The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Lawrence J. Nagle who Died in the Line of Duty 106 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Lawrence J. Nagle who died in the line of duty 106 years ago today. On Thursday, October 3, 1918, Patrolman Lawrence Nagle died after contracting Spanish Influenza while performing his duties five days earlier. He had responded […]

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Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested Following a Carjacking Incident in Roxbury

Investigation Update: At about 3:00 PM, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, members of the Fugitive Unit, arrested Jason Douglas, 18, of Quincy, in the area of Tyler Street, Quincy. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of Roxbury District Court for Carjacking, Two Counts of Attempt to

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BPD in the Community: District D-4 Celebrates World War II Veterans 97th Birthday

We are proud to celebrate a true American hero! Officers from District D-4, along with our friends from the Boston Fire Department’s Engine 22, stopped by to wish World War II Navy Veteran Joseph Alexander a Happy 97th Birthday! We brought some sweets treats and a fitting one-of-a-kind gift to pay tribute to a Veteran

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Roxbury Drug Control Unit Arrests Suspect for Drug Trafficking

At about 1:19 PM, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Jaylin Hawkins, 29, of Boston, on drug charges. Officers were on patrol in the area of Roxbury Street and Washington Street to address ongoing community complaints of illegal drug use. Officers observed two suspects walk towards

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Investigation Update: Blue Hill Ave. Stabbing Suspect Arrested

At about 7:34 PM, on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 895 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester.  Upon arrival, Officers located a 57-year-old male victim suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. 

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Wednesday, October 2, 2024

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 3 Other Larceny: 22 Auto Theft: 0 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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Radio Call in Mattapan Leads to Firearm Recovery and Suspect’s Arrest

On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested 50-year-old Lonnie Daniels, of Jamaica Plain for firearm related offenses after responding to a radio call for a dispute at 9 Vera St., Dorchester.  At about 10:48 PM, Officers arrived on-scene and located the victim who informed Officers that following a verbal argument, the

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Sergeant William F. Healey Who was Killed in the Line of Duty 78 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Sergeant William F. Healey who was killed in the line of duty on this very day 78 years ago in 1946. Sgt. Healey was shot and killed while confronting two armed gunmen found burglarizing a home at 24 Fayette Street in the Bay

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Joseph F. Eberlein who Died in the Line of Duty 106 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Joseph F. Eberlein, who died in the line of duty 106 years ago today. On Wednesday, October 2, 1918, Patrolman Joseph Eberlein died as a result of complications of Spanish Influenza while contracting influenza in the performance

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