 20, 2025, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton/Allston) arrested two juvenile males, ages 16 and 17, in connection with a series of break-ins at a commercial property located at 617 Cambridge Street in Brighton. At approximately 8:59 PM, officers responded to a radio call for a triggered commercial alarm at the location.
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BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured, who are believed to be connected to the vandalism of a Tesla vehicle on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1799 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. The Boston Police Department is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is urged to
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Sariah Riley-Pimentel of Brighton. Sariah was last seen on the night of Friday, November 22, 2024, in Norwood, MA. She is described as a Native Hawaiian female, approximately 4’11” tall, weighing around 120 lbs. She has long, straight black
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At about 11:10 PM, on Sunday, August 4, 2024, officers assigned to District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) arrested a 17-year-old Juvenile Male on armed robbery charges. Officers responded to the area of 1383 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a fight involving a large group and a knife was shown. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim holding down the
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At about 6:58 PM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, members of the District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) Drug Control Unit arrested Jose Reyes Jr., 38, of Fitchburg, on firearm and drug charges. Officers were conducting an ongoing drug investigation in the area of 1202 Commonwealth Avenue. Officers observed a male individual standing outside and looking at the
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BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is issuing this advisory to inform the community about a number of recent break ins and attempted break-ins in the Brighton neighborhood. We are deeply concerned about these incidents and are working diligently to address the situation. We urge all residents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures
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