CRIME & SAFETY
Boston police seize drugs, guns in Dorchester raid
BOSTON — Boston police on Wednesday arrested two men and seized a large cache of drugs and firearms during a raid in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood. At about 2:18 p.m., members of the Drug Control Unit of District C-11 arrested Darnell Gibbs, 27, and Luis Malave, 26, both of Dorchester, on multiple firearm and drug charges following an ongoing drug investigation.
Police Log 4/25/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Luis Alvarez, 39, of Willow Street, was arrested on the charges […] The post Police Log 4/25/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
Hundreds arrested across US campuses as pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police
Across colleges in the United States, students are leading protests against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, resulting in the arrests of hundreds of students and some injured officers.
3 officers from one police department. 3 newborns. 1 hospital. 1 day. Wow
WEYMOUTH − The Weymouth Police Department announced Thursday that two of their officers and a detective all received life-changing news − and all in the same day. The post to the department's Facebook page sharing the news, however, has nothing to do with crime or the three's processional lives. "Our WPD extended family is...
City councilor calls on Boston police to address drag racing, illegal vehicle gatherings after Back Bay incident
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn wrote a letter urging BPD to investigate a gathering of people and cars drag racing and doing donuts at 2 a.m. Sunday. A Boston city councilor is calling on the Boston Police Department to take action against street racing and other dangerous road activity after numerous vehicles were reported drag racing and doing donuts early in the morning in Back Bay over the weekend.
Ex-Burlington firefighter gets probation in animal cruelty case
A former Massachusetts firefighter who ran a dog training and boarding facility in South Boston where he allegedly abused animals will be on probation for two years after pleading in the case, prosecutors said Thursday. Tyler Falconer, who used to own Falco K9, on Wednesday pleaded to a continuance without...
New Hampshire man accused in Harvard bomb threat, extortion plot last year was sentenced
A New Hampshire man was sentenced in Boston federal court for making a series of extortionate bomb threats against Harvard University that caused several buildings on campus to evacuate.
Firefighters spend hours battling blaze at Newton home
Fire broke out at a home undergoing renovations in Newton, Massachusetts, Wednesday. Newton firefighters responded to the home on Central Avenue around noon. A contractor working don't he home said they were doing major renovations - which were almost complete - when the fire broke out. It took hours to bring it under control, with flames popping back up again and again as plumes of dark smoke wafted in the air.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.