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Teen Steals Car Used By City Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police Teen Steals Car Used By City Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police
Teen Steals Car Used By City Workers, Uses It In Street Takeover: Police A 17-year-old Connecticut boy stole a Crown Victoria car in Fairfield County and used it as part of a street takeover event, authorities said.  The teen, who was not ID'd because of his age, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief in the first degree, Norwalk police said.  The Norwalk Engineering Department used the 2010 Crown Victoria — the same model of cars police use —and it was last seen parked at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. But on Saturday, Oct. 19, officers went to break up a street takeover and found the car in the middle of the…
Woburn Man Seriously Hurt In CT Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car Woburn Man Seriously Hurt In CT Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car
Woburn Man Seriously Hurt In CT Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car A 38-year-old Massachusetts man was seriously injured after a car crashed into him in Connecticut, on Friday night, Aug. 30.  In Cromwell, Connecticut, police were called to south I-91 just after 8 p.m. after a "small, white Honda sedan" veered onto the shoulder and crashed into a parked car, Connecticut State Police said.  The driver, a man from Woburn, Massachusetts, had stepped out of the vehicle when he was hit. The other people inside his car — all from Woburn — were not hurt. The second vehicle sped away and did not stop to help or contact responders for aid, police sa…
Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness' Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness'
Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness' The Boston College community is reeling following the news that brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were standouts during their time with the Eagles men's hockey team, were killed in a crash in New Jersey. The duo were in Oldsman Township for their sister's wedding and were riding bikes on County Route 551 Thursday evening, Aug. 29, when a suspected drunk driver crashed into them, authorities said.  Original Report: NHL Star, Brother Killed In New Jersey Crash Johnny, 31, played three seasons at Boston College and helped lead the team to a national championship in 2012, t…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday A Salem man who said he was struggling after his car broke down won't have to scrounge to afford a new one after winning a $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot.  Michael Pereira won the seven-figure payday playing the “$4,000,000 Mayhem" game. He bought the $10 scratch-off ticket on Friday, Aug. 16, and picked up the check on Monday.  Related: Stop For Doritos Helps Mass. Woman Land $1 Million Lottery Jackpot Pereira chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to buy a new car with the cash.  Pereir…
Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital
Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Two people were killed and a third was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Charles County, state police confirmed. On Thursday, police said that Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, NJ, have been identified as the pair killed in a crash on July 24 that shut down Route 301 for hours. The other driver, King George, Virginia resident Caitlynn Connell, 28, was also flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Capital Region Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. According to police, shor…
6-Year-Old Hospitalized Following Carlisle Crash; Teen Cited 6-Year-Old Hospitalized Following Carlisle Crash; Teen Cited
6-Year-Old Hospitalized Following Carlisle Crash; Teen Cited Authorities said they have cited a 17-year-old boy with causing a crash in Carlisle that sent a 6-year-old to the hospital, where he remains more than a week later.  The two-car crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 15 at the North Road and Rutland Street intersection. Police said the 17-year-old was behind the wheel of a Nissan Altima that blew through a stop sign and crashed into a Nissan Rogue, police said.  The crash ejected the 6-year-old from the Rogue, causing the boy serious injuries.  Paramedics took the child to Boston Hospital. He remained in there as of Wednesd…
62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd 62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd
62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd Doctors were unable to save a 62-year-old man after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car on Sunday evening, July 21, in Holliston, authorities announced.  Andrew Palumbo, of Ashland, was identified as the man killed in the crash at the intersection of  Prentice and Mill Streets just before 7:50 p.m., Holliston police said. Police and firefighters treated Palumbo at the scene until he could be taken to an area hospital.  Paramedics airlifted Palumbo to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where he later died of his wounds.  The 72-year-old driver…
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery A Tewksbury woman landed a major payday after correctly guessing all nine numbers in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Keno game.  Hillary Fetters won $120,000 after matching the numbers in the June 25 drawing. She would have only collected $40,000, but the 3X multiplier drawn after the game pushed her past the six-figure mark. Fetters collected her prize on Thursday, July 18.  She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.  Fetters bought her ticket at Jade East at 433 Main St. in Tewksbury. The store will get a $1,200 bonus for the sale. 
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday A Cape Cod woman said she knows how she'll spend the $1 million she won in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Barbara Fay, of Eastham, won the seven-figure prize playing the $10 scratch-off game "Emeralds 50X." All of the $4 million grand prize tickets have been claimed in the game, but one $1 million ticket remains in circulation.  Related: Fall River Woman Wins $1 Million In Powerball Lottery Fay said she bought her ticket from dispenser number 12. She chose that one because her son was born in December.  She elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) …
$15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift $15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift
$15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift The late comedian Norm MacDonald once said getting a lottery ticket was the worst gift imaginable. Because if the ticket loses, it's worthless, but if it wins, you've just given away millions in cash in exchange for the sweater they got you.  That happened recently in Massachusetts when a gifted lottery ticket will pay out $1 million a year for the rest of the winner's life.  Merjon Tangovan Nominee Trust of Boston collected the ticket for the winner from the $50 scratch-off game “Lifetime Millions." Greg Racki, a trustee, said his client called the ticket the "best birthday…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday A Salem woman knows the first big purchase she will make with the $1 million jackpot she collected from the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday, July 3.  Nancy Diamond — an appropriate name for a lottery winner — won the seven-figure payday from playing the $5 scratch-off game "$1,000,000 Stacks of Cash." Related: Peabody Man Picks Up $1 Million Lottery Payday Diamond chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.  Diamond bought the ticket at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 …