DEATH INVESTIGATION
35 Hammond Street
On Sunday, December 20, 2009, at approximately 2:56am, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area D-4 (South End / Lower Roxbury), responded to the area of 35 Hammond Street for a report of a person shot.
Officers arrived on-scene and located an individual suffering from [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Thursday, December 17, 2009 through 10am, Friday, December 18, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 7
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 14
Residential Break-ins: 2
Commercial [...]
100 OFFICERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER TO 100 LOCAL KIDS
LAST NIGHT, Thursday, December 17, 2009, Boston Police officers from all over the city joined together at the Target store in Dorchester with one mission in mind: to spread holiday cheer to some highly deserving young people. Upon arriving at Target, [...]
BOSTON POLICE HOST LOCAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
BOSTON CELTICS TONY ALLEN AND GLEN DAVIS TO APPEAR
WHO: Police Commissioner Edward Davis; Boston Police Captain Frank Mancini and other members of the Boston Police Command Staff; Boston Celtic players Tony Allen and Glen Davis; numerous Boston police officers; 160 local [...]
BOSTON POLICE HOST 1ST ANNUAL ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ HOLIDAY EVENT
100 OFFICERS TAKE 100 LOCAL KIDS HOLIDAY SHOPPING
WHO: Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Boston Police Command Staff; 100 uniform police officer; 100 local under-privileged youth and representatives from Target’s executive staff.
WHAT: In the ‘Shop with a Cop’ program, Boston [...]
Community Service Officers and Safe Street team members from Area C-11 (Dorchester) recently sponsored and organized a Christmas Party for the young people in their community. All who attended received a gift and a chance to hang out with Santa Claus. The department is most grateful to the officers [...]
Today, Thursday, December 17, 2009, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley draw great satisfaction in announcing the arrest of a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Guiliardo M. Rodrigues in 2006.
As a result of evidence developed during the course of [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Tuesday, December 15, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 4
Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 0
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 16
Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Monday, December 14, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 5
Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 3
Note: [...]
Two Charged With Possession of a Firearm
On Monday, December 14, 2009, at approximately 9:33pm, Boston Police Officers working in the Youth Violence Strike Force were patrolling the area of Dorchester Avenue when they observed an individual known to them in the Store 24 parking lot. This individual was recently [...]
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period ofJanuary 1st - December 13th, 2008 vs. 2009.
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[...]DETAIL OFFICERS ARREST ONE FOR POOR BEHAVIOR
At about 1:00am, on Sunday, December 13, 2009, officers performing a paid detail in the area of Boylston Place were called to a disturbance in the area of the Liquor Store Night Club. On arrival, detail officers observed an individual arguing with employees [...]
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston from Friday, December 11, 2009 through 10am, Monday, December 14, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 5
Street Robberies: 16
Commercial Robberies: 4
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 9
Vehicle Recoveries: 7
Breaks: 48
Residential Break-ins: 12
Commercial Break-ins: 7
Note: [...]
MISSING PERSON LOCATED
This morning around 10:07AM, the victim was found safe, unharmed and in good physical condition. He has been reunited with his family.
We are thankful to the media, and everyone else who contrinuted to this investigation.
BOSTON POLICE CONTINUE TO SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN EFFORTS TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON
The [...]
LEAVING THE SCENE LANDS ONE IN POLICE CUSTODY
At about 4:20pm, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of 15 Harrison Ave. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that his car, [...]
BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN EFFORTS TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate a person who has been missing since December 9, 2009.
The missing person is described below:
Name: John Fahey
Sex: male
Age: 84
Race: white
[...]
Overview: On 12/9/09 @ 2:16 PM at 48 Mt. Bowdoin Terrace, a United Stated Postal Employee was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. The victim stated the suspect approached her from behind, knocked her down, displayed a knife, assaulted her, and demanded her money. [...]
Solicitation Lands Suspect in Jail for Prostitution
Yesterday, Thursday, December 10, 2009, members of the Human Trafficking Unit assisted by the Special Investigations Unit conducted an operation to investigate a complaint of a female soliciting clients for prostitution services.
An officer working in an undercover capacity (UC) placed a phone call [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Wednesday, December 9, 2009 through 10am, Friday, December 10, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 2
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 2
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Breaks: 8
Residential Break-ins: 8
Commercial Break-ins: 2
Note: [...]
BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN EFFORTS TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate a person who has been missing since December 2, 2009.
The missing person is described below:
Name: Tatyana Chernaya
Sex: female
Age: 42
Race: white
[...]
• Today, Thursday, December 10, 2009, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit located and arrested Robert Perry, 20, of Boston. Perry was wanted on several outstanding warrants relating to Kidnapping, Larceny and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
• On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, US Marshals in Jacksonville, Florida, [...]
BOSTON POLICE INCREASE VISIBILTY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Boston Police Offer Helpful Holiday Safety Tips
Today Boston Police announce that they have increased patrols in popular holiday shopping areas as a proactive public safety measure throughout the busy holiday season. Patrols include holiday walking beats, directed patrols and [...]
Jeffrey Cooper has been found and is safe and sound. The Boston Police Department would like to thank media for their assistance with the effort to locate Jeffrey.
On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at approximately 1:21am, Boston Police Officers, assigned to Area B-2 (Roxbury), responded to 136 Seaver Street for a report of a domestic dispute.
Officers arrived and entered the building. While approaching the apartment, they observed a Hispanic Male walking towards them. It was learned that [...]
THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A MISSING JUVENILE
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 14 year-old male, Jeffrey Cooper, who was last seen on December 8, 2009 going to an after-school program at 68 Central Square. Jeffrey is [...]
On Monday, December 7, 2009, at approximately 11:55am, Boston Police Officers, assigned to Area D-14 ( Allston / Brighton), responded to 572 Washington Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the owner of a parked car that was struck. Officers were informed [...]
Suspect in Custody in Maine on Unrelated Charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis announce that an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect responsible for the August homicide of 29 year old Erica Field in Mattapan.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Monday, December 7, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 27
Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 3
Note: [...]
December 7, 2009: Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley today announced the identification of a suspect in the homicides of two 20-year-old women and a 19-year-old man in Dorchester earlier this year.
Suffolk prosecutors approved and Boston Police detectives today obtained an arrest [...]
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period ofJanuary 1st - December 6th, 2008 vs. 2009.
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[...]POLICE ARREST TWO FOR PROVIDING BOOZE TO MINORS
At about 1:30am, on Sunday, December 6, 2009, officers from Area B (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a loud party in the area of 60 Hillside Street. On arrival, officers observed several people in front of the location drinking. Additionally, [...]
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston from Friday, December 4, 2009 through 10am, Monday, December 7, 2009.
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 3
Street Robberies: 9
Commercial Robberies: 3
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 19
Vehicle Recoveries: 10
Breaks: 55
Residential Break-ins: 10
Commercial Break-ins: 6
Note: [...]
DEATH INVESTIGTION
7 Vassar Street, Dorchester
On Saturday, December 5, 2009, at approximately 7:09pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area B-3, responded to 7 Vassar Street for a report of a found body.
Upon arrival, Officers entered apartment #2 and located a deceased female. It appeared the female sustained head [...]
BOSTON POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO HOLD 138TH ANNUAL AWARDS BALL
WHO:Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, Boston Police Command Staff, Boston Herald columnist Joe Fitzgerald (emcee), honored officers and their families.
WHAT: This yearly event is designed to honor and recognize those members of the department who, through dedication and devotion to [...]
BOSTON POLICE RUNNER’S CLUB REMEMBERS THOSE WHO’VE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WHAT: Tomorrow, Sunday, December 6, 2009, the Boston Police Runner’s Club, with help from New Balance, will be spreading holiday cheer to 130 young people (ages 1 to 18) at the Annual Concerns of Police [...]
POLICE ARREST TWO FOR SHOOTING INCIDENT IN ROXBURY
At about 9:33pm, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a call for a person or persons shot in the area of 9 Albion Street. On arrival, officers observed and located a black male suffering from what [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Tuesday, December 2, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, December 3, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 2
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Breaks: 26
Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 1
Note: [...]
18 Year-Old Charged After Attempting to Purchase Alcohol with Fake ID
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at approximately 10:44pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area E-18 (West Roxbury), responded to 175 Wolcott Square (Richard’s Wine & Spirits) for a report of a disturbance.
Officers arrived on-scene and spoke with the [...]
Southie Residents Chase Down Armed Robbers
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at approximately 8:55pm, Boston Police Officers, assigned out of Area C-6 (South Boston), were called to the area of East 2nd Street for a report of an armed robbery. Responding officers learned that the two black male suspects were [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Monday, November 30, 2009 through 10am, Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 3
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 2
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: [...]
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period ofJanuary 1st - November 30th, 2008 vs. 2009.
View Data on YTD Part One Crimes
View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests
[...]DAMAGED TRUCK LANDS TWO IN JAIL FOR VANDALISM
At about 2:26pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2009, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for a vandalism report in the area of E 5th St & M Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that [...]
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston from Friday, November 27, 2009 through 10am, Monday, November 30, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 5
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 10
Vehicle Recoveries: 18
Breaks: 45
Residential Break-ins: 17
Commercial Break-ins: 2
Note: [...]
On Saturday, November 28, 20009, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) and members of the Area A Neighborhood Drug Unit conducted Operation Common Cure, a police initiative designed to address and remedy various quality of life concerns (emphasizing drug-related activities) adversely effecting the areas in and around the Boston Common [...]
POLICE ARREST ONE AND SEIZE A GUN IN ROXBURY
At about 11:53pm, on Saturday, November 28, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a fight between two males in the area of 12 Bickford Street. On arrival, officers observed an individual sprinting from the [...]
LESS THAN NEIGHBORLY BEHAVIOR
At about 9:25pm, on Friday, November 27, 2009, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for an assault & battery in progress in the area of 27 Braddock Park. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated, upon returning home, he [...]
At about 1:30pm, on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit located and arrested shooting suspect, Sterling Fusi, 23, of Boston. Fusi was wanted in connection with a shooting incident that took place at 2 Centre Street Terrace in June of 2009. Fusi has [...]
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston from Tuesday, November 24, 2009 through 10am, Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 11
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 1
Other: 2
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 3
Breaks: 18
Residential Break-ins: 5
Commercial Break-ins: 6
Note: [...]
Violent crime down in Boston
Steady decline since ’06 credited to police work, neighborhood groups
By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff | November 25, 2009
Violent crime has dipped dramatically in Boston, with homicides on a pace to decrease by 20 percent by year’s end - an encouraging trend that law enforcement [...]
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period ofJanuary 1st - November 22nd, 2008 vs. 2009.
View Data on YTD Part One Crimes
View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests
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