Junior officers from South Boston, Dorchester, and Back Bay/South End had an unforgettable time as part of the Boston Junior Police Academy! From playing baseball and practicing their swings at Top Golf, to a special visit to Gillette Stadium, it was an experience packed with fun and learning. Our Harbor Unit took the future officers out on […]
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals shown in the accompanying images in connection with an ongoing assault and battery investigation. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 AM on Thursday, August 14, 2025, inside a movie theater located at 175 Tremont Street in Boston. Preliminary investigation indicates that an
Officers from the District A-7 Community Service Office were back on the ice for another session of ice hockey skills in East Boston! This time, our officers challenged players to push themselves to their next level. Older skaters worked on advanced edge work, including one-foot jumps at mid-speed, while younger players tackled two-foot jumps with proper
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The Newton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance, with support from the Boston Police Department, in locating 16-year-old Joel Suriel of Newton. Joel was reported missing on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He is known to frequent the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods and was recently observed at the McDonald’s on Warren Street as well as
Between this afternoon and early evening (August 20th), multiple military helicopters will land on Boston Common as part of Marine Week activities and the celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corp. The various helicopters landing will be an impressive sight, but it will be loud and windy as they touch down on
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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 1 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 14 Auto Theft: 5 Click Here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based
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On Monday, August 18, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Jamel Abreu, 18, of Roxbury, on multiple firearm related charges. About 5:10 PM, officers were on patrol in the area of Warren Street when they observed a motor vehicle entered the intersection at Dale Street while the traffic signal was turning yellow. As the light
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The Boston Police Department is proud to share the upcoming schedule of events for Marine Week Boston, August 20–24, 2025. This special week will honor the service and sacrifice of United States Marines while giving the public an opportunity to meet Marines, view equipment, and take part in community events throughout the city. Highlights of Marine
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At approximately 10:30 PM on Monday, August 18, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 11 Balfour Street. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and recovered multiple pieces of ballistic evidence in the side parking lot of 11 Balfour Street. During an expanded search of the
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Commissioner Cox, Command Staff, officers, BPD Academy Recruits and some of our Cadets, proudly joined The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division and the TD Garden for the annual Back-to-School Celebration! The event equips thousands of local students each year with the supplies they need for a strong start to the school year, including a nice new