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Rockland man impaled by tree while doing yardwork
A Rockland, Massachusetts, man was critically injured while doing yardwork on his property Saturday when part of a tree fell and impaled him. The Rockland Fire Department says the 62-year-old was taken to South Shore Hospital in critical condition after the incident which occurred while he was clearing out trees with a skid steer.
Man reached an agreement with woman, whom he began moIesting when she was 15, that he would lmpregnate her in exchange for her silence before he strangled her to death and then tried to cover his tracks; charged
Boston, MA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old defendant, later identified as Mathew, reportedly killed his girlfriend, who was pregnant, while his wife was giving birth to their third child. Prosecutors claim the defendant killed the pregnant woman because he wanted to silence her from revealing that he ra-ed her when she was 15 years old. The ex-cop, who was formally indicted this week for killing a witness or a victim, faces life in prison if convicted, court records say.
Microscope on Norfolk County as feds investigate two separate cases
STOUGHTON – The arrest of a former Stoughton police officer on allegations he killed a pregnant woman has again tightened the microscope on Norfolk County.On Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced federal charges against Matthew Farwell. Farwell is accused of grooming Sandra Birchmore from a young age through a police program, raping her, impregnating her, then later killing her, and staging it to look like a suicide.The case, from a legal perspective, is a surprising federal one, experts say. "It's really unusual for the federal government to swoop in and take over what otherwise would be a [state] murder investigation," said...
Karen Read Shouldn’t Face A Second Trail
The Karen Read case took a hit today at the Norfolk DA’s office. The FBI arrested Matthew Farwell today who was a former Stoughton Police Detective for having a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore from 15 years old to 23 years old. Not only that but when Sandra was pregnant with Farwell’s baby in late 2020 or early 2021 one of her friends called the Stoughton Police and notified that one of their officers was having a sexual relationship with her friend. According to the affidavit, Farwell got mad and upset that one of Sandra’s friends called the Stoughton Police and he then started acting weird according to the affidavit. He went to Sandra’s apartment weeks leading up to her murder looking around her apartment which she thought was strange according to the affidavit. Farwell asked for a key to her apartment.
Man who spent three years in prison for being a member of a large Dorchester gang gets two more years for selling guns and coke to an informant
A federal judge today sentenced Herbert Small, 33, to two years in prison and six years of probation following his guilty plea to charges he sold two guns and cocaine to a man working with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Dorchester last year. Small had...
Feds crack down on Boston-based gangs amid re-emergence of ’80s ‘most feared’ gang
Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed a pair of sweeping indictments charging 19 people they say are part of two Boston-based gangs with a variety of drug and financial fraud crimes. In separate indictments, acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy’s office filed charges against 10 people accused of being...
Boston College stunned by deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
BOSTON -- Former Boston College hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were both killed in a crash Thursday night in New Jersey while riding bikes, police said Friday.Boston College "stunned""All of us in the Boston College community are stunned by this tragic news," BC spokesman Jack Dunn said in an email to WBZ-TV."Johnny Gaudreau was not only one of the greatest players in the history of Boston College hockey, but one of the nicest as well. Matthew was a gifted [player] who was equally beloved by his teammates. Our prayers are with Johnny, Matthew and the entire...
Massachusetts police officer seriously injured after part of ear bitten off in attack
Chelsea-MA –– Friday afternoon, a Chelsea Police Officer sustained serious injuries while responding to a domestic incident on Shurtleff Street. At approximately 2:20 p.m. officers were dispatched to the location following reports of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the responding officers encountered a highly volatile situation. During the course of the engagement, one officer was attacked, resulting in part of their ear being bitten off.
Avon police seeking public’s help IDing suspects in car crimes
AVON, MASS. (WHDH) - Avon police are looking for suspects in a series of car crimes. “Avon Police would like to inform residents that during the overnight hours on August 27, a number of vehicles were either stolen or entered and ransacked on McCoy, Brentwood, Oliver and Packard,” police said in a statement. “We remind residents to properly secure their vehicles to prevent break-ins and avoid being easy targets for thieves.”
‘Massive brawl’ at Revere High School sends staff member to the hospital
“The Revere School Committee has abdicated its responsibilities to care for the well-being of Revere students and educators,” the city's educators union said. “They’re ignoring a crisis.”. A Revere High School administrator was injured after a “massive brawl” broke out just days into the new school year,...
Former Hingham Substitute Teacher Denies Charges Over Inappropriate Messages to Students
In Hingham, Massachusetts, a former substitute teacher from Hingham Middle School is facing charges after being accused of sending inappropriate text messages to students. Stephanie Papasodero, 37, of Hull, was arraigned in court and pleaded not guilty to the accusation of solicitation to commit a crime. The incident has raised concerns among parents and school officials regarding the safety and appropriate conduct when it comes to teacher-student interactions outside of the classroom.
Fall River man arrested after 2,000+pills, 15 switches, 10 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized
BOSTON – A Fall River man was arrested yesterday and charged with selling drugs and machineguns that he advertised on the Telegram app. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Benjamin Hunt was charged by criminal complaint with three counts of distribution of controlled substances and one count of transferring machineguns. Hunt was arrested yesterday morning on Quequechan Street, and following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston, was detained pending a hearing scheduled for Sept. 5, 2024.
Birchmore's family feels vindicated after Farwell's arrest: ‘Truth has finally come to light'
Relatives of Sandra Birchmore say there has been a sense of relief since charges were brought against a former police detective in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Birchmore died in February 2021, and while her death was initially ruled a suicide, her family and others have said she was killed. Matthew Farwell, who was a detective with the Stoughton Police Department, has been indicted by federal prosecutors who accuse him of strangling her and staging the scene to make it appear she had taken her own life.
Revere man who allegedly hit speeds of up to 140 mph appears in court
TOPSFIELD — A Revere man who reportedly drove so fast that police called off a chase for safety reasons has appeared in Ipswich District Court. Rayne Djaider, 18, of 77 Shawmut Street in Revere was charged with failing to stop for police, reckless operation, and speeding, according to court records.
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