On Friday, October 15, at approximately 09:30 hours Boston Fire Department struck box Box 1435 for a steam explosion with people trapped at 165 Kneeland Street, a high pressure energy station. Second alarm was quickly […]
Month: October 2021
Shots Fired in Dorchester Earlier This Evening
At approximately 18:55 hours Boston Police Officers from District C-11 responded to a ShotSpotter activation for 3 rounds at 225 Columbia Road. On arrival officers located ballistic evidence and a PS and District Detectives were […]
Full Coverage of the 125th Boston Marathon Live Boston Style (In Pictures)
Boston marked it’s 125th Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021, 910 days after the last in-person Boston Marathon. 15,736 athletes crossed the start line in Hopkinton, and 15,385 athletes crossed the finish line 26.2 miles […]
Another P80 Ghost Gun Recovered in Roxbury Overnight
At about 2:03 AM on Sunday October 10, 2021, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Lesedi Melato, 22, of Weymouth on firearm related charges after responding to a call for a fight in the […]
Domestic violence call leads to gun arrest in OP
One Less Gun: At about 15:00 hours, on Saturday, October 9, 2021, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a domestic disturbance in the area of Adams Street in the […]
Brockton and Boston Police Rally Around Officer Shot in The Line of Duty
On Thursday October 7th, at approximately 17:45 hours Brockton Police Officers responded to 62 Taber Ave near the center of Brockton after 911 calls reporting a man with a gun. When Officers arrived on scene […]
Shots Fired Overnight in Front of Infamous Downtown Strip Clubs
Early Friday morning, at approximately 01:45 hours, Boston Police Officers from District A-1 while in the area of China Town and the Theater District reported over the radio they had heard what sounded like gunshots […]
Laser hits Boston Medflight helicopter prompting renewed warning about dangers
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a laser hit a Boston Medflight helicopter last month. The FAA said the crew reported a green laser illuminated their helicopter while they were flying over Weymouth on September […]
MSP, DEA, And Numerous Other Agencies Complete MAJOR TASK FORCE Takedown in Western Mass
Springfield – A lengthy narcotics investigation concluded on Thursday, September 30, 2021, when members of law enforcement arrested three individuals, seized sixteen firearms, 15,000 packets of heroin, and almost one kilogram of fentanyl. Hampden District Attorney […]
BREAKING: Massachusetts to Implement New Yearly Civil Service Exams Fire and Police
Massachusetts plans to administer the entry level police and fire Civil Service exams annually going forward. James Cowdell, the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, confirmed the change […]
Man Shot Dead After 25 Rounds Dumped into His Car on Walk Hill Street Overnight
At about 22:54 hours on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Officers assigned to District B3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Walk Hill Street for over 25 rounds […]
‘I don’t know how they sleep’: Widow Calls for Husband’s Killers to Come Forward After 25 Years on The Run
The say time heals all wounds, but for Mary Franklin the pain is still very real as she prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of her husband’s murder. Melvin Bernard Franklin was shot and killed […]
Apparent Accident Leaves Construction Worker Dead in East Boston
At approximately 11:15 hours Yesterday morning, Police Officers from District A-7, Boston EMS and Boston Fire responded to the area of 187 Sumner Street in East Boston for reports of a construction worker who had […]
BOSTON POLICE PARTNER WITH OPERATION BLUE PRIDE FOR DIVE TRAINING OF HERO VETERAN AND WIFE
Marine Corps Cpl Kevin Dubois, a Veteran who was injured during his second deployment to Afghanistan, and Kayla Dubois, completed their Open Water Diver Certifications yesterday. CplDubois was injured in 2011 while securing a makeshift […]
C-11 Units Respond to Call For Shots Fired Overnight
At approximately 21:33 hours Saturday night, Boston Police Officers assigned to District C-11 responded to Jerome Street and Everett Ave, in Dorchester for reports of shots fired. Officers located no victims or suspects in the […]