Keeping Boston Safe: On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, members of the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit and the Lynn Police Department arrested Miguel Cabrera, 34-years-old, of Lynn. Cabrera was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued out of South Boston District Court for charges of Trafficking for Sexual Servitude and Deriving Support from Trafficking. Cabrera was taken […]
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Franklin B. Dreyer 96 years ago today. On Thursday April 24, 1930, Officer Dreyer was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with a breaking and entering suspect in the area of Adams Street and Ashmont
24-Hour Period Beginning Thursday @10AM through Friday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 5 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 6 Other Larceny: 10 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
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Captain Boyle and Officers from District E-18 hosted an appreciation lunch for the dedicated Traffic Supervisors/Crossing Guards in Hyde Park at the E-18 station. Our officers welcomed them in for a great conversation about their day-to-day experiences on the street, ways we can continue to support their important work, and to answer any questions they
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Officers from our School Engagement Unit recently welcomed students from East Boston Central Catholic School as we kicked off the BPD Lacrosse Program Students will learn the fundamentals of the game, build their skills, and most importantly, understand the value of teamwork, all while having fun and connecting with our officers. We’re proud to create
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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 3 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 0 Other Larceny: 27 Auto Theft: 0 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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Cancel BPD Missing Person Alert: 12-year-old La’Niya Johnson-Skinner, of Dorchester has been located. Johnson- Skinner was last seen on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the area of Mascot Street in Dorchester. She is described as a black female, approximately 4”10” in height, 120 lbs. in weight, with medium brown skin, dark brown hair in a bun,
Officers from District A-1 and the Bureau of Community Engagement returned to Charlestown for another “Walk the Beat.” This time, the group enjoyed a walk through the scenic Charlestown Navy Yard, taking in the beautiful views while spending time together and getting some exercise outdoors. Interested in joining us next time? “Walk the Beat” takes
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Thomas Searcy, 29, of Boston, and Charles Phillips, 38, of Jamaica Plain, on multiple firearm related charges. At approximately 9:26 PM, Boston Police Officers observed a motor vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign at Eldon Street and Washington Street. As the vehicle passed
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BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an Aggravated Assault (Knife) incident that occurred about 2:44 AM on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the area of 60 Seaport Boulevard. The individual reportedly fled toward Pier 4 Boulevard and entered a silver