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Mass. man reportedly stabbed by several people in New Haven
A man from Massachusetts was reportedly stabbed by several people in New Haven on Saturday night. Officers responded to Yale New Haven Hospital's emergency department around 7:10 p.m. for a report of a stabbing victim who had walked in. According to police, the 19-year-old man from Massachusetts did not say...
Police: 6 swatting calls at Johnston home in past 3 months
On Sunday, first responders rushed over to a home on Patricia Drive after getting a call from someone who said he shot his mother and was going to shoot his brother as well, but it all turned out to be a hoax.
Dover doctor accused of murdering his wife wants to represent himself at trial
The case of a Dover doctor accused in the 2020 murder of his wife will return to court again on Monday as he seeks to get rid of his defense attorney and represent himself against the charge at trial. Urologist Dr. Ingolf Tuerk faces a felony murder charge in the death of his wife Kathleen McLean, age 45, whose body was found in a pond in May 2020 weighted down with rocks in her pants, according to a police report in the case. Tuerk’s trial date has been set four times and rescheduled. The trial is now set for November 18th. According to the court docket, Tuerck filed a “motion to discharge his attorney and to Act Prose” on May 7, seeking to represent himself against the murder charge.
Gardner activist joins statewide effort to eliminate veteran homelessness in Mass.
A local voice will be joining a statewide effort to provide shelter to veterans in Massachusetts. In March, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a $20 million campaign to end veteran homelessness, with one of the five pillars being an advisory council that would provide guidance and support to achieve the goal of the...
Cumberland man flees hit and run, charged with DUI, cruelty
LINCOLN – Last Friday, May 10, the Lincoln Police Department arrested Joseph Rivera, 28, of Cumberland, on charges of driving under the influence with a child passenger and cruelty/neglect of a child. On the morning of May 10, Lincoln officers received an alert regarding a hit-and-run crash near Route...
Amazon delivery driver commended for aiding hit-and-run investigation in Rutland, MA
RUTLAND, MA — An Amazon delivery driver received a letter of commendation from the Rutland Police Department for her quick action during a hit-and-run incident on April 17. Lesleigh Nydam of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was in the middle of her delivery route when she witnessed a vehicle strike a pedestrian.
Karen Read trial: Brian Albert grilled about cellphone, calls with friend Brian Higgins
Brian Albert testified that he traded in his cellphone around Sept. 22, 2022 — shortly before prosecutors allegedly informed him that he needed to preserve the phone and its data. On the stand Monday:. Caitlin Albert, Easton, MA. Brian Albert Jr., Norwood, MA. Brian Albert, Norwood, MA. Judge Beverly...
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Turns In Winning Ticket Bought In Foxborough
A trust has claimed the $1 million prize purchased last week at a Foxborough gas station. The Regional Magnet Nominee Trust of West Bridgewater collected the check from the "100X Cash" $10 scratch-off ticket. The winner's name was not released, but Scott Bradley, a trustee, pick…
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