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19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving 19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving
19-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Going 115 MPH In CT Charged With Reckless Driving A woman has been charged with reckless driving after being accused of driving 115 miles per hour on a busy Connecticut highway. At about 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, a Connecticut State Police trooper in Windham County assigned to Troop D in Danielson was conducting speed enforcement along I-395 southbound in the area of exit 50 in Thompson.  The trooper "observed a vehicle traveling southbound toward his location at a rate of speed clearly higher than the posted speed limit," said police. Utilizing his assigned laser unit, the trooper observed the vehicle going at a rate of 99 m…
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.  TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.  The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.  A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…
Manhunt Begins For Suspect Accused Of Rape, Robbery 34 Years Ago In Massachusetts Manhunt Begins For Suspect Accused Of Rape, Robbery 34 Years Ago In Massachusetts
Manhunt Begins For Suspect Accused Of Rape, Robbery 34 Years Ago In Massachusetts New DNA testing technology has helped police identify a suspect in the violent rape, robbery, and kidnapping of two women 34 years ago in Massachusetts, and authorities are now asking the public to help them capture him. Stephen Paul Gale, 71, is charged with four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of armed robbery of two women at the Hit or Miss store in Framingham in 1989, the Middlesex District Attorney said.   Related: Man Charged With 24-Year-Old Rape In Massachusetts Using New DNA Testing  Gale is accused of breaking into the stor…
5 $100,000 Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass In Single Day 5 $100,000 Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass In Single Day
5 $100,000 Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass In Single Day It was a lucky day in Massachusetts.  Five $100,000 winning lottery tickets were sold throughout the state, and 15 winners claimed prizes worth $10,000 or more on Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Related: $1M Lottery Winner From Danvers Pulls Up In Limo To Claim Prize The big winners were sold at:  Taunton — Country Farm at 285 Winthrop St. (300X)  Billerica — Lodge of Elks #2071 at 14 Webb Brook Road (Mass Cash) Bedford — Northside Convenience at 44 North Road (Millions) Framingham — Nobscot Convenience at …
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock ‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock Massachusetts’ favorite sentient teddy bear, voiced by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, returns with a seven-episode limited series on Peacock. MacFarlane reprises his role in the “Ted” TV series, a prequel to the hit film franchise set in Framingham. “It’s 1993, and Ted’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed,” a description of the show reads. “He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham).” All s…
DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT,  Police Say DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT,  Police Say
DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT, Police Say A Massachusetts man was arrested in Connecticut after he failed to move over for a police vehicle, leading the authorities to believe he was intoxicated. It happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Windham County town of Killingly, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers on I-395 northbound near Exit 38 were walking back to their car following a traffic stop when a Ford Explorer zoomed past them without moving over a lane or slowing down. Near Exit 41, police then pulled over the driver of the Explorer, Nicholas Bisesti, age 45, of Framingham, Massachusetts…
Mass-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Mass-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question
Mass-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Sports commentator Katie Nolan took Wednesday night's episode of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" down to the wire when she tied with "Law & Order: SVU" alum Christopher Meloni and had to finish the game with a rare tiebreaker question.  Nolan, a former ESPN broadcaster and podcaster who now hosts "Friday Night Baseball Apple TV+, is a Framingham native. She and Meloni faced off against Sherri Shepherd, a daytime TV talk show host who formerly was a panelist on "The View." We love a tie breaker! Watch the dramatic finish of this week's #CelebrityJeopardy! Find Your Station: http://bit.ly/2B…
Misplaced Fire Extinguisher Helps Police Foil Burglary In Central Mass Misplaced Fire Extinguisher Helps Police Foil Burglary In Central Mass
Misplaced Fire Extinguisher Helps Police Foil Burglary In Central Mass Two alleged burglars had their plans foiled thanks to a misplaced fire extinguisher tipped off investigators that something was amiss in Worcester County.  Southborough police were called to Dell/EMC Warehouse at 21 Colin Drive just before midnight Sunday, July 30. When officers arrived, they saw a fire extinguisher propping open a door, and they went in to investigate.  That's when officers found two people trying to carry out a large piece of furniture that they were trying to steal, police said. They didn't make it out the door.  Jacob Shore, of Southborough, and an …
