Officers from District E-5 brought high school students from the West Roxbury and Roslindale area to Week 3 of the Volley Against Violence Outreach Program at the Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center in Dorchester Participants took part in an introductory tennis clinic, learning the fundamentals from coaches and officers while also focusing on teamwork, confidence, […]
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 88 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 away.
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Luis Sanchez, 35, of Dorchester, on multiple firearm related charges. About 6:35 PM, officers were patrolling the area of Judson Street towards Julian Street when they observed a motor vehicle matching the description from a prior shooting incident. Officers conducted an inquiry of the vehicle
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On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, detectives assigned to the Boston Police Department Special Investigations Unit and District A-7 Drug Control Unit (East Boston), in collaboration with the United States Postal Inspection Service, executed multiple Suffolk Superior Court–authorized search warrants as part of a lengthy narcotics investigation that originated with the Postal Inspection Service. The investigation
Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), with assistance from the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force, arrested 19-year-old Jamauri Chambers of Dorchester following a firearm investigation in Roxbury. At about 9:14 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun in the area of 57 Charlame Street. While
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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 13 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 Remembers: On Saturday, February 5, 1994, Officer Berisford Wayne Anderson’s life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed after stopping a speeding, wrong-way driver in the area of Spencer Street in Dorchester. This February, as we observe Black History Month, we pay homage to Officer Anderson’s sacrifice and service. Officer Anderson,
Letter to Students: Super Bowl Weekend
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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 arrested 37-year-old George Williams of Quincy, Massachusetts, following a reported breaking and entering at an apartment building located at 1220 Adams Street in Dorchester. At approximately 4:30 AM, officers responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress and were provided with
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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) arrested 47-year-old Enel Janvier of Dorchester following a stabbing incident that stemmed from a dispute over a parking space after the recent winter storm. At approximately 1:25 AM, officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 59 Evans
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