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A Massachusetts prison guard was reportedly ‘knocked unconscious’: ‘Enough is enough’
A local prison guard was reportedly “knocked unconscious” after being exposed to toxic substances, as the correction officers’ union pleads with the state for more protections. A correction officer at MCI-Shirley was rushed to the hospital after being “knocked unconscious by some kind of synthetic drug and/or...
Man accused of stabbing 65-year-old in the neck in NH
A 31-year-old man is accused of stabbing another man in the neck in Nashua, New Hampshire, over the weekend. The incident happened at about 3:40 p.m. Sunday on Pleasant Street, Nashua police said. The 65-year-old victim suffered a severe laceration to the neck and substantial blood loss, according to police,...
First responders concerned over overdose deaths in Manchester and Nashua
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Overdoses have dropped in New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, but first responders are still concerned about the high number of deaths. According to American Medical Response, there were 63 suspected overdoses in Manchester and Nashua in June. Nine patients died, five in...
Teen driver cited in car crash that left 6-year-old hospitalized
A 17-year-old driver has been cited in connection with a car crash in Carlisle earlier this month that seriously injured a 6-year-old boy, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office. The unnamed driver has been cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent operation, the...
Third man pleads guilty in connection with threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire journalists
BOSTON (AP) — A third man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire. Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio news director Daniel Barrick, reporter Lauren Chooljian and Chooljian’s parents in 2022 in retaliation for a report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent businessman. Eric Labarge, 46, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was accused of soliciting others or conspiring with them to throw rocks and bricks through the journalists’ windows and spray paint threats and obscenities on their homes. He pleaded guilty Tuesday in Boston to five charges including stalking and conspiracy to commit stalking and faces up to five years in prison on each charge when he is sentenced Oct. 18. Two other men — Tucker Cockerline and Michael Waselchuck — pleaded guilty previously and are awaiting sentencing. The fourth, Keenan Saniatan, is expected to go on trial Sept. 9.
Attleboro man's body recovered from Worcester County pond
An Attleboro man died in an incident involving a personal watercraft on a pond in Worcester County. Rutland police said first responders were called to Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday afternoon for a report that a watercraft overturned and the operator failed to surface. "Witnesses reported that the individual appeared...
Kids learn to ride, care for horses through Lowell police program
TEWKSBURY - Lowell Police officers went down on the farm to interact with kids in their community. Through grant money and the police department, the children were able to learn how to ride and take care of horses. The goal is not only for the students to build social and emotional skills while working with the animals, but to build trust with police."I'm just hoping to have a great experience, and the kids to have fun ultimately just being here," said Lowell Police Superintendent Greg Hudon. "When the community trusts us they are more willing to share information, and it...
Pepperell man arrested on multiple firearms, drug charges
PEPPERELL — A local man faces numerous firearms and drug charges after a SWAT team search of his home, authorities said Saturday. Dustin Martell was taken into custody July 20 following a search warrant executed by the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT team, assisting the Pepperell Police Department.
Worcester police seek missing Lancaster teen, possibly in area
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department has issued an alert for a missing teenager, Brandon Wyckoff, 17, who has been missing from Lancaster since July 8. Authorities believe Wyckoff could be in the Worcester area. The police are urging the public to be on the lookout and report any...
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