The World Cup may be over, but the soccer fun continues in Boston! Officers from District C-6 (South Boston) and the C-6 Youth Leaders teamed up with the New England Revolution and ALTO to host a soccer clinic for those we serve at Saunders Stadium. Participants worked through a series of drills led by BPD […]
In an effort to address the increasing number of quality-of-life and shoplifting crimes in the Downtown Crossing, Boston Common, and the retail businesses sector, the Boston Police Department has intensified enforcement, coordinating and responding to business community concerns. In collaboration with the CVS staff, detectives were successfully able to identify several individuals for their role in organized
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At approximately 10:40 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force made an on-site arrest of a 17-year-old suspect and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of 62 Forest Street in Roxbury. While on patrol in the area of Forest Street, officers observed a large group of individuals congregating
24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 0 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 10 Auto Theft: 4 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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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out 2026 events across the city! Mayor Wu, Commissioner Cox, members of the BPD Command Staff, and both sworn and civilian members of the Department were proud to spend night #2 celebrating alongside those we proudly serve. From sharing a meal to connecting
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At about 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force made an on-site arrest of a 14-year-old juvenile male and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of 612 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers received information that the suspect was in possession
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What is Sextortion? Sextortion is a form of online blackmail where criminals pretend to be someone else to build trust, convince you to send private images or videos, and then demand money or payment to prevent those images from being shared publicly. How It Starts Payment & Intimidation Tactics Criminals use intense harassment, threats, and fear
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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual in the enclosed images in relation to an ongoing breaking and entering investigation in Jamaica Plain. The facts and circumstances of the incident are as follows: At approximately 6:50 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, officers assigned to District E-13
At approximately 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 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
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National Night Out 2026 Night #1 was a big success! Boston didn’t let the rain get in the way of the fun last night as Mayor Michelle Wu, Commissioner Michael Cox, members of the BPD Command Staff, and officers – both sworn and civilian – were honored to visit neighborhoods across Boston, connect with residents, and
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