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Patriots CB Jack Jones’ gun charges reportedly dropped in exchange for probation, community service
Patriots Jones was arrested on June 16 at Logan Airport after TSA officials reportedly found a pair of guns in his luggage. Jack Jones is reportedly getting his charges dropped following his June arrest. Suzanne Kreiter / Globe staff With the 2023 NFL season just days away from kick-off, Patriots cornerback Jack Jones can reportedly […]
AR-style rifle, 3D-printed gun parts found in Kingston man’s home, police say
Local News Police also said they found body armor in the Kingston home of Charles Santos. A Kingston man was arrested on multiple gun charges after authorities found a 3D printer, an AR-style rifle, and more evidence in his home, police said. A 3D printer, a fully operational AR-style rifle, and more evidence was allegedly […]
Maine’s yellow flag law and how it compares to other New England states’ gun restrictions
Local News New England states boast some of the lowest firearm mortality rates in the nation, but the state laws of the region vary drastically. A man photographs a make-shift memorial at the base of the Lewiston sign at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. The community is working to heal […]
Maine gunman disclosed he had mental health issues, gun shop owner says
Local News Questions over Card’s mental health and his access to firearms have been a key issue in the investigation into the mass shooting, during which Card killed 18 people and injured 13 others at a bowling alley and a bar. Law enforcement officers outside of Schemengees Bar & Grill the morning after a mass […]
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
Gun evidence is focus at the trial of a man accused of killing New Hampshire couple on hiking trail
Crime Logan Clegg, 27, is charged with second-degree murder counts of knowingly and recklessly causing the deaths of Stephen and Djeswende Reid by shooting them multiple times. Logan Clegg enters the courtroom at Merrimack County Superior Court, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Concord, N.H. Geoff Forester/The Concord Monitor via AP, Pool By KATHY McCORMACK, Associated […]
Roxbury man charged with manslaughter in 12-year-old brother’s gun death
Crime Walter Hendrick was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court Thursday on new charges stemming from his brother’s July 13 death. Police officers stand outside a Mattapan home where 12-year-old Savion Ellis was shot dead on July 13, 2023. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff, File A Roxbury man is facing new charges in the shooting death of his […]
Video shows high school band director shocked with stun gun, arrested after refusing to stop music
National News In an image made from video released by the Birmingham Police Dept., a high school band director is being tasered and arrested after refusing to stop his band from playing after a football game, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham Police Dept. via AP By Associated Press September 19, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, […]
City Council may require annual report on illegal gun trafficking
Local News Councilors are considering an ordinance that would require Boston Police to study the flow of illegal guns into Boston and release an annual public report. A plastic gun put on display by Massachusetts law enforcement officials during a press conference on gun trafficking in 2022. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe In the wake of […]
Worcester student arrested at school had loaded gun, heroin, crack cocaine in his bag, police say
Crime “We do not believe the student in question was planning to harm our students or staff,” said a Worcester Alternative School spokesperson. A teen boy was arrested at a Worcester school after he carried a loaded handgun and multiple bags of drugs onto campus Monday morning, according to a press release from the Worcester […]