Boston 24 and Public Journal for Thursday, May 28, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 15 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 […]

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BPD in the Community: District D-14 Brings Local Students to Brighton District Court’s “Law Day”

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Officers from District D-14 invited students from St. Columbkille’s Partnership School at Brighton District Court for their “Law Day”. The group spent the day learning about the court system with our officers and court staff, as well as enjoying fun activities, food, and great conversation. If you have a young person in your family who is

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Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Marcos Valenzuela of Roxbury

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The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Marcos Valenzuela, an 81-year-old male last known to reside in Roxbury. Mr. Valenzuela was last seen in October 2025 at Boston Medical Center, located at 840 Harrison Avenue in Boston. Investigators believe he may currently be located outside of Massachusetts, possibly in South Carolina.

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Dirt Bike Driver Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer in Jamaica Plain

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At about 8:06 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, members of the Auto Theft Unit, made an on-site arrest of Bryan Manuel Arias Martinez, 20-years-old, and impounded an off-highway vehicle in the area of Jewish War Veterans Drive in Jamaica Plain. While on patrol, officers observed the operator of a blue dirt bike traveling in

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BPD in the Community: District D-4 Takes Part in Blackstone Elementary’s “Wellness Day”

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Officers from District D-4 joined students, staff, and neighbors at the Blackstone Elementary School for their “Wellness Day” in the South End. Our officers enjoyed spending time with students throughout the event, answering questions, meeting families, and taking part in the day’s festivities. The BPD Ice Cream Truck was on hand to make sure everyone

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 4 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 4 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

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Lengthy Pursuit Leads to Arrest of 16-year-old Suspect and Recovery of a Firearm in Roxbury

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At about 1:50 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of 41 Fulda Street in Roxbury. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers received information that the 16-year-old suspect had removed his electronic monitoring device from

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Two Arrested and Stolen Firearm Recovered After Suspect Punches Cop in Dorchester

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Keeping Boston Safe: At about 9:31 PM on Monday, May 25, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strikeforce made an onsite arrest of two suspects and the recovered a loaded firearm in the area of Westville Terrace and Boyd Street in Dorchester. While on patrol in the area of Geneva Avenue, officers observed a large party

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Enjoys Eliot School’s “Wellness Day” in North End

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Officers from District A-1 joined students, staff, and community members for the Eliot School’s “Wellness Day” in the North End. Those in attendance enjoyed an afternoon filled with games, music, and the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces. Thank you to the Eliot School for inviting our officers to be part of

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