Boston Police Comfort Dog: Copper Brings Comfort to Northeastern University Students

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Copper, our beloved Comfort Dog, had an un-fur-gettable time at Northeastern University! She spent the day bringing smiles, comfort, and a little extra puppy love to students and staff. Copper made plenty of new friends—both two and four-legged! As part of her ongoing mission, Copper continues to be out and about in the Boston community. […]

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Multiple Firearms Recovered Following a Search Warrant in Dorchester

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At about 6:00 AM, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force assisted Massachusetts State Police, Taunton Police, and the ATF in conducting a search warrant. Officers were assisting these departments as part of on ongoing investigation and execution of a search warrant in the area of 26 Lorne Street. As

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UPDATE: BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District B-2 Have Located the Dog

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BPD Community Alert Update: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) have located the dog, returned it to its owners and thank the public for its assistance in a Larceny of a Dog incident that occurred at 4:30 PM, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the area of Ceylon Street. The French Bulldog named Bodega wandered from

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Suspect Charged with Murder in Charlestown Houseboat Homicide

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At 10:43 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 officers assigned to District 15 (Charlestown) responded to a marina in Charlestown to investigate an incident on a houseboat. On arrival, officers located Joseph Donohue, 65, of Charlestown non-viable. Boston Police arrested Nora Nelson, 24, of Boston, at the scene on unrelated warrants. Today, Thursday, February 6, 2025,

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BPD in the Community: Here are some smiles to warm your heart on this snowy day!

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BPD in the Community: Officers from District 4 were patrolling in the Prudential Mall when they met these two future officers! They now have their badges, and the City is a little safer (and certainly cuter) with their support. Say hello to our officers if you see them in the course of your day.  Community Policing is about

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Three Suspects Arrested and a Firearm Recovered After a Carjacking in Roslindale

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At about 4:29 PM, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, officers assigned to District E-5 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) responded to the area of 75 Archdale for a report of a Carjacking. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and learned that two individuals, both wearing ski masks, robbed him of his vehicle following the completion of an

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, February 06, 2025

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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 25 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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Drug Control Unit Recovered Trafficking Amounts of Fentanyl and Cocaine in Brighton

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At about 2:01 PM, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) arrested Keith Curtis, 39, of Athol, on various drug trafficking offenses. Officers were conducting a drug investigation in the area of 19 Farrington Avenue. Officers observed a motor vehicle pull up to the building and

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer John H. Manning Who was Killed in the Line of Duty 87 Years Ago Today

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remembers the service and sacrifice of Patrolman John H. Manning who was killed in the line of Duty 87 years ago. Officer John Manning sustained severe injuries during the apprehension of a suspect on Sunday, February 6, 1938, injuries from which he later passed

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Homicide Victim Identified from Shipway Place in Charlestown

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At 10:43 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 officers assigned to District 15 (Charlestown) responded to Shipway Place in Charlestown to investigate an incident on a houseboat. On arrival, officers located Joseph Donohue, 65, of Charlestown, non-viable. Further investigation determined that Donahue died from multiple stab wounds and the death was ruled a homicide. The

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