BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report Incidents

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BPD Community Alert: As area College Commencements approach and graduation parties take place, the Boston Police Department would like to remind the public of the dangerousness of colorless, odorless, and tasteless drugs like Rohypnol (“roofies”), GHB, and Ketamine can be secretly placed in beverages, leading to disorientation, confusion, temporary paralysis, unconsciousness, and other serious effects that […]

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BPD Community Alert: Safety Precautions From Boston Police Auto Theft Unit

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BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Auto Theft Unit has issued a a safety alert on how to protect your motor vehicle and its belongings. Larceny of a motor vehicle, and break ins to motor vehicles are typically crimes of opportunity committed by thieves who look for unattended vehicles. Taking a few simple steps can often

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BPD in the Community: Boston Police Celebrates Mother’s Day Across The City of Boston

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Officers from across the Boston Police Department were proud to celebrate Mother’s Day with community members throughout the City. Officers from District C-6 spent an afternoon with seniors at the Phoenix Community Center in South Boston, where they shared lunch, brought flowers to celebrate the holiday, and enjoyed plenty of great conversation and laughs together.

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Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 65-year-old Yvette Morrison of Dorchester

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The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 65-year-old Yvette Morrison who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was last seen on May 6, 2026, in the area of 436 Harvard Street in Dorchester. Morrison is described as a white Hispanic female, approximately 4’10” in height with brown

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Traffic Advisory: Overnight Closures of Storrow Drive Eastbound and Soldiers Field Road Eastbound

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Traffic Advisory: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) are announcing an updated schedule for ongoing overnight closures of Storrow Drive eastbound and Soldiers Field Road eastbound from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way in Boston. Previously announced closures for Monday, May 11 have been cancelled. Closures will

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested in Relation to Double Shooting at 69 Kingsdale Street in Dorchester

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Investigation Update: At about 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit arrested Jaynell Sumler, 18-years-old, of Dorchester by virtue of a warrant issued out of Dorchester Court for charges of Assault to Murder (two counts), Carrying a Firearm without a License, Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card,

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CANCEL Missing Person Alert: 14-year-old Jezel Vinson of Dorchester has been Located

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14-year-old Jezel Vinson has been located. She was last seen at approximately 9:37 AM on May 11, 2026, in the area of 12 Edson Street in Dorchester. A staff member from Vinson’s school stated she went to the bathroom and never returned. Vinson’s mother stated she had received a notification that Vinson may be in

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, May 14, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 4 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 21 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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BPD in the Community: District E-13 Walk Through Egleston Square with Community Partners

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Officers from District E-13 joined community partners in Jamaica Plain for a neighborhood walkthrough in Egleston Square. During the walk, officers and community members discussed neighborhood happenings, identified areas for improvement, and worked together on ways to continue making the area safer for everyone. Thank you to those who joined in for the walk. We

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