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Officers were legally justified in fatal shooting of New Hampshire man who shot at police, AG says
Police officers were legally justified in using lethal force when they shot and killed a Nashua man who shot at officers responding to a domestic call in January, the attorney general said Thursday.
After Georgia trial, Mass. trucker gets life sentence in slaying of Worcester woman
A jury in Georgia has convicted a Massachusetts trucker of killing his former girlfiend, Jessica Goodrich of Worcester. Jason Palmer, who lived in Littleton, was sentenced to life in prison, according to Camden County (Georgia) court records. The body of Goodrich, 45, was discovered Oct. 8, 2022, in a wooded area near Roadie's Chevron...
Watch: Man blows up porta potty with fireworks; up to $5,000 reward to nab vandal
Anyone with information is asked to call Dracut police at 978-957-2123 or the Arson Watch Reward Hotline at 800-682-9229. The Dracut Police and Fire departments are offering up to $5,000 for further information about a man who used fireworks to set a porta potty on fire at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Aug. 18.
Police searching for missing Lowell teen
Police are searching for a 16-year-old who was reported missing from Lowell, Massachusetts. Harley Campanello is described as being 5'7" tall and weighing 110 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing black jeans, a black short sleeve shirt and a green belt. Lowell police...
ARREST LOG: Wilmington Police Makes 4 Arrests & Serve 3 Summonses [August 19-25, 2024]
WILMINGTON, MA — According to the Wilmington Police Log, Wilmington Police issued the following arrests and summonses between August 19, 2024 and August 25, 2024. Lisa M. Russo (45, North Reading) was arrested for OUI Drugs (2nd Offense), Negligent Operation Of A Motor Vehicle, and Marked Lanes Violation. Vehicle struck a pole at Concord St. and 93 North Exit 33 ramp. (8:09am)
Several juveniles injured after vehicle hit a tree, caught fire in Pelham
PELHAM, N.H. — Several juveniles were injured early Friday morning after Pelham police say a vehicle crashed at the intersection of Jericho Road and Currier Road. Officials said five juveniles were in a sedan when it crashed into a tree around 3:25 a.m. The vehicle caught fire, but everyone made it out.
Londonderry man admits to hitting Laconia officer, says he wanted to 'kill a cop'
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Investigators say the Londonderry man accused of intentionally hitting a Laconia police officer admitted he intended to kill a cop. Last Thursday, police responded to a call about a disturbance where Justin Spirko allegedly threatened his neighbors, according to reports. The neighbors told investigators that Spirko...
Federal prosecution of Matthew Farwell an ‘unfriendly takeover,’ expert says
When federal authorities arrested Matthew Farwell on Wednesday morning in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore in 2021, the subtext was clear, according to one legal expert: “the feds stepped in because the state investigation was very wrong.”. Jack Lu, a former Massachusetts Superior Court judge, dubbed the...
Andover Police Respond To Call Of An 'Alligator' At Deer Jump Reservation
ANDOVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Andover police received a call to respond to Deer Jump Reservation for a report ... of an alligator. Officer Katie Kozikowski along with two other officers were met at the location by the callers who said they were hiking the trail earlier when they made the shocking discovery.
Dracut police offer reward for info IDing individual who threw lit fireworks in portable bathroom
DRACUT, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Dracut are offering a reward as they search for a man who threw fireworks inside a handicap portable bathroom, setting it on fire. The incident happened more than a week ago at Veterans Memorial Park. Firefighters arrived shortly after and quickly put out the...
Acton Woman’s Club to host fire chief
Acton’s first and only woman Fire Chief Anita Arnum will be speaker at the Acton Woman’s Club’s Wednesday, September 10 meeting. Club members will enjoy a light lunch at 11:30am, followed by a short business meeting before Chief Arnum takes the floor. Chief Arnum was appointed Fire...
Police Log: August 20 to 26, 2024
In the past week, police made six motor vehicle stops, all resulting in verbal warnings, and issued one written warning or citation for a parking violation. Officers also checked on two disabled motor vehicles and responded to one false burglar alarm. At 3:11 p.m. a caller reported a trash truck...
Reading Police Department Arrest & Charge Wilmington Man with OUI
READING, MA – Chief David Clark reports that Reading Police arrested and charged a Wilmington man with Operating Under the Influence. NATHAN NELSON, AGE 41, of WILMINGTON, was arrested and charged with the following:. OUI Liquor. Red Light Violation. On August 9, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Reading Police...
Wilmington Cadets Graduate From Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy
WOBURN, MA — Week #5 of the 2024 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) wrapped up Friday, August 9 with just over 100 cadets celebrating their graduation. Surrounded by family and friends, the cadets participating in Week #5 hailed primarily from Chelmsford, Lowell, Tewksbury, Wilmington and...
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