Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Monday @10AM through Tuesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 10 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 Peter P. Oginksis Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty 103 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Officer Peter P. Oginskis who was killed in the line of duty 103 years ago today on May 5, 1923. Officer Oginskis died as a result of injuries sustained after he was struck by a motor vehicle while operating a department motorcycle near

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Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Brittany Binger of Mattapan

The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Brittany Binger of Mattapan, who was reported missing on May 2, 2026, after she was discharged from a local hospital and failed to return home. She was last seen at approximately 3:00 AM on May 2, 2026, in the area of Boston Medical

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BPD in the Community: District B-2 and Local Partners Spend Day with Youth at Dewitt Center

Officers from District B-2 worked with our community partners for an incredible day with local youth at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury! Those in attendance enjoyed a variety of activities, including a reptile show, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their role in the community and their experiences on the job.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  Overnight Closures Starting May 11, 2026 – Storrow Drive Eastbound and Soldiers Field Road Eastbound

The Boston Police Department is advising motorists of overnight closures of Storrow Drive eastbound and Soldiers Field Road eastbound, from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way in Boston. Beginning Monday, May 11, closures will be in effect nightly, seven days a week, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning, and are expected to

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District A-1 Seek to Identify Larceny Suspects

Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown Boston) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals pictured in connection with a larceny incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Macy’s located at 450 Washington Street in Boston. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a store loss prevention staff who stated that two male

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, May 4, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday @10AM through Monday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 12 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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