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Police carried out 19 raids across the state Thursday morning, April 13, and hauled in an amount of drugs and cash that would have made Pablo Escobar proud, authorities said. That's probably why officers found a painting of the former drug kingpin in one of the searches, authorities said.  Though, like their hero Escobar, 13 people involved in the drug trade found themselves in jail,  authorities said.  During the searches, investigators found —  40 pounds of amphetamine 15 pounds of methamphetamine 6 kilograms of fentanyl  2 kilograms of cocaine,  15,000 pre…
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns 'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days.  "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language.  These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…
WATCH: Central Massachusetts Police Officer Saves Choking Infant's Life WATCH: Central Massachusetts Police Officer Saves Choking Infant's Life
Watch: Central Massachusetts Police Officer Saves Choking Infant's Life The parents of a choking two-month-old didn't know that when they rushed the baby inside the Framingham Police Department earlier this week that they had found the perfect person to save their child's life.  Officer Ryan Porter was in the lobby when baby Ravi's parents burst through the front doors of the police department just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, the police department said. Ravi was choking, and a rescue couldn't have come a moment later.  As Porter took the baby from its frantic mother, Ravi stopped breathing. The officer, who teaches CPR at the department, delivered a f…
Husband Charged With Fatally Stabbing Wife At Central Mass Home Husband Charged With Fatally Stabbing Wife At Central Mass Home
Husband Charged With Fatally Stabbing Wife At Central Mass Home A 40-year-old man is accused of stabbing his wife to death at their Framingham home, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office said.  Edvardo Gomes-Da Silva, of Framingham, has been charged in connection with fatally stabbing his wife, Neiriane Pereira-Da Silva, age 30, also of Framingham, the office reports.  Police responded to a 911 call at the multi-family home on Taylor Street around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, the office reports.  The caller told police they saw blood on the stairway of the third floor of the building and was worried someone was in need of hel…
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts The victims of a car crash in Central Massachusetts are being remembered as two bright bright individuals whose lives were taken from them too soon.  Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster on Sunday, June 26.  Responding troopers discovered three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and all three, including the driver, were taken to UMass Medical for treatment. Tributes to both victims started surfacing on social media following the incident.  "I love you with all my…
Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash
Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash Two people have died in a rollover crash in Central Massachusetts, authorities said.  Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the Worcester County crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster the morning of Sunday, June 26, Massachusetts State Police said.  Responding troopers discovered three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and all three, including the driver, were taken to UMass Medical for treatment.  The crash remains under investigation. 
State Trooper Keeps Mama Deer, Baby From Crossing Mass Pike State Trooper Keeps Mama Deer, Baby From Crossing Mass Pike
State Trooper Keeps Mama Deer, Baby From Crossing Mass Pike Bambi and his mother will live happily ever after after all thanks to the valiant efforts of a Massachusetts State Trooper. Trooper Paul Dabene saw the mother deer and her fawn walking up an access road to the Mass Pike in Framingham on Sunday, June 5, according to a Facebook post from the department. Trooper Paul Dabene was on patrol yesterday when he saw a mother deer and her fawn walking up an access road that... Posted by Massachusetts State Police on Monday, June 6, 2022 Trooper Dabene wanted to keep the duo from entering oncoming traffic, so he blocked the road to keep them from …
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Legal Limit During Morning Commute, Mass State Police Say Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Legal Limit During Morning Commute, Mass State Police Say
Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Legal Limit During Morning Commute, Mass State Police Say A 41-year-old man was busted driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike with a blood alcohol content nearly five times the legal limit, State Police said. State troopers in Middlesex County were called at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 to assist with a motor vehicle stop after an erratic driver of a Chevy Cruze was stopped on Route 90 in Framingham. Police said that during the stop, it was determined that the driver, Worcester County resident Ryan Carey, of the Town of Douglas, was allegedly intoxicated, showing signs that included speech, bloodshot eyes, and the smell of alcohol …
COVID-19: Massachusetts Schools See Increase In Cases For Third Straight Week COVID-19: Massachusetts Schools See Increase In Cases For Third Straight Week
Covid-19: Massachusetts Schools See Increase In Cases For Third Straight Week For the third straight week, Massachusetts schools have seen an increase in new COVID-19 cases among students and staff. The state Department of Health was reporting 910 new COVID-19 cases in the past week in data released on Thursday, March 25 in its weekly report. A total of 682 students and 228 employees with district building access within seven days of the report tested positive between Thursday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 24. The new number is an increase of 241 from the previous week when 476 students and 193 district staff tested positive for a total of 669 cases. The wee…
