BPD in the Community: Boston Police Celebrate Healthy Kids Day with Local Partners

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Officers from across the Boston Police Department were proud to celebrate with the YMCA for Healthy Kids Day across the City Officers from District A-7 joined neighbors and community partners at the East Boston YMCA, where youth spent time painting with officers, sharing neighborhood happenings, and getting an inside look at some BPD vehicles. Meanwhile, […]

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Ten Scooters Towed as Part of Operation Safe Scooter in Roxbury

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At approximately 4:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) and 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 on Shirley Street and the Roxbury neighborhood. As a

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BPD in the Community: District E-18 Starts Up “Beyond the Badge” Program

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Officers from District E-18 partnered with Boston Athletic Academy in Hyde Park to continue building connections through the “Beyond the Badge” program. Through this initiative, officers are working closely with youth both in the classroom and on the field, supporting their success. During this visit, officers spent time helping students with homework before hitting the

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Identify Individual in Relation to an Armed Robbery in Boston

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in efforts to identify the individual shown in the accompanying image as it relates to an ongoing armed robbery investigation.  The facts and circumstances of the initial incident are as follows: At about 12:02 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South

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Reminder to the Public to Utilize Safe Exchange Zones located inside of Boston Police Stations

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As the number of residents buying and selling goods online continues to increase and grow, so too do the potential risks associated with these types of transactions which can sometimes involve meeting a stranger in unfamiliar surroundings. In an effort to keep these arranged dealings as safe as possible, the BPD is introducing designated “Safe

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday @10AM through Tuesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 10 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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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Peter P. Oginksis Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty 103 Years Ago Today

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Officer Peter P. Oginskis who was killed in the line of duty 103 years ago today on May 5, 1923. Officer Oginskis died as a result of injuries sustained after he was struck by a motor vehicle while operating a department motorcycle near

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Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Brittany Binger of Mattapan

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The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Brittany Binger of Mattapan, who was reported missing on May 2, 2026, after she was discharged from a local hospital and failed to return home. She was last seen at approximately 3:00 AM on May 2, 2026, in the area of Boston Medical

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BPD in the Community: District B-2 and Local Partners Spend Day with Youth at Dewitt Center

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Officers from District B-2 worked with our community partners for an incredible day with local youth at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury! Those in attendance enjoyed a variety of activities, including a reptile show, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their role in the community and their experiences on the job.

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