Loaded Gun Found During Dorchester Traffic Stop, 20-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Giving False Name

Boston police recovered a loaded handgun during an early morning traffic stop in Dorchester and arrested a 20-year-old Roxbury man who allegedly provided officers with a false identity and was wanted on…

Dorchester Man Arrested After Foot Chase, Loaded Handgun Recovered Near Morrissey Boulevard

Boston police recovered a loaded Ruger handgun from the water after a suspect allegedly threatened a gas station employee and fled officers on foot in Dorchester. Boston, MA – A Dorchester man…

Boston gang and SWAT units storm Dorchester homes after Roxbury shooting investigation explodes

Police say surveillance footage and ShotSpotter evidence led to arrests weapons seizures and juvenile gun charges BOSTON, Mass. — A Roxbury shooting investigation fueled by surveillance footage and ShotSpotter technology has now…

Police and Ambulances Behind Crime Scene Tape

Deadly overnight shooting rocks Dorchester as homicide detectives swarm Bowdoin Street

Boston police say a gunshot victim died after officers rushed to the early morning scene BOSTON, Mass. — A quiet early morning in Dorchester turned deadly Friday after police responding to reports…

Quincy man busted in brutal Dorchester home invasion that left victims covered in blood

Boston police say weeks-long investigation led detectives to suspect accused in violent early morning attack BOSTON, Mass. — A Quincy man has been arrested in connection with a violent Dorchester home invasion…

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14 year old busted with loaded ghost gun after girl shot in Dorchester

Teen arrested after loaded handgun discovered in Dorchester basement DORCHESTER, MA — A 14-year-old boy was arrested after Boston police discovered a loaded ghost gun inside a backpack while investigating a shooting…

Police seize drugs and cash in Dorchester raid

Authorities make arrest after targeted investigation Boston, MA — A coordinated early morning operation in Dorchester led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of suspected drugs and cash…

Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun in Dorchester

Loaded firearm recovered during routine traffic stop Boston, MA — A routine traffic stop in Dorchester escalated into a firearm arrest after officers discovered a loaded handgun and an active warrant tied…

Closet bust ends chase as third suspect nabbed in Dorchester shooting

Closet capture ends manhunt as three suspects arrested in Dorchester shooting case Boston, MA — A suspect wanted in connection with a Dorchester shooting was found hiding in a closet after a…

Gun and drug stash uncovered in major Dorchester raid

Cache of guns and drugs uncovered in Dorchester raid as suspect arrested Boston, MA — A two-month investigation led to the arrest of a Dorchester man and the seizure of multiple firearms…

Boston teen, 14, arrested in Dorchester robbery that left victim hospitalized

Victims say they were attacked from behind and robbed while walking near Charles Street. BOSTON, MA – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a Wednesday evening robbery in Dorchester…

Dorchester armed robbery leaves two victims injured, three suspects arrested after police sweep

BOSTON, MA – Two people were assaulted with bear spray, a rock, and a firearm during an armed robbery Wednesday afternoon in Dorchester, prompting a police sweep that ended with three arrests…

Boston police join Good Friday walk honoring victims of violence in Dorchester

Officers carry cross through neighborhood during annual Good Friday remembrance Boston, MA – Boston police officers joined community members in Dorchester for a Good Friday tradition focused on remembrance and unity, walking…

Road rage turns violent as two men drag driver from car and beat him after crash in Dorchester

Chaos in Dorchester as crash leads to savage roadside beating DORCHESTER, Mass. — A minor car crash spiraled into a brutal street assault when two men allegedly smashed a driver’s window, dragged…

Police seize guns cash and drugs during Dorchester bust

Drug raid in Dorchester leads to arrest and seizure of guns cash and narcotics BOSTON, Mass. — A drug investigation in Dorchester led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man and the…

Dorchester County animal abuse investigation finds dead horse, neglect at local ranch

Authorities investigate animal conditions after warrant executed on rural property Dorchester County, MD – An animal cruelty and neglect investigation is underway in Dorchester County after deputies discovered multiple animals in concerning…

Dorchester Man Arrested After Police Recover Gun During Public Drinking Investigation

Boston police arrested a Dorchester man after officers responding to a group drinking in public recovered a handgun with a defaced serial number. Boston, MA – A Dorchester man was arrested Monday…

Pregnant woman assaulted in Dorchester juvenile suspects at large

Boston police search for suspects after pregnant woman assaulted in Dorchester BOSTON, Mass. — Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify two individuals in connection with an aggravated assault and…

Boston police arrest 15-year-old with loaded gun; missing teen safely found in Dorchester

A Friday afternoon police operation in Dorchester led to the arrest of a 15-year-old carrying a loaded handgun and the safe recovery of a missing 14-year-old boy. BOSTON, MA – Boston Police…

Dorchester drug dragnet nets arrests and crack cocaine haul

Boston drug squads seize crack cocaine in Dorchester probes with two arrests BOSTON, MA — A months-long narcotics investigation in Dorchester led to two separate arrests and the seizure of crack cocaine…

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