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Car catches on fire on the Lynnway
Emily Rosenberg and Sophia HarrisLYNN — A small fire broke out on the Lynnway across from Lynn Dentistry and Braces after a car speeding out of a parking lot flipped over, hit a median, and caught on fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to District Fire Chief Joseph Zukas. Zukas said passersby with fire extinguishers put out the fire before […] The post Car catches on fire on the Lynnway appeared first on Itemlive.
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
Chinatown dine-and-dasher leaves behind gun, sandals and Social Security card after fight with restaurant staffers, police say
Boston Police report arresting one of two people who fled without paying for a meal at a Chinatown restaurant Saturday night, after she pointed a gun at one worker trying to stop her, then beat her, then ran outside as she dropped the gun - and her Social Security card.
Fire contained on Arlington Street in Lynn
Sophia Harris and Spenser HasakLYNN — A kitchen fire that spread into the walls of 28 Arlington St. was contained to the first floor on Wednesday. Lynn District Fire Chief Joseph Zukas said when the Fire Department arrived there was “smoke puffing out of the attic.” He said during the assessment of the fire he found “several illegal apartments” […] The post Fire contained on Arlington Street in Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
"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."I looked up and I could see the back corner of the top floor, completely black," said neighbor Leah Antinick.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,...
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.
John O'Keefe's brother speaks about Karen Read mistrial in first interview
DEDHAM – John O'Keefe's brother spoke exclusively to WBZ-TV on Wednesday about Karen Read and what his family endured during the high-profile Massachusetts murder case that ended in a mistrial. Paul O'Keefe said "we know what happened," and believes his brother's death is being overshadowed by what he described as the "Karen Read show."Read is accused of hitting and killing John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her SUV and leaving him to die during a snowstorm outside a Canton home in January 2022. Read's attorneys argue she is the victim of a coverup and is being framed by several...
‘Police’ claimed spouse paralyzed a woman in a car crash. It was a scam.
A Massachusetts resident got a call from “police” that their spouse had paralyzed a woman in a car crash and she had to be flown to the hospital by helicopter, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Now, the “police officer” said, the person on the other end of...
Police: Boston man facing kidnapping, assault charges after going to home and grabbing child by neck
A Boston man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after police said he walked up to a home on the Fourth of July, grabbed a child by the back of the neck and tried to drag the boy to the street.
Dorchester Teen Charged with Firearm Possession After Mattapan Chase
Earlier today, Boston's Youth Violence Strike Force took Mekhi Clagon, a 19-year-old from Dorchester, into custody on several firearm charges. The arrest occurred in Mattapan after officers on patrol observed Clagon allegedly concealing a weapon under his clothing. The incident took place at approximately 12:44 AM at the intersection of...
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