About 4:01 AM, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to the area of 52 Bellevue Street for a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Boston Police Operations advised officers that two males were attempting to break down the door to a condo, with a female hiding near […]
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On Monday, February 9, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) arrested Jason Johnson, 43, of Wenham, for unarmed robbery. About 10:45 PM, officers responded to the area of 587 Boylston Street, CVS Pharmacy, for a report of a male suspect who stole an employee’s phone and fled the scene wearing a ski mask over his
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Officers Shepard and Key from District B-2 were honored by members of the Roxbury Community for their dedication and service. The recognition, organized by members of the senior community, included acknowledgments from Mayor Wu, presented by the Age Strong Commissioner and the Roxbury Liaison, and official citations from the Boston City Council. It was a meaningful show
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In honor of Black History Month, we recognize Sergeant Horatio J. Homer, a true trailblazer in the history of the Boston Police Department. Sgt. Homer made history in 1878 as the first African American to join the BPD. Officer Homer later broke another barrier in 1895 when he became the department’s first African American Sergeant. Sgt. Homer dedicated more than 40 years
24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 6 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 30 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 is
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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District D-4 (South End) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in a Shoplifting incident that occurred at about 6:54 PM, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the area of 800 Boylston Street. The suspects stole approximately $800 worth of merchandise from the Alo store. Suspect
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Daniel W. Sullivan who was killed in the line of duty on this very day 133 years ago. On February 11, 1893, Patrolman Daniel W. Sullivan succumbed to a head injury that he sustained eleven years earlier
On Friday, February 6, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) arrested a shoplifting suspect Michael Coty, 61, of Dorchester. At approximately 5:52 PM, officers responded to Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 760 Boylston Street, for a report of a larceny in progress. A description of the suspect and his direction of flight was broadcast
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The frigid weather didn’t slow down the BPD Learn to Skate program. Participants returned to the ice at Tallship Boston, learning to skate with a spectacular view of the downtown skyline. Officers from District A-7, BPD Cadets, and members of the BPD Hockey Skills Program were on hand to offer tips, encouragement, and a few
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Officers from District E-5 hosted a special breakfast at the district station for local retired members of the Boston Police Department. Our officers cooked and served a full spread while catching up, sharing stories, and reconnecting with those who dedicated years of service to our city. It was a great morning honoring the men and
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