Jamaica Plain Holds Peace Walk Against Violence
Residents marched in mid-September 2026 to honor Quami Clarke, 19, shot dead in 2024, and to call for community unity.
Boston Crime News
In Boston, crime news means law enforcement activities, public safety initiatives and justice system developments. Reporting tracks specific incidents, judicial processes and broader trends.
Terrorism
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Boston University Clears Campus After Bomb Hoax
Authorities confirmed a bomb threat at Boston University was a hoax following an emergency evacuation on campus.
Property Crime
Police Arrest Dorchester Robbery Suspect
Authorities apprehended the suspect in Lawrence after an armed robbery occurred on Normandy Street.
Violence
Police Arrest Texas Teen for Fatal Boston Stabbing
A 17-year-old suspect surrendered in Texas for a fatal August stabbing at Boston's South Station.
Accidents
Lithium-Ion Batteries Blamed in Boston Firefighter Death
Two investigations are ongoing into the May 23 death of Rescue Company 2 firefighter Robert T. "BK" Kilduff Jr. in Dorchester.
Drug Crime
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
Isaiah Pierre admits to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy after a federal investigation into his operation.
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Regular subjects here include criminal investigations, court proceedings, police department policy changes and public safety outcomes. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it as events develop. The legal process dictates the timeline of many stories, as investigations often take months to reach a resolution. Changes in departmental leadership and public oversight often drive the shifts in the local enforcement landscape.