BPD in the Community: District A-1 Celebrates with Eliot School at Welcome Back Bash

Annual “Welcome Back Bash” at the Eliot School! Officers from District A-1 joined students, school staff, and parents at the Eliot School in the North End for their annual celebration. Our officers enjoyed meeting families, catching up with staff, and welcoming students back for another school year. The celebration also featured a petting zoo, games,

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BPD in the Community: The BPD Ice Hockey Skills Program Returns to the Ice in East Boston

The BPD Ice Hockey Skills program is back in action in District A-7 in East Boston! Our Officers got the group back on the ice at the Porrazzo Rink in East Boston for another on-ice season of hockey, skills and fun! Players worked on a variety of skills while getting back into the swing of things and

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Friday, September 25, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 5 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 4 Other Larceny: 14 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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The Boston Police Department Celebrates National Forensic Science Week 2026

Commissioner Cox, members of Command Staff, and members of the Boston Police Department recently joined together to celebrate National Forensic Science Week and recognize the dedicated women and men of our Forensic Division. Comprised of both sworn officers and civilian personnel, the Forensic Division provides critical expertise and services that support investigations throughout the City

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, September 24, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 4 Aggravated Assault: 10 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 15 Auto Theft: 3 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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Armed Suspect Nearly Runs Down Officers with his Car while Attempting to Flee from Traffic Stop in Mattapan

At approximately 6:35 PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Hericles De Pina and the recovery of a loaded firearm in the area of 10 Hosmer Street in Mattapan. While on patrol in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Walter A. Schroeder who Died in the Line of Duty 56 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Walter A. Schroeder, who was killed in the line of duty 56 years ago on September 24, 1970. Patrolman Walter Schroeder was shot and killed while responding to a silent alarm at a bank at 9:20 a.m. at

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BPD in the Community: District E-5 Gives Tour of District Station to Lifeworks Employment Services

A behind-the-scenes look at District E-5! Officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury/Roslindale) welcomed staff from Lifeworks Employment Services to the station for a tour. Our officers enjoyed showing everyone around and giving them a hands-on look at one of our BPD cruisers. We appreciate the visit and look forward to continuing to build our partnership!

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Wednesday, September 23, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 5 Other Larceny: 21 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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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Paul J. Murnane who Died in the Line of Duty 88 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Paul J. Murnane, who died in the line of duty 88 years ago today on September 23, 1938. Patrolman Paul J. Murnane died in the line of duty when he suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing two

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