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Mass Ex-FedEx Driver Who Sold Guns He Stole From Truck Gets 6 Days In Prison: Feds Mass Ex-FedEx Driver Who Sold Guns He Stole From Truck Gets 6 Days In Prison: Feds
Mass Ex-FedEx Driver Who Sold Guns He Stole From Truck Gets 6 Days In Prison: Feds A former FedEx driver who sold guns he stole from his truck will not return to prison despite his guilty plea, authorities announced.  Frank P. O’Toole, 40, of Middleborough, was sentenced to time served on Friday, Feb. 2, after he admitted to two counts of possession or sale of a stolen firearm, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. The government had requested the judge impose a 10-month sentence.  O'Toole took three packages during his time as a Fed-Ex driver from Oct. 2021 until June 2022 that contained two rifles and a shotgun, the prosecutor said. He sold those g…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
(UPDATE) Most Wanted Man Crashes Into Innocent Bystander While Trying To Escape Mass Police (UPDATE) Most Wanted Man Crashes Into Innocent Bystander While Trying To Escape Mass Police
(Update) Most Wanted Man Crashes Into Innocent Bystander While Trying To Escape Mass Police One of Massachusetts' most wanted was captured on Thursday, June 15, but not until he crashed into multiple police cars and slammed into an innocent bystander as he tried to escape capture, authorities said.  David K. Lynch, 24, is wanted in connection with a Brockton murder in November and multiple gun and drug charges, Massachusetts State Police said.  The chase began around 3 p.m. when troopers spotted Lynch sitting in a BMW X1 SUV in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Middleborough. Police attempted to block him in, but Lynch rammed two patrol cars and sped away down Rou…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police
Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police A Massachusetts elementary school employee is expected to face charges after allegedly assaulting a student this week, authorities said. Middleborough Police responded to an incident at May K. Goode Elementary School around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Chief Joseph Perkins.  Initial investigation suggests that a fifth grade student was allegedly assaulted by a part-time cafeteria monitor, Perkins said. The employee is not a teacher at the school and was immediately placed on leave after the incident.  The student was treated by the school nurse and their parents we…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Mass Former Fed-Ex Driver Stole Guns From Packages, Illegally Sold Them: Feds Mass Former Fed-Ex Driver Stole Guns From Packages, Illegally Sold Them: Feds
Mass Former Fed-Ex Driver Stole Guns From Packages, Illegally Sold Them: Feds A 39-year-old Middleborough man stole three shipments of guns while he worked as a Fed-Ex  delivery driver and tried to sell them on the black market, the Department of Justice said.  Frank P. O’Toole was arrested on Friday, Aug. 12, and charged with possession of a stolen firearm, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Investigators said that from October 2021 through June, O'Toole stole three packages meant for gun sellers that had firearms insidee. He then tried to flip them on the black market, the U.S. Attorney said. But his buyers were actually undercover agents, au…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset
New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset As the end of Trump’s presidency inches closer, and his chances of overturning an election are dashed, New England For Trump stores are shutting down. On Monday, Dec. 28, a Facebook post by the shop's owner said the Somerset location will close on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Stores in Webster, Middleborough, and Falmouth already closed on Monday. On Saturday, Dec. 26, store owner Keith Lambert said he was consolidating the Ware location with other New England for Trump shops he owns in the area. He spread the word of the closing on social media and is promoting a “YUUUGE SALE,” deep-discounts o…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now
Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now The risk of contracting mosquito-born EEE or West Nile Virus is low in Western Massachusetts and Worcester County, but surrounding communities are starting to see the threat level rise. The risk level of someone contracting EEE in Western Massachusetts and Worcester County range from remote to low, according to the most recent information from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources. However, nearby Franklin County is starting to show signs of a surge. The communities of New Salem, Wendell, Athol, and Orange are at threat level "moderate." The risk rank goes like this: Remot…

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by Kristin Palpini