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Youth Violence Strike Force Arrests 16-Year-Old with Loaded Firearm in Jamaica Plain

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At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force (YVSF) arrested a 16-year-old in the area of 3368 Washington Street in Jamaica Plain on multiple firearm-related charges. The arrest stemmed from an active and ongoing firearm investigation. During that investigation, YVSF officers developed information indicating the juvenile was […]

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and the Recovery of a Firearm in Dorchester

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Keeping Boston Safe: At about 5:45 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of Jakai Boswell, 23-years-old, of Dorchester and the recovery of a firearm in the area of 48 Hartford Street in Dorchester.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and the Recovery of a Loaded Firearm and Ammunition in Dorchester

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At about 9:30 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Justice Tucker, 27-years-old, of Roxbury and the recovery of a loaded firearm in the area of Warren Street and Deckard Street in Dorchester. While driving on Warren Street, officers observed

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Dorchester Man Arrested on Firearm Charges Following Roxbury Foot Pursuit 

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Members of the Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force, working alongside Massachusetts State Police and Transit Police, arrested a Dorchester man Tuesday evening after officers observed him attempting to conceal a firearm near 70 Wayland Street in Roxbury. At approximately 6:42 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, officers were conducting proactive patrols in the

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Investigation Update: Three Suspects Arrested Following A Person Shot incident in Dorchester

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Investigation Update: About 12:30 PM, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were aware that the target of their investigation had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. The suspect was seen entering a vehicle in the area of Dudley Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue. The vehicle was stopped at 45

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Youth Violence Strike Force Officers Recover Loaded Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number in Roxbury

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On Thursday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., members of the Youth Violence Strike Force recovered a loaded firearm following a subject stop in the area of 614 Dudley Street in Roxbury. While on patrol, officers observed three individuals on the front steps of 614 Dudley Street. As officers slowed to observe the group,

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Suspect Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested with a Loaded Firearm

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On Monday, April 6, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) with the assistance from the Youth Violence Strike Force, arrested Maleeak Effee, 20, of Boston, for firearm charges and outstanding warrants. About 9:57 PM, officers were aware of an individual who had multiple warrants for his arrest. As officers were traveling in the area of Marcella

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Youth Violence Strike Force Arrests 16-year-old Juvenile Male with Large Capacity Firearm

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At approximately 9:00 PM, on Friday, April 3, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to the area of Metcalf Court in Jamaica Plain following a report of a large party. Upon arrival, officers observed a juvenile male seated with a group of approximately eight individuals. The male stood up and began walking

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Youth Violence Strike Force Apprehends Wanted Fugitive, Recovers Firearm in Cambridge

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On Friday, April 3, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, working alongside the Boston Housing Police, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police, arrested a wanted fugitive and recovered an illegal firearm in Cambridge. At approximately 11:52 a.m., officers were conducting an investigation in Cambridge into the whereabouts of Daryl Dirtion, 27, of South

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