Roxbury Officers Recovered a Large Capacity Firearm After a Traffic Stop

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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BPD Joins Community in Welcoming Marine Week Boston

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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BPD Community Alert: Firearm Recovered Following ShotSpotter Activation in Roxbury

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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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Takes Part in Back-to-School Celebration at TD Garden

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

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BPD in the Community: Operation Brain Freeze Continues on Boston Common

Officers from District A-1 were back out on Boston Common with the BPD Slush and Balloon Carts for Operation Brain Freeze! Neighborhood residents and visitors of all ages stopped by for a slush or a balloon while chatting with our officers. The ongoing operation gives our officers an opportunity to engage and connect with the

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Dorchester Officers Arrest Hyde Park Man, Seize Machine Gun in Fields Corner

On Monday, August 18, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested 21-year-old Roger Estrada of Hyde Park on firearm-related charges following a pursuit in the Fields Corner neighborhood of Boston. At approximately 2:48 AM, officers attempted to stop a red dirt bike that matched the description of a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene of

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Tuesday, August 19, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 11 Commercial Burglary: 4 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 21 Auto Theft: 1 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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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested Following a Breaking and Entering Incident in the South End

Investigation Update: At about 1:57 PM, on Monday, August 18, 2025, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) were on bicycle patrol in the area of 794 Massachusetts Avenue. Officers observed a suspect who they were aware had an active warrant for his arrest. At the time of the arrest, Bradley Webber, 30, of West

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