Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police
Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police A 23-year-old Somerville man died from his injuries after the car he was riding in crashed over the weekend and seriously injured several of his friends, authorities said.  Henry Augustin was a passenger in a 2009 Ford Expedition that rolled over multiple times just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday on  I-95 near the Route 140 exit in Foxborough, Massachusetts State Police said. They were coming home from a nightclub when the driver lost control of the SUV, authorities said. Investigators hope to piece together what caused him to wreck.  All six men inside were thrown from the SUV…
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville
House Candidate Gets Into Brawl During Protesting 'Squad' Event In Somerville A man running for Congress got into a street fight while protesting outside of his opponent's event over the weekend. Police arrested two men in the brawl and took a third to the hospital for treatment, reports said.  Republican Donnie Palmer, who is running to unseat Rep. Ayanna Pressley — a member of the so-called "Squad" — and several supporters posted up outside of a campaign rally in Somerville on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Boston Herald reported.  Videos show a handful of protesters gathered outside the Somerville Theatre event that featured Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Cori Bush, Ilh…
Ghost Gun Found On Peabody Man Charged With Allegedly Kidnapping Woman: DA Ghost Gun Found On Peabody Man Charged With Allegedly Kidnapping Woman: DA
Ghost Gun Found On Peabody Man Charged With Allegedly Kidnapping Woman: DA A 22-year-old man from Peabody has been charged with allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman while simultaneously possessing a ghost gun, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office said. Initial investigation suggests Jonathan Perry was involved in an altercation with the woman in the area of Old Boston Road in Tewksbury around 11:07 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the office reports.  Perry allegedly grabbed the woman and held her against her will, both physically and with veral threats, while driving his car. Police later located Perry's car in the area of Fuller Street in S…
Multiple Crews Battle 3-Alarm Fire At Vacant Somerville Restaurant (PHOTOS) Multiple Crews Battle 3-Alarm Fire At Vacant Somerville Restaurant (PHOTOS)
Multiple Crews Battle 3-Alarm Fire At Vacant Somerville Restaurant (Photos) Crews from both Medford and Somerville were on the scene of a 3-alarm fire at an empty restaurant building in Magoun Square, WHDH reports.  The fire was reported at 509 Broadway on the evening of Monday, Sept. 12, unconfirmed reports said. The addressed used to be the location of Wang's Chinese Cuisine.  3rd alarm of Somerville Ma, 509 Broadway pic.twitter.com/x8sUmm7RuK — massfirechaser (@MassFireChaser) September 12, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found the smoke coming from the roof of the building and that the fire was concentrated in the ceiling, WHDH reports.  Officials did not specif…
Abandoned Train Car Catches Fire At MBTA Maintenance Yard In Somerville Abandoned Train Car Catches Fire At MBTA Maintenance Yard In Somerville
Abandoned Train Car Catches Fire At MBTA Maintenance Yard In Somerville Authorities are investigating after an abandoned train car caught fire near the MBTA Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility in Somerville, Boston25 reports.  Firefighters responded to a call about an outside fire in the area of 70 Rear 3rd Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, Somerville Local 76 said on Facebook. Upon arrival, crews found an abandoned rail car completely engulfed in flames.  At Approximately 8:30pm this evening the Somerville FAO received a report of an outside fire in the area of 70 Rear 3rd... Posted by Somerville Firefighters Local 76 on Saturday, September 10…
Homeless Man Attacks Cambridge Restaurant Worker With Electric Guitar: Police Homeless Man Attacks Cambridge Restaurant Worker With Electric Guitar: Police
Homeless Man Attacks Cambridge Restaurant Worker With Electric Guitar: Police A restaurant worker was hospitalized after a homeless man allegedly attacked him with an electric guitar after being told he could not sit outside the establishment, authorities said.  James Wright was arrested following a fight that happened at The Halal Guys restaurant on White Street in Porter Square around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, WHDH reports.  Investigation determined the employee was punched in the head after he told Wright and another man they could not sit outside of the restaurant, Cambridge Police said in a report.  “They were ki…
This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report
This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report When trying to find a place that serves the best Mexican food, you want to make sure the spot offers an authentic taste from south of the border.  Well for Mexican food enthusiasts in Massachusetts, that exact place is Rincon Mexicano in Somerville, according to Taste of Home's list of The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State. The restaurant was a product of Chef Lorenzo Reyes' desire to "showcase the best of Mexican cuisine" since moving to the United States in 1989, according to Rincon Mexicano's website.  View this post on Instagram A p…
Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail
Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail Police said a 38-year-old Somerville man thought he had an easy score Thursday, Aug. 16, when he saw a scooter latched to a bike rack at the MBTA Davis Square station, but his eyes were bigger than his brain on this caper.  Derek Roy was caught around 4 p.m. trying to cut the cable that secured the GTX Scooter to the bike rack by an officer who happened to be nearby, Transit Police said. Roy told the officer the pricey scooter belonged to a friend.  Unfortunately for Roy, the owner of the scooter walked up at that time, and he explained he'd never met him before. The burglary tool…
Somerville Mayor Promises Fixes To Curb Cyclist "Dooring" Deaths: Report Somerville Mayor Promises Fixes To Curb Cyclist "Dooring" Deaths: Report
Somerville Mayor Promises Fixes To Curb Cyclist "Dooring" Deaths: Report The death of a 70-year-old Somerville cyclist, who died after a parked car opened its door in his path and caused him to crash, has started a heated online debate over who is at fault. City officials promise fixes to prevent this from happening again.  Stephen Conley of Somerville was riding his bike on the Broadway bike lane just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, when a Land Rover's driver-side door opened as he passed, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. Conley fell hard onto the asphalt and died at a hospital the following day.  Police are still investigating the…
70-Year-Old Somerville Cyclist Killed After Driver 'Doored' Him: Police 70-Year-Old Somerville Cyclist Killed After Driver 'Doored' Him: Police
70-Year-Old Somerville Cyclist Killed After Driver 'Doored' Him: Police Somerville police identified the 70-year-old cyclist who died over the weekend after a parked driver opened his car door into the bike rider and caused him to crash.  Stephen Conley of Somerville was riding his bike on the Broadway bike lane just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, when a Land Rover's driver-side door flew open right in front of him, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. Conley suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash.  Responders rushed him to Mass General, but doctors could not save his life. Conley died on Saturday, police said.  Cyclist…
Arlington Police Chasing White Suspect Sued For Arresting Black Man: Report Arlington Police Chasing White Suspect Sued For Arresting Black Man: Report
Arlington Police Chasing White Suspect Sued For Arresting Black Man: Report Arlington police say they did not racially profile a black man who officers stopped last year when they were pursuing a white man. The police department released a statement on Friday, Aug. 5, disputing the claims made in a civil-rights lawsuit filed against the office.  "The investigation found no evidence to support a claim of racial profiling or excessive use of force," the statement said. "The investigator did find that officers violated some department policies, and as a result of the outside investigation, three officers were disciplined, one officer and the sergeant received mandator…
MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters
MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters The MBTA has set out to completely redo its bus network, and the proposed changes are garnering mixed reactions from area commuters.   The MBTA's "Bus Network Redesign" was created to reflect several changes Boston and its surrounding areas have seen in recent years. These include shifting demographics, emerging employment districts, increasing traffic congestion, and changing travel patterns, the MBTA said.  The redesign is expected to bring the following benefits:  25% more bus service 70% more weekend service 275,000 more residents would be near high-frequency service (buses running e…