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BPD, Boston EMS and Boston Fire will be holding a media availability at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Sts. momentarily. Media outlets on scene are advised that this will be held ASAP.

We have been receiving reports that virus detection alerts are being activated when users visit this site. The warnings identify the virus as Exploit-WMF – (click for more information).We haven\’t identified the source of the virus or determined how or whether it is activated by visiting this site. We have contacted our hosting service and

If you have not already done so, we recommend you read our virus alert post.UPDATE: Our hosting service has taken steps to address the problem and early indications seem to indicate that the virus has been removed.

The Gaelic Column continues a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, where they bring their music and marching to the Franciscan Children’s Hospital, and entertain the children and the staff. More photos after the jump.

In yesterday\’s posting titled \”Locations of Recent Car Breaks/ Thefts From Motor Vehicles” the Financial District was incorrectly identified as being located inside District 15. The Financial District is in fact located in District A-1.

Traveling to New Orleans for Spring Break? Make sure you have a plan. “Students who want to volunteer in the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery effort during their 2006 spring break need to come with a plan and a volunteer agency or faith based group affiliation before making the trip.” There are more than 100 volunteer

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We’ve received several requests for a copy of our most recent annual report. The 2004 Boston Police Department Annual Report is available online at our official Website on cityofboston.govHard copies are available upon request. If you would like a hard copy, please contact us via our CONTACT page.

Boston Police are investigating a shooting that took place around 9:30PM this evening at Cedar Street and Hawthorne Street in Roxbury. Initial reports indicate that a male victim was shot at that location and transported to the Boston Medical Center for treatment.

Three Arrested, Gun Recovered in DorchesterAbout 3:30pm yesterday, Anti-Crime officers from District 3 were conducting an investigation in the area of Ballou Ave and Mascot Street. After speaking with two juvenile males and 18-year-old Tyshawn Woodley, officers recovered a loaded .22 caliber Beretta handgun. All three males were arrested and charged with the illegal possession