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Police search for missing 14-year-old girl

Boston police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl, Sariah Riley-Pimentel, last seen in Norwood.

Boston police ask for help finding 2 missing people in Allston, East Boston

Two Boston residents have been reported missing: Amera Zvekic and Elba Portillo.
Amera Zvekic, 35, has been uncontacted for three months; police seek public help.
Elba Portillo, 61, was last seen going to work on December 13.

Boston police looking for suspect who peeked into bathroom window in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a peeping suspect in Roxbury.

Police searching for missing teen from Roxbury

Boston police seek public's help in locating 19-year-old Demitrius Pepin-Cepeda, last seen at 5 p.m. on Monday in Roxbury.

Latest peeper report roils Brighton again

Boston police investigate peeping Tom incident in Brighton.
Residents urged to be vigilant following increase in break-ins in the area.

Police search for missing 14-year-old girl

Boston police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl, Sariah Riley-Pimentel, last seen in Norwood.

Boston police ask for help finding 2 missing people in Allston, East Boston

Two Boston residents have been reported missing: Amera Zvekic and Elba Portillo.
Amera Zvekic, 35, has been uncontacted for three months; police seek public help.
Elba Portillo, 61, was last seen going to work on December 13.

Boston police looking for suspect who peeked into bathroom window in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a peeping suspect in Roxbury.

Police searching for missing teen from Roxbury

Boston police seek public's help in locating 19-year-old Demitrius Pepin-Cepeda, last seen at 5 p.m. on Monday in Roxbury.

Latest peeper report roils Brighton again

Boston police investigate peeping Tom incident in Brighton.
Residents urged to be vigilant following increase in break-ins in the area.
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Police release new photos of woman accused of stealing $250K in jewelry from Back Bay spa

A woman allegedly stole over $250,000 in jewelry from a spa locker, including two expensive rings and a diamond bracelet.
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French fries, shopping cart, coffee involved in alleged Boston assaults

Several assaults in Roxbury this month involved unusual objects like a shopping cart, coffee, and french fries.

Tow truck driver stabbed in Allston following apparent road rage incident

Brockton man charged for stabbing tow truck driver after prior road rage incident.
Incident escalated from a verbal altercation to a violent stabbing outside a restaurant.
Tow truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.

Boston police seek suspect in latest coffee assault

Police investigate alleged coffee-related assault as battery with a dangerous weapon.
Growing trend of assaults using everyday objects noted in Boston.

Teen charged in connection with stabbing outside Boston hotel

The victim shouted 'I don't know you' at his attacker during a stabbing near the Liberty Hotel in Boston.

84-year-old man arrested in East Boston stabbing

An 84-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection with a stabbing in East Boston, highlighting the vulnerability of the elderly to commit violent acts.

Woman sought in alleged Roxbury baseball bat assault

Boston police searching for suspect in baseball bat assault.

French fries, shopping cart, coffee involved in alleged Boston assaults

Several assaults in Roxbury this month involved unusual objects like a shopping cart, coffee, and french fries.

Tow truck driver stabbed in Allston following apparent road rage incident

Brockton man charged for stabbing tow truck driver after prior road rage incident.
Incident escalated from a verbal altercation to a violent stabbing outside a restaurant.
Tow truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.

Boston police seek suspect in latest coffee assault

Police investigate alleged coffee-related assault as battery with a dangerous weapon.
Growing trend of assaults using everyday objects noted in Boston.

Teen charged in connection with stabbing outside Boston hotel

The victim shouted 'I don't know you' at his attacker during a stabbing near the Liberty Hotel in Boston.

84-year-old man arrested in East Boston stabbing

An 84-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection with a stabbing in East Boston, highlighting the vulnerability of the elderly to commit violent acts.

Woman sought in alleged Roxbury baseball bat assault

Boston police searching for suspect in baseball bat assault.
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Police seek hit-and-run driver who injured pedestrian in Jamaica Plain

Boston police are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a woman in Jamaica Plain.

Child, adult injured after being hit by school bus in Jamaica Plain

Two people were struck by a school bus outside a Jamaica Plain school, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

Nearly 80 vehicles issued citations weeks after late-night gathering in Jamaica Plain

Boston police issued 78 vehicle citations following a late night party incident where an officer was trapped in his vehicle by a crowd.

Police seek hit-and-run driver who injured pedestrian in Jamaica Plain

Boston police are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a woman in Jamaica Plain.

