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Lifeguard saves five-year-old, wins honors
Alison Mammola, a nineteen-year-old lifeguard, was honored in Acton Town Hall by local and state officials today for her quick thinking and outstanding bravery in saving a drowning 5-year-old boy on Sunday, June 23, 2024. In the spacious Francis Faulkner Meeting Room, over one hundred people participated in the 15-minute...
Fitchburg judge: State police broke law, gave testimony that was 'not credible' under oath
Members of the Massachusetts State Police violated criminal law by making secret recordings during a Fitchburg-area drug sweep, and later gave unreliable testimony about their conduct under oath, a judge ruled Monday. “This case represents a failure on the part of the MSP on many levels,” Christopher P. LoConto, the...
ARREST LOG: Wilmington Police Make 3 Arrests & Serve 5 Summonses [June 24-30, 2024]
WILMINGTON, MA — According to the Wilmington Police Log, Wilmington Police issued the following arrests and summonses between June 24, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Steve Camilli (43, Billerica) was served a summons for Larceny Under $1,200. FedEx manager reported past thefts by an employee who has since been terminated. (12:17pm)
Lead investigator in Karen Read case to have duty status hearing Monday
FRAMINGHAM – Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the case against Karen Read, could learn Monday if he will be allowed to return to the job.Proctor's duty status hearing is scheduled to be held virtually on Monday at Massachusetts State Police headquarters in Framingham.The veteran trooper was relieved of duty just hours after Read's trial ended last week with a hung jury.Michael Proctor's text messages about Karen ReadWhile on the witness stand during the trial, Proctor admitted to sending inappropriate and offensive text messages about Read to family and friends.In one message, Proctor referred to Read as a "whackjob...
Elizabeth Wall: Twice-bereaved, resolute, carrying on
YourArlington spent the past 10 months speaking with police officials, health employees and residents about drug abuse. This four-part series explores how the town of Arlington seeks to combat the opioid crisis through the help of federal government funding, town programs and policies – and a community that cares.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for July 2, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Tuesday, July 2, 2024:. A caller reported train gates were down for several minutes with no train in sight at North Wilmington crossing. Police notified Keolis. MBTA Police also responded. (6:49am) A caller reported a vehicle on...
Watertown Police Chief Announces 2 Promotions
Two members of the Watertown Police Department have been promoted. See Police Chief Justin Hanrahan’s announcement. Chief Hanrahan is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth Swift to Lieutenant and Mark Leitner to Sergeant as of Thursday June 27th. Lt. Swift has served as a School Resource Officer and...
Burlington switches to RAVE Emergency Notification Service
BURLINGTON — 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.
Belmont Police Log, July 1-7: Car stolen on Radcliffe Road, hit and run involving bicyclist on Mill Street, pedestrian struck on Pond Street
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Monday, July 1. 9:57 a.m.: Marsh Street resident reported missing property. He...
Select Board to discuss report on improperly redacted transcript of Brennan interview used in investigation
The Select Board on Tuesday will hear an update from town counsel regarding the culpability of those involved in releasing online to the public an improperly redacted report of an interview with embattled former Sgt. Tim Brennan that was part of the investigation of his former HPD colleague. Brennan’s interview,...
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