CRIME & SAFETY
Person flown to hospital after serious car crash on I-495 in Chelmsford
A person was flown to a hospital by medical helicopter Tuesday afternoon as a result of a “serious” car crash on I-495 in Chelmsford, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened on the northbound side of the road, and the vehicle ended up in the woods, state...
OSHA investigating contractor linked to construction accident that claimed life of Billerica officer
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday confirmed that it has launched an investigation into a general contractor linked to a construction accident that claimed the life of a beloved Billerica police officer last week.
Police blotter: A round-up of recent police activity in Nashua resulting in arrests
The following incident reports were provided by Nashua Police Department detailing recent crimes and arrests. Those charged are considered innocent until proven guilty following due process of the law. On April 28, 2024, at 9:11 p.m., the Nashua Police Department arrested Stephen Welch, 35, of 5 Howard St., Nashua, for...
Editorial: Benefits of police body cameras well worth the expense
In the nationwide atmosphere of heightened scrutiny on the performance of police officers, the Lowell Police Department launched a body-camera pilot program last April that equipped 30 officers – 10 on each shift – with those devices. As part of this initial introduction, then-interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner...
Burlington Police Mourns Passing of Retired K-9 Havoc
BURLINGTON - Chief Thomas P. Browne and the Burlington Police Department regret to inform the community that retired Burlington K-9 Havoc passed away on Wednesday, May 1. K-9 Havoc was a 15-year-old German Shepherd from Slovakia. He began his career with Burlington Police in 2010 after graduating from the Boston Police Department's K9 Academy.
Marlborough police log, May 3 edition
7:54 a.m. Stone Gate Apartments/Saint Ives Way. Suspicious activity. 7:58 p.m. The Campus at Marlborough (BJ’s Corporate)/Campus Dr. Well-being check. 10:40 a.m. Lincoln St. Disturbance. 11:15 a.m. Stephen Anthony’s Restaurant/BPRE. MVA property damage only. 11:28 a.m. Millham St. Suspicious MV. 1:37 p.m. Concord Rd. Disabled MV. 3:14 p.m....
Man accused of placing card skimmers in Massachusetts, Northeast Walmart stores
HUDSON, Mass. — A man who police believe is in the U.S. illegally is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing data through credit card skimmers around the Northeast. According to court documents, Romario Serban placed the skimmers at Walmart stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Maine last July.
Manchester man charged in connection to fatal Rindge crash
RINDGE, N.H. — Members of the Rindge Police Department say a Manchester man has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that happened last November. Elie Embal Angol Ayaya, 25, is facing charges of negligent homicide and second-degree assault. The crash happened on Nov. 17, 2023, in the...
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