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Both people found dead at Brockton wastewater plant have now been identified. The latest
BROCKTON — Two men found dead recently at the Brockton wastewater treatment plant have now both been identified. Workers at the Oak Hill Way plant found the first deceased man, on Friday, May 24. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office identified him on Friday, June 14 as Cleison Monteiro, 30. He had been missing since April 12.
Springfield officer, shot in the head last week, is released from Boston hospital
BOSTON — The Springfield police officer who was shot in the head and leg last Wednesday was released from the hospital today. Nestor Santos was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital one week after being shot, according to Ryan Walsh, Springfield Police Department spokesperson. Around 200 officers from across the commonwealth were there to greet him, Walsh said on X this morning.
Everett police nab three on drug trafficking charges
EVERETT — Three individuals were arrested and charged with drug trafficking and related offenses by Everett Police on Friday, after a routine vehicle stop led to a significant narcotics seizure. Hassan Bahia, 32, of Medford; Thomas Forestier, 36, and Michael Vilarino, 36, both of Revere, were taken into custody...
‘I am disgusted’: Gov. Healey slams State Police trooper’s vulgar texts about Karen Read
“It’s terrible. It’s completely unprofessional. It does harm, frankly, to the dignity and integrity of the work of men and women across the State Police and law enforcement,” Healey said. Gov. Maura Healey slammed the State Police’s lead investigator in the. case for his self-described “juvenile”...
Boston Firefighters Douse Pleasant Street Blaze, Investigation Underway to Determine Cause
A fire that engulfed a residence on Pleasant Street has been extinguished, as Boston's firefighters brought the blaze under control, authorities report. Investigative units are now on-scene to establish what sparked the fire. The Boston Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit (BFD-FIU) along with Inspectional Services Department (ISD) are collaborating on this inquiry to uncover the incident's origin, as specified in a post from the Boston Fire Department.
Woman Detained for Alleged Assault on Bus Operator in Nubian Square
MBTA Transit Police officers responded to a disturbance yesterday afternoon in Nubian Square, where a 23-year-old woman was taken into custody for allegedly attacking a bus operator. The confrontation reportedly arose from the woman's dissatisfaction with where the bus operator was dropping off passengers. The incident, according to official statements from the MBTA Transit Police on X, was interrupted and prevented by their officers, ensuring the safety of the operator and the other passengers.
Taunton woman identified as victim in fatal shooting in Boston
(WJAR) — The Boston Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting as a 27-year-old Taunton woman. Investigators say Pereshah Shear-Yashub died following a shooting on May 31 in the area of 36 Edson Street. According to the police narrative, officers found Shear-Yashub suffering from gunshot wounds...
Man who'd been stabbed rushed to hospital from Dorchester CVS, police say
A man who'd been stabbed in the neck and back was rushed to a hospital from a Dorchester CVS on Friday morning, Boston police said. It wasn't immediately clear if the man had been stabbed at or near the CVS or if anyone had been arrested — few details were immediately available.
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