The Boston Police Departments Reminds Fans of Super Bowl Safety Tips

As the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks on Super Bowl Sunday. The Boston Police Department (BPD) reminds fans to celebrate responsibly. BPD will increase patrols, focused on daily calls for service, licensed premises, large crowds and large parties. Our priority is to ensure the safety of our community. No violence, destruction of property, […]

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BPD Community Alert: With the Upcoming Super Bowl Weekend, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl Weekend. As fans gather for watch parties and celebrations, we want to remind students and the public to stay alert to the dangers of drink spiking.  If you’re traveling home after the game, please allow extra time, plan your route,

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Sunday, February 8, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 12 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 is

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Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Mattapan

About 8:49 PM, on February 7, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to the area of 95 River Street for a report of a person stabbed. Boston Police Operations provided a description of the suspect, and his direction of flight. Upon arrival, officers observed an individual matching the description walking towards them. Police

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Richard J. Gallivan Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty 115 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Richard J. Gallivan who was killed in the line of duty 115 years ago. Officer Gallivan was shot and killed while chasing burglary suspects downtown. Officer Gallivan was a seven-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, Gallivan was

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BPD Missing Person Alert: 14-Year-Old Wilmer Soriano-Contreras, of Mattapan

BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-Year-Old Wilmer Soriano-Contreras, of Mattapan. Wilmer was last seen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the area of Stockton Street, Dorchester. He is described as a Hispanic male approximately 5’2″, about 105 lbs., with a birthmark on his left cheek.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Saturday, February 7, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Friday@10AM through Saturday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 19 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 Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to the Civil Rights Unit Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to An Assault and Battery

BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to the Civil Rights Unit are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Assault and Battery incident that occurred at about 1:59 PM, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the area of 163 Warren Avenue. The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances

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BPD Community Alert: With the Upcoming Super Bowl Weekend, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity

BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl Weekend. As fans gather for watch parties and celebrations, we want to remind students and the public to stay alert to the dangers of drink spiking.  If you’re traveling home after the game, please allow extra time, plan your route,

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