Is Your Town On The List? Showtime's 'Dexter' Revival To Be Filmed In Massachusetts Is Your Town On The List? Showtime's 'Dexter' Revival To Be Filmed In Massachusetts
Is Your Town On The List? Showtime's 'Dexter' Revival To Be Filmed In Massachusetts The new limited return of the serial-murder drama “Dexter” will be shot in Massachusetts. Production is set to begin in late January and run through July, according to the Boston Globe. Showtime announced it was going to revive its hit show for another 10 episodes in October. Communities that can expect to see the “Dexter” crew filming include Worcester, Gardner, Lancaster, and Sterling. “Dexter” is a show about a serial killer/police forensics expert who channels his violent urges into killing people he considers to be bad and his attempts to keep his crimes a secret. The show ran …
Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash
Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash A man, who was allegedly served 12 alcoholic drinks at a local bar before getting behind the wheel of a car, has been arraigned on manslaughter charges for a fatal crash with a pedestrian. On Monday, Dec. 21, Ian McGrath, 23, of Worcester, pled not guilty to charges of committing motor vehicle homicide while drunk, committing manslaughter while drunk, and manslaughter, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. McGrath was allegedly served a dozen drinks at the now-closed Blarney Stone on Maywood Street in Worcester before driving his mother’s car into two parked vehicles and a pede…
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…
COVID-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection COVID-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection
Covid-19: Nearly 80 Massachusetts Towns Are 'High-Risk' For Infection Nearly 80 Massachusetts communities are at “high-risk” for the spread of COVID-19, according to the most recent state data. COVID-19 incidents have spiked across the state leading to clusters of coronavirus incidents in nearly every corner of Massachusetts. The overall daily average infection rate is 1.4 per 100,000 residents as of Friday, Oct. 22. Among the 77 communities that are high-risk or “red” (so-named due to the state’s color-coded incident map), there are 19 in Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties. Communities newly added to the high-risk category include Holyoke, Hudson, a…
COVID-19: These 15 'Red' Cities And Towns Pose Highest Infection Risk COVID-19: These 15 'Red' Cities And Towns Pose Highest Infection Risk
Covid-19: These 15 'Red' Cities And Towns Pose Highest Infection Risk More than 50 Massachusetts cities and towns are now considered to be at “high-risk” for spreading COVID-19 infections, according to the most recent state data. Among the communities where the risk is highest - 8 or more new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents, per day - are 15 Western and Central Massachusetts municipalities. The community with the highest daily incident rate is Marlborough - 19.9 new cases per day per 100,000 and going up. Though the risk is still high, infections in Amherst, Southborough, Springfield, and Sunderland are decreasing. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Massachus…
COVID-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average COVID-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average
Covid-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average The daily COVID-19 positive test rate has shot up to 4 percent in Massachusetts - a stark change from the 2 percent - or under - rates that the state enjoyed for much of the summer. More than 4.8 million COVID-19 tests have been administered in Massachusetts since the start of the pandemic. In the most recent weekly COVID-19 town-by-town state data, there were 40 communities listed as high-risk for the virus’ spread. The data was reported on Oct. 7. The week prior, there were 23 communities considered high-risk. The places where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest are in the Northeastern p…
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 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving COVID-19 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving
Covid-19 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving COVID-19 infection rates in Central Massachusetts are improving - for the most part - but there are still several communities in the red. Meanwhile, in Western Massachusetts, all communities have come off the “red” list - so-named because of a color-coded map where red indicates the highest level of COVID-19 infections. Despite a slightly better infection rate, Worcester is still “red-listed” as one of the Massachusetts communities that are considered to have a “high risk” for spreading COVID-19, according to the newest data presented on Thursday, Sept. 24. The average daily incident rate …
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 …
Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination
Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination Former managers at Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank are alleging racist and other discriminatory behavior at the firm. The Boston Business Journal is reporting that a senior Boston executive allegedly used racial epithets including “hood girl,” “ghetto,” and “terrorist.” People’s United Bank denies the allegations, the BBJ reported. This is not the first time People’s United has been accused of discrimination - though past charges haven’t exactly stuck.  The bank faced challenges from employees in 2010 (employee claim denied) and 2017 (employee claim partially denied, partially …