Loaded Firearm Recovered After a Traffic Stop in Dorchester

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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Nelson Baptista, 37, of Lynn, for multiple firearm related offenses. About 12:55 AM, while police were patrolling the area of Harvard Street and Washington Street, they observed a motor vehicle with excessive window tint. Officers activated their cruiser’s emergency lights and sirens to initiate a […]

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill Who Was Killed in The Line of Duty 38 Years Ago

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BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill who was killed in the line of duty 38 years ago. On February 10, 1988. Detective Gill was killed when he was struck by a train while investigating a breaking and entering in Allston.

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Officers from District D-4 pose for picture with senior residents from the Susan S. Bailis House for Assisted Living after evening playing Bingo

BPD in the Community: District D-4 Plays Bingo with Residents at Susan S. Bailis House for Assisted Living

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Officers from District D-4 visited the Susan S. Bailis House for Assisted Living in the South End for their monthly Bingo Night. Our officers helped residents keep with their bingo boards and distributed Valentine’s gift bags filled with chocolates and festive, Valentine-themed socks, to help keep them warm during the cold weather. A big thank

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District D-14 Officer poses with Community members at the TRACK New Balance Facility.

BPD in the Community: Officers Walk TRACK at New Balance in Brighton with Older Residents

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Officers from District D-14 invited neighbors from the Veronica Smith Senior Center in Brighton to join them for a few laps at the indoor TRACK at New Balance. The group got some steps in, and enjoyed quality time together. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community in this brutally cold weather, highlighting the

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, February 9, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday@10AM through Monday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 12 Auto Theft: 1 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 in the Community: B-3 and C-11 Attend Community Meeting at Ella J. Baker House and Shirley’s Pantry

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The District B-3 Captain, along with officers from Districts B-3 and C-11, attended the weekly community meeting at the Ella J. Baker House and also spent time visiting Shirley’s Pantry in Mattapan. Officers were on hand to connect directly with community members, listen to concerns, and take part in conversations focused on identifying neighborhood needs.

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Over 200 Grams of Drugs Recovered Following Search Warrants in Mattapan

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On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston), B-3 (Mattapan), E-13 (Jamaica Plain), and the DEA, arrested Michael Browne, 58, of Brookline, on drug trafficking offenses. The target of the investigation was seen operating a motor vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted on Capen Street. Officers advised

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Citywide Drug Control Unit Recovered 31 Grams of Illegal Narcotics

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On Thursday, January 29, 2026, officers assigned to the Citywide Drug Control Unit along with the Everett Police Drug Control Unit, arrested Juan Romero, 31, of Dorchester, on multiple drug related offenses. Officers applied and were granted search warrants for 174 Hamilton Street, in Dorchester. As a result of the search warrants, officers located and

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