Officers from District A-7 partnered with the Veronica Robles Cultural Center to join the East Boston community in celebrating the Viva Colombia Festival. The day was filled with live music, vibrant dancers, delicious food, and a colorful procession honoring Colombian heritage. Our officers were on hand to ensure the event went smoothly – making it […]
Officers from Districts E-5 and E-18 kept the summer rolling with another exciting week for the Boston Police – Junior Police Academy! Our junior officers from Hyde Park, West Roxbury, and Roslindale had a week to remember. Activities included bowling, ice cream, a tour of Fenway Park, a Duck Tour, and a trip to the
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Officers from the District E-5 Community Service Office stopped by the YMCA in West Roxbury to join the youngsters for a special meet and greet with none other than Wally the Green Monster! Summer campers enjoyed taking photos with our officers and Wally, and each camper went home with a BPD Safety Tip Coloring Book
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BPD Remembers: Patrolman David Brown suffered a fatal heart attack on August 14, 1983, in Dorchester shortly after a pursuit of a vehicle that was speeding on Columbia Road near Blue Hill Avenue. While sitting inside the police vehicle he suffered a seizure while checking the vehicle registration and driver’s license. His partner removed him from
24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 13 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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Officers from the District A-7 Community Service Office joined community members in East Boston for a lively Cha Cha Night on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway! Neighbors and officers came together to learn the steps and enjoy an evening of music with the East Boston Community. This event was a great example of how Community
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BPD Remembers: On Wednesday, August 14, 1929, Sergeant Edward Butters died while protecting and serving the citizens of Boston after succumbing to injuries sustained after he was thrown from a department vehicle while on duty. Sergeant Butters, who was 61 years old at the time of his death, had been employed with the Boston Police Department
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested Paulesha Jacobs, 27, of Roxbury, and Reheem Buckmire, 30, of Dorchester, on firearm related charges. About 6:50 PM, officers responded to a radio call for a report of a person with a gun in the area of 1944 Dorchester Avenue. Boston Police Operations
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On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested 32-year-old Kareem Woods and 40-year-old Michelle Arce, both of Boston, on motor vehicle and drug-related charges following a traffic stop near Washington Street and Dudley Street in Roxbury. At approximately 6:00 PM, officers patrolling Nubian Square observed a vehicle on Taber Street operated
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At approximately 10:03 AM, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for shots fired on Faraday Street, Hyde Park. Upon arrival, officers located two adult victims (female and male) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals with life threatening injuries.
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