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NH man charged with child endangerment after 11-year-old overdoses on fentanyl
A New Hampshire man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after an 11-year-old in his care overdosed on fentanyl last week. Nashua police said they arrested 31-year-old Tyler Greenhalgh, of Nashua, for felony possession of a controlled drug, subsequent offense, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $2,500 and he was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Nashua District Court.
Massachusetts Man Charged with Child Trafficking, Abduction in Berlin; Teen Victim from North Carolina Rescued
In a case that underscores the grim reality of child trafficking, a Massachusetts man has been charged with the heinous crime following his arrest in Berlin. Michael Oliver, a resident of Clinton, faces grave charges including the human trafficking of a child, abduction of a child, and the use of electronic means to solicit a minor.
Man dragged by car, robbed at gunpoint trying to buy vape cartridges, police say
A man was robbed at gunpoint and dragged by a car in December after he was trying to buy vape cartridges in Massachusetts, according to the Tewksbury Police Department. Isaiah Polston, 19, of Chelmsford, now faces multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm), in connection with the robbery, the police department said in a press release.
Man charged with stealing food from Burger King drive thru customer, exposing himself
A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole food from a Burger King drive thru customer, fled the scene and then exposed himself while in an area backyard. Reading police said they received a call around 10:20 p.m. for reports of a man causing a disturbance and...
Framingham businesswoman must pay $468,000, serve prison time in COVID-19 relief scam
BOSTON — A Framingham woman will serve federal prison time and has been ordered to pay back more than $460,000 in restitution after she was convicted of fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief money. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sentenced Vanessa Nixon, 45, last...
24-year-old Massachusetts motorcycle rider dies from injuries sustained in motor vehicle crash
A young Massachusetts man is dead after a recent motor vehicle collision. According to police, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were on scene of a very serious motor vehicle crash in Woburn on Commerce Way at Commonwealth Avenue involving a motorcycle. The Southbound side of Commerce Way was...
Driver sought after hit-and-run crash shuts down Watertown restaurant
It took a split second for a truck to slam into a restaurant in Watertown, Massachusetts, forcing it to shut down. Jana Grill and Bakery, a popular Mediterranean restaurant at the intersection of Watertown Street and Galen Street, is owned by an Armenian family that relies on the business to make ends meet.
Medford Police Investigating Shooting on June 26
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Somerville Police responded to CHA Hospital in Somerville regarding a report of a male who had arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The initial investigation by the Somerville Police Department revealed that the incident took place on a part of East Albion Street in Medford, just over the Somerville line. The Medford Police Detective Unit was then notified and initiated their investigation. Surveillance video from the investigation indicates that the incident occurred on June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:57 pm, and shows multiple suspects fleeing towards Somerville after the shooting.
28-year-old Mass. woman got lost on N.H. trail after losing glasses
A 28-year-old Massachusetts woman got lost on a Mount Major trail in New Hampshire after losing her glasses over the edge of a cliff, New Hampshire Fish and Game said. Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, officials were notified that a hiker was in distress and was off trail on Mount Major. Using GPS coordinates, rescue personnel were sent to find the woman. About an hour later, they found the 28-year-old, identified as Grace Diehl, of Cambridge, in the woods about 400 feet away from the Blue Trail.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for June 28, 2024: Vehicle Rollover; Car vs. Pole; OUI Arrest
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Friday, June 28, 2024:. A vehicle rolled over and struck a tree on Ballardvale Street, near FedEx. Operator had a medical emergency and was transported. Vehicle towed. (12:38am) Keolis was at North Wilmington station working to fix...
Princeton alumna passes after fatal bike accident
Minh-Thi Nguyen, a graduate of the Class of 2021, passed away on June 21 after being struck by a box truck while cycling in Cambridge, Mass. Nguyen was pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the time of the incident. The crash is under investigation by the Cambridge Police Department.
Belmont Police Log, June 24 to June 30: Overnight car break-ins, tree limb falls on car on Douglas Road, box truck takes down light post and street sign and more
3:51 p.m.: An Oliver Road resident reported 2018 Mercedes broken into. At approximately 7 a.m. her son saw the driver’s side door ajar and glove box open. A cup of loose change containing approximately $3 of coin was missing and later discovered empty in neighbor’s lawn. The car was parked in the driveway at 9 p.m. the night before and left unlocked.
Cambridge Police Launch Summer Youth Academy to Educate Teens on Law Enforcement Careers
The Cambridge Police Youth Police Academy has officially opened its doors this summer, offering a 6-week, 120-hour instructional program to youths aged 14-18. According to the Cambridge Police Department's Facebook page, this initiative is part of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, aiming to immerse participants in the multifaceted world of law enforcement.
Press Release: BPD Notify Community of Switch to RAVE Emergency Notification Service
Chief Thomas Browne is pleased to report that the Burlington Police Department is switching to a new emergency notification service known as RAVE. Residents can sign up for RAVE now if they wish to receive emergency and routine messages from town agencies in the future. RAVE is a Massachusetts-based company that will provide the same services and features as CodeRED did previously, but with an easier-to-use interface.
Three arrested in Clinton drug bust
CLINTON — Three individuals were arrested on Saturday, June 29, on various drug charges following a narcotics search by local authorities at a Main Street residence. The Clinton Police Drug Unit, Clinton Police Patrol Officers, and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force (NWCDTF) executed the warrant at 1000 Main Street, targeting Justin L. Cruz.
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