Child, adult injured after being hit by school bus in Jamaica Plain

Two people were struck by a school bus outside a Jamaica Plain school, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

Nearly 80 vehicles issued citations weeks after late-night gathering in Jamaica Plain

Boston police issued 78 vehicle citations following a late night party incident where an officer was trapped in his vehicle by a crowd.
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#dorchester

45-year-old man dead in Dorchester shooting

A 45-year-old man was shot and killed in Dorchester, prompting an active investigation by Boston police.

2 hospitalized in daytime Dorchester shooting

Gun violence continues to pose significant challenges in Dorchester, with a recent shooting leaving two hospitalized.

Dorchester shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, police say

A shooting in Dorchester resulted in one hospitalization with critical but non-life-threatening injuries.

Man rushed to hospital after Dorchester CVS stabbing

Man stabbed multiple times in Dorchester near Washington Street CVS.
Police reported non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation ongoing with no arrests made.

45-year-old man dead in Dorchester shooting

A 45-year-old man was shot and killed in Dorchester, prompting an active investigation by Boston police.

2 hospitalized in daytime Dorchester shooting

Gun violence continues to pose significant challenges in Dorchester, with a recent shooting leaving two hospitalized.

Dorchester shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, police say

A shooting in Dorchester resulted in one hospitalization with critical but non-life-threatening injuries.

Man rushed to hospital after Dorchester CVS stabbing

Man stabbed multiple times in Dorchester near Washington Street CVS.
Police reported non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation ongoing with no arrests made.
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#roxbury

Police searching for suspect in alleged gunpoint robbery of elderly women in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a man who robbed two elderly women at gunpoint in Roxbury.

Pedestrian injured in Roxbury hit and run, police say

A pedestrian was struck by a car in Roxbury; driver fled the scene and police are investigating.

1 person with life-threatening injuries, another hospitalized after dog attack in Roxbury

A serious dog attack in Roxbury left one person critically injured, highlighting urgent public safety concerns regarding dog ownership.
The investigation involves multiple police units, indicating the severity and complexity of the incident.

Police searching for suspect in alleged gunpoint robbery of elderly women in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a man who robbed two elderly women at gunpoint in Roxbury.

Pedestrian injured in Roxbury hit and run, police say

A pedestrian was struck by a car in Roxbury; driver fled the scene and police are investigating.

1 person with life-threatening injuries, another hospitalized after dog attack in Roxbury

A serious dog attack in Roxbury left one person critically injured, highlighting urgent public safety concerns regarding dog ownership.
The investigation involves multiple police units, indicating the severity and complexity of the incident.
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#shoplifting

Police seek women accused of stealing $5,000-$6,000 worth of sunglasses in Back Bay

Boston police are seeking the public's help in identifying two women who allegedly shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of sunglasses in Back Bay.
The alleged theft occurred at the Prudential Center shopping mall.
Police have released images of the suspects captured by security cameras.

Ipswich woman charged with swiping $4,800 worth of merchandise from Boston Lululemon

A woman was arrested for shoplifting $5,000 worth of Lululemon items and has an active warrant for prior theft.

Police seek women accused of stealing $5,000-$6,000 worth of sunglasses in Back Bay

Boston police are seeking the public's help in identifying two women who allegedly shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of sunglasses in Back Bay.
The alleged theft occurred at the Prudential Center shopping mall.
Police have released images of the suspects captured by security cameras.

Ipswich woman charged with swiping $4,800 worth of merchandise from Boston Lululemon

A woman was arrested for shoplifting $5,000 worth of Lululemon items and has an active warrant for prior theft.
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from Boston.com
1 month ago

2 police officers allegedly ran illegal nightclub in Jamaica Plain, prosecutors say

Two police officers face charges for allegedly operating an illegal nightclub during the pandemic.
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Police investigating fatal Mission Hill shooting

A man was shot multiple times in Mission Hill and later died, with ongoing police investigation and no arrests made.

Dorchester homicide victim identified as Taunton woman, investigation ongoing

27-year-old Pereshah Shear-Yashub was shot and killed in Dorchester, prompting an ongoing investigation by Boston police.

Police identify victim in fatal Mattapan shooting

A 23-year-old man named Mitchell Felix Duru was fatally shot in Mattapan early Sunday morning.

Boston police identify man killed in Mattapan shooting

The identity of the man fatally shot over the weekend in Mattapan was revealed by Boston police.

Police investigating fatal Mission Hill shooting

A man was shot multiple times in Mission Hill and later died, with ongoing police investigation and no arrests made.

Dorchester homicide victim identified as Taunton woman, investigation ongoing

27-year-old Pereshah Shear-Yashub was shot and killed in Dorchester, prompting an ongoing investigation by Boston police.

