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Man arrested after allegedly stealing MBTA van with disabled passenger inside and crashing into cars in O’Neill Tunnel
Crime The man was arrested after a police pursuit. He allegedly struck three cars in the O’Neill Tunnel. A man allegedly stole an MBTA RIDE van with a passenger inside in Woburn Wednesday afternoon. Transit Police Authorities arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly stole an MBTA van with a disabled passenger inside […]
Vermont man tells police he killed a woman and her adult son, officials say
Crime Christopher Ellis, 54, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Michael Garvin, 52, and Lucy Garvin, 79. By Associated Press September 6, 2023 | 1:26 PM BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man told police he killed a mother and son last week in their Whittingham home where he […]
Boston police searching for missing South End man, 76
Local News Fernando Rocha of the South End was last seen Monday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 343 Massachusetts Ave. Fernando Rocha, 76, of the South End was last seen Monday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 343 Massachusetts Avenue. Boston Police Department Boston police are requesting the public’s help in locating […]
Man is met with ransom demand for lost phone
Crime A man who lost his phone in Boston was surprised when he called it and someone picked up — and demanded money. A man demanded ransom from a person who lost his phone, asking him to meet at Oak Grove station and pay $50 for the phone’s return. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe […]
Man drowns at Westford quarry on Labor Day
Local News The man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry. This is the second drowning that’s happened there in the last five years. A man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry in Westford Monday afternoon, according to the Westford Fire Department. Authorities were alerted of a possible drowning off Vineyard Road at 4:16 p.m., the fire department said in […]
Jamaica Plain man arrested for Mattapan nightclub shooting
Crime Two people went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at Macumba Latina. A 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people at a Mattapan nightclub on Sunday night, Boston Police said. Police said a victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a second victim with non-life-threatening […]
Tens of thousands still stranded by Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert
National News In this satellite photo provided by Maxar Technologies, an overview of Burning Man festival in Black Rock, Nev on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP) Rebecca Barger/@rebeccabargerphoto via AP By Associated Press September 4, 2023 | 4:06 PM BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. (AP) — Tens of thousands of partygoers stranded […]
A Nebraska man was pulled over with his bull riding shotgun. He was let off with a warning.
National News “We’ve never dealt with anything quite like that before.” News Channel Nebraska via AP By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press updated on August 31, 2023 | 4:17 PM A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city. Don’t worry, he didn’t steer. Norfolk Police Capt. […]
Friends and family mourn 26-year-old Mass. man who collapsed during Santa Rosa Marathon
Local News Sam Norton took up running in honor of his father, who died from substance use disorder, and raised thousands for addiction recovery. Loved ones of Massachusetts-born Sam Norton are mourning his unexpected death after he collapsed earlier this week during the Santa Rosa Marathon. The news has prompted an outpouring of fond memories […]
Wrentham man, 73, found dead in Hamilton lake after apparently getting disoriented driving home
Local News Officials believe Steve Perry was traveling on a dark road that led to a boat landing when he accidentally drove into the water. The search for a missing 73-year-old Wrentham man came to an end Wednesday as officials found his body near a boat ramp to a lake in Hamilton. Authorities believe Steve […]