CRIME & SAFETY
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Three After Stolen Car Pursuit Across Massachusetts Towns
Chaos unfolded on the highways of Massachusetts today as state troopers arrested three individuals following a wild pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing spotted the stolen Lexus, a 2002 model previously taken from Peabody, tearing through Ashland before engaging in a cat-and-mouse game with multiple law enforcement units.
Karen Read Murder Trial: Alleged Confession, Secret Affair and Late-Night Internet Search at Center of Case
Did Karen Read kill John O'Keefe? Was Karen Read having an affair? Is Karen Read being framed by members of law enforcement? All are questions surrounding the Karen Read murder case that has gripped a small Massachusetts town as the trial gets underway.
Family searches for answers in death of Framingham restaurant worker
FRAMINGHAM - Relatives were brought to their knees in the spot where Anthony Lopez was discovered Saturday night in Framingham's bustling Shoppers World plaza. "Nobody deserves to be killed the way he got killed," said his sister Stephanie Lopez. She was among those who stopped by to lay down flowers and candles around the crime scene near the dumpsters behind the sandwich shop where the 30-year-old Framingham father worked at Hot Table. According to the District Attorney's office, there was obvious trauma to his body."I guess he just went to work, and somebody's been watching him, somebody's been doing something, but we're...
Troopers investigating crash in Taunton after vehicle flees traffic stop
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Troopers are investigating a crash in Taunton on Monday night. The Massachusetts State Police Department said the crash occurred on Cohannet Street. Police said the car involved in the crash fled from troopers on an earlier traffic stop. The driver was not present by the...
Police Log 4/23/24
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Dispensary damaged by errant SUV days ago welcomes "420" celebrants on 4/20
ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WJAR) — Music, food, and marijuana were all part of Zahara Cannabis Dispensary's 420 celebration on Saturday. "The vibe here is great," Margarita Cardona, a customer said. A week ago, things weren't so good. Dramatic video shows a car smashing into the front of the Attleboro shop.
Ex-Weymouth police officer accused of punching man in custody 13 times due in court
The former Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer accused of punching a man while he was in custody is due in court Tuesday. Justin Chappell resigned from the Weymouth Police Department after being notified he was facing termination for the incident, which occurred on July 2, 2022. Chappell is accused of punching...
Two facing charges after massive fight cancels Weymouth carnival
An 18-year-old was arrested and is facing assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. A juvenile who was not arrested is also facing charges. A carnival in Weymouth was canceled for the rest of the weekend after multiple fights broke out on Friday night, carnival organizers said. Two people, including a juvenile, are facing charges related to the incident.
Woonsocket man who left accident scene due in court
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A Woonsocket man who is accused of running from the scene of a crash in expected in court today. 21-year-old Eric Carter is accused of crashing his car, running away from the scene, and jumping into The Blackstone River. His case is expected in court...
Firefighters respond to equipment fire in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — Firefighters responded to an equipment fire at a Pawtucket plant Tuesday morning. The Pawtucket Police Department responded TeknorApex facility on Central Avenue for the fire. A police representative described the machine equipment fire as minor. No injuries were reported.
Two Hospitalized, Many Displaced After Late-Night Fire Ravages Abington Apartment Complex
Chaos erupted at an Abington apartment complex late last night, leaving two people hospitalized and scores without a roof over their heads. The inferno, which struck the 91-unit building on North Quincy Street around 11:30 p.m., triggered a desperate scramble as some residents were seen fleeing their homes over second and third-floor balconies. WHDH reports that two of the tenants were subsequently transported to local hospitals with injuries deemed not life-threatening.
Brockton Authorities Seize Illegal Firearms from Juvenile's Home Following Drive-By Incident
Authorities in Brockton took swift action after a drive-by shooting early Friday morning, culminating in the seizure of illegal firearms from a juvenile's home. The Brockton Police Department, along with Brockton School Police and State Police, conducted a search warrant later in the afternoon, following the incident on Brookside Avenue where shots fired around 7:00 a.m. damaged a vehicle; however, no injuries were reported.
Investigation of top Quincy official becomes clearer. What prompted the police probe
QUINCY – A high-level city official is the subject of a police investigation into "financial irregularities," according to a statement by Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch. Thomas Clasby, the city's Director of Elder Services, was notified of the investigation and placed on paid leave when he arrived to work on the morning of Friday, April 19, according to the statement.
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