Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, June 04, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 9 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 15 Auto Theft: 2 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information […]

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer James T. Malloy Killed in the Line of Duty on This Day 92 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer James T. Malloy who was struck and killed in the line of duty on this day, June 4, 1934, while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle in Charlestown. The 35-year-old Malloy was a 7-year veteran of the

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Chinatown Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrest, Narcotics Seizure

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, members of the District C-6 (South Boston) and A-1 (Downtown) Drug Control Units, along with DEA FIT Team members, concluded a narcotics investigation targeting a drug distribution network operating in the Chinatown and Theatre District neighborhoods. At approximately 11:00 a.m., officers conducting surveillance in the area of 285 Tremont Street

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BPD in the Community: Bureau of Community Engagement and Copper the Comfort Dog Attend New England Congenital Heart Walk

Officers from the Bureau of Community Engagement joined the Children’s Heart Foundation for the annual New England Congenital Heart Walk at Franklin Park Zoo. Our officers spent the day connecting with community members and sharing information and resources with those in attendance. Copper, the BPD Comfort Dog, also stopped by to cheer on the walkers

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Felix Francis “Frank” Sharkey who Died in the Line of Duty 84 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Patrolman Felix Francis “Frank” Sharkey who died in the line of duty 84-years ago today on June 3, 1942. Patrolman Sharkey responded alongside fellow officers to a medical emergency at 5 Napier Park in Dorchester, where a man suffering from spinal meningitis had

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Friday, June 3, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 4 Aggravated Assault: 8 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 12 Auto Theft: 4 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information

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BPD in the Community: District D-4 Holds Recruitment Table at Copley Square Farmers Market

Officers from District D-4 attended the seasonal opening of the Copley Square Farmers Market. Our officers were proud to support the market once again this year by hosting a pop-up recruitment table, sharing information about the many career opportunities available within the Boston Police Department, and connecting with neighbors throughout the day. The event provided

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BPD In The Community: C-11 and B-3 Officers Host Seniors for a Charles River Boat Cruise

Officers from Districts C-11 and B-3, in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission’s Violence Intervention Program, recently hosted members of the community for an afternoon boat cruise along the Charles River. The event brought together seniors and residents for an opportunity to connect with their neighbors and local officers in an informal setting. Community

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Boston Police Department Welcomes Seniors from Across Boston for First “Walk the Beat 3K”

The Boston Police Department was proud to host seniors from across the city for the first-ever “Walk the Beat 3K” at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Commissioner Cox, members of the Command Staff, and officers from across the Department joined participants for a walk through the park, enjoying the beautiful weather, great conversations,

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