A roundup of police activity in the neighborhood.
On Monday police arrested Shane Michael Smith on a charge of distributing a Class B drug (Oxycodone/Percocet).
Of the 43 robberies that took place on the MBTA system between Jan. 1 and Feb. 26, 36 involved the targeted thefts of electronic devices, specifically iPhones.
Boston Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon in which the victim's cell phone and wallet were stolen.
Be sure to remove snow from your home's external vents and your car's tailpipe.
Light, fluffy snow on rooftops can act as a sponge for rain, which is in the forecast for Monday. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers these tips.
The child reportedly wandered out the front door while his uncle was in another room.
The department issued some driving tips for Monday evening's anticipated icy commute.
Among big cities, Boston has had only four deaths from fire since 2009, according to the Fire Department.
If you notice anyone in immediate danger as a result of the extreme cold, notify public safety officials by calling 9-1-1.
The Boston Police Foundation donated $83,000 to purchase technology to help police officers in the field.
The suspect allegedly held a woman at gunpoint in a Medford Street apartment for two hours.
A suspect is reportedly barricaded inside a unit.
The two men allegedly led police on a car chase through Somerville and Medford on Monday.
Jonathan Vaughn, recently freed after being convicted of drug distribution charges, was arrested in Chelsea on Tuesday.
State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at around 2:20 p.m., as a 'non-homicide,' according to reports.
Police reports reveal more details about weekend incident at Dunkin' Donuts.
After gunshots and police pursuit, two young men and a teenage boy were found hiding in a residential neighborhood in West Somerville.
An on-duty MBTA police officer reportedly stopped the suspect.
The resident is accused of grabbing a woman's pocketbook outside South Shore Plaza in Braintree.
The Boston Police Department has removed more than 500 different types of illegal guns— including high-power, high-capacity guns like those used in the Newtown, CT shooting— from the streets of Boston.
There were 56 reported thefts of packages from porches and doorways during the 2011 holiday season in nearby Somerville.
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said there will be more uniformed Boston Police officers around schools over the next few days—even though there is no connection to Boston in today's tragic shooting in Connecticut.
Despite a recent 'vicious' attack on a woman walking home from the subway, officials say there have not been many more robberies than usual in the neighborhood.
Troopers will be looking for individuals driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday, Dec. 8 into Sunday, Dec. 9.
State police and transportation officials warn against wearing headphones while on the road, adding to the list of driving distractions.
The 79-year-old Charlestown resident was found safe about two hours later.