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Congrats to Dorchester’s Own Kevin Chapman on Coda Oscar Win
Dorchester Shoutout! Let's hear it for Dorchester native and actor Kevin Chapman for his role as Brady in the Oscar-Winning film Coda! Coda tells the [...]
Suspect in Custody After BPD Officer Involved in Violent Struggle at South Bay Stop + Shop
From BPD News: At about 9:47 AM on Saturday, March 26, 2022, a Boston Police officer working a paid detail on District C-6 (South Boston) [...]
North End Outdoor Dining Situation: A Breakdown
Update: On Tuesday, Mayor Michelle Wu will host a press conference to address this year’s program for outdoor dining in Boston’s North End. She will [...]
Two Juveniles Suspects in Custody in Connection with the double shooting at TechAcademy in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 5:42 PM on Tuesday March 15, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area [...]
Heat Emergency Declared by the City of Boston
It’s about to get hot! Here are some helpful tips and information to keep you safe and hopefully cool. See [...]
MBTA to Resume Fare Collection on Buses, Trolleys, and Commuter Rail Starting Monday, July 20
No such thing as a free ride Bus Operators May Bypass Stops to Avoid Overcrowding  BOSTON – The MBTA will resume fare [...]
One man arrested on gun charges; firearm recovered in Dorchester
From BPD News: About 9:10pm on Thursday, July 16, 2020, Officers from Area B2 (Roxbury) made an on-site firearm arrest [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from July 16th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Case numbers: As [...]
RIP Rocky the BPD K-9
Goodbye Rocky! You were a very good boy. From BPD News: The Boston Police Department regrets to announce the passing of [...]
Don’t want to wear a mask or self quarantine? There could be a fine for that.
Legislation filed at the Massachusetts State House would impose cash penalties on (almost) anyone who’s not wearing a mask or [...]
Sam Adams shutting down patio of Boston Tap Room due to COVID-19 hotspot visitors
We knew this was only a matter of time. Summertime visitors flocking to Boston for history, the ocean and beer would include people from COVID-19 [...]
Senator Nick Collins Issues a Statement re: Police Reform Bill
After a marathon session of debate, the state senate passed a police reform bill early Tuesday morning. That vote came in just after 4 a.m. with a [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh Press Briefing from July 14th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Case numbers: As of today in Massachusetts: 112,130 cases and [...]
Arrest Made and Stolen Firearm Recovered in the area of 1212 Blue Hill Ave in Dorchester
From BPD News: One Less Gun: At about 7:41 PM on Monday, July 13, 2020, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an onsite arrest [...]
Police Reform Bill passed by the Massachusetts Senate
According to CBS Local, after a marathon session of debate, the state senate passed a police reform bill early Tuesday morning. That vote came in just after [...]
Blessed Virgin Mary statue set on fire in Dorchester.
From BPD News: At about 10:00 PM on Saturday July 11, 2020, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a fire [...]