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Intoxicated Driver Kills Child, Sends 6 More To Hospital In Plainville Crash: DA Intoxicated Driver Kills Child, Sends 6 More To Hospital In Plainville Crash: DA
Intoxicated Driver Kills Child, Sends 6 More To Hospital In Plainville Crash: DA A 42-year-old man is accused of crashing a stolen car into a family, killing a 10-year-old boy, and sending several others to the hospital in Norfolk County this weekend, authorities said.  Michael Escolas, of Oxford, is expected to be charged with motor vehicular manslaughter — OUI, theft of a vehicle, and others, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. He was being held on a $25,000 bail.  Escola is accused of stealing a Jeep Cherokee parked at the Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 24, and crashing into a family of six stopped at a traffic light on R…
50-Year-Old Mansfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Wrentham Crash 50-Year-Old Mansfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Wrentham Crash
50-Year-Old Mansfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Wrentham Crash Police have identified the 50-year-old man who was killed in a Route 1 crash in Wrentham late last week.  Jose Ocasio, of Mansfield, was critically wounded when he made an abrupt U-turn in his 2014 Mercedes CLA from the center lane and was T-boned by a pick-up truck in the left lane, police said.  Firefighters had to cut Ocasio out of his sedan so paramedics could rush him to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where doctors pronounced him dead. The truck driver was not injured.  Investigators do not know why Ocasio made the sudden U-turn.  The crash remains un…
Maryland Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery Of High-End Items At Massachusetts Gucci Store: Feds Maryland Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery Of High-End Items At Massachusetts Gucci Store: Feds
Maryland Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery Of High-End Items At Massachusetts Gucci Store: Feds A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a high-end outlet store in Massachusetts and then attempting to take the haul back to the DC area, federal authorities announced. Baltimore native Nathaniel Owens, 33, admitted to his role in a smash and grab at the Gucci store in the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham with two others, according to officials. Owens, cohorts Linworth Hayes Crawford III and Ronald Patterson, Jr. were indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2023 following their arrests.…
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash 'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash A Taunton father of six who died while crossing the street in a hit-and-run crash left behind a grieving family struggling to make ends meet. They've turned to crowdfunding to help them say goodbye to the 42-year-old.  Patrick Royster died on Jan. 16 as he walked along Route 1 in Wrentham.  Related: Father of 6 Killed Crossing The Road In Wrentham His brother wrote in a GoFundMe that Patrick loved his children and his family. But along with the hole in their lives, he's left them with the question of how they will handle the cost of a funeral.  My brother was a good man and…
Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham
Man, 42, ID'd As Person Hit, Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Wrentham The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office has identified the 42-year-old man who was hit and killed while walking alongside a highway on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Wrentham. Police believe he may have been hit by multiple vehicles.  Patrick Royster, of Taunton, was walking near 545 Washington St. (Route 1) around 5:45 p.m. when he was struck, authorities said. Royster died at the scene.  The preliminary investigation shows that he was hit by two vehicles, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office Spokesperson David Traub said in an email to the Daily Voice.  WCVB rep…
Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support
Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support A Norfolk County man was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when he experienced a medical emergency and died, leaving behind a widow and two young children.  Stephen Hinton, age 42, of Wrentham, died while on vacation with his family on Cape Cod on Aug. 19, according to a GoFundMe created to support Hinton's widow, Emily Hinton, his 8-year-old daughter Lucy, and 2-year-old son Wyatt.  Stephen is remembered as a beloved father dedicated to his family, loved animals, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of "Star Wars." Stephen Hinton leaves behind his wife of 11 years, two children, his …
'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place 'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place
'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place Patriot Place is already known for attracting football fans, concertgoers, and shopaholics to Massachusetts. However this weekend, the destination plaza is catering to a whole new audience that is part of one of the fastest-growing trends in the entire country.  “We’re at that kind of stage, especially with pickleball, where it’s taking off like rapid fire,” said Jodi Cullity. “What’s been important to myself, and my brand, is talking to the community.” Every time Cullity takes the court, she asks fellow members if they feel welcome at tournaments and oftentimes she said people feel “too i…
Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police
Driver Injured After Crashing Truck Into Wrentham Liquor Store: Police A driver sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries after losing control of his truck and crashing into a liquor store in Wrentham this week, authorities said. Police and fire responded to Wampum Corner Wine & Liquors, located at 660 South Street, around 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, according to Wrentham Police on Facebook. From Police Chief Bill McGrath: Pickup Truck Crashes Into Building On March 22, 2023 at about 10:10 p.m., Wrentham... Posted by Wrentham Police Department on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Upon arrival, first responders found a pickup truck that had …
Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds
Not So Gucci: High-End Store Thieves Indicted For Wrentham Raid: Feds Three men who drove from Washington, D.C. to Massachusetts to break into a Gucci outlet store are facing up to ten years in prison, officials say. Linworth Hayes Crawford III, 28; Ronald Patterson, 32; and Nathaniel Owens, 32, have been indicted by a Boston federal grand jury for conspiracy and transporting more than $5,000 in goods after they smashed the door to a Wrentham Gucci outlet store and stole $32,000 worth of merchandise, according to the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts. The three indicted men, along with another unidentified individual, smashed the front door to…
Family Who Nearly Lost Wrentham Teenager In Car Crash Reunites For Christmas Family Who Nearly Lost Wrentham Teenager In Car Crash Reunites For Christmas
Family Who Nearly Lost Wrentham Teenager In Car Crash Reunites For Christmas A Wrentham teenager who was almost killed in a car crash earlier this month, got a special Christmas visit from his family while recuperating in the hospital.  Landen Gibson, age 17, along with three other classmates, were hospitalized following a single-car crash on Cowell Street in Plainville on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Sun Chronicle reports.  The accident landed the King Philip Regional High School senior in the intensive care unit at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, the outlet said.  He successfully underwent an 8-hour surgery for a …
Wrentham Woman, 58, Dies After 'Medical Episode' While Driving In Franklin: Police Wrentham Woman, 58, Dies After 'Medical Episode' While Driving In Franklin: Police
Wrentham Woman, 58, Dies After 'Medical Episode' While Driving In Franklin: Police A 58-year-old woman from Wrentham has died after suffering a medical emergency while driving in Franklin, authorities said. Police responded to a three-car crash at the intersection of West Central Street and Union Street around 3:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Franklin Police report. The intersection is located on Dean College's campus.  Investigation revealed that the woman was driving her Kia SUV when she rear-ended a Chevy Equinox that was stopped at a red light at the intersection. After hitting the Equinox, the car then rammed into a Toyota Highlander, which was the first car stopped at…
World's Largest Indoor Go-Kart Course Opening Soon In NJ World's Largest Indoor Go-Kart Course Opening Soon In NJ
World's Largest Indoor Go-Kart Course Opening Soon In NJ A go-kart track — billed as the world’s largest indoor multi-level race course of its kind — is set to open as early as December in Edison, according to Supercharged Entertainment. The company already runs large go-kart arenas in Wrentham, MA, and southeast Connecticut. Cody Browning, Supercharged's chief operating officer, said Edison's demographics made it the leading site for a new opening. Both the population density and strong economy were pluses, he said. "We really look forward to being there,'' Browning said. "We're excited. We want to get Edison open."  Just in time for the …
Off To The Races: World's Largest Go-Kart Course Coming To Central Jersey, Report Says Off To The Races: World's Largest Go-Kart Course Coming To Central Jersey, Report Says
Off To The Races: World's Largest Go-Kart Course Coming To Central Jersey, Report Says A go-kart track billed as the “world’s largest” racecourse of its kind is expected to open in Middlesex County this autumn, NJ Advance Media reports. Supercharged Entertainment, which runs a large go-kart arena in Wrentham, MA, think the attraction will be a go-to destination for travelers, the outlet says. Malcom Jones, Supercharged's general manager, said developers were pleased with the Edison facility's minimal distance to Newark and New York City airports, the outlet said. In addition to the go-kart track, the 131,000-square-foot facility, expected to open in November on Route 1 …
Four Suffer Serious Injuries After Jeep, Honda Crash In Front Of Massachusetts Motel Four Suffer Serious Injuries After Jeep, Honda Crash In Front Of Massachusetts Motel
Four Suffer Serious Injuries After Jeep, Honda Crash In Front Of Massachusetts Motel Four people were seriously injured in a crash near a Massachusetts motel. Authorities responded to a crash in Norfolk County on Route 1 South in Wrentham near the Arbor Inn Motel at about 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, according to Massachusetts State Police. Troopers found that a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 66-year-old Plymouth woman, was traveling south on Route 1 and approaching the motel when a northbound 2003 Honda CRV attempted to turn left toward the motel lot. The Honda crossed over the double yellow line into the southbound side, and the Jeep's front end collided with the righ…
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…
These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy
These 21 Communities Can't Take Next Step To Reopen State Economy There are 21 communities, including several in Western and Central Massachusetts, that won’t be moving on to the next step in the state economy’s reopening. On Monday, Oct. 5, communities will be able to move onto Step 2 of Phase 3 in Massachusetts re-opening plan if they are considered low-risk for COVID-19 infection. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Gov. Charlie Baker said commonwealth communities that have not been “red” for the last three weeks can proceed to Step 2. Being a “red” community refers to the state’s COVID-19 infection, color-coded maps. Communities in the red have the highest rate of…
COVID-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Worcester Is On Newest List Of 'High-Risk' Communities The people of Worcester are at high-risk of catching COVID-19, according to new information from the state. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Massachusetts released an updated COVID-19 map showing where the “hot-spots” or areas with high infection rates are located. Worcester has made the state's “red” list, so named for the state’s color-coded risk assessment. Red is reserved for the communities with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection. Worcester's infection rate is 9.5 COVID-19 infections per 100,000 people. The most recently listed high-risk communities in Massachusetts are: Chelsea Dedham …