Warrant Service Leads to a Firearm Recovered and Boston Most Wanted Arrest

At about 1:42 PM, on Monday, January 6, 2024, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Henry Barboza, 38, of Dorchester, on multiple firearm charges. Officers were serving a warrant at 348 Ashmont Street, made contact with the suspect and placed him into handcuffs. At the time of the arrest, the suspect was wanted […]

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Tuesday, January 07, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 16 Auto Theft: 1 Click Here or 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 Patrolman Stephen Harrigan Who Died in the Line of Duty 84 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Stephen Harrigan who passed away 84 years ago today. Officer Harrigan died on Tuesday January 7, 1941, after being stricken with Pneumonia while working in rainy, winter weather. Officer Harrigan was 39 years old at the time

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BPD Community Alert: Suspect Impersonating a BPD Detective in a Human Trafficking Scam

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is issuing an alert to the public regarding reports of individuals being contacted by a person impersonating a Detective from the BPD Human Trafficking Unit. People are being notified by scammers, acting as a Boston Police Detective, stating that the victims have been visiting commercial sex websites and

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Investigation Update: Father and Son Arrested for Staging Armed Robbery at Downtown Restaurant

On Friday, January 3, 2025, Detectives from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) executed arrest and search warrants, leading to the apprehension of 36-year-old Scott Douglas and his 19-year-old son, Nickolas Lao, both of Charlestown. The arrests followed an extensive investigation into a staged armed robbery at a downtown Boston restaurant in late December 2024. At approximately

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested Following a Person Shot Incident in Mattapan

Investigation Update: At about 8:45 AM, on Monday, January 6, 2025, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police and Quincy Police arrested a Thomas Robinson, 63, of Quincy, in the area of Jackson Street in Quincy. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on

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Suspect Arrested With Firearm During Grove Hall Drug Bust

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit (DCU) arrested 51-year-old Manestreem Forty-Four of Greensboro, Alabama, for firearm, drug, and other offenses during a drug interdiction operation in Dorchester’s Grove Hall neighborhood. The arrest followed numerous complaints from local residents about drug activity and the illicit sale of unstamped

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Hosts Recruiting Drive at Quincy Market

The A-1 Community Service Office hosted a successful recruiting drive at Quincy Market! It was an incredible opportunity to share information about the Civil Service Exam and the BPD Cadet Program with residents and visitors alike. There is still time to sign up for the 2025 MA Civil Service Exam – which is the first

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Monday, January 06, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday@10AM through Monday 10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 14 Auto Theft: 3 Click Here or Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The

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