Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, January 02, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday 10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 11 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 9 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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Suspect Arrested After a ShotSpotter Activation in Roxbury

At about 4:37 AM, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Marcel Barrows, 34, of Roxbury, on firearm and drug related offenses. Officers responded to the area of 2343 Washington Street for a report of a ShotSpotter Activation. Officers began to search the area for any suspects, victims, or witnesses of a

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Investigation Update: Juvenile Suspect Arrested Following a Shooting Incident in Dorchester

Investigation Update: At about 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested a 15-year-old Juvenile Male, in the area of Cummings Highway. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of Suffolk County Juvenile

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Officers Arrest BPD Most Wanted Suspect Pursuant to Outstanding Warrant in Boston

At about 4:33 PM on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an onsite warrant arrest of Omobowale Wright, 48, of Roslindale, in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Morton Street. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on an outstanding warrant issued out of Roxbury District

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BPD in the Community: District B-2 Hosts Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Lunch

Honoring Our Crossing Guards! Officers from District B-2 in Roxbury hosted their annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Lunch to recognize their commitment. Through heat, rain and snow our crossing guards ensure the safety of pedestrians in our community! The event included a catered meal, engaging games, and time for our officers and crossing guards to connect and

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Wednesday, January 01, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday 10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 11 Auto Theft: 0 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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CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: 61-Year-Old Elba Portillo, of East Boston

CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 61-year-old Elba Portillo, of East Boston. Portillo was last seen at about 9:30 AM, on Friday, December 13, 2024 in the area of Marion Street after leaving for work on Meridian Street. She did not show up to work.

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We wish all of the families we serve in Boston a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

As we ready to ring in the New Year in a few hours we remind everyone that whether you are welcoming 2024 at First Night Boston or in one of our neighborhoods, the Boston Police Department has worked closely with the Mayor’s Office and our public safety partners to ensure we have a comprehensive safety

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Investigation Update: Two Suspects Charged in the Murder of Keith Cousin

Investigation Update: On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit were granted Arrest Warrants out of Dorchester District Court for Darius Powell, 25, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and Daiquan Miller, 25, of Dorchester. The suspects are charged for the Murder of Keith Cousin, 37, of Bayonne, NJ, both suspects are currently in custody for

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Officers Arrest Two Suspects Following an Armed Robbery of a Store in Charlestown

At about 6:17 PM, on Monday, December 30, 2024, officers assigned to District A-15 (Charlestown) responded to 134 Bunker Hill Street for a report of an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the store was robbed at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of United States Currency. The suspects fled the area on Monument

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