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1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Stoughton Crash; Police Investigating Cause 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Stoughton Crash; Police Investigating Cause
1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Stoughton Crash; Police Investigating Cause A woman on her way home from an overnight shift at work and two men on a business trip crashed in Norfolk County on Wednesday morning, sending two to the hospital and one to the morgue, authorities said.  The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. near 1463 Turnpike Street in Stoughton. A Quincy woman was behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander that slammed into a black Cadillac with two men inside. Paramedics rushed all three to Boston Medical Center, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.  Michael Unman, 59, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, died of his injuries. A …
Company Fined Nearly $50K After Employee Crushed To Death At Boston Airport In 2023: OSHA Company Fined Nearly $50K After Employee Crushed To Death At Boston Airport In 2023: OSHA
Company Fined Nearly $50K After Employee Crushed To Death At Boston Airport In 2023: Osha A Winthrop father and Desert Storm veteran who was killed last year while working at Boston Logan Airport was not properly trained on the forklift he was driving when it crashed and fell on top of him, federal regulators said on Monday, March 11. The company he worked for now faces nearly $50,000 in fines for the incident.  Raul Orengo Santiago, 51, died on August 29, 2023, after the forklift he was driving clipped a beam, tipped over, and fell on top of him, an OSHA report of the fatal accident said. Fellow employees used an aircraft tow bar to lift the heavy equipment o…
Boston Med Tech Hit With Drug Fraud Charges: DA Boston Med Tech Hit With Drug Fraud Charges: DA
Boston Med Tech Hit With Drug Fraud Charges: DA A Boston Medical Center radiology tech is facing charges after he received improper prescriptions for controlled substances from a nurse he worked with at the hospital, officials said. Rafael Garcia, 44, is charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, obtaining drugs by fraud and larceny of a drug, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  A pharmacist became suspicious of Boston Medical Center nurse practitioner John Cann for writing several prescriptions that seemed suspicious, the prosecutor said. Garcia and Cann worked together in the emergency department.  T…
Alleged Drunk Driver Who Seriously Hurt Woman In South Boston Gets $5K Bond: DA Alleged Drunk Driver Who Seriously Hurt Woman In South Boston Gets $5K Bond: DA
Alleged Drunk Driver Who Seriously Hurt Woman In South Boston Gets $5K Bond: DA A 46-year-old man accused of hospitalizing a woman after he drunkenly crashed into her as she crossed the street on Saturday, Oct. 28, was ordered held on a $5,000 bond, authorities said.  Jeffrey McArdle is charged with operating under the influence (second offense) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. As a condition of his parole, McArdle must avoid alcohol and must keep a device that allows officers to test his blood alcohol levels remotely.  The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. as a husband and wife crossed O Street and…
Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA
Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA A man police say shot and killed 17-year-old Nathan Paul in Quincy last year and fled to Puerto Rico has been arrested and brought back to Massachusetts, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.  Keniel Diaz-Romero, formerly of Quincy, will be arraigned later this week on charges of murder, larceny from a person, possession of a counterfeit bill, uttering a counterfeit bill, conspiracy to commit larceny, and unlawfully carrying a ­firearm, the prosecutor said.  Diaz-Romero is the sixth and final suspect to be charged in the killing of the Weymouth High School senior on Feb. 15, …
(UPDATE) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family (UPDATE) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family
(Update) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family Update: Massachusetts State Police said they had found the woman's dog and returned it to her grateful family. The woman remains in critical condition after she was struck by lightning on Saturday in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.  Original: A 31-year-old Boston woman was in critical condition Saturday night, Sept. 9, after she was struck by lightning while walking her dog in the Dorchester neighborhood, authorities said. Her dog, terrified by the strike, ran away, and police are asking the public to help find it.  The woman, who was not identified, was walking at Sav…
Update: Winthrop Man Dies From Logan Airport Accident Update: Winthrop Man Dies From Logan Airport Accident
Update: Winthrop Man Dies From Logan Airport Accident A 51-year-old man died in an industrial accident at Logan Airport, officials say.  A Winthrop man who was an employee of a JetBlue sub-contractor died in a forklift accident at Logan Airport in Boston around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The 51-year-old attempted to drive a forklift through a lower bag service entrance in an outdoor loading area behind Gate C26, an initial investigation shows. A beam over the entrance was marked with a sign labelling it as having a clearance of eight feet and six inches, but the forklift's backrest ex…
Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay
Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned off of Castle Island in South Boston.  A 93-year-old woman, who was part of a private adult daycare program, was taking part in a supervised swimming trip to Pleasure Bay on Monday, Aug. 15, Massachusetts State Police said. She went for a dip and suffered injuries that caused her death soon after.  The woman went into the water with two friends with instructions to stay in shallow water. At some point, she swam into deeper water and panicked. She yelled for help before going underwater.  Her friends lept to the rescue…
(Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say (Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say
(Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say A man was critically injured after a car crashed into him, sending him flying into the air and slamming back into the ground in South Boston, authorities said.  The man, approximately 30 years old, was walking across Columbia Road at the Exit 14 ramp from Route 93 North before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, when a red sedan slammed into him, Boston police said. The man, whose name was not released, received potentially life-threatening injuries in the crash.  The sedan, possibly a Honda Accord with dual tailpipes, was driving east on Columbia Road when it smashed into the man, th…
Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA
Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA Police say a 66-year-old Malden man with an "extensive" criminal record injured a baby when he smashed in the windows of the car the infant was in with a baseball bat, authorities said Sunday, July 30.  Clifford Jones is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (baseball bat) on a child under 14, malicious destruction of property, possession of a class D substance, selling unstamped cigarettes, and selling cigarettes without a license, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. He was being held on a $7,500 bond.  Police say Jones backed his…
(Update) Fatal Hit-Run: 1 Dead, 3 Hurt In Multi-Car Crash On I-95 (Update) Fatal Hit-Run: 1 Dead, 3 Hurt In Multi-Car Crash On I-95
(Update) Fatal Hit-Run: 1 Dead, 3 Hurt In Multi-Car Crash On I-95 Police have identified the 44-year-old man who died Friday, July 28, in a multi-car hit-and-run crash in Essex County. One of the men in the car that caused the mayhem is still on the run, authorities said.  Valkisergio Costa Silva, 44, of Centerville on Cape Cod, died just after 4:15 p.m. when he was ejected from a Chevrolet Express van traveling southbound on I-95 in Topsfield near Exit 79, Massachusetts State Police said. Three other people in the van, whose names were not released, were taken to area hospitals. One, a 30-year-old man, was airlifted to Boston Medical Center…
(UPDATED) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash (UPDATED) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash
(Updated) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash Update: A memorial balloon release and candlelight vigil for Terry Boston, the 15-year-old killed in a Randolph car crash, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the parking lot of Brockton High School.  A flyer for the event called Terry a "bright and caring person." "His light and energy would spread anywhere he was. This young angle was taken too soon." ----- Original: A 15-year-old Brockton boy was killed Tuesday night, July 18, after the car he was in crashed into a tree in Randolph, authorities said. Three others were hospitalized in the wreck.  The crash happened just before 10:…
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America 10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America A new list from Newsweek revealed the best hospitals for cancer treatment in America, and it included multiple Massachusetts health organizations.  Getting high-quality medical care is important at any stage of life, but it may be the most critical for people diagnosed with cancer. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published a list of the best cancer hospitals in the country, which included multiple Massachusetts hospitals.  "While nothing can stop the worry after receiving the diagnosis of a serious illness, having access to some of the best cancer treatment facilities in t…
Mass State Trooper Hospitalized After Assault By Wanted Weymouth Man In Boston Mass State Trooper Hospitalized After Assault By Wanted Weymouth Man In Boston
Mass State Trooper Hospitalized After Assault By Wanted Weymouth Man In Boston A wanted man assaulted a pair of law enforcement officers and attempted to get others to intervene on his behalf, officials say.  Joseph W. Russell, of Weymouth, was arrested on Monday, July 3 after kicking and punching a police officer and a state trooper, sending the state trooper to the hospital, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The state trooper saw Russell, age 27, in the area of Southampton Street just before 7:50 a.m. and recognized him as the subject of multiple active arrest warrants for drug-related offenses.  The trooper approached Russell, who r…
(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…
Worker Seriously Injured From Fall At Norwood Hospital Construction Site Worker Seriously Injured From Fall At Norwood Hospital Construction Site
Worker Seriously Injured From Fall At Norwood Hospital Construction Site A worker is recovering following a fall at a Norwood construction site this week, according to officials. Norwood Fire responded to a reported construction accident at the site of Norwood Hospital, located at 800 Washington Street, just after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, the department reports.  This morning shortly after 10:00 Norwood Fire Alarm received multiple calls reporting a construction accident at 800... Posted by Norwood Fire Department on Friday, June 9, 2023 A Norwood Police Officer was already providing aid to the worker, who reportedly fall from the second floor. He was tak…
Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph
Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph An 18-year-old from Brockton has died several days after he was shot in Randolph, according to authorities. Isiah Andrade was found suffering from an "obvious" life-threatening injury behind the wheel of a car in the area of Grove Street and Randall Way just after 3 a.m on Sunday, May 14, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  Andrade was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, the DA's Office reports. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Randolph Police at 781-96…
Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say
Bloodied Marlborough Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Wild Police Chase, Officials Say An attempted murder suspect was found with serious, likely self-inflicted, injuries after leading police in a lengthy car chase, officials say. Mark T. Donahue, 41, a suspect in an attempted murder in Marlborough, was captured through the efforts of multiple police departments on Thursday, April 27, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police were notified at 9:50 p.m. that Weston Police were pursuing an attempted murder suspect in a 2022 Toyota Highlander SUV on Route 20. State troopers took over the pursuit as 41-year-old Donahue sped onto Route 95, and contin…
Dorchester Man, 53, Killed While Crossing Gallivan Boulevard In Boston: Police Dorchester Man, 53, Killed While Crossing Gallivan Boulevard In Boston: Police
Dorchester Man, 53, Killed While Crossing Gallivan Boulevard In Boston: Police A 53-year-old Dorchester man has died after he was hit by a car in Boston over the weekend, according to authorities. Torrance Hodges was crossing Gallivan Boulevard when he was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Express van around 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, Massachusetts State Police report. Hodges was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver, a 52-year-old Dorchester man, was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  So far, no charges have been filed and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing. 
