The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Fire06/14/20 9:32 a.m.Boston Fire Department (BFD) on scene of a small roof deck fire at a North St. residence. BFD reports the fire was caused by accidental disposal of a cigarette. Estimate of damage $500 -$1000. Investigate Read More…
Intense smoke was spotted on the roof of a North Street building, near the corner of Clark Street. Boston Fire was on the scene and the situation appeared to improve quickly according to witnesses from nearby buildings. Photos by Frankie Boyer, Meghan Denenberg, and Dr. Joseph Mendola.
Kenneth Fong, Captain of District A-1 is retiring this month from the Boston Police Department. When asked, he offered some final words: “After working for 33 years in law enforcement I will be retiring. Throughout my career, the community has always been at the forefront of my philosophy and efforts. If I have learned anything Read More…
The head of Christopher Columbus was torn off overnight Tuesday from the statue in the namesake park on the waterfront in Boston’s North End. Officials are investigating but do not have any suspects at this time. With the likelihood of additional vandalism, Mayor Walsh announced at a press conference that the remaining body will be Read More…
Protesters at City Hall Plaza had a defined message on Sunday afternoon calling for specific police reforms, now two weeks after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The 1,000+ person demonstration was peaceful with heavy presence by Boston Police and the National Guard. Speakers on the plaza called for (1) reopening death cases by Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Trespassing05/27/20 3:15 p.m.Commercial Street building property manager informed responding police officers that there was an unknown male suspect in the building who was being very disruptive and had no reason to be inside the apartment building. Police officers Read More…
At about 9:19 PM on Monday, June 1, Boston Police officers made two arrests of potential looters, according to BPDNews.com, resulting in the recovery of multiple bricks and burglarious tools in the area of 160 State Street Downtown. While on patrol in the area of Merchants Row in Faneuil Hall, officers observed two males in Read More…
Thousands of protestors marched in mostly peaceful protests over the weekend joining in the nationwide calls for justice after the death of George Floyd. Shortly after 9pm on Sunday night, protesters and police began to clash in the Downtown Crossing, and then continuing toward the Boston Common, Chinatown and Back Bay areas. Chaos reigned on Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Bike Larceny05/16/20 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Victim reports unknown persons entered a Noyes Place hallway building and stole a VF Transit (red) Hybrid bike. Breaking and Entering—Commercial05/16 8:00 p.m. – 05/17/20 3:00 p.m.Salem street restaurant owner Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking and Entering (Residence)05/04/20 3:00 p.m.Male suspect to be summoned to court for breaking & entering (residential) of a Garden Court Street building. The suspect was observed by a tenant inside the front entryway stealing two Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny from Motor Vehicle04/26/20 at 8 p.m. – 04/28/20 at 12 p.m.Victim reports her 2012 Nissan Rogue was parked on Unity St. and unknown person removed a Vera Bradley bag containing prescription medicine, clothing, sneakers, and personal items. Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny from Motor Vehicle04/19/20 at 1:30 p.m. — 04/20/20 at 7:30 a.m.Victim reports her 2019 Nissan Pathfinder was parked on Atlantic Ave. and an unknown person stole assorted groceries from the vehicle. Violation of Auto Laws04/14/20 Read More…