BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Albert R. Peterson who was killed in the line of duty on this day 113 years ago. On Tuesday, October 29, 1912, Patrolman Peterson was shot and killed by an armed suspect he was questioning in relation to […]
At approximately 2:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025, officers from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) responded to a report of a breaking and entering in the area of 19 Chester Street. Boston Police Operations provided officers with a description of the suspect; however, an initial search of the area yielded negative results. According to the victim,
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At approximately 5:43 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025, a Lieutenant Detective in plain clothes observed a man actively shoplifting inside a store at 151 Newbury Street. The detective requested assistance from District D-4 (South End) officers to intervene. As the suspect attempted to leave the store, the detective identified himself as a Boston Police
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Investigation Update: At about 9:15 AM, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit arrested Brandon Wilson, 27, of Quincy, in the area of 449 Sea Street, Quincy. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of Roxbury District Court for the following
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Officers from District E-18 got into the Halloween spirit with some of our Hyde Park neighbors! First, officers hosted a Paint-a-Pumpkin event at the district station with seniors from the Blake Estates. Everyone showed off their artistic skills and created some festive fall masterpieces. Next, officers stopped by the Walnut Street Center to join young
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On Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, Boston Police officers from District D-4 (South End) arrested 54-year-old Brian Lewis of Boston in connection with an armed robbery. At approximately 9:23 a.m., officers responded to a report of a larceny in progress at 231 Massachusetts Avenue. According to Boston Police Operations, the suspect had threatened store employees with pepper
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We are hiring! Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time – or equivalent part-time – paid experience as an automotive mechanic working on a broad range of commonly-known light and heavy duty equipment. Please reach out with any questions. Questions on this position? Call (617) 343-4675 or email: clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov
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Officers from District E-5 and the Bureau of Community Engagement visited students at St. Theresa’s School in West Roxbury to celebrate Community Helpers Week! Students were excited to learn more about the different ways our officers serve Boston and keep our neighborhoods safe. The highlight of the day was a special visit from Copper the BPD
24-Hour Period Beginning Monday@10AM through Tuesday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 6 Other Larceny: 16 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 based
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BPD Remembers: On Monday, October 28, 1991, Boston Police Officer Jeremiah J. Hurley, Jr. was killed in the line of duty while responding to and investigating a suspicious package in the area of 39 Eastbourne Street in Roslindale. During the investigation, the device detonated, fatally wounding Officer Hurley and critically injuring his partner. At the time