Boston Blotter: BPD Superintendent puts Bros Before Recruits

-- Boston Police Superintendent Robert Dunford is the subject of a internal affairs investigation after he allegedly pressured the Police Academy to turn a blind eye while his buddy, a drill instructor, had an illicit affair with one of his recruits. No formal rule prohibits Boston cops from getting together with other Boston cops, but the drill instructor's position of authority would leave open charges of sexual harassment if the allegations are true. [Herald]

-- The best place to raise children in Massachusetts might also be the worst place to embezzle money. A Malden city employee was arrested for allegedly providing tax refund checks to people who did not deserve them. [Herald]

-- Residents of a Roslindale apartment came home to find bullet holes in their roof, the apparent work of their armed and dangerous upstairs neighbor, police say. [BPDNews]

-- Early this morning, Boston police arrested a 41-year-old Dorchester man who allegedly stabbed a woman during an attempted robbery in the South End. The victim suffered stab wounds to her neck, throat and hands, but was still able to identify the suspect, according to police. [BPDNews]

All charges alleged until proven under law.