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Two traffic stops in Dot lead to two firearms recovered.
From BPD News First stop - Bowdoin St. + Geneva Ave.: At about 12:34 AM, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, officers assigned to District C-11 [...]
UPDATE: Woman arrested for arson for 2-alarm fire on Mora Street
Another update: Universal Hub is reporting that Nikia Rivera, 45, will remain committed to a state facility in Worcester. A Dorchester judge ruled she is [...]
Return of the Mask – BPS considering a temporary mask mandate
Boston Public Schools could be changing its COVID protocols in the new year, including a potential temporary mask mandate. In a message to BPS families [...]
BPD Community Alert: After Recent Incident, BPD Warns People of Phone Extortion Scam
From BPD News: On Friday, December 23, 2022, a 93-year-old male reported to police that he was scammed out of $9,500.00 in United States Currency [...]
Community Alert: BPD Investigators Seek the Public’s Help to Solve the Murder of Barbara Ann Williams
From BPD News: On Saturday December 2, 1989, the BPD responded to 96 Stanwood Street in Roxbury for a person [...]
Vaxmillions: COVID-19 Vaccination Lottery
If you’re a full vaccinated adult or kid (12-17) you have a chance to win big! The state of Massachusetts [...]
Community Alert: BPD Investigators Seek the Public’s Help to Solve the Murder of Karina Holmer
From BPD News: On June 23, 1996, BPD Homicide Detectives began their investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Karina Holmer who was [...]
Fire in Dorchester: 61 Shepton Street
BFD responded to a call around 11:15pm on Monday for a fire at 61 Shepton Street - an occupied 2.5 [...]
Two Patios in Dorchester damaged by drivers
Yikes! Recently two local neighborhood patios were damaged due to drivers smashing into them.Over the weekend, someone smashed into Molinari's [...]
Dorchester Deer on Deer Street in Dorchester
Universal Hub is reporting that a deer was spotted near Dot Ave and (appropriately enough) Deer Street. Did you see [...]
City Council Votes To Change Rule so it can remove its President
Well, this is interesting, the Boston Herald is reporting that the Boston City Council voted 10-1 on Wednesday to approve a change in its own rules that [...]
Boston Police Officer Arrested in Domestic Violence Case
From BPD News: At about 2:15 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Alexis Herrera-Brea, a Boston Police Officer since September 2017, was arrested by officers [...]
Beware of Lion’s Manes in the Ocean
Under the sea If you’re like us, seeing jelly fish in the ocean – or worse – bumping into a jelly fish while swimming – [...]
Heat Emergency in the City of Boston
Stay cool, Dorchester! BOSTON - Saturday, June 5, 2021 - Today Mayor Kim Janey declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Sunday, [...]
Officers Arrest Fitchburg Man on Firearm Related Charges After Responding to Shots Fired Call in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 4:25 PM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for multiple [...]
Election Roundup: 7 Mayoral Candidates, Forum reports, + poll results
It’s June! Summer is almost here! Covid restrictions have been eased and campaigns are kicking into high gear! Remember all those signatures potential candidates needed? [...]