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Man beat victim with metal baton during road rage incident on South Shore, police say
A man is facing criminal charges after investigators say he violently beat another man with a metal police baton during a road rage incident on the South Shore late Friday night.
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...
Illegal immigrant charged with raping disabled teenage girl released on $500 bail
An illegal immigrant charged with raping a 15-year-old disabled girl in Massachusetts was released on $500 cash bail. Haitian national Cory Alvarez, 26, is accused of luring and assaulting the disabled teenager at a Comfort Inn in Rockland, Massachusetts, which has been used to house illegal immigrants, according to a report citing court documents. The […]
"Hero" firefighter saves girl in burning Everett home with help from DPW workers
EVERETT – Two Everett Department of Public Works employees rushed into a burning building when they saw smoke, alerting a firefighter that a young girl was trapped by flames and allowing him to perform a dramatic rescue.It happened Wednesday around 8 a.m. when flames broke out on the third floor of the Hancock Street apartment building.Everett firefighter praised as "hero"Everett DPW workers Jesse Winocour and Jason Papa happened to be driving by at the time."We're coming down here. I smelled smoke, smelled something. I asked him 'Do you smell that?' Coming down the street, saw smoke coming from the roof....
Read trial jury "deeply divided," judge gives them final chance for verdict
UPDATE: A mistrial was declared Monday afternoon in the Karen Read trialDEDHAM - The jury in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge Monday morning it is "deeply divided" and cannot reach a verdict after 23 hours of deliberations so far.The jury of six women and six men told Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone in a new note Monday morning that they have "fundamental disagreements" and are still deadlocked. What is Tuey Rodriguez?Cannone once again told them to keep deliberating, but this time with what's known as a "Tuey-Rodriguez instruction." That is essentially a "last resort" instruction to deliberate...
Quincy Man Arrested, Charged with Firearm and Drug Trafficking in Dorchester Raids
On Thursday, a series of search warrants were executed by detectives affiliated with the Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Unit at two Dorchester locations, leading to the arrest of a Quincy man. The Boston Police Department's report states that on earlier this week, the raids took place at 908 and 912 Morton Street. Luis Lugo, 37, is facing multiple charges including unlawful firearm possession, ammunition possession, drug trafficking, and an armed career criminal charge.
Boston's District A-1 Drug Control Unit Nabs 22-Year-Old on Trafficking Charges in North End
In a significant move by law enforcement, Boston's District A-1 Drug Control Unit apprehended Fortunato D’Ampolo, a 22-year-old Boston resident, on multiple drug-related offenses in the North End area. The arrest took place yesterday around 10:00 AM, within the confines of Culitto Park at 10 Stillman Street, a location recently scrutinized for suspected drug activity. The surveillance and ensuing arrest were part of ongoing efforts to tackle the drug trade in the neighborhood.
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
Unlicensed driver crashed through fence onto MBTA train tracks, police say
An unlicensed driver crashed through a fence and landed on MBTA train tracks causing trains to be delayed Tuesday, MBTA Transit Police said. Around 12:30 p.m., police said a driver crashed and landed on the train tracks at the Savin Hill station. Service was delayed due to the crash and transit police shared a video and photos of the car being towed off the train tracks. Damage could be seen on the side and front of the car, including a cracked windshield.
Person shot, injured, in brazen daytime shooting in Charlestown
BOSTON — Authorities are investigating a brazen daytime shooting in Charlestown on Wednesday. Officers responding to the area of Walford Way and O’Brien Court just before 4 p.m. for a report of a person shot found one victim who sustained a gunshot wound, according to Boston Police. The...
Prisoner Quarri Tyree Queen Attempts Escape from Dedham Courthouse During Probation Hearing
A dramatic turn of events at the Dedham District Court yesterday saw a prisoner, Quarri Tyree Queen, momentarily evade authorities during a probation violation hearing. According to WHDH, the man was awaiting a hearing when he suddenly bolted from the courthouse, sparking a chase through the surrounding area. The escape prompted a scramble of law enforcement officers who, despite the chaos, managed to apprehend Queen shortly after behind a nearby building.
Alleged road rager with a baseball bat sought for Roxbury incident
A possible dispute over a parking spot on Hutchings Street in Roxbury Saturday afternoon ended when one of the combatants came after the other with a baseball bat, Boston Police say. Police are now trying to find the woman in a white top and yellow pants who went after the...
Suspect Arrested And Firearm Recovered Following Dine And Dash Incident
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — On Saturday June 29, Boston Police Department officers responded to a larceny incident at a restaurant on Washington St. in Chinatown. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. after a male and female couple dined at the restaurant and attempted to leave without paying their bill.
15-year-old junior firefighter saves woman from choking at restaurant
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WHDH) – A newly-trained junior firefighter in Massachusetts put his skills to the test and saved a woman’s life. The 15-year-old jumped into action when he noticed a woman choking on her food. The rescue happened Sunday at a restaurant near Boston. Ben Courville’s mother...
More evaluation ordered for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A Massachusetts individual charged with assault with intent to murder after six people, including four girls at a movie theater, were stabbed and wounded in separate attacks, has been re-committed to Bridgewater State Hospital for further evaluation on criminal responsibility. A judge ordered the extended evaluation...
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