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Police & Fire
Lynn Police Investigating Children For Burning Dog To Death: Report Lynn Police Investigating Children For Burning Dog To Death: Report
Lynn Police Investigating Children For Burning Dog To Death: Report Young children may have been behind the death of a dog found burned on the side of the road in Lynn over the weekend, news reports said.  Authorities called Lynnfield Animal Control after a dog was reportedly set on fire on Curwin Circle on Saturday, Sept. 4, CBS Boston reported. Neighbors found the animal on fire in a wooded area around 12:30 p.m.  The dog's owner lived at a nearby housing complex, CBS reported. The animal was dead by the time help arrived.  Police told the news station they were investigating children between 9 and 11 years old. Kids younger than 12 canno…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff
GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff The father of the man who police say killed a Massachusetts State K9 officer named Frankie before turning the gun on himself has started a GoFundMe to pay for his son's funeral.  Matthew Mack committed suicide Monday, July 26, after an hours-long standoff with police and SWAT team members, Massachusetts State Police said. During the siege, the 38-year-old shot and killed the 11-year-old Belgian Malinois as the dog and his handler moved in to arrest him, police said. No one else was injured.  Moses Mack, Matthew's father, said in a GoFundMe campaign that his son struggled with mental issues…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts
Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts A Bronx woman wanted in New Jersey for assaulting a police officer was recently arrested in Boston, authorities said. An individual approached officers about a woman who was harassing another commuter, who she also spit on, at South Station around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, MBTA Transit Police said.  Officers later learned that the woman, later identified as Pia Weber, was wanted for assaulting a police officer in Hudson County, N.J. Weber was arrested for being a fugitive and taken to TPD's headquarters for booking. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Police Officers Jump Into Action To Save Woman At South Shore Movie Theater Police Officers Jump Into Action To Save Woman At South Shore Movie Theater
Police Officers Jump Into Action To Save Woman At South Shore Movie Theater Three officers from the Braintree Police Department were the real stars of the show when they helped a save a woman's life at move theater last weekend. Officers Chris Horigan, Matt Columbus and Mark Gibbons responded for a report of a woman choking at the AMC Theater in Braintree on the evening of Saturday, June 4, the department said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, Officer Horigan located the woman on the floor in one of the theaters and began administering aid. Officer Horigan then instructed Officer Gibbons to bring a medical kit so he could start CPR on the woman after realizing …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Massachusetts State Police Announce Death Of Retired K9 Massachusetts State Police Announce Death Of Retired K9
Massachusetts State Police Announce Death Of Retired K9 State troopers are mourning the death of a retired K9 who served the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years. State police announced the death of K9 Rocky on Thursday, April 21. With much sadness we announce the passing of MSP K9 Rocky, who served the Department until his retirement in October. Rocky was a loyal partner to Trooper Jason Vital and helped protect the citizens of our state for 10 years. https://t.co/3MMZu9o1xZ#rainbowbridge pic.twitter.com/KbbkoSd7Y1 — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) April 21, 2022 Police said Rocky was a partner to Trooper Jason Vital and retired i…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region
Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region Don’t fall for it. Law enforcement agencies in the region are cautioning area residents to be aware of a scam involving individuals who have been spoofing police department numbers and demanding cash. In Hartford County, the Enfield Police Department issued an alert following multiple instances of fraudsters spoofing their number in an attempt to rob unaware area residents. “Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source,” department officials said. “If you ever doubt the legitimacy of someone identifying themselves as (poli…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee One person was injured during a hit-and-run crash in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday,  Feb. 1, on Exchange Street in Chicopee, according to 22 News. The news channel reported a vehicle hit a parked car and then left the area. Police told the news channel the vehicle, with the driver and passenger inside, were caught a short distance away. One of the suspects was taken to the hospital with injuries but the injuries are said to be minor. The crash is under investigation. No word on any arrests.  To read the entire 22News story, click here…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police In MA Announce Death Of Retired K9 Who Served Department For Years Police In MA Announce Death Of Retired K9 Who Served Department For Years
Police In MA Announce Death Of Retired K9 Who Served Department For Years A Massachusetts police department has announced the death of Daisy, a retired K9 who served the department for years. The Williamstown Police Department in Berkshire County said Daisy died on Monday, Jan. 3, following a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. EOW: 01/03/22 Retired K-9 Daisy, who was the second K-9 of the Williamstown Police Department passed away last evening... Posted by Williamstown Police Department, Massachusetts on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 The department said Daisy was handled by Chief Michael Ziemba until she retired and "served the department well for m…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police In Western Mass Issue Alert To Residents After Reports Of Callers Posing As Cops Police In Western Mass Issue Alert To Residents After Reports Of Callers Posing As Cops
Police In Western Mass Issue Alert To Residents After Reports Of Callers Posing As Cops Police agencies in Western Massachusetts are cautioning that opportunistic fraudsters have been running a scam using “spoofed” phone numbers to pose as cops. The Northampton Police Department issued an alert following reports from city residents that they have been receiving calls from (413) 587-1100, the department’s non-emergency number. According to investigators, the scammers pose as police and claim that there has been an identify theft, or an outstanding warrant, and the only way to clear up the issue was to pay through gift cards exchanged over the phone. “The number is able to show…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Services Planned For Worcester Officer Who Drowned Attempting To Save Teen Who Also Died Services Planned For Worcester Officer Who Drowned Attempting To Save Teen Who Also Died
Services Planned For Worcester Officer Who Drowned Attempting To Save Teen Who Also Died A Massachusetts police officer who drowned attempting to save a 14-year-old boy who also died will be laid to rest this week. Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, age 38, will be laid to rest Thursday, June 10, at St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester, following a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church, located at 44 Temple St., said the Worcester Police Department. The wake will be at the church on Wednesday, June 9 from 4s to 8 p.m. Familia died on Friday, June 4, after responding with four other officers to a report of a possible drowning in a pond at Green Hill Park, said t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man With History Of Assaulting Police Arrested On 16 Charges - Including A&B On An Officer Man With History Of Assaulting Police Arrested On 16 Charges - Including A&B On An Officer
Man With History Of Assaulting Police Arrested On 16 Charges - Including A&B On An Officer A 34-year-old man with a history of fighting police officers was recently arrested on 16 charges after allegedly stealing a snowblower, ramming a van into a snowbank, hiding from the police, and attempting to steal a cop’s weapon. The scuffle between officer and suspect took place on Saturday, March 6, as police attempted to break up an alleged burglary. On Saturday around 6:15 p.m. police officers were dispatched to the Goldthwaite Road area in Worcester for a report of two men attempting to steal a snowblower from an apartment building’s shed, police said. When they arrived on the scene…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Seen Him? Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old
Seen Him? Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy. Colin Georgopolous, 13, was last seen in the company of two other boys in the Heard Street area of Worcester.  He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Police made the request for help on Tuesday, March 9. Anyone with information about Colin's location is aware of his location should call 911.

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by Kristin Palpini