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Coyote Seen 'Checking Out Classes' Outside English High School In Boston
Coyote sightings in Massachusetts are seemingly more common than people believe and one critter put that theory to the test when it was caught scoping out a Boston high school this week. A coyote was seen strolling around The English High School in Jamaica Plain on Friday, April 28, according to a Tweet from @RawhideCrypts. Coyote must have been checking out classes at English High School this morning! Spotted leaving the parking lot and heading down Williams St around 6:40 @universalhub pic.twitter.com/nITOqG5HME — christy #NoNewWomensPrison (@RawhideCrypts) April 28, 2023 The Twitte…
Police & Fire
Woman Rescued From Overnight Fire At Quincy Home: Report
A woman who lives by herself had to be rescued by firefighters when her Quincy home when up in flames early one morning this week, Boston25 reports. Crews responded to the fire at 11 Willet Street around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, Quincy Fire Chief Joseph Jackson told the outlet. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy fire coming from the second floor and attic of the house, according to the Quincy Fire Fighters Association on Facebook. The house was set back off the street behind another house, which made it difficult for crews to reach the flames, the association added. Strong work…
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Medford Home Owned By Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report
Alexander Warren, son of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, lost his million-dollar home in the Greater Boston Area to an overnight fire this week, Boston25 reports. Crews responded to the multi-alarm fire at 44 Terrace Road around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Boston Sparks Association said on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the home, which was empty at the time of the fire. 03/21/2023 City of Medford Box 3-182 At approximately 01:00 hrs., City of Medford Fire struck Box 182 for a reported... Posted by Boston Sparks Associatio…
Police & Fire
Lawrence Liquor Store, Bakery Destroyed By 3-Alarm Fire: Officials
Several businesses were destroyed by a multi-alarm fire in downtown Lawrence this week, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at Sweeney Liquors, located at 90 Essex Street, early Friday morning, March 17, North Andover Fire Department said on Facebook. While You Were Sleeping: North Andover Engine 1 responded mutual aid to the City of Lawrence for their 3 alarm fire at... Posted by North Andover Fire Department on Friday, March 17, 2023 The fire involved several businesses including Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes, which is right next door to Sweeney Liquor…
Schools
'Borgs' At Early St Paddy's Day Party At UMass Amherst Send 28 To Hospital
More than two dozen students were hospitalized following early St. Patrick's Day celebrations at a university in Western Massachusetts that featured a dangerous drinking trend that is sweeping the nation. University of Massachusetts Amherst said Amherst Fire handled 28 transports for alcohol intoxication during off-campus gatherings on Saturday, March 4, the school said in a statement. Authorities said many students were carrying plastic gallon containers, believed to be "borgs." Borg stands for "black out rage gallons," and contain a mix of alcohol, electrolytes and water. The purpose…
Police & Fire
Residents Rescued, Displaced By Basement Fire At Central Mass Home: Report
Twelve people were displaced and one was taken to the hospital after a three-alarm basement fire tore through a home in Central Massachusetts, officials and reports said. Fitchburg Fire responded to the fire at a 8 Plymouth Street on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, Fitchburg Fire said on Facebook. 02/16/2023 07:45 Earlier this morning, Group 4 companies responded to 8 Plymouth St for the report of a residential... Posted by Fitchburg Fire Department on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Three people were rescued from the top floor the home and one was taken to the hospital, Boston25 reports. Off…
Police & Fire
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…
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Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston
Exponentially heavy delays were expected on the Mass Pike just outside of Boston after a car crash blocked all three travel lanes, officials said. The crash happened on I-90 East in Allston near the Market Street overpass (New Balance Building) on Monday morning, Jan. 30, according to WBZ Traffic on Twitter. #Breaking right now crash EB on the Pike. Only 1 lane of traffic gets by, traffic backed up to EX 125 - Rt-16/West Newton. Drive time from 128 TO I-93: 58 MIN @wbz pic.twitter.com/wa2bspD8bV — Breana Pitts (@BrePWBZ) January 30, 2023 The crash reduced the highway to only the cent…
Police & Fire
Three-Car Crash Including Cop Car Closes Wellesley Street: Police
A multi-vehicle crash involving a police cruiser shut down a road in Wellesley, according to officials and reports. Three cars were involved in an accident on Grove Street around 10:20 a.m., the Wellesley Police Department confirmed to Daily Voice. Traffic alert: Grove St. is closed between Cottage St. and Benvenue St. Police, Fire and EMS on scene working a multi-vehicle crash. Expect delays. — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) January 24, 2023 Grove street was closed between Cottage Street and Benvenue Street while police, fire, and EMS units were called to the scene. A police …
Police & Fire
Woman Victim Of Newton Hit-And-Run; Police Looking For Vehicle: Report
Authorities are looking for a vehicle involved in a Newton hit-and-run that sent one woman to the hospital, reports said. Police got a call about a woman who was hit by a car in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Prince Street around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, Boston25 and NBC10 Boston report. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue at Prince StreetGoogle Maps Street View The woman was walking on Commonwealth Ave Carriage Lane when she was hit, both outlets said citing Newton Police. A passerby stopped to help the woman when they saw her in the street. She is expected to reco…
Police & Fire
Winchester Spa Owner, Mom Bed-Ridden After Hit By Car Just Before Christmas
A local spa owner and mother will be out of work for several weeks after she was the victim of a hit-and-run in Winchester just before Christmas. Kathy Auciello was injured in the crash that happened near the intersection of Main and Vine Streets around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, WCVB reports. According to a Facebook post from her husband Lou, Kathy was walking to her car when she was hit. "She was crossing main street in the cross walk between the hardware store and Mobile gas station," he said. "The driver took off heading towards Woburn while she lied in the middle of the street …
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Brockton 'Voodoo' Killer Gets Life In Prison For Fatally Stabbing Sons In 2018
A 48-year-old Brockton mother has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing her two sons to death four years ago, citing voodoo as her motive, officials said. Latarsha Sanders received two mandatory life sentences after she was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder on Tuesday, Dec. 27, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said. A Plymouth Country Superior Court Judge also imposed 9-10 year sentence for Sanders for witness intimidation to run concurrently with the life sentences. "These two young boys were innocent babies with their lives ahead of them," Cruz said. "…
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Woburn Orthopedic Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 21-Year-Old Man
A former orthopedic surgeon pleaded not guilty to inviting a 21-year-old man that he knew to his home and sexually assaulting him while he was unconscious, officials said. James DeVellis, age 56, of Wakefield, is accused of inviting the man over to his Lexington home to finish some work in April of 2020, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office reports. The office alleges that DeVeliis sexually assaulted the man when he lost consciousness at some point during his visit. DeVellis was arraigned on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery in Middlesex Superi…
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Boston Harbor: Reports
An investigation is underway after a body was pulled from the Boston Harbor this week, reports said. Police received a call for a body near 63 Long Wharf around 9:40 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, Boston25 reports citing a Boston Police spokesperson. Police did not initially say if foul play is suspected but an investigation was launched, NBC10 Boston reports. The gender of the body was not revealed. This is a developing story so check back for updates.
