Three Suspects Arrested for Shoplifting over $2,200 Worth of Merchandise in Back Bay

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About 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) were on patrol in the area of Newbury Street conducting an ongoing shoplifting initiative. Officers were advised that three females were inside the Alo store concealing items. Police were able to obtain a photo of the three suspects and observed […]

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​Suspect in Possession of 124 Forged Debit Cards Arrested in Brighton

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At about 12:15 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton) conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Nicusor Lazar in the area of Harvard Avenue and Brainerd Road in Brighton. While on patrol, officers observed a motor vehicle proceed through the intersection at Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 25 Auto Theft: 2 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information

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Thirty-One Scooters Towed as Part of Operation Kickstand in Dorchester

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On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers and detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), along with members of the Auto Theft Unit, conducted a targeted enforcement operation focused on scooters and mopeds. The initiative was organized in response to ongoing public safety concerns regarding the use of these vehicles in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. As

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in efforts to Locate Marico Levy who is Wanted for Murder in relation to a Homicide Investigation in Boston

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate Marico Levy, 17-years-old, of Aubrey, Texas, who is wanted for murder in an ongoing homicide investigation which occurred in the area of 675 Atlantic Avenue (South Station) in Boston. Levy is described as a black male, 5’7” in height, 140 lbs. in weight, with black

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BPD in the Community: District B-3 Supports Back to School Back Pack Giveaway in Mattapan

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BPD officers from District B-3 in Mattapan enjoyed supporting efforts to get kids ready for Back to School at the Lena Park Community Development Corporation’s Back Pack Giveaway. The BPD Ice Cream Truck was a welcome part of the fun making the day that much better! We want to thank Lena Park for including us and we

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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Celebrates National Night Out After Rescheduling

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Rain couldn’t stop the fun in West Roxbury and Roslindale! After National Night Out was impacted by the weather, members of the BPD Command Staff, officers from District E-5, and recruits from academy class 67-26 came together to host a community day for neighbors. With officers manning the grille, attendees enjoyed good food, music, dancing,

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Downtown Officers Recovered A Loaded Firearm and Drugs Following a Traffic Stop

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On Sunday, August 16, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Leonard Lomax, 34, of Roxbury, on multiple firearm and drug related charges. At approximately 10:40 PM, officers were conducting an investigation. While on scene, officers observed a vehicle parked near the group. An individual approached the officers and stated that the vehicle did not belong

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Officers Arrest Suspect for Recording Children Using Camera Sunglasses at the Boston Common Frog Pond

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At approximately 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) ​along with US Marshals arrested Mark Sullivan, 60-years-old, of Brockton​, in the area of 162 Warren Avenue in Brockton. Sullivan ​was arrested by virtue of a straight warrant issued out of Boston Municipal Court for Photographing Sexual or Intimate Parts of a Child. The facts and circumst​ances

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