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Burglar Makes Failed Escape In Bright Orange U-Haul After Billerica Storage Unit Heist: Cops Burglar Makes Failed Escape In Bright Orange U-Haul After Billerica Storage Unit Heist: Cops
Ski-Masked Man Makes Failed Getaway From Billerica Storage A man who tried to break into a storage facility in Billerica has been arrested by K9 troopers after leading state police on a high-speed chase, while driving a U-Haul van and wearing an orange ski mask. Alexander Encarnacion, 29, of Providence, Rhode Island, was driving a 2008 Ford Econoline U-Haul van when he, and other people in a sedan, tried to break into a Billerica storage unit on Monday, Jan. 15, at 10:30 p.m., the facility’s manager said. That’s when Encarnacion sped off as Billerica officers chased after him onto Route 3 south to Route 95 north. The sedan also drove off but was n…

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by Khier Casino
News
Man Held Without Bail After Bodies Of Missing Medford Men Found In Storage Unit Man Held Without Bail After Bodies Of Missing Medford Men Found In Storage Unit
Man Held Without Bail After Bodies Of Missing Medford Men Found In Storage Unit A man who has been ordered held without bail after appearing in court for the murders of a Medford couple whose bodies were found in a Boston storage unit over the weekend.  Leonid Volkov, age 37, of Medford, pleaded not guilty to the murders of Pavel Vekshin, age 28, and Kiryl Schukin in Somerville District Court on Tuesday, April 18, 7News reports. Volkov was arrested and charged with the murders of the missing men from Medford on Friday April 14 after the bodies of both men were found inside a storage unit on Beacon Street in Brighton, the Middlesex County District At…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fentanyl Found On U-Haul Driver Who Crashed Into Tree In Cambridge: Police Fentanyl Found On U-Haul Driver Who Crashed Into Tree In Cambridge: Police
Fentanyl Found On U-Haul Driver Who Crashed Into Tree In Cambridge: Police A 27-year-old Brookline man appeared to be moving more than just his personal belongings when police arrested him for crashing his U-Haul in Cambridge this week, according to authorities. Alejandro Trigo is facing several charges after officers found him in possession of fentanyl and a ghost gun after he crashed his van into a light pole and tree on Rindge Avenue, Cambridge Police report. This happened around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22.  Trigo was found inside the van, which sustained significant front-end damage, in the 2100 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Officers noticed a maga…

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by David Cifarelli
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Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge
Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge A rental truck fully engulfed in flames forced an exit on the Mass Pike to close at the start of the afternoon rush, authorities said.  The incident happened at exit 131 on I-90 eastbound in Cambridge around 3:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, MassDOT said on Twitter.  Vehicle Fire in #Cambridge on I-90 EB, At Exit 131. The Ramp to Exit 131 is currently closed. Expect delays — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) August 22, 2022 Boston and Cambridge Fire were working to put out the flames, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter.  Rental Truck fully engulfed in flames on Exit 131 ramp from…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Six Suspects Wanted For Break-In Robbery At Merrimack Valley Motorbike Store Six Suspects Wanted For Break-In Robbery At Merrimack Valley Motorbike Store
Six Suspects Wanted For Break-In Robbery At Merrimack Valley Motorbike Store Authorities are searching for six suspects believed to have been involved in a break-in robbery at a motorbike store in North Reading over the weekend.  An officer noticed a breaking and entering in progress at North Reading Motorsports, located at 49 Main Street, around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, North Reading Police said.  Upon arrival, the officer found damage to the building's front entrance as well as a male suspect who appeared to be fleeing in a U-Haul cargo van, police said. The officer tried stopping the van but was unsuccessful.  Further investigation reve…

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by David Cifarelli