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Two men arrested after Boston police seize firearms and pills in traffic stop
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (197+ words) Boston Police arrested two men following a traffic stop on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, during which officers seized two firearms and pills believed to be ecstasy from a vehicle. District B-2 officers conducted the stop at approximately 9: 26 p. m. in the area of Eldon Street…...
Missing: La'Niya Johnson-Skinner, 12, last seen in Dorchester April 17
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (149+ words) The Dorchester Post A 12-year-old girl from Dorchester has been reported missing after last being seen earlier this month, according to authorities. La'Niya Johnson-Skinner was last seen on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the area of Mascot Street in the Dorchester neighborhood…...
Twice-deported man sentenced in Dorchester case involving minors
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (202+ words) A twice-deported Guatemalan national living in Dorchester has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to unlawful reentry into the United States and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office for the District…...
Boston police arrest teen in Dorchester shooting incident
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (266+ words) A 15-year-old Dorchester resident was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a shooting that left another juvenile injured, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers assigned to District B-2 responded around 2: 43 p. m. on April 13 to a report of a person with a…...
Boston housing market March 2026: prices, sales, and inventory
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (236+ words) The Boston housing market showed stronger activity in March 2026, with prices rising and sales picking up as the spring season began. According to Redfin, the median sale price for homes in Boston in March 2026 reached about $867, 500, an increase of roughly…...
Top 5 biggest companies in Massachusetts by market value (2026)
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (100+ words) The Dorchester Post Massachusetts has some heavy hitters when it comes to business. From biotech labs in Boston to major retailers and tech companies across the state, there's a lot going on here. In this video, we break down five…...
Patients evacuated after electrical fire at Boston Medical Center Brighton overnight incident
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (160+ words) The Dorchester Post Firefighters responded around 1: 30 a. m. to a fire at Boston Medical Center Brighton, where flames were found in an electrical room, prompting a second alarm response. According to the Fire Department, crews quickly extinguished the fire but were met…...
Police: 14-year-old in custody after Dorchester robbery near Charles Street
1+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) Boston police arrested a 14-year-old following a reported robbery in Dorchester on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. Around 7: 07 p. m. on April 8, officers responded to a call near 42 Charles Street for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, victims told officers they had been…...
Needham police report spike in vehicles stolen with key fobs
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (137+ words) The Dorchester Post NEEDHAM, Mass. - The Needham Police Department reported an ongoing spike in vehicle thefts, with incidents often captured on home security cameras. Officers say suspects are targeting unlocked cars with key fobs left inside, allowing them to start…...
Southie man wanted on assault and firearm charges arrested in Cambridge
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) On Friday, April 3, 2026, the Youth Violence Strike Force, in coordination with Boston Housing Police, Massachusetts State Police, and Cambridge Police, apprehended a wanted fugitive and seized an illegal firearm in Cambridge. Officers were investigating the whereabouts of 27-year-old Daryl Dirtion…...