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…
5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday 5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday
5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday A familiar Nantucket spot is once again at the center of a big lottery win. Mary Haley, a lifelong island resident, claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after buying her ticket at Old South Diner, a location that continues to build a reputation for producing major winners. The winning ticket was for the Wednesday, March 25, drawing, which featured a $147.6 million jackpot. Haley claimed her prize on Friday at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. “I was born and raised on Nantucket,” said Haley. “It’s very exciting to have a local resident win.” Haley did not win the…
Western Mass Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found: Police Western Mass Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found: Police
Western Mass Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found: Police A Massachusetts man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will still head to prison, but this time it's because agents found him hoarding a massive trove of child pornography, federal authorities said.  Daniel Tocci, 31, of Amherst, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after investigators found more than 110,000 illicit images on his devices, according to the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. A judge sentenced him to four years in prison.  The case began in January 2023 during a traffic stop in Hadley. A local officer recognized Tocci from…
Western Mass Man Admits To Trying To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails Western Mass Man Admits To Trying To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails
Western Mass Man Admits To Trying To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails A Massachusetts man admitted in federal court that he brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol with the intent of killing one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, authorities said. Ryan “Reiley” Michael English, 24, of South Deerfield, pleaded guilty on Friday, March 27, to federal charges linked to the plot as part of a plea deal, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia announced. A judge will sentence him on Aug. 14, 2026. Prosecutors said English arrived at the Capitol with a knife and Molotov cocktails that he intended to use to kill a presidential Cabinet nominee on Jan. 27,…
Teen Killed With 73-Pound Rock: Man Guilty In Brutal Plymouth Cold Case After Nearly 40 Years Teen Killed With 73-Pound Rock: Man Guilty In Brutal Plymouth Cold Case After Nearly 40 Years
Teen Killed With 73-Pound Rock: Man Guilty In Brutal Plymouth Cold Case After Nearly 40 Years A man who killed a 15-year-old girl by dropping a 73-pound rock on her head has been found guilty in a decades-old cold case. Michael Hand, now 69, formerly of Kingston, was convicted on Tuesday, March 24, of first-degree murder in the 1986 killing of Tracy Gilpin, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office announced. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors said Gilpin died from multiple skull fractures after Hand crushed her head with the rock at  Myles Standish State Forest in 1986. Police found her buried beneath debris with no pants and her underwear…
Police Shoot, Kill Armed Man During Central Mass Confrontation; DA Launches Investigation Police Shoot, Kill Armed Man During Central Mass Confrontation; DA Launches Investigation
Police Shoot, Kill Armed Man During Central Mass Confrontation; DA Launches Investigation Authorities have opened an investigation into a fatal central Massachusetts police shooting that left a 22-year-old man dead earlier this week. Police officers arrived at a Westminster home on South Ashburnham Road around 4:42 p.m. on Monday, March 23, to serve an arrest warrant on a 22-year-old Westminster resident, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Authorities have not released the man's name or the reason they were arresting him.   Authorities said the man met officers while holding a large knife, and when he moved toward them, they opened fire, officials sa…
Driver Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Central Mass New Mom Of Infant Twins Driver Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Central Mass New Mom Of Infant Twins
Driver Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Central Mass New Mom Of Infant Twins A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after a head-on crash killed a young mother and injured another driver. Birenkumar Arvindbhai Patel was charged Monday, March 23, in connection with a September 2025 crash on Preston Road in Griswold. He faces charges including manslaughter, operating under the influence, reckless driving and more, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said the crash happened around 3 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2025. Patel was driving a gray Tesla southbound when he crossed into the northbound lane, colliding with an oncoming white Tesla. Alexis Ann Newcomb…