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Woman ID'd As Victim Hit, Killed In Weymouth Crash Woman ID'd As Victim Hit, Killed In Weymouth Crash
Woman ID'd As Victim Hit, Killed In Weymouth Crash Police identified a 78-year-old woman as the victim in a pedestrian versus car crash in Weymouth earlier this week.  Harjit Thakral, of Weymouth, was hit by an SUV as she walked in the 300 block of Washington Street on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Paramedics took Thakral to South Shore Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead at 1:40 p.m.  The SUV's driver remained at the scene and worked with investigators, the prosecutor's office said. No charges have been filed.  The crash remains under investigation. 
Plane Crash: 4, Including Teen, Killed In Vermont Plane Crash: 4, Including Teen, Killed In Vermont
Plane Crash: 4, Including Teen, Killed In Vermont Four Connecticut residents killed in a small plane crash in Vermont as they returned home from a luncheon have been identified. The Vermont State Police said the incident occurred in Addison County, Vermont, in Ferrisburgh on Sunday, Sept. 8. The victims, whose bodies were recovered on Monday, Sept. 9, have been identified as: Paul Pelletier, age 55, of Columbia, in Tolland County  Frank Rodriquez, age 88, of Lebanon, in New London County  Susan Van Ness, age 51, of Middletown, in Middlesex County  Delilah Van Ness, age 15, of Middletown, in Middlesex County . Middletown Po…
Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA
Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA A mother of two who has been missing since last weekend was found dead in a wooded area in Haverhill, authorities said.  Carol Flaz-Burgos, 37, of Lawrence, was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 31. Searchers found her body near Winnekenni Castle beside Kenoza Lake in Haverhill earlier this week.  Friends said she walked outside to throw away a bag of trash at her Broadway Street home and never returned. Her son called 911, which sparked the massive search.  What followed was a "full court press," with officers from multiple jurisdictions, helicopters, and police dogs …
Mass. Gas Station Explosion Sends 4 To Hospital With Burns Mass. Gas Station Explosion Sends 4 To Hospital With Burns
Mass. Gas Station Explosion Sends 4 To Hospital With Burns Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion at a gas station in Norfolk County Friday night, Aug. 30, that sent four people to the hospital — two of them with severe burns, police said.  The explosion was reported just after 6 p.m. at the Sav-More Gas Station at 220 South Main St. in Bellingham, Bellingham police said.  Firefighters and other first responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and take the injured to area hospitals. Two of those harmed were taken to the burn unit at Rhode Island Hospital for more treatment, police said.  An in…
82-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries After Stoughton Crash 82-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries After Stoughton Crash
82-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries After Stoughton Crash Update: The 82-year-old man who was hit by a car earlier this week in Stoughton has died. Police ID'd the man as Joaquin Soares of Stoughton.  Original: An 82-year-old man remained hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Stoughton on Thursday evening, Aug. 22, authorities said.  A car crashed into the man just before 6:15 p.m. as he walked along Central Street, between Turnpike and Lincoln streets.  Paramedics rushed the man to Boston Hospital, where he remained Friday.  Authorities did not release the man's name or update his condition. The Brockton driver rem…
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI The rooftop shooter at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Sunday, July 14.  Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 of Bethel Park, PA, was shot and killed by officials while still on the roof of a manufacturing plant about 130 yards, from the rally according to statements by officials.  Crooks had no criminal record, was a registered Republican, and previously donated to the liberal voter turnout group, Progressive Turnout Project, through ActBlue in January 2021, according to public records.  When he graduated fro…
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Secret Service agents rushed to get former President Donald Trump offstage after loud bangs were heard and he dropped to the ground at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Just minutes after the early evening event on Saturday, July 13 in Butler, just north of Pittsburgh, started, the apparent shots were heard. Trump had turned to show a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs rang throughout the crowd. He ducked and was tackled by Secret Service members as members of the crowd gasped and chanted, "U-S-A." Possible gunshots at former President Trump's rally in Butler, PA. Secret Servic…
(NEW UPDATE) Police Explode Bomb In Haverhill, Scene Cleared; Man In Custody (NEW UPDATE) Police Explode Bomb In Haverhill, Scene Cleared; Man In Custody
(NEW Update) Police Explode Bomb In Haverhill, Scene Cleared; Man In Custody New Update: Residents near Rosebud Avenue are allowed to return to their homes after police said they destroyed a bomb at a house near there. Police had evacuated the area for hours as they searched for more explosives.  Original: A state police bomb squad destroyed an explosive device at a Haverhill home on Friday, June 28.  Police were called to 5 Rosebud Ave. around 8 a.m. to investigate reports that someone found an incendiary device. At 1 p.m., Haverhill police said they had destroyed the device in a controlled explosion.  Police originally reported they found two …
