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One Boston Day: Perform an Act of Kindness
April 15th is One Boston Day! Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged [...]
15-year-old Juvenile Arrested for Midday Shooting at Burger King in Dorchester
At about 2:43 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a [...]
Three Arrested and Firearm Recovered During Chaotic Scene in Dorchester
At about 7:08 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight arrest of three individuals and recovered a [...]
Boston Police Drug Control Unit Dismantles Major Fentanyl Distribution Operation in Dorchester, Two Arrested
On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Boston Police Department’s B-2 Drug Control Unit and Citywide Drug Control Unit, in coordination with the Randolph [...]
BPD Community Alert: New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity
The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve. As New Year’s celebrations and First Night [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Four-Year Contract with Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718
BOSTON – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by [...]
Boston man faces charges after violent assault on neighbor over wrongly delivered package in Mattapan
BOSTON, December 29, 2025 – A Boston man is facing assault and unarmed robbery charges after being arraigned last week [...]
Check them out: Most Read Posts of Caught in Dot 2025
As we begin a new year, I want to share with you the most-read posts of 2025 – a little [...]
Wind + Trash Day = a big mess in the neighborhood
If Tuesday is your trash day, you most likely woke up to garbage strewn about the streets. Yikes. A Wind [...]
FYI: South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates in Operation Starting December 30
Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station will be introduced to passengers incrementally beginning tomorrow with more fare gates expected [...]
City of Boston and Public Health Commission Warn Residents of a Significant Increase in Flu Cases
Now is the time to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness BOSTON – December 23, 2025, The City of Boston [...]
Dorchester resident charged with series of car thefts from Boston garages
BOSTON, December 14, 2025 – A Dorchester man is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail after being arraigned in two courts this week for [...]
Be informed. Get involved: Sign Up for Boston Planning Department’s newsletter
The City of Boston’s Planning Department will be sharing updates and engagement opportunities with the public online and via email beginning in 2026. Make sure [...]
BPD Investigation Update: Three Suspects Arrested following a Carjacking in Dorchester
Investigation Update:Â At about 2:30 PM, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force effected a warrant arrest with the assistance [...]
The McLaughlin family lost everything in a fire last week in Dorchester – Here’s how you can help.
Last week, the McLaughlin family home on Rockne Ave in St. Brendan's Parish was destroyed by a fire. Brian, Maureen, and their three children, Billy, [...]
Dorchester man gets up to nine years in prison for violent attack on 51-year-old woman
BOSTON, December 8, 2025 – Suffolk Superior Court Judge Michael Pineault on Friday sentenced ANTHONY DEW, 43, of Dorchester to seven-and-a-half to nine years in [...]