Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Boston’s “Top Cop” Commissioner Ed Davis Speaks to North End Chamber of Commerce and Receives Appreciation Plaque [Video]

The North End Chamber of Commerce welcomed Police Commissionor Ed Davis, affectionately known as Boston’s Top Cop, at Tuesday’s meeting where he spoke about neighborhood public safety. The Commissioner also talked about his experience and police response after the Boston Marathon attacks. Specific to the North End, Commissioner Davis addressed recent efforts to increase enforcement Read More…

Police & Fire

Another Beacon Hill Indecent Assault on Monday Night – Police Seek Public’s Assistance

Boston Police have released information about an indecent assault in Beacon Hill about 6:15pm on Monday, July 8, 2013. The incident comes after a series of similar assaults in June. BPD District A-1 is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect. The following report is posted on BPDNews.com: The victim reported she was walking Read More…

Police & Fire

Boston Police Review Recent Public Safety Incidents, Including Rooftop Fall, Beacon Hill Sexual Assaults, Loud Parties and Henchman Street Disturbance [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdq5XpIvbtM] Video: North End Public Safety Meeting, June 6, 2013 at Nazzaro Center in Boston’s North End (00:00 in video) Crime statistics review by BPD District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee (01:55) iPhone robbery and a arrest with general discussion of cell phone incidents (05:00) 121 Fulton Street Breaking & Entering attempt (05:20) Larcenies – Read More…

Police & Fire

Video Released of Beacon Hill Sexual Assault Suspect

The Boston Police Department is asking community members who may recognize the individual seen in the enclosed video to help identify him. The individual seen in the video (at the top of the screen) is wanted for questioning in connection to the sexual assault which occurred on Thursday, May 30, 2013. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjPV3B5rhwc] At about Read More…

Police & Fire

Community Alert: Police Investigate Sexual Assaults in Beacon Hill

Boston Police are investigating three incidents of attacks on women in the Beacon Hill section of Boston. These sexual assaults have similarities and maybe connected. All victims were approached from behind. Two of the victims were assaulted while attempting to enter their residence. 1st incident At about 2:15 PM, Thursday, May 30th, 2013, in the Read More…

Government

City Councilor At-Large, Ayanna Pressley, Speaks at Neighborhood Council Meeting [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTHpf4hXL1w] Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley attended a recent North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting and spoke for a few minutes to the public in attendance. She addressed her efforts to lift the State cap on alcohol licenses in the City of Boston and to encourage new restaurants in developing neighborhoods. 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…

Meetings Police & Fire

Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence

The honeymoon is over in the North End for the newly assigned Boston Police District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee. At the April 5, 2012 neighborhood public safety meeting, approximately 70 residents and business owners erupted in a chorus of complaints regarding deteriorating quality of life conditions. An out-of-control St. Patrick’s Day in the North End, Read More…

Police & Fire

Boston Police Investigate Report of Indecent Assault in the North End

Community Alert from Boston Police Informational Services: Boston Police Investigate Report of Indecent Assault in the North End BPD Asks Community to Increase Vigilance Boston Police recently received a report that on Friday, March 30, 2012, at 11:45pm a female victim was approached in the area of Prince Street in the North End and indecently Read More…

Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Surveillance Video of North End Indecent Assault Released by Boston Police

Community Alert UPDATE: Boston Police Release Surveillance Video of North End Indecent A & B Suspect Detectives Seeking To Identify Suspect and Potential Witnesses From BPDNews.com: Today Boston Police detectives are releasing a surveillance video which captures an image of the suspect believed to be connected to the indecent assault incident which occurred in the Read More…