$5,000 Bounty To Find Arsonist Who Torched ATV In Newton $5,000 Bounty To Find Arsonist Who Torched ATV In Newton
$5,000 Bounty To Find Arsonist Who Torched ATV In Newton Police and fire investigators are asking for the public's help to determine who set an ATV on fire earlier this month, and they're offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest.  Newton firefighters received multiple 911 calls for a fire at 85 Dudley Road around 5:30 p.m. on June 1. When they arrived, flames had consumed a Polaris 900 ATV, which retail for about $3,000.   Arson investigators spoke with witnesses and examined the evidence and have determined the fire was more likely intentionally set. They're asking anyone in the area at the time of the blaze to c…
Central Mass Teacher On Leave After Holding Slave Auction With Black Students, Using Slur Central Mass Teacher On Leave After Holding Slave Auction With Black Students, Using Slur
Central Mass Teacher On Leave After Holding Slave Auction With Black Students, Using Slur A fifth-grade teacher in Worcester County was placed on administrative leave after officials learned they held an "impromptu slave auction" during a lesson on the economy of the Southern states and later used a racial slur during a discussion on a book, school district leaders said in a letter to parents.  Northborough and Southborough Superintendent of Schools Gregory Martineau wrote that the two incidents happened in January and April. He said he did not learn about them until parents brought them to his attention on April 24.  An investigation found that during a history d…
Man's Body Found In Mass Wastewater Treatment Plant Man's Body Found In Mass Wastewater Treatment Plant
Man's Body Found In Mass Wastewater Treatment Plant Workers at a Brockton wastewater treatment facility found the body of a man floating in the water Friday morning, May 24, authorities said.  The workers called 911 around 8:15 a.m. when they found the man at the 303 Oak Hill Way plant, the Plymouth District Attorney's Office said. The man's name was not released.  Police responded and investigated the scene, and preliminary findings do not suggest foul play, the prosecutor's office said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.  Male Body Found At Brockton Wastewater Treatment Plant, No Foul Play Suspected pic.twitter.com/w…
Body Of Man Found Behind Framingham Restaurant ID'd As Employee Body Of Man Found Behind Framingham Restaurant ID'd As Employee
Body Of Man Found Behind Framingham Restaurant ID'd As Employee Police have identified the body of a man found dead behind a Framingham restaurant over the weekend  Anthony Junior Lopez was found behind Hot Table, where he worked.  The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine what caused his death.  Investigators ask anyone who saw something unusual near the 1 Worcester Road restaurant on Saturday night to contact investigators at 508-532-5923. Framingham police, State Police, and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office are investigating the incident. 
Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store
Woman With Bullet Wound 'Dropped Off' At Dedham Furniture Store Police are asking for the public's help to find the person who dropped off a woman at a Dedham furniture store after she had been shot.  Dedham police were called to Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store on Providence Highway just after 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14. Authorities did not release the woman's name or her condition on Monday.  Officers are unsure how the woman was shot or who drove her to the store, but they are investigating the incident.  "The circumstances related to how and where this party was injured, why she was dropped off at this location, as …
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Fire officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information as they investigate who sparked a three-alarm blaze in Suffolk County.  The fire happened at 43-45 Blossom St. in Chelsea on the evening of Nov. 8. “This fire had a very real chance of spreading to other buildings in a densely built residential neighborhood,” said Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese. The Chelsea Fire Department responded to heavy fire on the upper floors of the vacant building. The fire spread through the roof of the structure, but firefighters were able to contain it.  No injuries were reported. The…
Father Of 2 Killed In Freak Accident With Knife Outside Saugus Family Restaurant Father Of 2 Killed In Freak Accident With Knife Outside Saugus Family Restaurant
Father Of 2 Killed In Freak Accident With Knife Outside Saugus Family Restaurant Police have identified the person who was found stabbed outside of Kowloon Restuarant in Saugus on Saturday night, Dec. 2, as a 42-year-old Milton man.  Patrick Kenney Jr. was found with a knife wound outside of the 948 Broadway restaurant just after 9 p.m., the Essex District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed him to Mass General Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  Related: Charges Filed In Saugus Brawl In Viral Fight At Kowloon Restuarant The man who died outside of #Kowloon last night was 42-year-old Patrick Kenney, Jr. His father tells me he leav…
Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online
Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online Two people were shot at Worcester State University early Saturday morning, Oct. 28, after a fight in a parking lot, officials said.  One died, and the other was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Police haven't released much about what sparked the altercation, but they said neither the victims nor the alleged shooter went to the university.  Related: Manhunt For Shooter Underway, Victim's Family Asks For Help As police continue to investigate the incident, videos that purportedly show the moments leading up to the shooting and the aftermath have appeared on social media sites.  (Edito…
