Warning: Possible Mail Scam

The Boston Police Department is currently investigating several reports of fraudulent letters being mailed to residents of the City of Boston.The award letters in question indicate that the recipient has won a cash prize and has 48 hours to claim their prize. Enclosed with the award letter is a check for $2700.00 dollars in the

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Locations of Recent Car Breaks/ Thefts From Motor Vehicles

We have identified several major “hotspots” where a number of car breaks have occurred in recent weeks. During the two-week timeframe from February 15, 2006 to February 28, 2006, these hotspots are:Financial District (District 1): 13 Incidents Medford St. Area (District 15): 5 Incidents Bunker Hill Area (District 15): 8 Incidents The majority of the

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Billboard Used in Fight Against Gun Trafficking

At a press conference yesterday, Mayor Thomas Menino, Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole, and STOP Handgun Violence unveiled Boston’s newest initiative in the fight to combat illegal gun trafficking. The Message “STOP TRAFFIC: Background Checks Stop Crime” is now displayed on America’s largest billboard, a 252-foot long sign along the Massachusetts Turnpike next to Fenway Park.

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Murder Suspect Turns Himself In To Boston Police

On Friday evening February 10, 2006 at 7:38pm, officers responded to 58 Hollingsworth Street in Mattapan on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers observed Ismael Delvalle, 37, of Brockton suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.Boston Police Homicide Detectives obtained

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