Police & Fire
GoFundMe Created For Mother Of 3 Found Killed In Stoughton
The family of Amber Bucker has started a fundraiser to help pay for the mother of three's funeral. Stoughton police Buckner's body at an outbuilding at 743 Park St. Tuesday morning, Dec. 13. Officials have not said how she died, but investigators are treating it as a homicide. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said her body had "significant injuries." The death shocked Buckner's friends and loved ones, who have posted several memorials for her online. And it has put her family in a difficult position of raising the money for her burial through a GoFundMe&nb…
News
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…
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Family IDs 37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Lowell Basement Freezer: Report
A 37-year-old man who was found dead in a basement freezer at a Lowell home has been identified by his family as John Wayne Potter, NBC10 Boston reports. While not officially identified, Potter's body was found in a chest freezer at a home on Coburn Street in Lowell on Friday, Dec. 2, the outlet reports. This was one day after he was reported missing by Lowell Police. MISSING PERSON: John Wayne Potter, 36, is a white male, green eyes, brown hair, 5’7” and approximately 150lbs. Mr.... Posted by Lowell Police Department (Official) on Thursday, December 1, 2022 Michael Burke and Samantha …
Police & Fire
Victim's Body In Lowell Kidnapping Case Kept In Freezer For Week: Report
The two Lowell residents charged with kidnapping a 37-year-old man found dead last week kept their victim's body in a chest freezer for a week, according to Boston25. Michael Burke and Samantha Perry, both 38 and of Lowell, were charged with kidnapping after the man's body was found inside their home on Coburn Street, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Lowell Police performed a well-being check at the house on Friday, Dec. 2, which led to the acquisition of a search warrant and the subsequent discovery of the body. Cause of death has not been released. Neither has the identity …
Schools
Haverhill High School Football Season Ends Amid Alleged Hazing Video: Report
The remainder of Haverhill High School's football season was cut short as authorities are investigating an alleged hazing incident, Boston25 reports. Future practices were canceled and games forfeited after a video leaked showing members of the team allegedly hazing and sexually harassing a young man, the outlet continues. Members of the coaching staff have also been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is being jointly investigated by Haverhill Police. BREAKING: Haverhill cancels rest of its high school football season, forfeits games, c…
Business
Cambridge Coffee Shop Chain Closing All Locations After 30 Years Of Service
The City of Cambridge is about to get severly decaffeinated after a local coffee shop chain announced they will be closing all their locations after several decades. Steven and Isabel Darwin, co-founders of Darwin's Ltd., said they decided to retire after running the chain for nearly 30 years on Twitter. Darwin's has been serving the Cambridge community with its "award-winning sandwiches and carefully curated coffees in a vibrant atmosphere" since 1993, the chain's website reads. Customers often say they felt Darwin's commitment to creating an immersive experience at every turn. "Can't …
Schools
Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike
After not reaching agreements over the weekend, public schools in Malden and Haverhill were closed Monday, Oct. 17, as teachers in both towns are on strike. Both the Malden and Haverhill Teachers Associations held "rolling rallies" outside their town's city halls on Saturday, the Malden Education Association said in a Facebook post. School Committee and State Labor Board asking a Salem Superior Court Judge to issue an injunction against the union arguing teacher strikes are illegal @wbz https://t.co/BEmuKOGkvm — Nick Giovanni (@NickGNews) October 17, 2022 According to the post, the a…
Police & Fire
Multiple People Injured At Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police
Worcester Police are investigating after several people were injured in an overnight shooting at a warehouse. Police responded to a report of a shooting victim at a warehouse at 88 Webster Street around 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said. Shortly after, officers found five more shooting victims, Boston25 reports. They were all taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said. Authorities believe the shooting happe…
Schools
Norovirus Possible Catalyst Behind Closure Of Central Mass Elementary School
An elementary school in northern Massachusetts was closed after numerous students came down with an unknown stomach illness, officials said. Florence Roche Elementary School in Groton was closed after 204 students contracted the illness, reports said. School officials believe the illness was caused by a virus. Florence Roche Elementary School #Groton has 200 of its 530 students sick. Superintedent reported #norovirus like symptoms in students, staff is healthy. School dismissed early.#wcvb pic.twitter.com/k0C5tihxBk — Rhondella Richardson (@wcvbrhondella) October 14, 2022 "Given the …
Police & Fire
ID Released For 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Columbus Day Shooting In Boston
