Boston 24 And Public Journal For Sunday, April 27, 2025

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24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 14 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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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Watchman David Estes Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty on This Day 177 Years Ago

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The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Watchman David Estes 177 years ago today. On April 27, 1848, Watchman David Estes was killed when he suffered a fatal gunshot wound while attempting to apprehend a burglar in the area of Liberty Square, Downtown. Watchman Estes had worked

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District B-2 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to an Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon incident that occurred at about 9:00 PM, on Tuesday April 18, 2025 in the area of 333 Warren Street (AutoZone). The suspect fled the area on a

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West Roxbury Drug Control Unit Recovered Trafficking Amounts of Drugs and a Large Capacity Firearm

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At about 12:54 PM, on Friday, April 25, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control unit of District E-5 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) arrested Kristopher Depina, 30, of Hyde Park, on firearm and drug charges. Officers were on patrol in the area of Washington Street and Carol Circle when they observed an individual from a prior interaction waiting on

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Youth Violence Strike Force Recovered a Firearm Following a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

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At about 6:22 PM, on Friday, April 25, 2025, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Keysha Ortiz, 36, of Dorchester, on various firearm offenses. Officers were on patrol in the area of Columbia Road and Massachusetts Avenue, when they observed a motor vehicle with registration plates belonging to a different vehicle. Officers began

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Saturday, April 26, 2025

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24-Hour Period Beginning Friday@10AM through Saturday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 22 Auto Theft: 0 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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Boston Police Department and DEA Host National Drug Take Back Day

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The Boston Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is proud to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Community members are encouraged to safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications by dropping them off at any Boston Police

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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Hosts Basketball Game with Local Youth

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It was a night of friendly competition and community connection in West Roxbury! Officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury/Roslindale) hosted a basketball game at the Roche Community Center, bringing local youth together for a fun-filled evening on the court. The game was fast-paced and full of energy—with the youth edging out a narrow win over

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CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: 76-Year-Old William Goss, of Brighton, has been Located

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CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 76-Year-Old William Goss, of Brighton. William was last seen at about 7:30 AM, on Friday, April 25, 2025, in the area of Western Avenue. He is described as a white male, about 6’0″, wearing a dark hat, black

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