Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 38-Year-Old Taylor Lyden

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Detectives assigned to District D-4 are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Taylor Lyden, 38, who was last seen on Friday, August 28, 2026. Lyden is described as a white female, approximately 5’3″ tall and 125 lbs., with blue eyes and wavy reddish-blonde hair. She has a tattoo on her right thigh. Her clothing at

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Faith & Blue Celebration at East Boston Central Catholic School

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As part of our weeklong Faith & Blue celebration, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) enjoyed a great morning with the students at East Boston Central Catholic School! Officers kicked off the day by handing out donuts and hot chocolate before speaking with students about the importance of building meaningful connections and strengthening our communities.

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BPD in the Community: Faith and Blue, Blessing of the Animals at St. Cecilia’s Church

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BPD in the Community: On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) joined the St. Cecilia’s Church community for a special Faith & Blue Blessing of the Animals. It was a wonderful opportunity for officers, families, and community members to come together in faith and fellowship while celebrating the special bond

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Faith & Blue Week Continues at Mother Caroline Academy

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Members of the Bureau of Community Engagement visited Mother Caroline Academy on Blue Hill Avenue to celebrate Faith & Blue Week with 4th and 5th grade students! Students participated in a shortened version of our Junior Police/Tiny Tots Academy, learning to stand at attention, salute, and march in place. After a fun warm-up, students enjoyed

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Faith & Blue BPD Band and Ice Cream Truck Visit East Boston Central Catholic

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As part of our weeklong Faith & Blue Celebrations, the BPD Band performed a concert for a packed house at East Boston Central Catholic. The celebration continued with students singing, dancing and enjoying some ice cream – thanks to our friends at HP Hood and the Boston Police Foundation! 🍦🎶 The nationally recognized Faith & Blue Initiative

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, October 8, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 28 Auto Theft: 0 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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Death Investigation in the Area of 1171 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park

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At approximately 5:09 PM, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a Person Shot at 1171 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where

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Suspect Arrested in Roxbury Stabbing After Detectives Recover Knife from Rooftop

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Detectives from District B-2 (Roxbury) have arrested Meshach Dowman, 31, of Revere, MA, in connection with a stabbing that took place in Roxbury on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. At about 7:12 PM that evening, District B-2 officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed near 301 Warren Street. When they arrived, officers spoke

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BPD Missing Person Alert: 17-Year-Old Hermoni Maisonet, of Dorchester

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BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 17-Year-Old Hermoni Maisonet, of Dorchester Maisonet was last seen on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 4:30 AM, in the area of 540 Commonwealth Avenue. She is described as an Hispanic Female, about 5’3″, approximately 150 lbs., was last seen

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