Boston Police have identified the 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Boston on Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day as Rasante Osorio. Police responded to the shooting at 2990 Washington Street in Roxbury around 12:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found the 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Awaiting update on Roxbury double shooting from Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden who continues to issue a call to put the guns down #7News pic.twitter.com/Ao5JdRyYE0 — Steve Coope…
Police & Fire
Update
: Student Shot Outside Jeremiah E. Burke High School In Boston
A teenage student was shot outside his Boston high school and another student was arrested in connection with the shooting, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a person shot around in the area of 60 Washington Street around 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Boston Police said during a press conference. Upon arrival, officers found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The teenager was taken to a local hospital where he is said to be in stable condition, police added. One teenager shot outside Jeremiah Burke High School. Lots of concerned parents outside trying to get inf…
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized, Gallons Leaked After Van Collides With Gas Truck In Boston
Two people are in the hospital after a van collided with a gasoline truck in Boston, sending gallons of fuel onto the street, authorities said. The incident happened when the van hit the truck at 1171 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, Boston Fire said in Twitter. At approximately 3:30 a van hit a gasoline truck at 1171 Hyde Park Ave. Causing a leak estimated 50-60 gallons onto the street. pic.twitter.com/VyOBQzHbQK — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 26, 2022 Home surveillance footage obtained by Boston25's Julianne Lima captures the moment…
Police & Fire
2 Shot, 1 Injured, At Manchester Street Park In Lawrence: Report
Three people, including two gunshot victims, are in the hospital following an incident in Lawrence, Boston25 reports. Crews responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Manchester Street Park just before 7 a.m., the outlet reports. Upon arrival, crews found two victims suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a third victim suffering from unrelated injuries, the outlet reports. #BREAKING: Lawrence fire department confirms they are responding to a report of 3 people shot on Manchester street. We are headed there #Boston25 #Lawrence — Scott Tetreault (@BostonNewsMan) …
Police & Fire
Boston Man Nabbed For Afternoon Stabbing Near Quincy Catholic Academy
Police arrested a 20-year-old Hyde Park man and charged him with a stabbing in Quincy last week over a road rage incident, authorities said. Zakar Bell-Warren was charged with armed assault to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident near Quincy Catholic Academy that left the victim hospitalized on Thursday, Sept. 15, Quincy police said. Students at the school were never in danger. Investigators said Bell-Warren and the alleged victim got into an argument while driving near Quincy Shore Drive and Sea Street that continued to Glover Avenue and Pierce Stre…
Business
Haverhill Car Dealer Charged Black, Hispanic Customers More Than Whites: Mass AG
The state's top law enforcement officer filed a lawsuit against a Haverhill car dealership and accused them of overcharging Black and Hispanic customers. The Massachusetts Attorney General's lawsuit alleges that Jaffarian Volvo Toyota charged Black customers $510 more and Hispanic car buyers $429 more on average than they did white shoppers. Jaffarian Volvo Toyota did this through add-ons and additional costs for features such as paint protection, GAP insurance, and remote starters that it didn't charge for white customers, the Attorney General's Office said. The …
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Everett Fire Displaces Family Of 5: Report
A family of five were displaced after a 2-alarm fire ripped through their Everett home, WHDH reports. The fire broke out on Woodlawn Street around 4 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, Boston25's Julianne Lima reports. The fire reportedly spread from the porch to the inside of the home, eventually making its way through the roof of the two-story building. A look at the damage after raging fire at 123-125 Woodlawn St. in Everett. @EverettMaFire has been on scene for 4 hours. Five residents including 2 young children made it out safely@boston25 pic.twitter.com/Dy21CGvBJ7 — Julianne Lima (@Juliann…
Police & Fire
Person Seriously Injured In Afternoon Stabbing Near Quincy Catholic Academy
One person was hospitalized with serious injuries in an afternoon stabbing near a Quincy school, authorities said. Police responded to the stabbing in the are of Glover Avenue and Pierce Street on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 15, Quincy Police said on Facebook. The victim was taken to a local hospital where their condition is currently unknown, Boston25 reports. The attack is believed to have stemmed from a road rage incident, the outlet continues. Police said there is no threat to students at Quincy Catholic Academy, which is located just around the corner from the inciden…
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