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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...
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.
Man, 80, Killed In Early Morning Revere Fire
An 80-year-old was killed early Monday morning, July 15, after a fire tore through his Revere home. Firefighters were called to the 104 Patriot Parkway home at about 5:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of the house. Crews were told the elderly man had limited mobility and was trappe…
Trucking company catches fire during lightning storm
A trucking company caught fire during a lightning storm in Massachusetts on Tuesday night. The incident occurred on July 16th at Gurrisi Trucking on Corwin Street in Peabody, Massachusetts. According to Patch News, the fire started during a lightning storm, although lightning has not officially been determined as the cause...
Massachusetts authorities warn as spike seen in overdoses on animal tranquilizer resistant to Narcan
WOBURN – Law Enforcement in Middlesex County, specifically in Greater Lowell, have seen several overdoses of suspected Xylazine in recent weeks. Xylazine is a commonly used drug for veterinarians and zookeepers. It is an animal tranquilizer and can be extremely dangerous, especially when used with opioids. Because Xylazine is...
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.
Nashua Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Network After Major Boston Area Operation
A New Hampshire man has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a nationwide drug trafficking network. Andre Watson, 47, from Nashua, faced the verdict in a federal court in Boston, following a significant law enforcement operation that unearthed extensive criminal activities, including drug trafficking and arms possession.
Haverhill Men Face Drug-Related Charges for Alleged Illegal Sales at Vape and Smoke Shop
Two Haverhill men associated with a smoke and vape store were arrested Tuesday by Georgetown Police for allegedly selling THC vape cartridges and related charges after an investigation by police, Department of Revenue and the North Shore/Cape Ann Tobacco Policy Program. Thirty-year-old Ram Gupta and 29-year-old Dinesh Kumar Yadav were...
Three Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized Following Armed Robbery in Roxbury
Following a reported armed robbery in Roxbury, the Boston Police Department, with detectives from District B-2, conducted a search warrant on Adams Street leading to the recovery of four firearms and the arrest of three suspects. The operation unfolded after officers responded to the scene of the robbery at 479 Blue Hill Avenue on July 11, 2024, where three armed suspects allegedly robbed a business before fleeing, according to the Boston Police Department report.
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.
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