Earlier today, at about 11:44 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force and detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), along with members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department […]
New Dress Uniforms and Patches Revealed at BPD Graduation Last Week
Going back well over 20 years, the department and its members have tried to bring about a dress uniform for the sworn members. Last week’s graduation marks the first day these new uniforms and the […]
Water Main Shuts Down Intersection in the Financial District
Wednesday morning, at approximately 02:45 hours, Boston Police, Boston Fire, and Boston Public Works responded to 99 High Street, in the Financial District, for a water main break. The estimated damages have yet to be […]
Reckless Driver Apprehended Without Injury After Fleeing Police in Roxbury
At approximately 21:45 hours Tuesday night, Boston Police Officers assigned to District B-2, with the assistance of the BPD K-9 and Gang Unit, apprehended a suspect in his vehicle in the area of Dudley Street […]
BPD Recruit Misses Graduation After Wife Goes into Labor
For any BPD Recruit, one of the best days of your career will always be the day you finally graduate from the Boston Police Academy following months of rigorous and intensive training. The night before, […]
6 Displaced in Dorchester Fire Monday
Monday night, at approximately 23:15 hours, Boston Fire responded to a 2 1/2 story residence at 61 Shepton Street, in Dorchester, for a fire that was in the ceiling of the first floor making its […]
25 Years Later BPD Continues to Seek the Public’s Help in Murder of Karina Holmer
On June 23, 1996, BPD Homicide Detectives began their investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Karina Holmer who was last seen on June 22, 1996, in the area of Tremont Street and Boylston Place in […]
Over 90 Recruits Sworn in from Boston Police Academy Class 60-20 Thursday
At about 11:00 AM on Thursday June 10, 2021, members of Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 60-20 were officially sworn in as Boston Police Officers during a graduation ceremony held at the Boston Convention and […]
Two Suspects in Custody After BPD Officers Recover Firearm During Follow-Up Investigation in Dorchester
At about 4:40 PM on Saturday June 12, 2021, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) made an onsite firearm arrest following an investigation in the area of 12 East Street in Dorchester. A BPD Sergeant […]
Head on Hit and Run Leaves One Injured
At approximately 00:30 hours Saturday morning, Boston EMS and Massachusetts State Police responded to the area of Adams Street and Gallivan Boulevard, in Dorchester, for a major MVA with injuries. Boston EMS and MSP arrived […]