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Everett Woman's Death Caused By Medical Procedure Performed At Somerville House: DA
A 35-year-old Everett woman died last week after having a liposuction procedure conducted at a home in Somerville, authorities said. A second woman was hospitalized after having the same procedure there. Police were called to the 35-year-old's Bucknam Street home on Friday, May 10, to reports of a person in medical distress. Paramedics rushed her to CHA Everett, where she was pronounced dead, the Middlesex District Attorney said. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is performing an autopsy to determine what caused the woman's death. Detectives began investigating the woman…
Police & Fire
1 Dead, 1 Critical After Central Mass Stabbing; 17-Year-Old In Custody
A 20-year-old man is dead and a teenager is in critical condition following a stabbing Friday night, May 3, in Worcester County. Police received a 911 call just before 9:30 p.m. for a report of multiple stabbing victims at the Town Common in Northbridge. When officers arrived they found the two bleeding from stab wounds, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed them both to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where the 20-year-old died of his injuries, and the teenager remained in critical condition on Saturday. Police did not release either of their na…
Lifestyle
‘I Would Die Without This Place’: Tewksbury Deli Closing After 40 Years In Business
A Tewksbury deli that opened its doors nearly 40 years ago will soon be closing for good. Deli King, located at 885 Main St., will be serving its customers Greek and American cuisine for the last time on Tuesday, Jan. 30, WCVB first reported. Brother-in-laws Dimitrios Gomatos and Arthur Agganis first opened the cafeteria-style restaurant in Tewksbury in 1989. Related: Beloved Stoughton Pizzeria To Close After 68 Years; 'The Time Has Come,' Owner Says "Thirty-five years in Tewksbury and five years in Boston, Allston area," Agganis told the news station. Deli King serves classic diner…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
An 18-year-old who was charged in connection with a shooting that left three people with serious injures at a Pizza Hut in Lynn pleaded not guilty. Delvin Sanchez, 18, was arrested at a home in Peabody for the Dec. 26 shooting and charged with armed assault to murder, accessory before the fact, and accessory after the fact, according to Lynn police. Sanchez is accused of giving the gun to the shooter shortly after 8:30 p.m. Related: 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Lynn He picked up the shooter in his mother’s car and drove out of the area, WCVB reported. Ass…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Early Morning Cambridge Apartment Fire; 15 Left Homeless
One person is dead, and more than a dozen are without homes to begin the new year after an early morning fire in Cambridge burned through an apartment complex, officials said. The blaze began just after 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at a four-story Chester Street apartment building, state fire officials said. Investigators believe the fire started in a second-floor apartment at the front left of the building. The body of the occupant was found inside. Authorities have not released their name pending family notification. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 5:15 a.m…
News
Boston Woman Charged With Killing Fellow UMass Dartmouth Student From NJ In On-Campus Crash: DA
A 22-year-old Boston woman will face charges after she fatally struck 19-year-old University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student Frank Petillo Jr. earlier this year, authorities said. Danasia Sampson, of Mattapan, MA, was charged last week with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said. Sampson is also a student at the university. Petillo, a Manahawkin, NJ, native, was crossing Ring Road with a friend on April 6 near his dorm when police say Sampson crashed into him with her Honda Accord around 5:30 p.m., the Bristol prosecutor said.…
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Support Soars For Lynn Teacher T-Boned By Stolen Car In Police Chase
Amber Fournier played by the rules and worked hard, her friends and family said. She raises two teenage daughters, works as a teacher at Ingalls Elementary School, and has two part-time jobs to make ends meet and provide for her children. But that didn't help her on Sept. 5, when two people speeding through the streets of Lynn in a stolen car, police said, literally turned her life upside down when they ran the red light at the intersection of Chestnut and Essex Streets and T-boned her SUV. Now, the family and friends of the 42-year-old Malden woman are attempting to put back to right wh…
Police & Fire
Mom of 2, Girlfriend Of Suspect ID'd As Victim In Salem Murder Case: DA
