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‘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...
Westborough police: Woman hospitalized after her wheelchair is struck by SUV
WESTBOROUGH — A local woman was hospitalized on Friday after she was struck by a SUV while crossing Lyman Street in her wheelchair, police said. The 58-year-old woman, who has not been identified, was transported to an area hospital with serious head injuries after the 12:45 p.m. incident, Police Lt. Cliff Luce said.
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...
Plymouth man accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to church, “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after damage to a church and flags on Thursday morning. According to Detective Lieutenant Michael Skowyra, during the early morning hours, the Kingston Police Department responded to reports of malicious damage to the First Parish Unitarian Church (223 Main St). An investigation ensued. It...
Man appears in court after arrest following Medford police pursuit
MEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - One of five people arrested following a police pursuit in Medford appeared in court Friday, facing a judge in Somerville District Court. Wearing handcuffs over a bandaged arm, 20-year-old Justin Bettencourt pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with an alleged stealing spree that police said ended with a crash into a local woman’s fence.
Bartender, teacher, police officer: Michael Aw brings unique experience to Framingham CC
He was upfront with his concern. The man who started with a single weekly shift as a bartender at Framingham Country Club 15 years ago was eventually recommended for a promotion. “I was very honest with them and said I don’t know enough about golf,” Michael Aw warned. “I would...
Man Steals $200 in Clothing – Including Pair of Pink Sneakers – from Commack Business, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Commack store. A man stole $200 worth of clothing from Burlington, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June 27...
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for July 1, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Monday, July 1, 2024:. Police set free a deer that got stuck in a fence on Andover Street. (8:06am) A Plymouth Street caller reported he was attacked by a neighbor’s dog last night. (8:17am) Nicole Marrero...
Marlborough man hospitalized after he loses control of Jeep, crashes into garage
MARLBOROUGH — A local man appeared to be speeding on Wednesday when he lost control of his car and crashed into a garage on Preston Street, setting both his car and the garage on fire, authorities allege. The 19-year-old man, who has not been identified, was transported to UMass-Memorial...
Police Log: June 25 to July 1, 2024
Between Tuesday, June 25, and Sunday, June 30, police made three motor vehicle stops, all resulting in verbal warnings. Officers also checked on three disabled motor vehicles, issued or renewed one firearm permit, and responded to two false burglar alarms. At 2:38 p.m. police were alerted about two people who...
Three arrested in Clinton drug bust
CLINTON — Three individuals were arrested on Saturday, June 29, on various drug charges following a narcotics search by local authorities at a Main Street residence. The Clinton Police Drug Unit, Clinton Police Patrol Officers, and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force (NWCDTF) executed the warrant at 1000 Main Street, targeting Justin L. Cruz.
Somerville police respond to multiple assaults, break-in
SOMERVILLE — Somerville police responded to several assault incidents and a commercial break-in over a one-week period in late June and early July, according to department reports. On June 28 at 9:25 p.m., officers were called to 275 Broadway for an assault. The victim told police he was struck...
Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning in condo pool
ACTON, Mass. — A 19-year-old lifeguard is being commended for her quick action in saving a 5-year-old boy who sunk to the bottom of a pool at Massachusetts condominium. Alison Mammola was working as a lifeguard at the Bellows Farms condominium on Sunday, June 23, when a 5-year-old boy lost his flotation devices and sunk to the bottom of the 9-foot end of the pool.
Firefighters respond to car fire on Mass Pike in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews responded to a car fire on I-90 Friday that slowed traffic and sent smoke billowing above the highway in Framingham. The fire happened on the eastbound side of the highway near mile marker 111 around 11:10 a.m., according to a state police spokesperson. There were no reported injuries.
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