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Canton police investigate as bleach-filled balloons damage lawns of Karen Read supporters
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, say they are investigating after lawns were damaged by bleach-filled balloons. , have had their property damaged. Two of the victims filed police reports. "You can see it's got a splatter," Rita Lombardi said, pointing to her yard. It started as a small section of browning.
Officer hit by SUV, driver shot in head when police approached what they said was a stolen vehicle in a Forest Hills parking lot
Boston Police officers were approaching a 2024 BMW SUV at the parking lot at the Forest Hills MBTA station when the driver tried to flee, running over an officer, who opened fire and hit the driver in the head. Both were taken to local hospitals. The homicide unit was called...
Police investigate shooting incident in Stoughton. What we know
STOUGHTON — A 31-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident in Stoughton on Wednesday night, Chief Donna McNamara said. Officials arrived at the scene shortly after 10 p.m. after receiving a call about a possible shooting on Stagecoach Road. When they arrived, officers said they found a 31-year-old man seated on the...
Netflix announces doc series about death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe
On Friday, Netflix announced a new three-part documentary on the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. On Jan. 29, 2022, O’Keefe was found unresponsive in the snow outside of a home in Canton, Massachusetts. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. His then-girlfriend, Karen Read, was charged with second degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
5th juror alleges Karen Read was found ‘not guilty’ of murder in new court filing
In a memorandum filed Thursday in Norfolk County Superior Court, Karen Read’s lawyers claim a fifth juror reached out to them saying that Read was found “not guilty” on 2 of the 3 charges levied against her, including murder.
'Most eligible bachelor' attorney who raped sleeping woman gets sentenced after years of allegations and acquittals
Former Boston prosecutor Gary Zerola, once named in People as one of the nation's most eligible bachelors, has been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for the rape of a 21-year old woman in early 2021. The post ‘Most eligible bachelor’ attorney who raped sleeping woman gets sentenced after years of allegations and acquittals first appeared on Law & Crime.
Quincy man accused of setting raccoon on fire pleads not guilty
DEDHAM ‒ A Quincy man accused of setting a live raccoon on fire in his backyard was arraigned Monday in Dedham Superior Court. Andrew Chieu, 63, pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of animal cruelty. Judge Kaitie Rayburn did not require Chieu to pay bail and ordered him to stay away from animals. He is scheduled to return to court Nov. 19 for a pretrial hearing. ...
Norwood girl recovering after massive tree branch fell on her at day camp
NORWOOD - An 8-year-old Massachusetts girl is recovering after a massive tree branch fell while she was sitting beneath it with some friends at day camp in Norwood."It sounded sort of like fireworks""It sounded sort of like fireworks, but that's what we all thought it was. We all just heard a huge snap and it just started falling," said Mariam, whose family prefers their last name not be used. "I was wearing flip flops and I tried to run but then I slipped and fell."The branch that weighs thousands of pounds landed on her right foot and pinned her beneath...
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.
Ambulance rolls over on Interstate 95 north in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — An ambulance has rolled over on Interstate 95 north near School Street in Pawtucket. According to Rhode Island State Police, the crash occurred at around 8 p.m. State police said a private ambulance service van was side-swiped by another vehicle, lost control, and rolled over on the grass.
Sherborn police will 'never give up' trying to solve 1977 case of missing teen
SHERBORN — Nearly 47 years after a local teenager mysteriously disappeared, Sherborn police say they still hope to solve the case. Simone Ridinger, then 17, was last seen on Sept. 2, 1977, as she left her job at the now-defunct Rainbow Restaurant on South Main Street (Route 27) in Natick, where she worked as a waitress. She planned to hitchhike to Cape Cod, where she would catch a ferry to Martha's Vineyard. ...
Police called for incident with Taunton mayor, husband
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) – Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell acknowledged Saturday the police were called during an argument between her and her husband. “Ted and I have been married for 27 years,” O’Connell said in a statement. “Like all couples, we have had challenges. We’ve been working through marital issues. During an argument Ted involved the police and regrets making that decision.”
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