As we observe Black History Month, the Boston Police Department honors the memory, service, and heroic sacrifice of Officer Berisford Wayne Anderson, who lost his life in the line of duty 32 years ago today.

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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, […]

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Early-Morning Break-In Leads to Arrest in Dorchester

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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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Cancel Missing Person Alert: Boston Police No Longer Seek Public’s Assistance Locating 15-Year-Old Rawle Dejonge. He has been located.

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Detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) are no longer requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Rawle Dejonge of Dorchester, who was last seen on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, at his home on Wildwood Street in Dorchester. Rawle Dejonge is described as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 90

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday@10AM through Wednesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 25 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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Two pictures of Suspect from B-2 ID Wanted Post, on 01-27-2026

BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District B-2 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individual in Relation to a Breaking and Entering

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in a Breaking and Entering incident that occurred in the early hours of the morning, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the area of 69 Washington Street, Roxbury. The suspect is described as wearing an olive

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 3 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 18 Auto Theft: 4 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: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 17-Year-Old Mela Rosario of Dorchester

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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Mela Rosario, who was reported missing from Dorchester. At about 11:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Mela Rosario, was reported missing from her residence located on Thornley Street in Dorchester. Mela Rosario has not returned home or been in contact with family

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Please cancel ID Wanted: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Residential Burglary in Roxbury

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Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a Residential Burglary that occurred at 23 Leyland Street. The incident took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 12:19 PM. The suspect is described as a white female, last seen wearing a black jacket. Detectives

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