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Undocumented Sex Offender Flees Brazil To Avoid Prison Apprehended At Martha’s Vineyard

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On November 14, 2023, Boston’s Enforcement and Removal Operations “ERO” team apprehended an illegal immigrant at Martha’s Vineyard. The 37-year-old Brazilian national was wanted for raping a 5-year-old child. According to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “ICE” press release, the noncitizen fled Brazil after receiving a 14-year prison sentence related to multiple convictions for … Read more

Boston Police need help identifying a cigarette smoking package thief

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The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a larceny of multiple packages in Mattapan. The incident happened in the area of River Street. A resident reported smelling cigarettes and observed several opened packages in the lobby of the building. When management reviewed the camera footage, … Read more

Boston police arrest two after detail officer is pepper sprayed breaking up fight involving two females

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The Boston Police Department says two suspects have been arrested after a detail officer was pepper sprayed. A news release explains that an officer who was working a paid detail observed a fight in the area of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue around 11:18 AM on December 1, 2023. The detail officer noticed two females … Read more

14-year-old arrested with a loaded firearm at UP Academy in Boston

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According to a Boston Police Department news release, a 14-year-old was arrested with a loaded firearm. Around 2:06 PM on November 28, 2023, officers with the School Police Unit and District C-6 responded to the area of 215 Dorchester Street for a report of a found weapon. School staff told officers that they became aware … Read more

Boston Police Department looking for wanted suspect Michael Peterson

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According to a press release from the Boston Police Department, District C-11 detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year-old Michael Peterson of Boston. Police say Peterson is wanted for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Peterson reportedly left the Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester Avenue, this afternoon.   Save 25.0% on select … Read more

Boston Police Department identifies victim in Glenville Avenue homicide

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The Boston Police Department has identified the victim in a homicide on Glenville Avenue on November 25. According to a press release, officers assigned to District D-4 responded to a radio call of two people shot at 85 E Newton Street just before 2:30 AM on November 25, 2023. Upon arrival, officers located two adult … Read more

Boston Police Department arrests suspect who allegedly damaged Holocaust Memorial, businesses, tombstones, and a police cruiser

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According to a press release from the Boston Police Department, officers responded to the area of 125 Charles Street South for a report of breaking and entering. At the scene, officers found the front door of a business smashed and a brick inside. After officers checked surveillance video, a description of the suspect was broadcasted. … Read more

Chelsea Massachusetts Man Is Arrested And Charged With Animal Cruelty

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A 24-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty after a neighbor detected a strong odor coming from the man’s apartment. The building manager of the Chelsea, Massachusetts apartment building would later discover the suspect’s dog deceased and rotting. In a statement, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden wrote, “This is another tragic case of a … Read more