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Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks
Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks There must be something in the water in Weymouth. For the third time in less than two weeks, someone from the city has collected a major lottery win.  This time it was for $120,000.  John Connolly Jr. won the six-figure prize playing Keno on the Wednesday, Sept. 4, drawing. He originally won $40,000, but that was tripled because he purchased the multiplier.  Connolly said he would use the money to take a vacation and invest the rest.  He bought the ticket at The Brew House at 703 Granite St. in Braintree. The bar restaurant will receive a $1,200 bonus for the sale…
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said.  Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Tuesday, July 16. He must also complete 40 hours of community service each year of his supervised release.  Chappell pleaded guilty in May to a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, the prosecutor said.  The assault happened on July 2,…
Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List'
Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy said a Weymouth pizzeria is a must-visit if only for the "vibes."  The Barstool Sports owner recently reviewed a pie from Denly Gardens Old World Pizza at 25 Lake Street. It's a spot he's been recommended multiple times but is just now getting around to it. After seeing inside the restaurant, he said he wished he'd gotten to it sooner.  Related: Dave Portnoy Says Chelmsford Pizzeria Is His New Standard "The inside of (Denly Gardens) is an instant point to 2 point — how old school, how bar — the fact they've been around 90 years," Portnoy said.&n…
Men Faked Mass Armed Robberies So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI Men Faked Mass Armed Robberies So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI
Men Faked Mass Armed Robberies So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI Two New York men are accused of staging at least eight fake robberies so the store owners could receive immigration benefits, authorities said.  Long Island resident Rambhai Patel, age 36, of Farmingdale, and New York City Balwinder Singh, age 39, of Queens, are charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said. FBI agents said they linked the men to four robberies in Massachusetts, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Kentucky and Tennessee.  The dates and locations of the alleged fake robberies are:  March 22: Richdale Food Shops, Hing…
Support Pours In For Family Of Mass Man, 41, Killed In 'Horrific' Multi-Car Crash Support Pours In For Family Of Mass Man, 41, Killed In 'Horrific' Multi-Car Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of Mass Man, 41, Killed In 'Horrific' Multi-Car Crash A community is coming together to raise money for the family of a man who was killed in a multi-vehicle Norfolk County crash, leaving his two children without a father.  The outpouring of support comes in the aftermath of a crash on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Weymouth that killed 41-year-old Whitman resident Adam Fallon.  Earlier Report - Man, 41, Killed In Weymouth Multi-Car Crash ID'd By Police According to state police, Fallon was killed around 5 a.m. when his 2014 Mazda CX5 was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Route 3 near Exit 38B.  …
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide A trio of fugitives wanted for "the ultimate crime" have been added to the Massachusetts State Police most wanted list, officials say. Wanted for three fatal shootings collectively, police are seeking three Eastern Massachusetts men, Luis Soto, Jerome Fordham, and David Lynch, "so that we may speak for their victims," according to Massachusetts State Police.  Soto, 33, is wanted for shooting two men at a Dollar Tree store on North Montello Street in Brockton. Soto fired 16 shots inside the store on January 31, 2023, hitting two men and killing one of them.  Soto is described as 5…
49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report 49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report
49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report A 49-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on a major route on the South Shore this week, reports said. Janelle Sampey was going north on Route 3 South when she smashed into another driver on Tuesday night, Dec. 6, Boston25 reports citing the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.  Sampey was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet continued. Route 3 South was completely closed and traffic was being diverted off Exit 20 as a result, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Another woman involved in the crash was taken to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth for treatment, Boston2…
Massachusetts Food Pantry Bounces Back After Catalytic Converter Theft Massachusetts Food Pantry Bounces Back After Catalytic Converter Theft
Massachusetts Food Pantry Bounces Back After Catalytic Converter Theft A catalytic converter thief tried to derail the Weymouth Food Pantry's mission when they stole the part from the pantry's van last week. But thanks to the kindness of others, the thief did not prevail.  The theft happened a few nights before the pantry was set to make a delivery on Saturday, Sept. 3, the pantry said on Facebook.  UPDATE: Molisse Realty Group - heroes that they are - offered us the use of their van for Saturday morning. THANK YOU!... Posted by Weymouth Food Pantry on Thursday, September 1, 2022 With the replacement part costing $11,000 and on back order, the pantry was …
Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul
Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul Six teenagers are now facing charges in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy from Weymouth, the Norfolk County District Attorney's office said.  Four teens were arrested this week in connected with the murder of Nathan Paul, who was shot and killed in Quincy's Germantown Point neighborhood on Feb. 15, WCVB reports. Police said Paul was shot inside a car then drove away and crashed at a nearby intersection, the outlet reports. "Nathan was a kind soul and never failed to make you smile," a GoFundMe organized in his honor reads. "Greg Paul is one of the…
New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset
New England For Trump Stores Closing, Consolidating - Ware, Worcester, Somerset As the end of Trump’s presidency inches closer, and his chances of overturning an election are dashed, New England For Trump stores are shutting down. On Monday, Dec. 28, a Facebook post by the shop's owner said the Somerset location will close on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Stores in Webster, Middleborough, and Falmouth already closed on Monday. On Saturday, Dec. 26, store owner Keith Lambert said he was consolidating the Ware location with other New England for Trump shops he owns in the area. He spread the word of the closing on social media and is promoting a “YUUUGE SALE,” deep-discounts o…