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CRIME & SAFETY
Three Columbian citizens residing in New York arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts; appear to be connected to International Theft Group
Three people believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring have been arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts. According to police, on Thursday, July 11, Braintree Police Detectives arrested three individuals on various charges in connection with a conspiracy to commit residential burglaries. The suspects appear to be connected to an organized International Theft Group. Also known as South American Theft Groups, these groups are known to use extensive surveillance, GPS technology, surreptitious video feeds, and counter- surveillance to establish patterns of behavior for their prospective victims.
46-year-old Attleboro man died after jet ski incident in Mass. pond, police say
An Attleboro man died after his jet ski reportedly turned over in the water Saturday afternoon, according to the Rutland Police Department. Police did not disclose the 46-year-old’s identity and said they would notify his family. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Worcester Police Seek Help to Find Missing Man, Jansel Ramos, Amid Concerns for His Well-being
The Worcester Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in the urgent case of Jansel Ramos, a twenty-seven-year-old resident of Hancock St who has mysteriously disappeared after exhibiting unsettling behavior. As announced through their social media channel, authorities have expressed growing concern due to the erratic nature of Mr. Ramos's actions prior to his vanishing, which has now stretched into several days of absence, leaving his family anxious and in search of answers.
Georgia woman 23rd person sentenced for role in large Massachusetts drug trafficking conspiracy
BOSTON – A Georgia woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston for her involvement in trafficking cocaine and cocaine base as part of a larger drug trafficking conspiracy. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 39-year-old Tatiana Morrissey of Atlanta, Ga. was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge...
Oxford Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Distribution
BOSTON – A local man was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Thursday, after pleading guilty to drug charges. According to federal prosecutors, Chaasad Cyprien, 24, of Oxford, received a sentence of two years in prison and three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, in April.
20-year-old flown to Boston trauma center after crashing ATV in Walpole woods
A 20-year-old was bleeding profusely after his all-terrain vehicle crashed Friday night in Walpole, Massachusetts, but he was able to receive a transfusion in the field before he was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma center, thanks to the Canton Fire Department's whole blood program. The Walpole Fire...
Fenton man charged following brawl in Shrewsbury bowling alley parking lot
SHREWSBURY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Fenton man is facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into two cruisers and striking a police officer in the face as he tried to flee following a brawl involving about 10 people Saturday evening in a bowling alley parking lot. Shrewsbury Police said...
Auburn running back, Brian Battie, takes first steps with cane, months after being shot in head: report
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Auburn’s running back, Brian Battie, is taking a big step in his recovery process after he was nearly killed two months ago, according to an update from Auburn’s news outlet. Battie’s family posted an update to their GoFundMe page on Saturday, saying Brian...
Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask
BOSTON (AP) — The former senior manager of special operations for eBay Inc.’s. global security team was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that included sending a preserved fetal pig, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book on surviving the loss of a spouse to a Massachusetts couple’s home.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Webster man charged with assault on a child
WEBSTER — A local man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of indecent assault and battery on a child following a comprehensive investigation by Webster Police and several partnering agencies. John Nichols, 68, was taken into custody after an arrest warrant was issued by Dudley District Court.
Passenger arrested on firearms charges following traffic stop
SHREWSBURY – An 18-year-old from Milford faces firearm charges after Shrewsbury police reportedly found a loaded handgun in a vehicle during a traffic stop. On Sunday, July 14, at around 3:19 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer saw a vehicle driving on Route 9 and pulled it over in the parking lot of Tavern in the Square.
Two men face cocaine trafficking, firearm charges following Shrewsbury traffic stop
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury police have charged two men with trafficking cocaine following a traffic stop. On July 12 at 11:30 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer stopped a vehicle near Market Basket on Route 20. According to a press release by the department, the driver’s – Rufus Russell, 45, of Worcester – license was suspended.
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