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Suspect wanted for fatal shooting at South Shore Plaza is arrested in Dorchester.
Julius Hammond-Desir, who is suspected of shooting and killing 26-year-old Dijoun Beasley while he shopped at the mall last month, was arrested in Dorchester on [...]
Appeals Court sides with Unions + blocks Wu’s City Employee Vaccine Mandate
Well, this is an interesting turn of events The Boston Herald is reporting the Massachusetts Appeals Court Association Justice Sabita Singh has sided with the public-safety [...]
B Together: Proof of second vaccination shot must be shown starting today
As part of B Together, an initiative to require vaccination in certain indoor spaces in Boston, including indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment establishments, February 15th is [...]
Dorchester teen driving a stolen car arrested on gun charges
From BPD News: At about 12:10 PM on Friday February 11, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Task Force made an onsite firearm arrest [...]
NOB gang members in custody on federal charges
According to the Associated Press, nearly three dozen members of a Boston-based street gang are facing federal charges that include [...]
COVID-19 testing sites in the neighborhood
During Gov. Charlie Baker’s press conference on Monday, he urged anyone who attended a large gathering the past few weeks [...]
eBay cyberstalkers harass a Natick couple.
Revenge Crime In something that could be the subject of a true crime podcast or Lifetime movie, this story involving [...]
Death Investigation in the area of 82 Wheatland Avenue in Dorchester
From BPD News At about 3:58 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Conference from Friday, June 12th
Be informed! Here's a recap of Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s COVID-19 press briefing on Friday, June 12, 2020. As a [...]
Mayor Walsh Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis, Announces Reallocation of Police Overtime Funds, New Community-Based Task Force
BOSTON - Friday, June 12, 2020 - Building on a commitment to make Boston a national leader in battling racism, [...]
Arrest Made in Connection to Vandalism and Arson of BPD Cruiser
From BPD News: At about 5:10 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2020, investigators from the Boston Police, Boston Fire, and the Framingham Police Department arrested a 15-year-old [...]
DCR reopens Day Blvd.
Sully’s lovers rejoice! Staring on Friday, June 12th, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will reopen William J. Day Blvd between Farragut Road and Shore [...]
BPD announces integration of Campaign Zero “8 Can’t Wait” and EPIC Program Recommendations to Use of Force Policies
From BPD News The Boston Police Department is committed to de-escalating incidents to negate the need for the use of force. When force is necessary [...]
Fireworks complaints up 2300% in the city.
When you read a percentage like 2300% – it frankly sounds made up.  But according to Mayor Marty Walsh during a press conference on Wednesday, complaints about fireworks [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from June 10th
Here’s a recap of Mayor Walsh’s COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Case numbers: As of today in Massachusetts: 104,156 cases and 7,454 deaths. Also [...]
MBTA Services to Increase Significantly This Month
Well ahead of anticipated rises in passenger volume, MBTA will increase service for all subway lines and add weekday service for nearly sixty bus routes. Commuter [...]