Winthrop
CRIME & SAFETY
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...
6, including teens, charged with 2023 murder of 2 men in Lynn
Two men were killed after a shooting at a late-night gathering in September of last year. Six people were charged with murder Thursday in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed two men and injured five others in Lynn last year, officials said. The alleged shooters include two teenagers. Essex...
'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.
Homicide investigation yields new details into death of Weymouth's Christine Mello
WEYMOUTH ‒ Newly released findings in a Weymouth homicide investigation reveal that police visited the Weymouth home several times before finding the body of Christine Mello, 56. Other newly released details from prosecutors include:. Mello was stabbed in the head and hit with "blunt force," according to the medical...
Goodwin Sworn in as Police Chief
John Goodwin was officially sworn in as Winthrop’s new police chief at Tuesday night’s town council meeting. Goodwin takes over the reins of the department from Terence Delehanty, who led it for almost 15 years. Goodwin has over 30 years of police experience in both Revere and Winthrop.
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.
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...
Suspect in 2023 Lynn double homicide arrested in Londonderry
LONDONDERRY — A suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Lynn, Massachusetts, last year was arrested Thursday afternoon in Londonderry, local authorities said. Justin Alba, 25, of Lynn, was taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. following a traffic stop at the intersection of Forest Street and Moore Road.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.