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash One of five Sacred Heart University students involved in a horrific two-car crash in Fairfield County that injured six is in a medically induced coma, according to a GoFundMe. The collision took place in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart's Martire Building. When police arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi on its roof, Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. said. The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students  There were two admitted to Saint Vi…
Dracut High Officer On Leave Over Alleged Inappropriate Relationship With Student Dracut High Officer On Leave Over Alleged Inappropriate Relationship With Student
Dracut High Officer On Leave Over Alleged Inappropriate Relationship With Student Police are investigating allegations that a school resource officer had inappropriate contact with a student, officials say.  Sunny Nguyen, a school resource officer at Dracut High School, was placed on paid administrative leave amid allegations that he had inappropriate contact with a student, according to Dracut police and Dracut Public Schools. In a joint statement, Dracut police and Dracut Public Schools say they are aware of the allegations and that the Dracut police immediately launched an investigation into the allegations.  Nguyen will remain on leave pending th…
Braintree High Schooler, 16, Among Duo Killed In Weekend Braintree Shooting Braintree High Schooler, 16, Among Duo Killed In Weekend Braintree Shooting
Braintree High Schooler, 16, Among Duo Killed In Weekend Braintree Shooting Authorities are investigating after two young men who shot and killed on the South Shore this weekend.  Jahzier Porter, age 16, and Jayden Santos-Andrade, age 19, died in the shooting that took place on Albert Road in Braintree on late Saturday night, June 24, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  Porter was a student at Braintree High School while Santos-Andrade, of Dorchester, would have turned 20 next month, the office added.  UPDATE: The two victims have been identified by Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey as 16-year-old... Posted by Kevin Wiles …
Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl
Man Drove Mercedes 'Over The Fence' Of Chelsea Parking Lot, Striking Teen Girl A 14-year-old girl from Everett is in critical condition after a Watertown man crashed into her after allegedly driving his car over the fence of a parking lot in Chelsea this weekend, officials said.  Chelsea Police and Massachusetts State Police responded to the crash in the parking lot of RISE Recreational Marijuana Dispensary, located on Beacham Street, just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, State Police report.  Initial investigation suggested that a 2020 Mercedes Benz sedan, driven by 44-year-old Ceserino Borelli, was speeding down the street when went off the road, crashed t…
'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment 'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment
'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment An 18-year-old woman who was found dead outside of an Everett apartment this week has been identified by her family as Kya Donovan of Manchester, New Hampshire.  "My beautiful, intelligent, resilient Kya Donovan Kashh Bábyy was an amazing daughter, loving sister and wonderful friend," Kya's father David Donovan said in a Facebook post. "This is a lot to process and would appreciate patience during this time while we try to keep the pieces together."  Kya's body was found outside of a home on Springvale Avenue around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office…
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building 2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building A four-alarm fire racked a building, closing businesses but narrowly avoiding spreading to neighboring structures, officials say.  A person spotted a fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street, from outside the building at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, according to the Wakefield Fire Department.  As soon as crews arrived at the scene they struck a second alarm, followed quickly by a third. A fourth alarm was struck almost an hour after the first, at approximately 4:50 p.m., when firefighters were forced to evacuate the building because of structural damage. …
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA 6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA Two people were arrested on gun charges relating to the house party turned shooting that resulted in an 18-year-old's death, officials say. Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a house party at 5 Royal Street, Apartment 3 around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, and found six gunshot victims, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. All six of the gunshot victims were transported to Lawrence General Hospital. Desiderio Arias, 18, of Boxford Street, Lawrence, was pronounced dead at the hospital.  Arias was the son of Eddy Chavez, the former trustee of the…
25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA
25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA Authorities are investigating after a 25-year-old Lawrence mad died while in police custody over the weekend. Christian Marte-Martinez was placed into a cell at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. Police later found Marte-Martinez unresponsive around 5 a.m., the DA's Office said. Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before taking Marte-Martinez to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other information was released and the investigation is ongoing. 