Police identify victim in fatal Mattapan shooting

A 23-year-old man named Mitchell Felix Duru was fatally shot in Mattapan early Sunday morning.

Boston police identify man killed in Mattapan shooting

The identity of the man fatally shot over the weekend in Mattapan was revealed by Boston police.
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#public-safety

BPD seeks public's help in identifying alleged serial robber

Boston Police seek public help to identify suspect in robberies targeting elderly victims.

Man arrested for stabbing in Downtown Crossing, police say

A man was stabbed multiple times in Downtown Crossing; the suspect, Calvin Spencer, was arrested after attempting to flee.

Police: 11 arrested with firearms at Boston's Caribbean festival, no shots fired

The Caribbean Carnival Festival faced significant police action due to firearms but remained a predominantly safe and festive community event.

Man with hunting knife arrested after midday incident in downtown Boston, police say

A man was arrested in Boston for chasing people with a machete and had a prior warrant for being a sex offender.

5 shot in Franklin Park following Dominican Festival

Police are seeking public assistance in an ongoing investigation of a shooting during the Dominican Festival in Franklin Park.

Man fatally shot in Mattapan Sunday morning, police say

A man was shot and killed in Mattapan; police are investigating the homicide and seeking public assistance for information.

BPD seeks public's help in identifying alleged serial robber

Boston Police seek public help to identify suspect in robberies targeting elderly victims.

Man arrested for stabbing in Downtown Crossing, police say

A man was stabbed multiple times in Downtown Crossing; the suspect, Calvin Spencer, was arrested after attempting to flee.

Police: 11 arrested with firearms at Boston's Caribbean festival, no shots fired

The Caribbean Carnival Festival faced significant police action due to firearms but remained a predominantly safe and festive community event.

Man with hunting knife arrested after midday incident in downtown Boston, police say

A man was arrested in Boston for chasing people with a machete and had a prior warrant for being a sex offender.

5 shot in Franklin Park following Dominican Festival

Police are seeking public assistance in an ongoing investigation of a shooting during the Dominican Festival in Franklin Park.

Man fatally shot in Mattapan Sunday morning, police say

A man was shot and killed in Mattapan; police are investigating the homicide and seeking public assistance for information.
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#karen-read

Livestream: Jurors in Karen Read trial to hear more from State Police lt. who oversaw investigation

Massachusetts State Police Det. Lt. Brian Tully testifies in Karen Read murder trial related to Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

Karen Read's '20/20' special airs Friday. Here's what we know so far.

Karen Read maintains her innocence while facing charges for the murder of Officer John O'Keefe amidst a retrial.

Karen Read says in interview that murder case left her in 'purgatory'

Karen Read describes her ongoing stress and emotional struggle amidst a murder case that feels like purgatory.

Livestream: Jurors in Karen Read trial to hear more from State Police lt. who oversaw investigation

Massachusetts State Police Det. Lt. Brian Tully testifies in Karen Read murder trial related to Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

Karen Read's '20/20' special airs Friday. Here's what we know so far.

Karen Read maintains her innocence while facing charges for the murder of Officer John O'Keefe amidst a retrial.

Karen Read says in interview that murder case left her in 'purgatory'

Karen Read describes her ongoing stress and emotional struggle amidst a murder case that feels like purgatory.
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#community-safety

Police seeking masked 'prowler' who allegedly looked through windows in Brighton

Boston police seek public assistance in identifying a prowler in Brighton, highlighting increasing concerns about safety in the community.

Boston police arrest suspect for allegedly peering through bathroom window in Roxbury

A suspect wanted for secret sexual surveillance and trespassing was arrested in New Bedford after looking into a bathroom window in Roxbury.

Police seeking masked 'prowler' who allegedly looked through windows in Brighton

Boston police seek public assistance in identifying a prowler in Brighton, highlighting increasing concerns about safety in the community.

Boston police arrest suspect for allegedly peering through bathroom window in Roxbury

A suspect wanted for secret sexual surveillance and trespassing was arrested in New Bedford after looking into a bathroom window in Roxbury.
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4 months ago

City sues Boston police union to avoid paying acquitted officers' legal fees

The City of Boston must pay $279,899 in legal fees for acquitted police officers under collective bargaining agreement rules.

Be wary of home improvement scams by international travelers, police warn

Seniors should be cautious of scammers posing as home improvement workers, particularly those soliciting door-to-door, to avoid costly fraud.
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16 arrested for sex crimes, Boston police say

Police in Boston have arrested and summoned multiple suspects on sex-related charges, with more criminal complaints expected.

