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, […]
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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 […]
17 Year Old Shot in Dorchester Friday
At approximately 20:50 hours late Friday night, Boston Police Officers assigned to District C-11 responded to the area of 11 Abbotsford Street, in Dorchester, for reports of a person shot. Officers arrived on scene and […]
Multiple Firearms Recovered After Witness Comes Forward to Assist Police
At about 2:29 AM on Friday June 11, 2021, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a found weapon at a residence in Roxbury. Officers were advised by the 911 dispatcher […]
Quiet South End Neighborhood Left Shaken From BPD Foot Pursuit and Violent Struggle with Armed Criminal
Thursday evening, shortly before 17:30 hours, Boston Police Officers assigned to District D-4 were patrolling their area in the South End when they observed a man inside the O’Day Playground at 75 West Newton Street. […]
Shots Fired in Broad Daylight Outside Fernandez Liquors in Roxbury
At approximately 16:15 hours yesterday afternoon, Boston Police Officers assigned to District B-2 responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 2671 Washington Street, in Roxbury, for 3 rounds. Officers arrived on scene and […]
Mysteriously Locked Door Prompts Police Response
Thursday night, at approximately 21:30 hours, Boston Police Officers assigned to District B-2 received a call from a woman who had left her door unlocked and come home to it being dead bolted shut at […]
Two People Shot Tuesday Night in South Boston’s D Street Projects
At approximately 21:00 hours Tuesday night, Boston Police Officers assigned to District C-6 and the Boston Police Gang Unit responded to the area oof 187 Orton Marotta Way in Southie for the reports of shots […]