A 33-year-old Pablo Vicente man is charged with killing the mother of his two children and dumping her body, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 8. Nayeli Nieves, 20, of Salem, was reported missing on Monday from the home where she lived with Vicente and their 3-year-old and 18-month-old children, investigators said. They are being cared for by the Department of Children and Families. Salem police said officers received a tip that Vincente had harmed Nieves and began investigating him. Related: Salem Man Charged In Missing Woman's Murder While Vincente was arraigned on a murder charg…
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Man Who Fell Under MBTA Train ID'd As Sherborn Native, Reports Say
The man who died when he kicked a train and lost his balance has been identified by his family, according to WCVB. Adam White, originally of Sherborn, was identified by his family as the man who fell under a moving train on Tuesday, May 30 at North Station, WCVB reports. Man killed by Green Line trolley at North Station identified as Adam White of Sherborn @TammyWBZ reportshttps://t.co/VAEpXO2Aut pic.twitter.com/OkWRih4Oij — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) May 31, 2023 White missed his train, followed it, kicked it, and fell into the moving train's path, as reported by Daily Voice. He …
Police & Fire
Beloved 55-Year-Old Woman Killed In Lynn Hit-Run Was 'Well-Liked' By Others
A 55-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing a major route on the North Shore this week, authorities said. Emira Barucija, of Lynn, was in the crosswalk near 1000 Western Avenue (Route 107) when she was struck by a vehicle around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, Lynn Police report. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Lynn Police were detouring traffic at Ida Street as a result, according to MassDOT Spokesperson Jacquelyn Goddard on Twitter. The driver of the involved vehicle then left the scene of the crash, Lynn Police said. A vehicle matching the description…
Police & Fire
Woburn Man Rendered Unconscious In Downtown Boston Dies Week Later: Police
A 46-year-old Woburn man who was attacked and found unconscious in Downtown Boston on Saint Patrick's Day died a week later, authorities said. Officers responded for a report of a man down in the area of 17 Winter Street in Downtown Crossing around 9 p.m. on Friday, march 17, Boston Police report. Upon arrival, officers found the man, later identified as Barry Whelan, unconscious with a "small abrasion" on the back of his head, WCVB reports. Whelan was taken the hospital where he was pronounced dead after being taken off life support on Friday, March 24, Boston Police sai…
Police & Fire
Officials ID Man Killed After Car Crashed Into Front Porch Of Boston Home
Police identified the 60-year-old man killed over the weekend when a car crashed into the front porch of a triple-decker home in Boston. Egdio Dantuony was believed to be sitting in front of his home at 3968 Washington Street in Roslindale just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 when the car slammed into the building, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said on Monday. A 62-year-old man was rushed to the hospital, but authorities have not released his name or condition. Neither man was behind the wheel of the car, authorities said. Police have not released the drive…
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Medford Home Owned By Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report
Alexander Warren, son of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, lost his million-dollar home in the Greater Boston Area to an overnight fire this week, Boston25 reports. Crews responded to the multi-alarm fire at 44 Terrace Road around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Boston Sparks Association said on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the home, which was empty at the time of the fire. 03/21/2023 City of Medford Box 3-182 At approximately 01:00 hrs., City of Medford Fire struck Box 182 for a reported... Posted by Boston Sparks Associatio…
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Police & Fire
House Destroyed By Explosive 4-Alarm Fire Near Cobbs Corner In Stoughton
A family is looking to rebuild after their house was destroyed by an explosive multi-alarm fire in Stoughton this weekend. Crews were on the scene of the four-alarm fire near near 2351 Central Street on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18, according to Stoughton Fire Rescue on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions and worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to other buildings in the area. Today while battling a fire on Wheeler Cir a second fire was reported in the area of 2351 Central st. Crews responded to... Posted by Stoughton Fire Rescue on Saturday, Februa…
Schools
Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee
