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Family pushes for justice on second anniversary of Charlotte Lester's disappearance
Two years later, the search for Charlotte Lester continues. Her family said they are heartbroken, but above all, frustrated they can't find closure until justice is served. "It's been very difficult for us. Especially with the children," said her brother, Mark Lester. Charlotte was last seen near Arnolds Neck Drive...
Worcester Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Two Missing Teens from Milford
The Worcester Police Department has issued a plea for public assistance in the search for two missing teenagers, both originally from Milford but believed to be currently in Worcester. Ana Dias, 15, and Iara Neves, 16, have been missing and their whereabouts are urgently being sought by authorities. The police department disseminated details of the girls and their descriptions through a recent post on their Facebook page.
Former Bay State prison to become temporary housing for homeless, migrants
NORFOLK, Mass. (WJAR) — The former Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk was decommissioned as a prison in 2015, but soon the facility will turn into temporary housing for homeless and migrant families. “We’ve been told it’s a combination of many residents, as well as Haitians, it really doesn’t...
Brockton High’s ‘bryt’ program, a bright spot for students struggling with mental health
Vanessa was out of school for about a month while she got support at a psychiatric hospital, and now she says it can be overwhelming to jump back into school. The bryt program helps students like Vanessa transition back to school after having a long-term absence.
'Hit-and-run' driver who fled crash last month is found dead; body found in Pawtuxet River
Dante Williams was reported missing last month − less than 24 hours after he crashed a vehicle into another car on Interstate 95 and fled on foot, heading toward the Pawtuxet River. On Monday, a kayaker spotted Williams' body in the river near the abandoned Mill Street railroad bridge, according to Cranston police. Police...
Sedan hits trailer, crashes into woods in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A car crash in Lincoln prompted police to temporarily close the road Thursday night. Police said the crash happened on Old Louisquissett Pike at Woodward Road. According to officials, a sedan hit a trailer while someone was unloading equipment. The sedan then crashed into the...
Providence Postal Workers Charged in $1 Million Mail Theft Ring Involving Stolen Gift Cards, Cash, and Checks
Seven postal workers in Providence have been charged with running a long-running mail theft ring at the Providence Postal Processing and Distribution Center. The thefts, which involved gift cards, cash, and checks, were not isolated incidents and involved multiple conspiracy members. The workers targeted greeting cards during Christmas and split the stolen items after work. The estimated amount stolen is over $1 million. The theft was discovered in March, and since then, the postal center has changed, and complaints have decreased.
Norfolk residents raise concerns over emergency housing planned for former prison
Amidst migrant crisis, residents said they are worried about adding children to an already overcrowded school system. A few hundred people attended the Norfolk Select Board meeting Wednesday evening to voice concerns over the state’s plan to open an emergency shelter at the former prison there. Residents said they...
Court video: McCabe’s early morning Google search at center of Day 14 of Karen Read trial testimony
Read, 44, of Mansfield, is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of O’Keefe, who was her boyfriend at the time. She has pleaded not guilty.
Boston police say missing 17-year-old could be in area of Providence, RI
A missing teen from Boston's Dorchester neighborhood could be in Rhode Island, police said Friday. Police have been searching for 17-year-old Jaize Shabazz-Fealy, who was last seen around 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the area of Melvin H. King South End Academy on Warren Avenue. Friday, the Boston Police...
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