Boston police: Suspects in U-Haul tried to make off with Dorchester ATM

Boston police are investigating an attempted ATM theft using a U-Haul truck in Dorchester.

Woman stabbed on Newbury Street, police say

Victim stabbed in Back Bay neighborhood, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police conducting investigation after suspect fled the scene, with no arrests made yet.

16 arrested for sex crimes, Boston police say

Police in Boston have arrested and summoned multiple suspects on sex-related charges, with more criminal complaints expected.

Boston police: Suspects in U-Haul tried to make off with Dorchester ATM

Boston police are investigating an attempted ATM theft using a U-Haul truck in Dorchester.

Woman stabbed on Newbury Street, police say

Victim stabbed in Back Bay neighborhood, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police conducting investigation after suspect fled the scene, with no arrests made yet.
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Multiple arrests made over St. Patrick's Day weekend amid 'record' parade turnout

Boston police arrested 10 individuals at South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade for various charges.
MBTA Transit Police arrested a highly intoxicated man with a gun at the parade.

7 arrested in Dorchester for late-night disturbance

Police in Boston arrested seven individuals for disturbing the peace after a loud music party in Dorchester.

Multiple arrests made over St. Patrick's Day weekend amid 'record' parade turnout

Boston police arrested 10 individuals at South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade for various charges.
MBTA Transit Police arrested a highly intoxicated man with a gun at the parade.

7 arrested in Dorchester for late-night disturbance

Police in Boston arrested seven individuals for disturbing the peace after a loud music party in Dorchester.
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One dead, another injured in Allston parking lot shooting

One man died and another was injured in a shooting in an Allston parking lot.
The shooting took place in a parking lot in the Boston Medical Center area.
The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is still investigating the incident.

Police investigating death after shooting in Mattapan

Boston police launched a death investigation after a man was shot near Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.

One dead, another injured in Allston parking lot shooting

One man died and another was injured in a shooting in an Allston parking lot.
The shooting took place in a parking lot in the Boston Medical Center area.
The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is still investigating the incident.

Police investigating death after shooting in Mattapan

Boston police launched a death investigation after a man was shot near Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.
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Schools in East Boston alerted after reports of person with rifle

Police responded to a report of a person with a rifle but found no one with a firearm.
East Boston schools were briefly on alert and in safe mode as a precaution.

Police officer shot in Dorchester, suspect in custody

Boston police officer shot in Dorchester.
Suspect in custody, gun confiscated.
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Woman getting ready for bed reports finding alleged thief in her Back Bay home

Boston Police arrested an alleged burglar after a woman caught him stealing from her home in Back Bay.

Suspect arrested more than a month after allegedly killing a man in Mattapan

A man was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges for fatally shooting another man in Mattapan over a month ago.

26-year-old arrested in East Boston arson incidents

Genesis Hurtado facing multiple arson charges in East Boston.
No injuries reported in the fires Genesis Hurtado allegedly started.

Woman getting ready for bed reports finding alleged thief in her Back Bay home

Boston Police arrested an alleged burglar after a woman caught him stealing from her home in Back Bay.

Suspect arrested more than a month after allegedly killing a man in Mattapan

A man was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges for fatally shooting another man in Mattapan over a month ago.

26-year-old arrested in East Boston arson incidents

Genesis Hurtado facing multiple arson charges in East Boston.
No injuries reported in the fires Genesis Hurtado allegedly started.
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Pushy demeanor, 'uninspired' business names: Boston police offer tips to spot home improvement scams

Scammers target Boston residents with home improvement scams during spring.
Scammers use tactics like door-to-door solicitation and urgent work to defraud homeowners.
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Police searching for suspect in Roxbury assault and battery

Boston police seeking help identifying a suspect in an assault and battery incident.

Boston police ask for public's help identifying Brighton armed robbery suspect

Boston police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Brighton.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a dirty black jacket, dirty black pants, black boots, a black mask, and blue gloves.

Police searching for suspect in Roxbury assault and battery

Boston police seeking help identifying a suspect in an assault and battery incident.

Boston police ask for public's help identifying Brighton armed robbery suspect

Boston police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Brighton.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a dirty black jacket, dirty black pants, black boots, a black mask, and blue gloves.
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A romance turned deadly or police frame job? Closing arguments loom in Karen Read trial | WATCH LIVE

Jurors must decide if Karen Read killed officer or was set up by police.

Police seeking suspect in South Boston aggravated assault

Boston police are seeking a suspect in an aggravated assault near Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant.
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