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Militia Members Guilty Of Armed Interstate Stand-Off With Police In Wakefield Militia Members Guilty Of Armed Interstate Stand-Off With Police In Wakefield
Militia Members Guilty Of Armed Interstate Stand-Off With Police In Wakefield Two men were found guilty on Friday, June 21, for their role in an eight-and-a-half-hour armed stand-off with police that shut down a portion of I-95 on one of the busiest travel days of the year, authorities said.  Jamhal Tavon Sanders Latimer was found guilty of unlawful possession of a large capacity weapon, unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a shotgun or rifle, improper storage of a rifle or shotgun near a minor, use or wearing body armor during a felony, and unlawful possession of ammunition, the Mid…
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Biking Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Biking Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Biking Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay has a message for bicyclists who may be considering forgoing their helmet: don’t. The world-renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality TV star took to social media Saturday, June 15, to issue a public service announcement after suffering a “really bad” bicycle accident during a recent ride in Connecticut. “It really shook me and honestly, I’m lucky to be here,” the 57-year-old Ramsay said in a video shared on his official TikTok and Instagram accounts. On Instagram, he included a post-crash photo showing his torn jacket and visibly damaged helmet. The notoriously fie…
'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton 'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton
'Hate Has No Home' Here: Bomb Threat Didn't Stop Drag Queen Story Hour In Newton The New Art Center said it would not be bullied into changing its mission after receiving a bomb threat shortly before its planned Drag Queen Story Hour over the weekend.  The call came in just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, claiming that bombs placed on the roof of the 61 Washington Park building would "go boom" at 11 a.m., said New Art Executive Director Emily O’Neil in a news release.  The caller did not mention the event by name, but the Drag Queen Story Hour was set to begin at 11 a.m. And events like it have also been the target of protests and threats in the past.  …
Person Raped At Knifepoint By Masked Man In Cambridge Bathroom: Police Person Raped At Knifepoint By Masked Man In Cambridge Bathroom: Police
Person Raped At Knifepoint By Masked Man In Cambridge Bathroom: Police Cambridge police are asking the public for help after a victim reported being sexually assaulted in a bathroom at knifepoint.  The alleged attack happened just after 9:15 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at a commercial building, Cambridge police said in a Sunday news release. The victim said the attacker wore a mask and had a knife during the assault.  Detectives collected evidence from the crime scene.  They ask anyone with information about this attack to contact investigators at 617-349-9151 or online at cambridgepolice.org/TIPS. Anyone who sees something suspicious should c…
Greater Boston Area Man Charged After Fight At CT Park, Causing Hundreds To Flee, Police Say Greater Boston Area Man Charged After Fight At CT Park, Causing Hundreds To Flee, Police Say
Greater Boston Area Man Charged After Fight At CT Park, Causing Hundreds To Flee, Police Say Hundreds of Connecticut parkgoers were sent into a panic and ran after two men got into a fight, and one allegedly showed a weapon. The incident occurred in New London County around 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Poquonnock Plains Park in Groton. According to Capt. Gregory McCarthy of the Groton Police, at the time of the incident, the park was the site of several youth sporting events with several hundred spectators in attendance.  McCarthy said an investigation found that two men identified as Massachusetts resident Randall J. Clark, age 43, of Medford in Middlese…
1 Dead, 1 Critical After Central Mass Stabbing; 17-Year-Old In Custody 1 Dead, 1 Critical After Central Mass Stabbing; 17-Year-Old In Custody
1 Dead, 1 Critical After Central Mass Stabbing; 17-Year-Old In Custody A 20-year-old man is dead and a teenager is in critical condition following a stabbing Friday night, May 3, in Worcester County.  Police received a 911 call just before 9:30 p.m. for a report of multiple stabbing victims at the Town Common in Northbridge. When officers arrived they found the two bleeding from stab wounds, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Paramedics rushed them both to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where the 20-year-old died of his injuries, and the teenager remained in critical condition on Saturday. Police did not release either of their na…
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised to support the families of a police officer and sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with a suspect who also died on a quiet suburban street in upstate New York earlier this week. The two officers were  Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock, age 37, and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, age 29. Hoosock is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and their three young children, ages 7, 5, and 3. As of Wednesday morning, April 17, a Fund the First drive for the families of the two has pulled in around $255,000 of a go…
ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Mass ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Mass
ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Mass The identity of a Massachusetts man who allegedly deliberately crashed into the front of a psychiatric hospital has been released by officials. Related: Driver Dies After Deliberate Crash Into Devens Health Center The incident occurred in Worcester County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at 85 Patton Road in Devens. On Thursday, April 12, Lindsay Corcoran of the Worcester County District Attorney's Office identified John M. Ahern Jr., age 62, of West Boylston, as the person who crashed into the front of the building at 85 Patton Road in Devens.  The truck was on fir…
Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Massachusetts Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Massachusetts
Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Massachusetts Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a person was killed after allegedly deliberately crashing a truck into the front of a mental healthcare center. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Health Center In Mass The incident occurred in Worcester County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at 85 Patton Road in Devens. According to Lindsay Corcoran of the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, a truck was found to have crashed into the front of the building at 85 Patton Road in Devens. The truck was on fire, …
'There's A Grenade In My Car': Man's Comment Spark Response In Stow — More Dud Than Deadly 'There's A Grenade In My Car': Man's Comment Spark Response In Stow — More Dud Than Deadly
'There's A Grenade In My Car': Man's Comment Spark Response In Stow — More Dud Than Deadly A man prompted a full response from multiple police and firefighter agencies in Middlesex County after he walked into a building and reported that he had found a grenade in the trunk of his car.  Stow first responders and members of multiple bomb squads rushed to the area on Friday, March 22. Police cleared the area around 2:15 p.m. and bomb techs prepared to get to work.  The man was telling the truth. There was an unexploded World War II area Mk. 2 "Pineapple" fragmentation grenade in his car's trunk, but it was inert and could not explode, police said. It was most likely u…
Man Accused Of Shooting Boston Cop In Chest Charged Man Accused Of Shooting Boston Cop In Chest Charged
Man Accused Of Shooting Boston Cop In Chest Charged A 31-year-old Boston man has been arrested and charged with shooting a police officer who was responding to a 911 call Monday night, March 18, police said.  Avery Lewis, of Dorchester, faces 10 charges from the 9:30 p.m. shooting in Mattapan, Boston police announced on Tuesday.  The officer, whose name was not released, responded to a 911 call near the intersection of Esmond and Bradshaw Streets to reports of a man armed with a gun in the area.  Police approached the man who fired a single shot and hit one of them in the chest. The officer is expected to survive, WCVB r…
School Bus Driver Busted Drunk With Children Aboard Mass Bus: Police School Bus Driver Busted Drunk With Children Aboard Mass Bus: Police
School Bus Driver Busted Drunk With Children Aboard Mass Bus: Police A 51-year-old school bus driver faces charges after she was caught bringing children to school while under the influence of alcohol in Worcester County, police said.  Jane Welch, age 51, was arrested on Thursday, March 14, following an incident in Westborough, according to Westborough Police. On Thursday morning, police received reports regarding Welch's behavior while driving children to school. In response, officers made contact with Welch in the area of 135 East Main St. and conducted an investigation.  Soon after stopping her, police arrested Welch and charged her w…
Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (BREAKING) Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (BREAKING)
Gun Fired Inside Western Mass High School; Person Attacked: Police (Breaking) Someone fired a gun inside a hallway at the High School of Science and Technology in Springfield on Monday afternoon, March 11, leading to a massive police presence at the school, authorities said. The shot was fired around 2:10 p.m. at the 1250 State Street school. The bullet flew down a hallway and busted out a window, but no one was injured, Springfield police said.  Officers said a student opened a security door to allow the two assailants into the school. They attacked a student and fired the gun during the fight.  One of the attackers was caught but a second was able t…
Man, Woman Found Shot, Killed Inside Haverhill Home Man, Woman Found Shot, Killed Inside Haverhill Home
Man, Woman Found Shot, Killed Inside Haverhill Home Update: Police determined the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. Click here for more information.  Original: Authorities announced that they found a man and woman fatally shot inside a home in Haverhill over the weekend.  The couple were found at a home on Broadway Street in Haverhill on Sunday, March 2. The Essex County District Attorney's Office said officers had been called to the house to perform a welfare check just after 5:30 p.m.  Authorities will not release their names until they have made the proper notifications.  However, police say there is no ong…
Teen Stabbed To Death In ‘Infamous’ Boston Alleyway ID’d Teen Stabbed To Death In ‘Infamous’ Boston Alleyway ID’d
Teen Stabbed To Death In ‘Infamous’ Boston Alleyway ID’d An 18-year-old died after he was stabbed on Monday, Dec. 11, in a Roslindale alleyway, and Boston police are asking the public for help to track down a suspect. Angel Luis Davila Vega, 18, of Dorchester, was found stabbed in an alley between a home and a Buddhist temple shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Bradeen Street. He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died, Boston police said. Police added that a knife was used during the attack, but a weapon had not been found as of Monday night, NBC Boston reported. A resident who has lived in Roslindale for years told the station the "infamous…
Man Caught On Video Trying To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her Man Caught On Video Trying To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her