An investigation has been launched after an elementary school teacher was brought to the hospital after drinking an "unknown substance" in their coffee this week. The teacher at Donovan Elementary School in Randolph was taken to Milton Hospital around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to a letter from Principal Beth Gannon. Gannon said the decision to transport the teacher was made "out of the abundance of caution" for their health after consulting with the school district. The teacher's condition was not known. Well isn’t this an interesting chain of event at a Randolph Public…
Police & Fire
Quincy Crews Snuff Auto Body Shop Fire Amidst Frozen Hydrants, Strong Winds
Firefighters had to brace record-breaking cold and strong winds to put out a two-alarm fire at a Quincy auto body shop this weekend, local firefighters report. 2nd Alarm on arrival. 125 Liberty street Posted by Friends Of Quincy Firefighters IAFF Local 792 on Saturday, February 4, 2023 The fire was reportedly coming from Quincy Collision & Frame Center, located at 125 Liberty Street, on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, according to WCVB's Brianna Borghi on Twitter. Firefighters battling huge fire in #Quincy on Liberty Street and the wind isn’t helping. Fire seems to be coming from Quin…
Schools
School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts
As dangerous wind chills and subzero temperatures are expected to move through the state, many Massachusetts school districts are closing for the day on Friday, Feb. 3. The National Weather Service predicts the lowest wind chills could be between -15 and -45 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday night into Saturday morning. Isolated power outages and snow squalls are expected and the risk for frostbite will also be high. Dangerous Wind Chills Fri-Sat across southern New England. Isolated power outages possible due to strong winds. A few isolated snow squalls possible late tonight into early …
Police & Fire
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston
Police have identified the victim of a shooting that took place in broad daylight in Boston as 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence, of Norwood. Tyler was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Fremont and Babson Streets in Mattapan around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, Boston Police report. He was pronounced dead at the scene. "We do believe it was targeted. We don't believe it was a random act of violence, but we really don't know for sure yet," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, according to WCVB. "It's just a tragic loss for the city to have a teenage boy lost lik…
Police & Fire
Family Of Cambridge Man Killed By Cops Demand Action; Video Shows His Final Moments: Report
Friends and family of Sayed Faisal, the 20-year-old man killed by police on Wednesday, Jan. 4, gathered at Cambridge City Hall Thursday to demand answers. The Bangladesh Association of New England (BANE), who organized the protest, allowed community members to express their frustrations with how police handled the situation and to ask for accountability. "We want justice," the dozens of protesters shouted on the steps of the building. "We want justice for Sayed. Stop killing civilians." Dear community members, Salam and greetings, It’s so heartbreaking to hear about the sad news. …
Police & Fire
Winchester Spa Owner, Mom Bed-Ridden After Hit By Car Just Before Christmas
A local spa owner and mother will be out of work for several weeks after she was the victim of a hit-and-run in Winchester just before Christmas. Kathy Auciello was injured in the crash that happened near the intersection of Main and Vine Streets around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, WCVB reports. According to a Facebook post from her husband Lou, Kathy was walking to her car when she was hit. "She was crossing main street in the cross walk between the hardware store and Mobile gas station," he said. "The driver took off heading towards Woburn while she lied in the middle of the street …
Police & Fire
Gun-Wielding Lawrence High Schooler Chased Down By Police: Reports
A 14-year-old Lawrence High School student was arrested for bringing a gun to school, WCVB reported. The student was captured and charged on Wednesday, Dec. 21, police told CBS, after a fellow student spotted the weapon and texted their parent. The parent called 911, WCVB said, sending police to the school's campus. The gun-toting teenager ran away from police, who chased down and captured the student. The decision to run meant that the teenager was charged with resisting arrest as well as gun charges, the news outlet said. "The rapid and safe resolution to this in…
Schools
Parent Threatened To Harm Concord Schools Superintendent: Reports
A disgruntled parent emailed Concord schools officials earlier this week and threatened to harm superintendent Dr. Laurie Hunter, CBS Boston reported. John Grace, 50, is accused of sending a message on Monday, Dec. 12, that made specific threats, CBS reported, though police did not release what he said or why he was angry. Concord police secured Hunter's office and placed a cruiser outside her home. Officers arrested Grace, searched his home, and seized his firearms, the news station reported. Grace is being held under house arrest and is required to wear a GPS monitoring…
