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Cambridge, Medford, Somerville police seek help after 6 shootings, DA says
Three police departments are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a series of shootings that have hit three communities since June 10, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office announced Monday. Beginning on June 10 at around 11:23 p.m., Somerville police received a 911 call from a...
Boston police seize 9 mopeds in Downtown Crossing
It is the latest round in a crackdown by the city on off-road vehicles. The Boston Police Department said officers seized nine mopeds on Monday in Downtown Crossing, as the department continues its increased focus on enforcing rules for mopeds and motorcycles in the city. A crackdown on off-road vehicles...
Police: 3 suspects linked to international theft group used cameras to break into Braintree homes
Police arrested three suspects believed to be part of an international theft group for allegedly surveilling their victims with hidden cameras to break into their homes.
Boston lawyer once named ‘most eligible bachelor’ is sentenced to 5-10 years for raping 21-year-old
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston lawyer and prosecutor who was once named one of People magazine’s most eligible bachelors was sentenced Monday to between five and 10 years in state prison for rape. Gary Zerola, 52, was found guilty last month after a jury deliberated for five...
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Police Logs July 5 to July 11
All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Lynnfield Weekly News. Milady Yasmin Maradiaga, 44, of Medford...
Man Shot Dead by Forest Hills Station
A man was shot dead on Sunday night near the Forest Hills T station. Boston Police responded to a report of a person shot at New Washington Street and Arborway around 10:17 pm. Police located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
BPD investigating incident in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Police are investigating an incident on Stanton Street in Dorchester. An ambulance was on scene and officers were seen searching a wooded area. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved....
Local reaction to shooting at Trump rally
Massachusetts Republican Committee Chair Amy Carnevale, of Marblehead, released a statement after the shooting at a Donald Trump rally on July 13. “Whether Democrat or Republican, despite our differences, we all desire peace and prosperity for or nation. Political violence is intolerable, and we must unify as a nation to condemn this horrible incident,” she wrote.
Karen Read’s lawyers are doubling down on their push to dismiss 2 charges
Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial “with no warning to, or solicitation of objections from, the parties,” Read's lawyers allege in a new filing. ’s lawyers say they had “no opportunity” to weigh in before Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the Mansfield woman’s murder case earlier this month, doubling down on their push to toss two of the three charges against Read.
Another gunfire incident in The Port injures one across the street from previous disturbance July 4
Another gunfire incident in The Port injures one across the street from previous disturbance July 4. A man was rushed to a hospital Tuesday from Cambridge’s Port neighborhood with life-threatening injuries from gunfire, police said. Gunfire was heard shortly before 9:13 p.m. Tuesday at 131 Harvard St., bringing police...
Crews battle fire in 3-story home
BOSTON (WHDH) - A three-story home in Boston went up in flames early Wednesday morning. Crews could be seen battling the blaze on Alphonsus Street, working inside of the charred home as debris fell from the ceiling. One firefighter was seen leaving the building carrying a chainsaw. This is a...
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