Man Caught On Video Trying To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her A woman’s doorbell camera captured the scary moment she was followed by a man who then tried to get into a home she was staying at in Watertown. The woman arrived home on Laurel Street shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, when the man followed her and hid behind one of the cars parked in the driveway, according to Watertown police. Once the woman was inside her home, a security camera caught the man trying to break into both the front and back doors. Police said no one was harmed during the breaking and entering, and they are now asking the public for help in identifying the man. …
Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police
Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police Police are warning six communities in the Merrimack Valley to keep an eye out for a man and woman who they say are targeting the elderly of their jewelry. Officials warned residents in Lowell, Tyngsborough, Chelmsford, Dracut, Billerica, and Tewksbury that the couple travel together and call people over to their car “to speak to them in a friendly and engaging manner,” a post issued by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Police have not released the number of thefts. Crime Alert via the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. LPD6 Posted by Lowell Police Department (Officia…
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say 'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say A 19-year-old man authorities say drove into two occupied patrol cruisers and over an officer's foot in a stolen car likely looked familiar to the Springfield police arresting him. That's because he's been arrested three times before in the last year, officials added.  Daniel Walker, of Springfield, faces a new crop of felonies in the incident, which has sparked outrage from Springfield leaders demanding judges keep alleged repeat offenders behind bars until their trials for the public's safety.  The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hy…
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops "Different family. Same brotherhood." That's what Peabody police are saying after a former Lynn fire chief saw an officer in need and risked his life to jump in to lend a hand. Peabody police posted a photo of the retired firefighter Stephen Archer this week to thank him for what he did last month.  Posted by Peabody Police Department on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The post reads that a Peabody officer was "injured in a foot pursuit that turned physical" on County Street. Archer saw the chase and turned his car into the path of the suspect, which allowed police to make an arrest.  Arche…
See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk
See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk Investigators hope a member of the public will recognize the man who attacked a young woman in Middlesex County.  Police released an artist's sketch of the suspect who attacked a woman near Newton and Farwell Streets in Waltham around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 30.  The victim heard footsteps, and then someone grabbed her from behind by someone who tried to put his hand over her mouth. She screamed and tried to escape, and the man let her go and ran away.  Read more: Woman Assaulted Near Waltham Supermarket, Suspect Still At Large The victim said her attacker was a 5-…
Woman Assaulted Near Waltham Supermarket, Suspect Still At Large Woman Assaulted Near Waltham Supermarket, Suspect Still At Large
Woman Assaulted Near Waltham Supermarket, Suspect Still At Large A woman screamed and tried to escape from a man who assaulted her in Middlesex County, officials say.  A woman in her 20s was assaulted on a footbridge between Newton Street and Farewell Street near Shaw's supermarket in Waltham on Sunday, July 30 around 8 p.m., according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The victim heard footsteps behind her and was then grabbed from behind by someone who tried to put his hand over her mouth. She screamed and tried to escape, and the man then let her go and ran away.  The woman turned and saw the man running away. She described him as a m…
Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club
Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club Despite first responders' efforts to revive him, a man died in the water off of an Essex County island, officials say.  Richard P. Collins, a 72-year-old man from the Great Neck area of Ipswich, drowned on Wednesday, July 26 in the area of the Ipswich Bay Yacht Club's mooring area, located at 124 N. Ridge Road, according to the Ipswich Police Department.  Workers at the yacht club spotted a person in the Plum Island Sound and police were notified around 3 p.m. Police launched their marine unit and found the man, quickly bringing him back to shore. First responders performed …
New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect
New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect Police shared a video of the man who repeatedly punched a woman in her 20s who was taking an evening walk in the hopes that a member of the public will recognize the attacker. A woman in her 20s was taken to the hospital after being hit multiple times by an unknown man who followed her at night, officials say.  The young woman was taking an evening walk in the area of Main Street and Royall Street when a man physically assaulted her around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, according to the Medford Police Department.  Video of suspect that followed a woman from Somerville, MA. into Medford…
CAUGHT: Man Who Brought Knife Onto Boston University's Campus CAUGHT: Man Who Brought Knife Onto Boston University's Campus
