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Police looking for public’s help after Massachusetts real estate agent disappears
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and police are looking for the public’s help. The Worcester Police Department is looking to locate sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She’s 5’4” and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, wearing black pants, a black shirt and a black baseball cap.
Bartender, teacher, police officer: Michael Aw brings unique experience to Framingham CC
He was upfront with his concern. The man who started with a single weekly shift as a bartender at Framingham Country Club 15 years ago was eventually recommended for a promotion. “I was very honest with them and said I don’t know enough about golf,” Michael Aw warned. “I would...
Waltham Man Charged with 'Upskirting' at MBTA Station; Transit Police Arrest Repeat Offender
A 25-year-old Waltham man is in custody after being arrested for allegedly engaging in 'upskirting' at the MBTA Community College Station, the transit police department reported. According to a X's post from the MBTA Transit Police Department, the arrest followed an investigation by their detectives into the incident, which allegedly took place on July 1. The suspect, already on probation for a similar offense, was charged with this invasive breach of privacy after attempting to flee but ultimately being apprehointed by authorities.
Worcester Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug and Machinegun Possession
A Worcester man, previously indicted on firearm offenses, has received a sentence exceeding six years for charges that include drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. Jose Rivera, 24, stood before U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman on Friday, June 28, 2024, and was handed down 75 months in federal prison followed by a three-year supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Two juveniles face criminal charges after Mansfield crash
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Two juveniles are facing criminal charges related to a crash that happened in Mansfield yesterday. According to officials, Massachusetts State Police responded to reports of a crash on the ramp from Route 140 southbound to Route 495 northbound in Mansfield shortly after 4 a.m. The...
Driver dies in crash that closed highway near RI, Mass. border
A Massachusetts man died in a three-vehicle crash that closed the westbound side of Interstate 195 near the Rhode Island border for several hours Tuesday afternoon, according to the Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. near Exit 1 in Seekonk. The police closed all three lanes to rescue and treat occupants of the vehicles, the state police said. All lanes were reopened shortly after 6:30 p.m., the state police said. ...
Plymouth man accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to church, “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after damage to a church and flags on Thursday morning. According to Detective Lieutenant Michael Skowyra, during the early morning hours, the Kingston Police Department responded to reports of malicious damage to the First Parish Unitarian Church (223 Main St). An investigation ensued. It...
Bellingham police search for man wanted on ‘violent’ felony warrants
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — The Bellingham Police Department is attempting to locate a wanted man. The department shared a Facebook post with information, asking for the public to be “on the look out” for him. James Mahoney Jr. is wanted on multiple violent felony charges, according to...
Trooper Proctor’s work on other cases, including Ana Walshe’s murder, could now be scrutinized
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - The fallout against Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor could impact the other cases he helped investigate, including the murder of Ana Walshe. There’s been speculation that Proctor’s misconduct was a contributing factor in the hung jury that led to the Karen Read mistrial. Proctor played a...
Prosecutors focused on Karen Read’s words ‘I hit him’; it wasn’t enough
During the closing arguments of the Karen Read murder trial, the prosecution wanted jurors to pay close attention to her statements as heard by witnesses in the case. “‘I hit him, I hit him, I hit him, I hit him,’” Adam Lally, a Norfolk assistant district attorney, said at the start of his closing argument. “Those are the words of the defendant.”
Marlborough man hospitalized after he loses control of Jeep, crashes into garage
MARLBOROUGH — A local man appeared to be speeding on Wednesday when he lost control of his car and crashed into a garage on Preston Street, setting both his car and the garage on fire, authorities allege. The 19-year-old man, who has not been identified, was transported to UMass-Memorial...
Law enforcement leaders share open letter expressing support for ShotSpotter
WORCESTER, Mass. – Leaders from 11 Massachusetts police departments, including Worcester and Pittsfield, are sharing their support for technology that detects gun shots. The chiefs signed on to an open letter to the state's congressional delegation. Earlier this year, Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, as well as Rep....
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