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Quincy man indicted for manslaughter for allegedly beating Woburn man to death
Sanusi Sadiq, 29, allegedly killed 46-year-old Barry Whelan, who was found unconscious in Boston’s Downtown Crossing neighborhood in March. A Suffolk County grand jury has indicted a Quincy man for allegedly beating a Woburn man, who was found unconscious in downtown Boston on St. Patrick’s Day and later died.
Man who was rescued after falling overboard from tanker has died
BOSTON (AP) — A man who was rescued by the crew of a commercial fishing boat after he fell overboard from a tanker has died, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said Wednesday. The crew of America pulled the man from the water Tuesday morning, and Boston Fire Department and Coast Guard personnel came aboard to assist as the boat headed to shore where an ambulance was waiting, officials said. The District Attorney’s office had no further comment about the case.
Floods Assistance in Lawrence for Businesses and Landlords
LAWRENCE – This is to notify businesses and landlords that they have the opportunity to receive assistance from the small business administration due to the floods on August 8th, 2023. Mima will be having a resource week at the Center located at 155 Haverhill St. for business owners and...
Man accused of killing estranged girlfriend in Chelsea arraigned on murder charge
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - A 65-year-old man accused in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 59-year-old woman earlier this year was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court Tuesday on charges including first degree murder. Angel Alvarez was arrested after prosecutors said he stabbed his estranged girlfriend, Margarita Morehead, in her...
Disaster Relief Loans Available for Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk Counties Following Severe Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released information on disaster loans. These loans are for areas affected by severe storms and flooding on August 8, 2023. The affected areas include Essex County, Massachusetts, and the neighboring counties of Middlesex and Suffolk. Hillsborough and Rockingham in New Hampshire are also included.
Local Residents and Businesses: Report Your Storm Damages for Federal Aid Eligibility
Severe storms and flooding hit Massachusetts in September and August 2023, causing damage to personal and business properties. A disaster declaration was made for the August storm, and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is now determining the eligibility for federal disaster aid following the September storm.
10 most expensive homes sold in Suffolk County, Sept. 17-23
A house in Boston that sold for $5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Suffolk County in the past week. In total, 79 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $756.
See all homes sold in Suffolk County, Sept. 17 to Sept. 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Suffolk County reported from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23. There were 108 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 957-square-foot home on East Fifth Street in South Boston that sold for $820,000.
Weekly Safety Report: Bus Accident, Fraud Conviction, Toddler Fatality, Wanted Suspect Captured, Airplane Incident, Postal Worker Robbery in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
This week in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a person suffering life-threatening injuries after being struck by a bus in Dorchester, a Massachusetts man convicted of defrauding rideshare companies using stolen identities, a toddler struck and killed by a tow truck while lying in the road in Maine, the capture of one of Boston's most wanted suspects, a family reporting their daughter discovering a phone taped to the back of an airplane's toilet seat, and a postal worker being robbed in Dorchester.
Special prosecutor appointed in Pembroke assault case of Hull police Sgt. Scott Saunders
PLYMOUTH − A special prosecutor has been assigned to a case involving a Hull police sergeant accused of assaulting his elderly neighbor. Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Brandon DeAvilla will be the special prosecutor in the case involving Hull police Sgt. Scott Saunders, 46, of Pembroke, according to court records. "Out of an abundance of...
MassHealth Enrollment Now Available in Bristol and Suffolk County Courts: What Local Residents Need to Know
The Pretrial Services Division of the Massachusetts Probation Service has expanded MassHealth enrollment to multiple courts in Bristol and Suffolk counties. This is part of an effort to provide healthcare to those involved in the justice system. The MassHealth enrollment program, started in July, is now available in seven courts and the Community Justice Support Centers. These include Berkshire District, Worcester District, Middlesex Superior courts, the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court, New Bedford District Court and BMC-Roxbury.