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'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker
A social worker who was attacked by a convicted rapist and murderer said she has lived in fear for nearly a decade since that beating. However, she refuses to let it define her life.
Philip Chism, 25, of Danvers, admitted on Friday, April 26, to attempted murder, assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon (cinder block), and kidnapping, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced.
The attack happened in 2015 when Chism was on trial for the rape and murder of this Danvers High School algebra teacher Colleen Ritzer a year earlier, the prosecutor said. C…
Suspect In Springfield Man's Murder Busted Returning To US Months Later: Police
A 43-year-old Connecticut man wanted for allegedly killing a Springfield man and critically wounding a second in Vermont was arrested on Saturday, July 22, as he returned from Jamaica, authorities said.
Devon Dennis, of Hartford, was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the May 12 shooting in Brookfield, Vermont, Vermont State Police said.
Related: Springfield Man Killed In Vermont, 2nd Man Wounded
Juan Sierra, age 27, of Springfield, was shot in the chest and killed after driving to Vermont with Miguel Fuentes, 29, police said. Sierra died at…
Mass Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught In New Hampshire: Police
A 21-year-old man from the Merrimack Valley wanted for attempted murder was arrested in New Hampshire this week, authorities said.
Seth J. Castillo, of Haverhill, MA, was arrested at 30 Bridge Street in Pelham, NH, around 7:48 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, Pelham Police said on Facebook.
Pelham Police Arrest Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
On 12/2/22 at approximately 6:30 pm, the Pelham, NH Police... Posted by Pelham Police Department on Saturday, December 3, 2022
Castillo was wanted on attempted murder charges stemming from an incident in Lawrence, police added. He is facing several charg…
Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended, Being Held In Virginia, Police Say
A Massachusetts man was apprehended in Virginia in connection to an aggravated sexual assault and home invasion that happened over a month ago, authorities said.
Washington Pearson, age 55, of Boston, was arrested by members of the United States Marshals Service in Norfolk, VA on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Boston Police report.
Pearson was wanted for an incident that happened on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 24, police said. He had a warrant issued from West Roxbury District Court on several charges including attempted murder, assault to rape and breaking and entering.
He will b…
Suspect Nabbed In Attempted Murder At Hotel In West Springfield
A man was arrested after a woman was injured during an attempted murder at a Western Massachusetts hotel.
The Hampden County incident began around 1 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, when West Springfield Police responded to the Candlewood Suites located at 572 Riverdale St. for a shooting report.
Upon arrival, officers found damage to the foyer area of the hotel, consistent with gunfire, police said.
An employee witness and a woman who had been shot were soon located inside the hotel. The woman told officers that Mikell Robinson, age unknown, of Cordova, South Carolina, had shot her and then stolen…
Details Emerge After Construction Magnate, Wife Allegedly Shot By Son At Long Island Mansion
New details have emerged after the son of a Long Island construction magnate and his wife has been arrested after allegedly shooting the couple inside their 8,751-square foot, $3.2-million Long Island mansion on Christmas Day.
Dino Tomassetti, age 29, of Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn, was arrested late Saturday, Dec. 25, by New York State Police, said the Nassau County Police.
Police said early Monday, Dec. 27, that no charges have been filed in the attempted murder of his parents, Rocco Tomassetti, age 65, and 64-year-old Vinceta Marsicano-Tomassetti inside their Hewlett Harbor mansion abou…
Hampden County Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing At Motel
A Western Massachusetts man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly attacking a family member with a blade during an altercation at a Connecticut hotel, police said.
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, officers from the Enfield Police Department in Hartford County responded to a reported stabbing at the Motel 6 on Hazard Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a 63-year-old man in distress with a wound to his throat, police said, though he was able to identify his attacker, Alex Arslanian, of Agawam, Massachusetts in Hampden County, who was located near the scene as his a…
Western Massachusetts Man Charged With Attempted Murder At Area Hotel
A Western Massachusetts man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly attacking a family member with a blade during an altercation at a Connecticut hotel, police said.
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, officers from the Enfield Police Department in Hartford County responded to a reported stabbing at the Motel 6 on Hazard Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a 63-year-old man in distress with a wound to his throat, police said, though he was able to identify his attacker, Alex Arslanian, of Agawam, Massachusetts in Hampshire County, who was located near the scene as his…
Central Mass Senior Citizen Is Charged With Murdering Wife
From his hospital bed, an 83-year-old Westborough man was recently arraigned on charges stemming from his wife’s death.
The man’s wife, Saharbanoo Rinadani, 76, was found dead in a Park Village Apartment, 135 Main St., in Westborough on Saturday, March 6, the Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said.
The husband, Abdal Rindani, 83, of Westborough, was also in the apartment at the time. He was transported to UMass Medical Center, the DA said.
On Friday, March 12, Rindani was arraigned on the charges of attempted murder and strangulation, the DA said.
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