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New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested
New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested The Suffolk County man who stole a truck with a child still inside was arrested, officials say.  Cristofanes Mendes, age 33, of Boston, was arrested via a warrant on Monday, July 31 around 10:30 a.m. two weeks after he stole a truck with a toddler still inside of it on Friday, July 14, according to the Boston Police Department.  Mendes jumped in a truck and drove away in the area of 430 Geneva Avenue. The chil's parent's had gotten out of the vehicle to tend to their toddler. The car thief returned to the area shortly after, dropped the child off on the sidewalk, and sped of…
Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father
Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father A woman from New York City who attended college in Massachusetts, where her passion for running took flight, says her late father was a key inspiration behind a monumental marathon win.  After winning an international week-long marathon earlier this year, Deirdre Keane still says that her favorite city to run in is Boston for many reasons.  “I am a massive Boston fan. I think it's the most beautiful city,” she said in an interview with Daily Voice. “You have so many different types of...views of the city and wonderful running routes that you don't really get in many metropolitans.” Keane, …
Hit-Run Death: Driver Charged With Killing Elderly Man In Boston Hit-Run Death: Driver Charged With Killing Elderly Man In Boston
Hit-Run Death: Driver Charged With Killing Elderly Man In Boston Police charged a 36-year-old Roxbury man with speeding away after he crashed into and killed a 73-year-old as he pushed a wheelchair near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard last month, authorities said.  Abner Jean-Baptiste faces charges of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and leaving the scene of an accident after causing injury or death, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said on Friday, Feb. 10.  Boston police were called to the intersection just after 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 and found Michael E. Simpson dead …
FOUND: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago FOUND: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago
Found: 23-Year-Old Dedham Man Last Seen In Boston A Week Ago UPDATE: Dedham Police report that they have determined Daniel MacDonald's location and he is no longer considered missing. Mr. MacDonald’s whereabouts have been determined. He is no longer considered missing. Thanks for the assistance. https://t.co/sI6qJF1VIu — Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) February 3, 2023 The Dedham Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing for a week. Daniel MacDonald, age 23, was last seen at the Stop & Shop on Massachusetts Avenue, located in South Bay Plaza, in Boston on Friday, Jan. 27, according to Dedham Pol…
73-Year-Old Man Killed In Boston Hit-And-Run: DA's Office 73-Year-Old Man Killed In Boston Hit-And-Run: DA's Office
73-Year-Old Man Killed In Boston Hit-And-Run: DA's Office Authorities are investigating after a 73-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Boston, authorities said. The incident happened at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard around 10:35 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reports. The man was said to be walking and pushing a wheelchair at the time of the crash, the office reports. His identity has yet to be released.  Investigators have found the a vehicle of interest in the crash but have not made any arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
Missing 45-Year-Old Boston Woman Hasn't Been Heard From In 2 Weeks: Police Missing 45-Year-Old Boston Woman Hasn't Been Heard From In 2 Weeks: Police
Missing 45-Year-Old Boston Woman Hasn't Been Heard From In 2 Weeks: Police Editor's Note: A previous version of this article said the woman's age was 57. That information has since been corrected. Boston Police are seeking the public's help in finding a woman who has been missing for more than two weeks. Lori Baxter, age 45, was last heard from through text just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, police report.  BPD Missing Person Alert: 57-Year-Old Lori Baxter https://t.co/haiFuHADKc pic.twitter.com/yELcVig12P — Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) January 12, 2023 Baxter is known to visit Massachusetts Avenue, Melnea Cass Boulevard and Southampto…
Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA
Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA A Boston man arrested earlier this week for allegedly selling crack in the 'Mass and Cass' area had his bail revoked from a previous case, authorities said.  Robert Smith, 56, is charged with distribution of a Class B substance (crack cocaine), second offense, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Smith has a pending Roxbury drug case, and a judge revoked his bail on that charge and imposed a $2,501 bail on the more recent count, the prosecutor said.  Smith, who has a criminal record 20 pages long that stretches back to the 1980s, was ordered to stay away from t…
Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’ Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’
Boston Bus Rider Slams Woman's Head Into Glass After Being Told To ‘Shut Up’ An argument over a woman being rowdy on an MBTA bus ended with one woman getting hurt and the other arrested, authorities said.  Police received a call about an assault in progress on a bus at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, Transit Police said.  Upon arrival, the victim told officers that a woman, later identified as Shauntay Simmons, of Boston, was drinking and speaking incredibly loud. The victim, who was on the phone, then told Simmons to "shut up," according to police. At that point, Simmons hit the victi…
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report A water main burst in Boston Monday morning, Aug. 15, sending a torrent of water down streets and into buildings in the South End neighborhood. The water caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow an SUV, reports said. This is the second water main leak in the city since Saturday. CBS Boston reported the pipe burst near Tsiremont Street and Northampton Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Tremont Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Northampton Street is closed as crews work to clean up the damage., Boston Police said. The water carved out a sinkhole beneath that intersection and caused …
Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck
Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck A bicyclist has died after being hit by a truck in Boston, according to authorities and other news outlets. The incident happened in the area of Huntington Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue around 12:09 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, Boston Police and WHDH report. The collision was strong enough to snap the bike's frame, WHDH reports.  “I was walking today and it was a walk sign but it was also giving cars a green light,” one witness told the outlet. “It’s just Boston. It’s a busy place but I hope the bike rider’s OK.” The bicyclist, an adult male, was taken to a local hospi…
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four people have been injured in a late night shooting in Boston the same week a man was hospitalized after being stabbing in the same neighborhood, authorities said. Police responded to shots fired in the area of 39 Warren Street in Roxbury around 11:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found three adult males suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said.  In addition, another adult male also suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound walked into a local hospital aft…