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Wellesley Police Investigating String Of Home-Invasion Burglaries Wellesley Police Investigating String Of Home-Invasion Burglaries
Wellesley Police Investigating String Of Home-Invasion Burglaries Three homes in Wellesley have been burglarized in the past week, and police are warning residents to be on the lookout for these commonalities.  The first burglary happened on Appian Drive on Friday evening, Dec. 8, when suspects forced their way in from the back of the house and ran off with some items, police said. A homeowner in the second burglary that happened on Tanglewood Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, found items missing after suspects made their way inside through a back window. Residents in the third burglary on Lincoln Road were home at the time of the break-in, which h…

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by Khier Casino
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Triple Murder: Footprints Lead Cops To Man They Say Slayed 3 In Newton Triple Murder: Footprints Lead Cops To Man They Say Slayed 3 In Newton
Triple Murder: Footprints Lead Cops To Man They Say Slayed 3 In Newton Police have arrested the man they say bludgeoned and stabbed an elderly married couple and the woman's mother in their Newton home over the weekend, authorities announced Monday night, Jan. 26. Moreover, investigators believe the attacks were entirely random.  Christopher Ferguson, 41, has been charged with murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and burglary, the Middlesex District Attorney announced Monday night. He may face more charges as the autopsies are completed.  RELATED: Authorities ID 3 People Killed Inside Newton Home Ferguson is accused of breaking …

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by Josh Lanier
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Thieving Boston Teens Steal 23 Cell Phones, Came Back For Seconds, Thirds: Police Thieving Boston Teens Steal 23 Cell Phones, Came Back For Seconds, Thirds: Police
Thieving Boston Teens Steal 23 Cell Phones, Came Back For Seconds, Thirds: Police A pair of 14-year-old boys weren't satisfied with their initial helping of stolen goods and left and came back twice to gather more and more ill-gotten electronics.  Thieves smashed a window to 201 Sumner Street in Boston around 4:55 a.m. on Thursday, April 20 and stole multiple cell phones from a wall display, according to the Boston Police Department. A cell phone shop called "celltronic Boston" is listed at that address.  The robbers took the phones and left, but an hour later they returned, broke the glass counter display, and took more cell phones. They left and ret…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police
Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police Police in Newton are investigating after several items were stolen from a local pizzeria during two break-ins earlier this month.  The incidents happened at Stone L'Oven Pizza, located at 1649 Beacon Street in Newton, overnight on Friday, March 10 and again on Sunday, March 16, Newton Police report.  NPD is currently investigating two past B&E's of Stone L'Oven Pizza located at 1649 Beacon St. The first occurred on... Posted by Newton MA Police Department on Sunday, March 19, 2023 The suspects broke into the business by smashing a window on the front door and stole multiple bottl…

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by David Cifarelli
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Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police
Scooter Escapee Wanted For Breaking, Entering In Roxbury: Police A man who allegedly broke into a home in Roxbury selected an unusual getaway vehicle, officials say.  The unknown suspect broke into and entered a house in the area of 162 Highland Street in Roxbury in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 5, according to the Boston Police Department.  The man is described as wearing a white and red Carhartt hat, orange and black vest, gray shirt, black pants, black gloves, white sneakers, and a black Osprey backpack.Boston Police Department The suspect was last seen escaping the scene on a scooter, possibly heading onto Hawthorne Street.  The man i…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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UPDATE: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police UPDATE: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police
Update: Not-So-Happy Meal Thief Wanted Cash But Got Food From Roxbury McDonalds: Police Police have identified the burglar with a penchant for Big Macs who broke into a fast food restaurant after hours and demanded cash, but made do with stealing bags of food, officials say.  The thief may have broken into the restaurant through the drive-through window, the manager of the McDonalds, located on 301 Warren Street in Roxbury, told police who arrived at the scene around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, according to the Boston Police Department.  The suspect confronted staff members and demanded cash, pushing one of the workers in the process. Not wanting to leave empty-…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police
West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police Police have identified the man who was caught on surveillance before breaking into a West Newbury home, officials say.  Police received tips from the public to identify the suspect as 34-year-old Eric Cuppernell, age 34, who was last known to live in Haverhill. Police have an active arrest warrant out for Cuppernell. A man rejected commonplace Valentine's Day norms and stole jewelry instead of giving it, officials say.  Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the man who broke into a home on Ash Street around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.14, according to West Newbury Police. P…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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World War I Medals Among Several Items Stolen From South Shore Home: Police World War I Medals Among Several Items Stolen From South Shore Home: Police
World War I Medals Among Several Items Stolen From South Shore Home: Police Authorities are investigating after several expensive and priceless items were stolen from a Hingham condominium complex at the end of last year.  The Adams Court condo was ransacked while its residents were away from 1 p.m. on December, 29, 2022 to 3 p.m. on December 30, 2022, Hingham Police said on Facebook. The residents came home to find the back door of the forced open and separated from the frame, police said.  Stolen items include numerous pieces of jewelry, a small amount of cash, two pairs of high-end sneakers, a new Play Station 5 and World War I medals.  …

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by David Cifarelli
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Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail
Hopeful Somerville Scooter Thief Caught Red-Handed, But Gets Free Ride To Jail Police said a 38-year-old Somerville man thought he had an easy score Thursday, Aug. 16, when he saw a scooter latched to a bike rack at the MBTA Davis Square station, but his eyes were bigger than his brain on this caper.  Derek Roy was caught around 4 p.m. trying to cut the cable that secured the GTX Scooter to the bike rack by an officer who happened to be nearby, Transit Police said. Roy told the officer the pricey scooter belonged to a friend.  Unfortunately for Roy, the owner of the scooter walked up at that time, and he explained he'd never met him before. The burglary tool…

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by Josh Lanier
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U.S. Marshals Nab 'Fugitive Of The Week' From New Hampshire In Worcester U.S. Marshals Nab 'Fugitive Of The Week' From New Hampshire In Worcester
U.S. Marshals Nab 'Fugitive Of The Week' From New Hampshire In Worcester A 21-year-old New Hampshire man wanted in connection with a violent armed robbery that sent a man to the hospital earlier this year was captured recently in Worcester. Melvin James Campbell IV was arrested on Aug. 3 after the U.S. Marshal Service listed him as the agency's Fugitive of the Week late last month. Agents said he was considered armed and dangerous. It's unclear how long he was in Massachusetts.  Authorities accused Campbell of breaking into a Nashua, N.H., home in March along with several other men, the Marshal Service said. The men forced their way inside the house and be…

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by Josh Lanier