Two Large Capacity Firearms Recovered After a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

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On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Thomas Searcy, 29, of Boston, and Charles Phillips, 38, of Jamaica Plain, on multiple firearm related charges. At approximately 9:26 PM, Boston Police Officers observed a motor vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign at Eldon Street and Washington Street. As the vehicle passed […]

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District C-6 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to an Aggravated Assault

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Aggravated Assault (Knife) incident that occurred about 2:44 AM on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the area of 60 Seaport Boulevard. The individual reportedly fled toward Pier 4 Boulevard and entered a silver

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Another CPR Training Session with Boston EMS

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Officers from District A-7, alongside our partners at Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), hosted a mothers and daughters CPR training at the A-7 District Station. Participants learned essential lifesaving skills and techniques, gaining the confidence to respond in emergency situations when it matters most. With this latest session, the program has now helped train a

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Assists with Mini-Marathon in North End

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Officers from District A-1 were proud to again support the Annual Mini Marathon hosted by the Eliot School in the North End. Our officers were out along the course cheering on runners, directing traffic, and helping ensure a safe and enjoyable event was had by all. It was an inspiring day celebrating the spirit of

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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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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 21 Auto Theft: 3 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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BPD in the Community: District D-14 Holds Informational Table at Local Job Fair

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Officers from District D-14 hosted an informational table at the Commonwealth Development Tenants Association Job Fair in Brighton. Officers connected with neighbors throughout the event, sharing information about the wide range of career opportunities within the Boston Police Department. They also shared personal experiences, answered questions, and handed out BPD swag for attendees to take

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Chrissy Walsh, BPD Widow Finishes 130th Boston Marathon Surrounded by Loved Ones

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The Boston Marathon is filled with heartwarming moments from start to finish, and this year was no exception for our BPD Team. Chrissy Walsh, widow of BPD Detective Mark Walsh, completed the 26.2 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in his memory and crossed the finish line with their two children by her side.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday @10AM through Tuesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 4 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 15 Auto Theft: 3 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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Suspect Arrested for Stealing a Police Bicycle on Marathon Monday

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About 10:15 AM, on Monday, April 20, 2026, officers assigned to the Boston Police citywide bicycle unit were moving a large crowd from the backyards of multiple homes on Foster Street. Officers were assisted by the Massachusetts State Police, Somerville Police, and Boston Housing Police. While police began to disperse the crowd, they had their

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