MSP Troopers Plead Not Guilty In Boxing Match Death Of Cadet: Reports MSP Troopers Plead Not Guilty In Boxing Match Death Of Cadet: Reports
MSP Troopers Plead Not Guilty In Boxing Match Death Of Cadet: Reports A series of alleged failures by instructors led to the death of a Massachusetts State Police cadet during training exercises, according to newly released court documents obtained by NBC10. Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, of Worcester, died in September 2024 after participating in an unapproved boxing drill with a more experienced instructor at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree, while already complaining of headaches and memory loss following another bout, the outlet said, citing prosecutors on the case. Instructors are accused of failing to intervene, NBC says, as Delgado-…
MSP Goes Modern: New Crime Lab Planned In Marlborough MSP Goes Modern: New Crime Lab Planned In Marlborough
MSP Goes Modern: New Crime Lab Planned In Marlborough A new state police crime lab is set to be built in Marlborough after financing was secured for the project. JLL Capital Markets announced it arranged financing for a 200,000-square-foot laboratory and training facility for the Massachusetts State Police. The project is being developed by Greatland Realty Partners and its investment partners, according to the announcement. The project was first announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration during Forensic Science Week as part of a broader effort to modernize the state’s forensic infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin soon, wit…
Mass. Woman ID'd After Fatal Easter Weekend House Fire, Officials Say Mass. Woman ID'd After Fatal Easter Weekend House Fire, Officials Say
Mass. Woman ID'd After Fatal Easter Weekend House Fire, Officials Say A woman in her 40s was killed in a house fire in Massachusetts early Saturday, April 4, according to fire officials. The fire broke out on Glendale Avenue in Brockton shortly after midnight, authorities said. When firefighters arrived, there was a heavy fire on the second floor of the home, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said in an interview with CBS News. Crews entered the residence and found the room where the woman was located fully engulfed in flames, Nardelli said. After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered her remains inside. The victim has been identified as Jacque…
Mass Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back Mass Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back
Mass Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back A Berkshire County couple will serve prison time for the death of their 10-month-old foster child, with the judge ordering their sentences to run one after the other. On Thursday, April 2, Superior Court Judge Tracy Duncan sentenced Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker, of Adams, to three to five years in state prison after their convictions for involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  The case centers on the death of 10-month-old Kristoff Zenopolous. Prosecutors said the couple ignored clear signs the child need…
Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In Western Mass Faces 20 Years In Prison Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In Western Mass Faces 20 Years In Prison
Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In Western Mass Faces 20 Years In Prison A man deported twice from the United States is now facing a new federal charge after authorities say he returned again and was arrested in Massachusetts. Cesar Ruben Yllescas, 52, a citizen of Peru, has been charged with unlawful reentry of a removed alien, according to the Department of Justice.  The latest arrest happened on March 20 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Police took Yllescas into custody on motor vehicle-related charges and an outstanding warrant tied to a 2015 failure to appear in court for a probation violation. Just days later, on March 23, ICE agents arrested him a…
Sword-Wielding Mass Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home Sword-Wielding Mass Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home
Sword-Wielding Mass Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges after authorities say he made repeated threats online to kill U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to a tense standoff at his home. Andrew Emerald, 45, of Great Barrington, was arrested by FBI agents last week after he allegedly made several Facebook threats, vowing to harm Trump, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said.  "Either Trump is dead and in the ground by 2026 or I am hunting him down and putting him there," Emerald wrote in May 2025, according to the indictment. "Do you hear that FBI and any other organization …
Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA
Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA A Massachusetts man is accused of beating his 90-year-old grandmother to death inside the home they shared, authorities said. Devin Dube, 29, of Hudson, was charged with the brutal death of his grandmother, Elaine Dube, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Hudson Police Chief Richard DiPersio. The violence broke out on March 31, around 3:10 p.m. at a Munson Street home where multiple family members lived together. Police say a woman inside called 911 and reported she was being attacked with a skateboard. A second call came in moments later from another resident who…
CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House
CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House Big Brother is always watching, but now it's your turn to be on the other side of the lens.  "Big Brother," the long-running CBS reality show, is now casting for a new season. And this time, it is bringing the search to the Northeast. Producers will hold an in-person casting call in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at MGM Grand Casino on One MGM Way.  There is no need to book a slot. Anyone can show up and audition. "Big Brother" holds open calls across the country each year. Still, these in-person chances are limited. That m…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday A Dorchester woman said she already knows how she’ll spend her $2 million windfall after winning a grand prize in a Massachusetts scratch-off game. Tuyet Le won the seven-figure payday this week while playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: This Massachusetts Store Just Sold Its 5th $1M+ Winning Ticket Le chose to take the lump-sum payment of $1.3 million before taxes, rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount in annual installments. She said she plans to use the money to buy a house. Le bought the winning ticket at Savin Hil…
Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State
Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State A former Franklin resident is accused of setting fire to a home on Maple Street, a blaze that caused major damage and killed two cats. Melissa Brown, 48, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 31, by State Police fire investigators with help from the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.  The fire happened on Nov. 1 at a 338 Maple Street home, according to State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Franklin Fire Chief Charles Allen. Brown is charged with arson of a dwelling. Neighbors first reported smoke and flames around 5:45 p.m. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire comi…
'I Killed My Wife': Mass Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail 'I Killed My Wife': Mass Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail
'I Killed My Wife': Mass Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail A deadly shooting inside a Western Massachusetts 55-plus community has left one woman dead and a man charged with murder. The violence unfolded Friday night, March 27, along Daniel Shays Highway in Belchertown. Police say the case is still under active investigation. Mark Opper, 56, appeared in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday morning. He faces charges of murder and assault and battery on a family or household member. A judge ordered him held without the right to bail, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  According to court documents, the case began with a 911 …
Missing Mass Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Thanks To Neighbor's Smart Move, Chicken Coop Missing Mass Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Thanks To Neighbor's Smart Move, Chicken Coop
Missing Mass Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Thanks To Neighbor's Smart Move, Chicken Coop A missing 8-year-old boy who vanished into dense woods was found safe after a neighbor spotted him in an unexpected place. Callahan Pierce, of Marshfield, disappeared Tuesday evening, March 24, after he was last seen on Moraine Street, according to police. A large search effort began right away. By the next morning, more than two miles from home, Pierce showed up in a backyard in nearby Duxbury. Ben Ruggio was getting ready to take the dogs on a walk when he spotted Pierce in the backyard, seemingly scared to go inside. He said the moment felt unreal.  “I turn my head, and I just see…