Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Cleveland Place Breaking & Entering Through Air Conditioner

There are only two reported incidents on this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unfortunately one of them is a daytime residential break-in. Breaking & Entering – Residential 03/05/13 7:50 am – 5:10 pm 21 Cleveland Place resident reports an unknown person pushed in Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Three Arrested During Endicott Street Breaking & Entering

Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Breaking & Entering – Residential 02/16/13 1:42am Police Officers responded to a Breaking & Entering in progress on Endicott Street where 3 male suspects were arrested after smashing the front glass door of the building. Suspects were found Read More…

Arts & Culture Police & Fire

Church Burglar Bail Set at $5,000; Ordered to Stay Away From St. Leonard Church

A Boston Municipal Court set bail at $5,000 today and ordered alleged church burglar, Richard Shiner, to stay away from St. Leonard Church in Boston’s North End. The Suffolk District Attorney’s office recommended $15,000 cash bail and an order to stay out of the entire North End, pending trial. Seen on video surveillance at St. Read More…

Arts & Culture Police & Fire

North End Church Burglar Arrested by District A-1 Boston Police

District A-1 Boston Police arrested Richard Shiner, 47 years old, on Tuesday morning under a warrant for Breaking & Entering at St. Leonard Church. Detectives are requesting the court hold Mr. Shiner in custody, according to Sgt. Tom Lema on behalf of Captain Thomas Lee and Lt. Detective Chuck Wilson. A witness at the church Read More…

Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Crime Reports Reviewed at December 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting [Video]

Video: Boston Police, District A-1, Sgt. Thomas Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle hosted this month’s North End Public Safety Meeting on Thursday, December 6, 2012. 00:00 Update on sexual assault case and arrest in Beacon Hill 01:20 Robberies of mobile phones on the rise and prevention tips 05:20 Crime statistics review for the last 30 Read More…

Police & Fire

Salem Street Break-in Victim Tweets Story & Suspect Photo

One of two Salem Street burglary victims on Friday tweeted a photo of the man they believe is responsible for the Salem Street break-ins. In addition to computers and electronics, the burglar took three pounds of Halloween candy but left a prized NASCAR racing photo. See the tweets in the Storify below. Update: BPDNews.com has Read More…

Community Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Public Safety Meeting with Boston Police Raises Ongoing Noise and Quality of Life Issues in North End [Video]

Video: North End Public Safety meeting, October 4, 2012 at Nazzaro Community Center with Boston Police (BPD) District A-1 Incessent noise, underage drinking and quality of life issues took center stage at Thursday night’s North End Public Safety meeting with the Boston Police from District A-1. A highlight of the meeting (30:20 time point in Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Chase Bolt Cutting Scooter Burglars in Home Invasion

Residential breaking & entering incidents lead the recent list of crimes on the Boston Police blotter for the North End / Waterfront area. Given the recent residential break-ins, BPD District A-1 has distributed a Breaking & Entering Prevention Advisory Bulletin. Keep up with citywide police news on BPDNews.com. Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Read More…

Police & Fire

Breaking & Entering Advisory Bulletin from Boston Police District A-1

There has been an uptick in residential break-ins in the neighborhood, according to some first and second hand reports. We contacted Boston Police District A-1 and more information should be forthcoming, with details at the October 4th Public Safety meeting (6:30 pm, Nazzaro Community Center). In the meantime, Sgt. Lema from Boston Police District A-1 Read More…

Police & Fire

Burglar Arrested for Hanover St. Residential Break-in on March 17

BPDNews.com is reporting of an arrest of a suspect for breaking and entering on Hanover Street last night: At about 1:49am, on Saturday, March 17, 2012, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a breaking and entering at a residence on Hanover Street. On arrival, officers spoke with a witness who heard someone breaking into Read More…

Police & Fire Schools

North Bennet Street School’s Locksmith Training Program Offers Home Security Tips

by North Bennet Street School It’s that time of year when the number of house break-ins tend to rise with the temperatures.  The period from late July through August is a peak vacation time, which means many homes and apartments will be unoccupied and potentially vulnerable over the next few weeks. But there are ways Read More…