Police & Fire
2 Injured, 12 Displaced After Multi-Family Home In Lowell Catches Fire: Report
Two people were injured and twelve were displaced in an early morning two-alarm fire over the weekend in Lowell, WCVB reported. The fire started at 63-65 St. James Street around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, the outlet reports. All 12 survivors exited the building before fire department personnel arrived on the scene. The fire was able to be contained within an hour and no nearby buildings were impacted. Both people taken to the hospital were said to have minor injuries, the outlet said. Jessica Mendes, one of the affected residents, created a GoFundMe fundraiser. Me…
News
Pilot Killed After Gyrocopter Crashes At Beverly Regional Airport: Report
A 66-year-old man has died after a gyrocopter crashed at an airport on the North Shore, CBS Boston reports citing the Essex County District Attorney's Office. The crash happened after the plane tried taking off at Beverly Regional Airport in Beverly around 11:35 a.m., WCVB reports citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aircraft down Beverly airport unknown on injuries one person. #boston pic.twitter.com/uVx2ygSYYu — Stanley Forman (@sjforman138) December 4, 2022 The pilot, who was the only one on board, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Boston.com re…
News
Update
: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes
Cleanup is underway after a massive water main break in downtown Lowell forced hundreds of residents out of their homes, reports said. Lowell Police reported the break in the area of Moody Street and Cabot Street near Father Morrissette Boulevard around 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, according to their Twitter. One video posted to Facebook showed the water gushing across Race Street and covering the tires of vehicles. People were also being rescued by crews on an inflatable boat, WCVB reports. Posted by Mark Watson on Monday, November 28, 2022 The flooding forced nearly 200 people to evac…
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(
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) Green Line Service Suspended After Maserati Collides With Trolley Near BU Bridge
Update: The MBTA announced that it had restored Green Line service between Kenmore Square and Packard's Corner. Green Line B Branch Update: Train service has been restored between Kenmore Square and Packard's Corner.https://t.co/hiO504ZbKG — MBTA (@MBTA) November 23, 2022 __________ Green Line service was suspended on the B-line between Packard's Corner and Kenmore Square because of an accident near the BU Bridge, the MBTA said on Twitter. Green Line B Branch: Service is suspended between Blandford St and Babcock St due to an accident near the BU Bridge. Please use the 57 as an alt…
Police & Fire
Update
: Possible Fetal Remains Found In South Boston Apartment Freezer
Authorities are investigating after a possible fetal remains were found in the freezer of a South Boston apartment, authorities said. Police responded to a call at an apartment at 838 East Broadway around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, Boston Police report. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and Medical Examiner were also called to the scene. It was later determined that investigators found possible fetus remains inside the apartment, police said. When investigators returned on Friday, it was determined that another set of remains was found, WCVB reports. Breaking: author…
Police & Fire
No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports
Four dogs are missing following a house fire in Bellingham late Tuesday night, Nov. 15, news reports said. The blaze on Stone Street started around 11:30 p.m. while the owners were away, NBC Boston said. When fire crews arrived on the scene, the home was entirely engulfed in flames. "Our daughter lives here, and she was at work, and her boyfriend went to get her because he had her car, so he picked her up," Ann Odabashian told WCVB. "When they came back into the driveway, the house was on fire." Firefighters were eventually able to put out the blaze, but the home is a total los…
News
Doctor At Tufts Medical Center Entangled In Child Sex Trafficking Scheme: Report
A Boston doctor is facing up to 10 years in prison after he was arrested on federal child sex trafficking charges, reports said. Sadeq Quraishi, an anesthesiologist at Tufts Medical Center, is being held without bail after he was charged with attempted sex trafficking of a child on Thursday, Nov. 3, NBC10 Boston reports. Quraishi allegedly responded to an online advertisement showing two teenage girls who were "Travelin' thru town on a lil roadtrip," the outlet said citing court documents. The ad also said the girls were "2 beautiful flowers that are ready to bloom," WCVB rep…
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