traffic
Over 100 Connecticut state troopers accused of faking traffic stops
National News Auditors found tens of thousands of apparently falsified traffic stop records, many of white drivers. They suspect the officers were trying to appear more productive. James Rovella, right, commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Colonel Stavros Mellekas, center, superintendent of the Connecticut State Police; and Lt. Colonel Mark Davison […]
Halloween headaches in Salem, Massachusetts: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny liquor bottles?
Local News Weary of the crunchy plastic carpet underfoot — and wary of their appeal to teens and closet drinkers — a growing roster of cities and towns is moving to ban nips altogether. Discarded nips are found at various places throughout Salem., Mass., on Oct. 22, 2023. Kieran Kesner/The New York Times By Jenna […]
Climate activists arrested after disrupting rush hour traffic in downtown Boston
Local News The Extinction Rebellion members called for a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure in Massachusetts. Climate activists block traffic at South Station in downtown Boston on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Kevin Martin/Boston Globe Staff Several climate change activists were arrested after disrupting rush hour traffic in downtown Boston Thursday morning as part of […]
Video shows suspect drag state trooper during traffic stop, Brockton man arrested
Crime Derek Lobo, 31, is facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and negligent operation, among others. Derek Lobo, 31, allegedly dragged a police officer with his car during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Massachusetts State Police State Police have arrested and charged a Brockton […]