Package Theft Surge
The Boston Police Department’s Station C-6 on West Broadway held its December meeting of South Boston’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (the NAC). Due to COVID-19, this meeting was held virtually; it was chaired by Capt. Joseph Boyle, the Commander of BPD Station C-6. Capt. Boyle began the NAC meeting by reviewing various serious crimes, both in Boston overall and here in South Boston. The Captain said that several types of crimes are increasing, especially crimes of violence. Complaints about loud parties late at night, including those that violate rules put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, are also on the increase. In addition, many more crimes against property are being committed, which adds to the rapidly growing workload at Station C-6 when these are [...]