Westford 30-Year-Old Man Dies In Single-Car Crash: Police Westford 30-Year-Old Man Dies In Single-Car Crash: Police
Westford 30-Year-Old Man Dies In Single-Car Crash: Police The cause of a single-vehicle crash that claimed a man's life is under investigation, police say.  A 30-year-old Westford man died at the scene of the crash that occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, according to Westford Police Captain James Peloquin.  The driver was the long occupant inside the vehicle. His immediate family was out of state at the time of the crash, Peloquin said, so his identity has not yet been released.  Massachusetts State Police also responded to the scene of the crash, and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office was notified.&nb…
'My Everything': Friends Say About Woman Killed In Weekend Boston Shooting 'My Everything': Friends Say About Woman Killed In Weekend Boston Shooting
'My Everything': Friends Say About Woman Killed In Weekend Boston Shooting Police have identified a woman who died in one of two back-to-back fatal shootings in Boston over Presidents' Day weekend as 32-year-old Diva Ayuso of Sharon.  Ayuso was killed in the shooting that happened at 15 Fermoy Heights in Dorchester around 8:46 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, Boston Police report. This came the same day as another fatal shooting at 58 Tremont Street in the South End/Lower Roxbury. around 11:34 p.m, police said.  "Words cannot describe how I’m feeling right now. You are my everything, my blood, my cousin, my sister, and my partner in crime," Ayuso's friend wrote on Face…
Presidents' Day Shooting At Woburn Home Kills Man, Injures Another: Police Presidents' Day Shooting At Woburn Home Kills Man, Injures Another: Police
Presidents' Day Shooting At Woburn Home Kills Man, Injures Another: Police Authorities are investigating after one man was killed and another injured in an early morning shooting in Woburn on Presidents' Day.  Officers responded for a reported disturbance at a home in Woburn around 3:40 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, according to Woburn Police Chief Robert Rufo. Upon arrival, officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  BREAKING: Woburn police confirm double-shooting at this home on Washington St. Officers were called here at 3:40 AM for reports of a disturb…
Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People
Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People A Firefighter was injured while battling a multi-alarm blaze in Brockton this week, WCVB reports.  Brockton Fire responded to the two-alarm fire at 107 Tribou Street just after 7 a.m. on Friday morning, Feb. 17, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli told Daily Voice. Brockton Firefighters on scene at 107 Tribou St. at a second alarm fire pic.twitter.com/HvgugfKejg — Brockton Fire (@Brockton_Fire) February 17, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from the first and second floors, Nardelli said. People were also reportedly trapped inside.  A search of the building was deemed ne…
Teenager Critically Injured In Early-Morning Brockton Fire: Report Teenager Critically Injured In Early-Morning Brockton Fire: Report
Teenager Critically Injured In Early-Morning Brockton Fire: Report A teenager is in critical condition and several more are injured following an early morning fire in Brockton, reports said.  Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 25 Central Square in Brockton around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to West Bridgewater Fire and Brockton Emergency Management Agency (BEMA). BEMA on scene of a 3rd alarm house fire at #25 Central Square. Heavy fire has been knocked down, several rescues were made via ladders. Press conference will be at 0215hrs at the fire scene. pic.twitter.com/Lb8kQhIky5 — BEMA (@Brockton_EMA) February 12, 2023 Multiple people w…
'Innocent Bystander' Killed In Western Massachusetts Mall Shooting: DA 'Innocent Bystander' Killed In Western Massachusetts Mall Shooting: DA
'Innocent Bystander' Killed In Western Massachusetts Mall Shooting: DA One person is dead and a suspect is in police custody following a shooting at a mall in Western Massachusetts this weekend, authorities said. Holyoke Police responded to reports of shots fired at the Holyoke Mall, located at 50 Holyoke Street in Holyoke, just before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, according to Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. (📸: Andrew Patrick) pic.twitter.com/78nL5iYAj7 — Mike Saccone (@mikesacconetv) January 29, 2023 Upon arrival, officers found an adult male victim who was also determined to be the suspected shooter. He was taken into police custody, …
State, Local Police Search For Missing 35-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman State, Local Police Search For Missing 35-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman
State, Local Police Search For Missing 35-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman Local and State Police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 35-year-old woman who was last seen almost a week ago.  Brittany Tee, of Brookfield, was last seen leaving a house in Brookfield around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to Massachusetts State Police. Her family reported her missing to Brookfield Police the following Friday.  Update on the investigation into the whereabouts of Brittany Tee, 35, of Brookfield. Anyone with information about... Posted by Joseph D. Early Jr., Worcester County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Tee is des…