16 Apr, 2025

DA: Man stabbed to death in Melrose home during ‘domestic altercation’

Crime A 47-year-old Melrose man was killed and a 21-year-old man was injured during the altercation, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. A 47-year-old man was stabbed to death during a “domestic altercation” in a Melrose home Friday evening, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.  Police found James Percent unresponsive and suffering from stab […]

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Police: Woman, 23, found dead in Vermont IDed, death treated as ‘suspicious’

Local News Tanairy “Tanya” Velazquez Estrada, 23, was found dead Wednesday in the town of Washington. Vermont police have identified the woman whose body was found earlier this week and whose death is being treated as suspicious.  Tanairy “Tanya” Velazquez Estrada, 23, most recently of Barre, Vermont, was found dead Wednesday in the town of […]

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Connecticut dog trainer pleads not guilty to charges related to North Reading dog’s death

Crime Josephine “Josie” Ragland, 28, is facing charges related to the death of Charlie, a 3-year-old French bulldog who allegedly died in her care. Charlie, a French Bulldog, allegedly died while in the care of trainer Josephine Ragland. Bart Hanson A Connecticut dog trainer has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of […]

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Aaron Pennington charged with murder in wife’s death as search continues

Crime Police have been searching for the 33-year-old Gardner resident since they found his wife dead in their home Sunday morning. Authorities charged Aaron Pennington with murder in connection with his wife’s death as the search for the Gardner man continued Wednesday, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. Police have been searching for […]

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Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade is linked to death in lawsuit

Food News The large 30-ounce Charged Lemonade contains 390 milligrams, according to the company’s website. Bloomberg photo by Luke Sharrett By Amanda Holpuch, New York Times Service October 25, 2023 | 9:24 AM A college student with a heart condition died after she drank a heavily caffeinated drink from Panera Bread, likely thinking it had […]

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‘Armed and dangerous’ Gardner man wanted in connection with woman’s death inside his home

Local News Aaron Pennington, 33, is wanted for questioning and is believed to be carrying a gun. Authorities have not specified whether the woman’s death is a homicide. Gardner resident Aaron Pennington, 33, is wanted for questioning in connection with a woman’s death. He is believed to be driving a white BMW. Worcester County District […]

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Ex-Patriots player Sergio Brown taken into custody in mother’s death

Patriots Myrtle Brown, 73, died last month after an assault, the police in Maywood, Ill., said. Sergio Brown in July of 2015. AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File By Johnny Diaz and Victor Mather, New York Times Service October 11, 2023 | 4:22 PM Former NFL defensive back Sergio Brown was taken into custody by San Diego […]

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Prosecutors name 3rd suspect in Holyoke shooting blamed in baby’s death, say he’s armed and hiding

Crime Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, is being sought following the shooting on Oct. 4. Police tape crosses the street at a scene where multiple people were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. AP Photo/Steven Senne By Associated Press October 11, 2023 | 11:06 AM HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Prosecutors have named the […]

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Mother’s boyfriend arrested on murder charge in death of Maine 3-year-old

Local News Makinzlee Handrahan died on Christmas Day last year in Edgecomb. A man has been arrested and charged with murdering a 3-year-old girl in Maine on Christmas Day last year.  Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, of Edgecomb, was arrested Friday morning and charged in connection with the death of Makinzlee Handrahan in Edgecomb, according to police. […]

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Second teen faces murder charge in shooting death of 19-year-old Lawrence woman

Crime Angie Aristy was shot and killed on Sept. 6. A 14-year-old boy was soon charged with murder. Now, a 15-year-old boy has been indicted along with him. Angie Aristy died in a fatal shooting in Lawrence on Sept. 6. GoFundMe A second Lawrence teen is facing a murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing […]

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