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Member of Violent Gang from Dorchester Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Racketeering, Drug, and Firearm Offenses
BOSTON – A Boston-area man was sentenced yesterday for his role in a violent Boston street gang as well as gun and drug trafficking charges. [...]
New Website Provides One-Stop Resource for All Things Moakley Park
Well, this is fun and convenient! BOSTON — A new website helps residents to take advantage of all that Moakley Park has to offer, including [...]
City of Boston Hosts Olympic Swimmers, Kicks Off International Water Safety Day Events
BOSTON - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Today, the City of Boston was joined by Olympic swimmers Cullen Jones and Janelle Atkinson to kick off [...]
Someone has had it up to here with the littering in Dorchester – And we know who!
The following sign was spotted on Park Street where the Ashmont Red Line passes underneath between Fields Corner and Shawmut. "Hey, Dorchester! Quit F**King Littering" [...]
BPD Scam Alert: Home Improvement Scam Aimed at Seniors
From BPD News: Spring brings the increased solicitation by international travelers offering residents home improvement work. In past years, Boston [...]
Dorchester man charged with murder after trying to jump from building in Roxbury.
UPDATE: On Wednesday, Michael Perry, 37, of Dorchester, appeared in Suffolk Superior Court and was officially charged with the murder [...]
City Councilor Frank Baker will not seek re-election for District 3 seat
Well, this is big news. Dorchester native and City Councilor Frank Baker announced today via press release that he will [...]
BPD UPDATE: Pit Bull Attack on Michigan Ave – 12 Warrants Served + One Firearm Recovered
Another Update via BPDNews: BPD Investigation Update: At about 1:30 PM on Wednesday April 19, 2023, members of the BPD [...]
Community Preservation Act Funding Totaling more than $40M Announced
BOSTON - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) today [...]
Fastest Bostonians in the Boston Marathon Announced
BOSTON – Monday, April 17, 2023 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients [...]
BPD located 6 loaded firearms after a call for shots fired in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 9:11 PM, on Friday, April 14, 2023, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan), responded to a radio call for shots [...]
MBTA Transit Police would like help identifying this person involved in altercation on Red Line
Transit Police would like help identifying the person below involved in an incident on the Red Line between Ashmont + Fields Corner on April 2nd [...]
15-year-old arrested on gun charges in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 2:30 PM, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, made an on-site firearm arrest of [...]
Martin Richard Foundation Announces Boston Marathon 2023 MR8 Tribute Team
50+ Member Team Will Be Lead By Henry Richard, Martin’s Brother Team Roster Includes Martin’s Teachers, Coaches, Friends, And Classmates, Who Are Now Eligible To [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Public Safety Preparation Ahead of 2023 Boston Marathon
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials today announced public safety preparations for the 127th Boston Marathon at a joint press [...]
Officers Make Drug Trafficking and Firearm Arrest in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 10:51 AM, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, officers assigned to the District C-6 Drug Control Unit (South Boston), conducted a [...]