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Massachusetts teen accused of murdering 17-year-old in Market Basket lot captured in Dominican Republic
Lynn, Mass. – Authorities have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of Kai Burgos, 17, of Lynn, that took place in the 40 Federal Street parking lot of Market Basket in Lynn on June 15. Adrian Pena, 18, of Lynn is now in custody after being apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, July 16. The suspect in the fatal shooting will be arraigned on a fugitive from justice charge in Miami. In addition to the U.S. Marshals Service, the Lynn Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker, and law enforcement officials in the Dominican Republic contributed to the investigation.
Patriots Make Surprise Early QB Announcement
The New England Patriots overhauled their QB room this offseason, trading starter Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, signing Jacoby Brissett in free agency, and drafting Drake Maye and Joe Milton III in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye, who was selected with the third overall pick in this year’s draft,...
2 State Police troopers with ties to Karen Read case under internal investigation
BOSTON - Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully and Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik are the subject of an active internal affairs investigation, the State Police said Tuesday night. The troopers remain on full duty.The State Police said the investigation of a third trooper, Lieutenant John Fanning, has concluded. "The Department's internal affairs investigation determined that there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that Lieutenant Fanning violated rules and regulations by failing to uphold the responsibilities of a supervisory member," State Police said. "This allegation has...
Winchendon veterans housing project receives economic boost from Fitchburg bank
A $25 million project to convert two vacant Winchendon school buildings into low-income housing for veterans and their families has received another economic boost. Representatives of the Fitchburg-based Rollstone Bank and Trust dropped by the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner to deliver a $15,000 check to go toward the group's plan to redevelop the former Streeter and Poland Elementary Schools into 44 apartments for homeless and high-risk veterans in the community.
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
DA identifies Roxbury man shot by police, accused of hitting Boston officer with car
A Roxbury man is facing a litany of criminal charges in connection with a violent scene outside the Forest Hills MBTA station in Jamaica Plain last week, where he was shot by a police officer who prosecutors say had been hit by a car the man was driving only moments earlier.
Best friends killed in Brookfield car crash serve as reminder to keep loved ones close
On July 6, the unthinkable happened to the Mcleish-Groccia family. Patrick Mcleish — a 30-year-old Brookfield carpenter — and Thomas Groccia II — a Brookfield house painter — were killed in the early morning when the truck Mcleish was driving hit a tree. The two men...
Milford, Massachusetts, man indicted after woman dies in apparent road rage incident
HOPKINTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts man accused of fatally striking a woman with his car during an alleged road rage incident in Hopkinton earlier this year will continue to be held without bail. Ryan Sweatt, 36, was indicted on charges of first degree murder, multiple counts if assault and...
Who will the Wildcats face this season? Gardner's 2024 football schedule is out.
Although the summer months are still upon us, soon the focus will turn once again to high school sports. Gardner-area football teams saw their share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school's schedules, kicking off...
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