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Couple Fire Pistol Into Central Mass Neighbor's Bedroom: Police
Police say a couple fired a gun from a third-floor apartment in Worcester County into the unit below them, and threw the pistol out of the window to hide the evidence.
Azani Kelley, 19, and Johnathan L. Rogers, both of Soutbridge, were both charged with possession of a large-capacity firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine, unlawful possession of ammunition, and obstruction of justice, Southbridge police said.
Police were called to an apartment block on Union Street on Monday, Feb. 19, after a bullet shot through the ceiling of a bedroom of a second-story apartment.&nbs…
Man Who Threatened To Harm Mass Doctor Over Her Work With Trans Kids Gets 3 Months: Feds
A Texas man who threatened a Boston doctor for her work with transgender children will spend three months behind bars.
Matthew Jordan Lindner, 39, of Comfort, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transmission of threatening communication, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Along with his prison sentence, he must pay nearly $3,000 in restitution and spend three years on probation.
Investigators said Lindner called the Boston-based National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center on Aug. 31, 2022, and left a hate-filled voicemail.
“You sick motherf*****s, you’re a…
Father, Son Busted With Drugs For Sale, Illegal Gun In Central Mass: Police
A father and son face a mountain of felonies after police found an illegal gun, more than 100 grams of cocaine, and several other drugs inside their Worcester County home, authorities said.
Michael Pitler, age 45, and Zachary Pitler, age 21, both of Blackstone, were arrested on Friday, Feb. 16, after police and federal agents raided their home in the area of Michelle Lane, officials said.
“Through these arrests we have removed a significant amount of narcotics from our community,” Blackstone Police Chief Gregory Gilmore said. “Our department takes our commitment to narcotics…