Caught: Man Who Brought Knife Onto Boston University's Campus A man who brought a knife onto Boston University's campus this week has been arrested, according to authorities.  The man displayed the knife inside the building at 1010 Commonwealth Avenue on Wednesday morning, April 19, Boston University Police report. BU ALERT: Boston University Police are looking for a black male, 40-50 years old, thin build wearing a white hat and dark pants who displayed a knife inside 1010 Commonwealth Ave. Subject fled the building and is believed to have left the area on an MBTA https://t.co/TTy1mCse4F — BU Police Department (@BUPolice) April 19, 2023 The ma…
Crisis Negotiators Help SWAT, Police Resolve Situation At Stoneham Home Crisis Negotiators Help SWAT, Police Resolve Situation At Stoneham Home
Crisis Negotiators Help SWAT, Police Resolve Situation At Stoneham Home Crisis negotiators along with local police and SWAT officers successfully de-escalated a situation at a Stoneham home this week, according to officials.  The Town sent out an alert about police activity in the area north of Redstone near Main and North Streets around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12.  Videos posted to social media captured multiple police cars and SWAT vehicles outside a residence in that area.  The activity was in response to an individual with a known mental illness threatening to harm himself and others at a home on Main Street, officials told Daily Voice.  Law enforce…
Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire
Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire A catastrophic fire that resulted in two deaths had an accidental start from a common household appliance, officials say.  The cause of a fire that decimated an apartment building located on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford on Tuesday, March 28 has been determined to be an accident involving either a microwave or the wall outlet the microwave was plugged into, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.  Read more: Second Victim ID'd, 5 Hospitalized In Fatal New Bedford Fire The fire started in room 205, located to the back left of the building's second floor, an investigati…
'I Have Candy And Puppies,' Wanted Man Told Underage Girls In North Quincy 'I Have Candy And Puppies,' Wanted Man Told Underage Girls In North Quincy
'I Have Candy And Puppies,' Wanted Man Told Underage Girls In North Quincy A pair of children who must be familiar with the common mantra "don't talk to strangers" escaped the beckons of adult man at a North Quincy MBTA station and reported him to police, officials say.  A man on the platform of the North Quincy MBTA station yelled out at two girls, ages 11 and 12, and encouraged them to come to him on Sunday, Feb. 26 around 6:00 p.m., according to the MBTA Transit Police. The girls ignored the man's summons, but he began to walk towards them and said "come here... I have candy and puppies," sending the children running from the platform. The duo of frightene…
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police Authorities are investigating after a body was found outside of a high school in Central Massachusetts this weekend. Auburn Fire responded to a report of an unresponsive man located in the driveway of Auburn High School around 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, Auburn Police said on Facebook. On Sunday at 6:35 a.m., Fire Personnel responded to the Auburn High School, 99 Auburn Street, for a report of an... Posted by Auburn MA Police Department on Sunday, February 26, 2023 The man was pronounced dead on scene and the area around the school was closed until 10:30 a.m. to deal with the situati…
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts Home: Police Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts Home: Police
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts Home: Police A death investigation is underway after authorities found a body found outside a private home in Central Massachusetts.  The body was found outside a Boylston home on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 13, Boylston Police said on Facebook. The discovery sparked a shelter-in-place to surrounding schools in Berlin and Boylston but was later lifted, police said. The victim's identity was not released.  There is no danger to the public and the investigation is ongoing. 
Armed Ashby Convenience Store Robber Hits Up Several Stores In Weeks: Police Armed Ashby Convenience Store Robber Hits Up Several Stores In Weeks: Police
Armed Ashby Convenience Store Robber Hits Up Several Stores In Weeks: Police Asby Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man believed to be behind a string of armed convenience store robberies in several communities over the past few weeks. Police believe the man is responsible for three robberies, and potentially more, that started on December 20, 2022 at the Convenience Mart at 1274 Main Street, Ashby Police report. During the encounter, the suspect told the cashier that he had a knife but did not pull one out, police said.  The second robbery happened at the Convenience Mart again, this time with the suspect exposing a knife and telling staff that…
Crews Attack Second Malden Fire This Week (DEVELOPING) Crews Attack Second Malden Fire This Week (DEVELOPING)
Crews Attack Second Malden Fire This Week (Developing) Multiple crews were on the scene of a two-alarm fire in Malden, according to developing reports. The fire was reported at 21 Stanton Street on the evening of Friday, Dec. 29. Witnesses said the bulk of the fire had been knocked down just after 6 p.m. but heavy smoke was still visible. On my way back from a haircut and was around the corner when it came in. 5 minutes after I took this, all visible fire was knocked down. Still heavy smoke condition, all companies working. @maldenfire #tmgormanphotography #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/R8cQraQqOI — Tim Gorman (@TMGormanPhotos) December 30, …