The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the accompanying image in connection with the following incident: At about 8:22 AM, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 51-year-old Melvin Ramirez of Boston following an armed robbery in progress at the East […]
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the accompanying image. She is believed to be connected to an assault and battery incident that occurred on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the intersection of Water Street and Congress Street in Downtown Boston. The individual is described as a
The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Jose A. Maceira who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty 47 years ago today. Officer Jose Maceira joined the Boston Police Department in February of 1974. Several short months later, on November 23,
Officers from the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office joined the Veronica Robles Cultural Center for their annual Children’s Day Celebration. Families came together for an afternoon filled with dancing, games, music, and art. It was a great opportunity for officers to connect with local residents and take part in a celebration of youth,
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Officers assigned to the District B-3 Drug Control Unit (Mattapan) arrested 58-year-old Andre Wright of Jamaica Plain on multiple firearm, drug, and motor vehicle charges during a drug investigation in the area of 39 Baird Street in Mattapan. While conducting an intelligence-based patrol aimed at disrupting gun violence and narcotics
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Officers from the District C-6 (South Boston) Community Service Office hosted their annual Touch a Truck event at the South Bay Mall, where local families had the opportunity to get a closer look at public safety vehicles and meet with first responders. Attendees were able to explore Boston Police vehicles, a Boston Fire truck, Massachusetts
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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 10 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 16 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 is based
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Shamrock Shootout scores big in West Roxbury! Captain Michael Hegarty and officers from the District E-5 (West Roxbury) Community Service Office were on hand to assist in the 18th Annual Shamrock Shootout—a beloved West Roxbury tradition that has grown from just 100 participants to over 650 young athletes! The day was packed with excitement, featuring
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Boston Police joins the fun at the Healthy Kids Day in West Roxbury! Captain Michael Hegarty, officers from the District E-5 Community Service Office, the BPD Crime Scene Unit, and Bomb Squad joined families at the West Roxbury YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day at Billings Field! From checking out real police gear to hopping aboard specialty
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Healthy Kids Day with District A-7 and the East Boston YMCA! Officers from the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office joined the East Boston YMCA for Healthy Kids Day 2025—an event focused on promoting healthy minds, bodies, and habits! Our officers shared important safety tips, talked with families about youth-focused BPD programs, and connected
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