'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring 'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring
'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring Family and friends of the 64-year-old Methuen woman killed after a van struck her at an intersection in Lawrence earlier this month said she was a "beautiful soul." Silvana Seabra, 64, was hit just before 2:45 p.m. on April 3 at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Erving Avenue, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed her to Boston Medical Center, but she died from her injuries on Monday, April 10.  Seabra was a Brazilian native who worked as a substitute teacher for middle and high schools, her niece Viviane Melgaco said. Her passion was helping ch…
Fatal Wreck: Woman, 64, Hit By Van In Lawrence Dies Week Later, DA Says Fatal Wreck: Woman, 64, Hit By Van In Lawrence Dies Week Later, DA Says
Fatal Wreck: Woman, 64, Hit By Van In Lawrence Dies Week Later, DA Says A 64-year-old who was hit by a van last week in Lawrence has died of her injuries in a Boston hospital, authorities said.  Silvana Seabra, 64, of Methuen, was hit just before 2:45 p.m. on April 3 at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Erving Avenue, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed her to Boston Medical Center, but she succumbed to her injuries on Monday, April 10.  A man who was also struck by the van suffered minor injuries and is recovering at home after being treated at Lawrence General Hospital, the prosecutor said.  Massachusetts State Police a…
'Unthinkable': Brockton Stepfather Accused Of Shooting 14-Year-Old Stepson To Death 'Unthinkable': Brockton Stepfather Accused Of Shooting 14-Year-Old Stepson To Death
'Unthinkable': Brockton Stepfather Accused Of Shooting 14-Year-Old Stepson To Death A stepfather is accused of killing his 14-year-old stepson and injuring his 39-year-old girlfriend in an overnight shooting in Brockton, according to officials.  Justelino Resende, age 38, of Brockton was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Nehemiah Cepeda at 93 Tribou Street just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office reports.  Responding officers found Cepeda along with the woman suffering from gunshot wounds just before 2 a.m., the DA's Office reports. Cepeda, who was a ninth grade student at the Brockton Therapeutic Day School, …
Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA
Boston Stabber Known As 'Dog Bite' Denied Bail: DA A man who fled the state after stabbing and killing a person has been ordered held without bail, officials say. Dwight Watson, also known as "Dog Bite," was denied bail on Tuesday, Feb. 21 on the charges of stabbing a man to death in the summer of 2022, according to the Suffolk District Attorney's office.  Watson, of Boston, is charged with the death of 48-year-old Urvin Gerald, who he stabbed in the early morning hours of July 16, 2022, at the Mount Horeb Lodge parking lot on Harvard Street.  Read more: Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood …
Man Who Shot His Brother In Face Over Housing Argument Held Without Bail: DA Man Who Shot His Brother In Face Over Housing Argument Held Without Bail: DA
Man Who Shot His Brother In Face Over Housing Argument Held Without Bail: DA A Boston man who police allege tried to kill his brother over a disagreement over selling their family home was ordered held without bail, authorities said.  Trevor Lawrence, age 32, of Mattapan, faces charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and numerous firearms and ammunition charges in the alleged May 2021 shooting, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge ruled on Tuesday, Feb. 14, that Lawrence is too dangerous to receive bail following a dangerousness hearing, the prosecutor said.  Investigators accuse Lawrence o…
Boston Woman Goes Full Carrie Underwood On Cheating Boyfriend: DA Boston Woman Goes Full Carrie Underwood On Cheating Boyfriend: DA
Boston Woman Goes Full Carrie Underwood On Cheating Boyfriend: DA A Boston man will likely think twice before he cheats again after police say his girlfriend ran him over with her car and then stabbed him after she found out he was unfaithful, authorities said. Lashonda Warner, 27, faces two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — car and knife — and leaving the scene of an accident after causing personal injury, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered her held on a $5,000 bond, and she's required to have no contained with the victim, which probably won't be very hard for her.  Police said they were ca…
Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office
Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office A man who apparently assaulted three teenagers and one woman over the condition of their home has been charged with assault and battery and is being held in lieu of $500 bail, authorities said. Desmond Fortes, 37, was intoxicated and being held down by a woman and a teenage boy when police found him at a Maywood Street home at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Fortes had apparently attacked his captors after complaining of their messy rooms. The two victims told police he had attacked two other teenage boys as well. The woman had a b…
Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating
Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating The Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29, that police are investigating a fatal Oct. 31 wreck between a car and motorcycle in Acton.  Philip Keyes, 64 of Acton, died weeks following the crash.  Keyes was riding his motorcycle along Great Road when he crashed into an 82-year-old Chelmsford woman in a Subaru driving in the opposite direction around noon, authorities said. Responded airlifted Keyes tto Boston Medical Center where he died of his wounds on Nov. 16. The Subaru driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, the prosecutor's office …
Drunk Driver Smashes Into MSP Cruiser, Injuring Trooper On I-93 In Randolph Drunk Driver Smashes Into MSP Cruiser, Injuring Trooper On I-93 In Randolph
Drunk Driver Smashes Into MSP Cruiser, Injuring Trooper On I-93 In Randolph A Massachusetts State Trooper is recovering after a drunk driver smashed into his cruiser that was stopped on the side of a major highway over the weekend, authorities said. The 35-year-old male Trooper was in the breakdown lane of I-93 north in Randolph when a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee rammed into the back of his cruiser around 7:18 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, Massachusetts State Police report.  This happened while the Trooper was conducting a traffic stop and waiting for an unregistered BMW to get towed. The force from the crash caused the cruiser to slam into the back of the BMW.  The ba…
Malden Man Guilty Of Stabbing Death Outside Of Boston Medical Center: DA Malden Man Guilty Of Stabbing Death Outside Of Boston Medical Center: DA
Malden Man Guilty Of Stabbing Death Outside Of Boston Medical Center: DA A jury convicted a 28-year-old Malden man of stabbing a 32-year-old to death after an argument outside of Boston Medical Center in 2019 Gerald Bowens was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Timothy Walton at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Assistant District Attorney Sarah McEvoy told jurors the two had gotten into a disagreement just feet away from the medical center on Sept. 18, 2019, when Bowens pulled a knife and stabbed Walton several times. Doctors there weren't able to save Bowen's life d…
Charlene Casey Guilty Of 2018 Wreck That Killed 2-Year-Old Colin McGrath In South Boston Charlene Casey Guilty Of 2018 Wreck That Killed 2-Year-Old Colin McGrath In South Boston
Charlene Casey Guilty Of 2018 Wreck That Killed 2-Year-Old Colin McGrath In South Boston A Boston jury found Charlene Casey guilty of homicide by motor vehicle in the death of 22-month-old Colin McGrath after a weeklong trial.  The 67-year-old faces two years in prison following the verdict, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  The prosecution alleged that Casey was to blame for a chain reaction crash that led to the toddler's death, CBS Boston said. Police said Casey drove her Prius through the intersection of L Street and East Sixth Street on July 25, 2018, and into the path of an oncoming van, which did not have a stop sign. The impact caused the van to jump…
Man Who Killed 1, Injured 2 More In Boston DUI Crash Gets 4 To 5 Years In Prison: DA Man Who Killed 1, Injured 2 More In Boston DUI Crash Gets 4 To 5 Years In Prison: DA
Man Who Killed 1, Injured 2 More In Boston DUI Crash Gets 4 To 5 Years In Prison: DA A Bellingham man who was high on drugs when he crashed into three people last year in Boston, killing one, will spend at spend between four and five years in prison, authorities said.  Kevin McCaffrey, 47, pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs and driving under the influence of drugs in the 2021 crash, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Judge Michael Doolin also sentenced McCaffrey to seven years probation once he's released from prison.  Prosecutors said McCaffrey's 2012 Honda Civic careened off Theodore Glynn Parkway in Roxbury just befo…