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Massachusetts State Police traffic stop in Boston leads to seizure of rifle, ski mask, magazines
“On Saturday, one of our members assigned to SP Tunnels in Boston conducted a traffic stop for numerous vehicle violations. During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle admitted to being impaired and having open firearms charges. Following our Trooper’s investigation, a rifle, 3 magazines, a ski...
Person in custody after crash, shots fired in Mattapan
BOSTON — Boston police are investigating a crash and shots fired in the Mattapan neighborhood of the city. Officers were called just after 9 p.m. to River Street, where they said they found evidence of a shooting and a crash. One person was injured in the crash and taken...
Trucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
CONCORD (AP) — A commercial truck driver who was acquitted of causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire testified at a hearing Wednesday on his request to reinstate his suspended license, while a lawyer for the state said he still played a role in the 2019 crash.
Boston Police Arrest Hyde Park Man on Gun Charges After Mattapan ShotSpotter Activation
Gunfire in Mattapan last night led to the arrest of a Hyde Park man on firearms charges after ShotSpotter technology alerted officers to the sound of gunfire. According to Boston Police, at around 9:18 PM, officers from District B-3 arrived at 33 Edgewater Drive to investigate a Shot Spotter activation that reported four rounds fired.
Drivers no longer have the right to turn right on red in Cambridge
Drivers aren't legally allowed to turn right on red anymore in Cambridge, Massachusetts. State law allows drivers to make right turns at red lights unless otherwise noted by "No turn on red" signs. Those signs now bar the maneuver at every traffic light in Cambridge. Two years ago, city leaders...
Father says Harmony Montgomery's brother is being silenced at sentencing
BOSTON - The adoptive father of Harmony Montgomery's seven-year-old brother says his son Jamison is being silenced as a judge limits victim impact statements at the sentencing of Adam Montgomery for his daughter's murder. "His voice was silenced for so long; Harmony's voice was silenced for so long. We won't let that happen," said Johnathan Miller, who along with his husband Blair Miller is not allowed to give statements on Thursday. "They're saying we can't speak on Jamison's behalf. It has to be his exact words related to the murder," said Miller.Jamison has yet to...
Lee the Horselogger makes his way through Cheyenne on his way to Boston
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - “I travel to see nursing homes to meet people, go to schools, I do my show and tell, this is a horse, you know a lot of people have never seen a horse”, says Lee the Horselogger. Lee the Horselogger left East...
Police called after teenager shows up to Malden school dressed as plague doctor
MALDEN, MASS. (WHDH) - Police responded to a Malden school Tuesday morning after a 14-year-old showed up dressed as a plague doctor, worrying community members, officials said. The teenager stood on the sidewalk in front of the Forestdale School on Sylvan Street after walking through the neighborhood, prompting school authorities...
After rape charge acquittal, will Boston-area officer return to the force?
A Watertown police officer charged with sexually assaulting a woman three years ago was acquitted by a jury last week, prosecutors confirmed. But Officer Kevin Rooney, who remains suspended from duty, still has an uncertain future with the city police department. “He’s on administrative leave until we can complete our...
Southie Coyote Swimming in Boston Harbor on Tuesday
Now, here’s something you don’t see every day. We’ve been wondering about the Southie Coyote’s whereabouts recently. Just a few years ago, the coyote was like a local celebrity hanging out in broad daylight in Moakley Park or taking walks along the beach unphased by the nearby people watching him/her. Well, on Tuesday morning, Caught in Southie was sent a video of the coyote in Boston Harbor off of Castle Island swimming, yes, swimming, not struggling at all, swimming like a champ.
'Beyond All Repair' wraps up story of a murder case and the woman at the center of it
WBUR's popular true-crime podcast "Beyond All Repair" has dropped its final episode. Host Robin Young talks with the show's host and reporter, Amory Sivertson, about what she discovered and how the process affected her life.
South Boston Woman Launches Clothing Line For People With Sensory Issues
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A South Boston native recently launched a clothing line with products made for people with sensory issues. Erin Sawyer has a sensory processing disorder, she has “always struggled with textures [like] rough sequin or denim," she said. She wasn’t able to find clothes that...
America's New Highest-Paid Mayor Could Come From Boston Suburb
The highest-paid mayor in the U.S. could soon come from a coastal New England town best known for its naval warship museum and ties to two U.S. presidents. Quincy, a Boston suburb with a population of about 100,000, is preparing to sign off on a recommended 87% to 133% pay increase for its long-serving mayor, Thomas Koch.
Police investigating assault near high school in East Boston
Police are investigating an assault that occurred near a high school in East Boston on Tuesday morning. Boston police said they received a call around 10:48 a.m. for a report of a male subject who had been assaulted by two other males on White Street near East Boston High School. The ages of the victim and suspects were not released.
Boston Commuters Face Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-90 West near Ted Williams Tunnel
Commuters in Boston faced significant delays this morning following a multi-vehicle accident on I-90 Westbound at the Ted Williams Tunnel. The crash, which involved several vehicles, resulted in the closure of the left lane and warnings of expected delays as emergency services responded to the incident. According to a post...
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