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Police Log 5/2/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests Jose Baez, 21, of Park Street, was arrested on the […] The post Police Log 5/2/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
No charges in Massachusetts after 4 newborns found frozen, wrapped in tin foil inside Boston apartment: DA
The Suffolk District Attorney announced that they will not seek criminal charges against anyone, two years after newborns were found in a South Boston apartment freezer.
‘It’s out of control’: Salem seeks solution to homeless encampment
SALEM — The encampment sprang up nearly a year ago on the manicured Harbor Walk, next to a playground, just across the South River from a brewery, in the heart of downtown. It was just a few tents at first, but now up to two dozen people occupy a narrow stretch of city land adjacent to a Wendy’s parking lot. Seemingly every day has been worse than the last, for the city and the people in the camp: Piles of trash and needles are strewn about, rat holes are everywhere, and there is an overwhelming stench of urine and feces.
Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
EAST BOSTON - Two Boston police officers went out of their way to bring some birthday cheer to a man who called 911.Police said the man in East Boston called 911, saying he wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday. Before two police officers responded, they stopped to buy him a small cake and birthday candles.The police officers then arrived at the man's home and their body cameras captured them singing "Happy Birthday" to him before he blew out the candles on his cake.
Police Log 5/3/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests Christopher Chase, 42, of Eastern Avenue, was arrested for courtesy […] The post Police Log 5/3/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
Summer-like temperatures for a day, cool air and rain on the way
We have one day of pure spring weather and nice warm temperatures, before it's back to the chill we've had all week long. Wind direction is key this time of the year and Thursday, it's a south wind helping to boost our highs, combined with the sunshine. There is a wave of rain and thunderstorm activity across northern New England and Maine.
Student suspended for threatening to shoot up all-girl Catholic school in Milton
A student is accused of threatening to shoot up a school in Milton, Massachusetts. Police are investigating the threats a student allegedly made before April vacation at Fontbonne Academy, an all-girl Catholic prep school. Sources tell the NBC10 Boston Investigators that the student also told classmates she was to going...
Quincy Police Arrest Weymouth Man for Drug Trafficking, Seize Cocaine and Fentanyl in Montclair Sting
The streets of Quincy are a little cleaner today after the Quincy Police Department's Drug Control Unit clapped the cuffs on a 31-year-old Weymouth man during a crackdown in the Montclair area yesterday. The successful sting operation, which included surveillance tactics, led to the seizure of a significant stockpile of crack cocaine and the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl, substances which have long plagued the streets of Massachusetts.
Donald Mars Said He Beat Betty Lou Zukowski With A Rock
Donald Mars, of Bedford, pleaded guilty Thursday, May 2, to manslaughter after he was indicted in the 1966 murder of Betty Lou Zukowski, the Hampden County District Attorney said. He will serve two and a half years in prison and two years probation, and he must register as a level-3 sex offender after his release.
Karen Read trial: Text messages suggests tension before John O'Keefe murder, prosecutor says
Karen Read is accused of backing her black Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, Officer John O'Keefe, after a night of barhopping that January and leaving him to die in the snow.
$2M bail for 2nd man charged in Boston shooting that left 5 injured, including brother and sister
A second man charged in connection with a mass shooting in Boston last year that left five people injured, including a young brother and sister, has been ordered held on $2 million bail, officials said.
Jury finds Watertown police officer not guilty of 2021 rape
A jury found a Watertown officer not guilty of charges he sexually assaulted a woman three years ago, but he remains on administrative leave pending the police department's review. Kevin Rooney was indicted on two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault in 2022. A Middlesex Superior Court...
Lynn tenants rally against rent increases and evictions
Sidnee ShortLYNN — “Stand with us, join the fight … Housing is a human right!” said Western Avenue rally goers Tuesday night. Community members, Lynn United for Change Tenant Union members, School Committee Member Sean Reid, and Ward 6 City Councilor Fred Hogan, gathered on the corner of Western Avenue Tuesday evening, rallying against the recent […] The post Lynn tenants rally against rent increases and evictions appeared first on Itemlive.
May Day marchers have their say in Lynn
Sidnee ShortLYNN — To mark International Workers’ Day, or May Day, the New Lynn Coalition hosted a march from the steps of City Hall to the South Common bandstand. Jeff Crosby, a co-founder and former executive director of the coalition, addressed the crowd of around 100 people on the steps of City Hall, informing them about […] The post May Day marchers have their say in Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
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