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3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen 3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen
3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen Police arrested three teenagers early Tuesday morning, March 12, and charged them with the near-fatal shooting of another teenager in Stoughton, authorities said.  The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 on McEachron Drive in Stoughton. Several people called 911 to report gunshots. Officers found bullet casings on the ground and other signs of a shooting, but they could not find a victim.  He showed up a short time later at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton with a serious injury from a gunshot wound, Stoughton police said then.  After weeks of in…
Man Killed In Late-Night Randolph Shooting ID'd Man Killed In Late-Night Randolph Shooting ID'd
Man Killed In Late-Night Randolph Shooting ID'd A 32-year-old man was killed overnight in Randolph, and police are searching for the person who pulled the trigger.  Deandre Jones, of Boston, was found shot in a bullet-riddled pickup truck in the Castle Village Condominiums on Highland Drive, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. Someone heard the gunshots and called 911. Paramedics rushed Jones to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he died just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, March 7.  Police say he was visiting a friend who lived in the condominium complex when he was shot.  A medical examiner is expecte…
Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria
Hoey's Pizza Gets An 'Hooah' From Dave Portnoy Dave Portnoy finished his tour of South Shore bar pizza by visiting somewhere you wouldn't expect to find a pizzeria.  The Barstool Sports owner visited Hoey's, tucked away inside the AmVets at 9 Amvets Lane in Randolph. And the pie didn't disappoint.  Dave finishes the South Shore Bar Pie trip at Hoey's, a pizza place inside the Randolph AmVet.  One Bite Pizza Reviews Portnoy didn't go into great detail about what he liked about Hoey's pizza. He took issue with the "floppy" factor, but he enjoyed the pizza overall.   He gave the restaurant a 7.6, a respectabl…
750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police 750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police
750 Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $1.5M Found In Randolph Sting, Duo Busted: Police Two Braintree men were busted with more than 750 pounds of marijuana following a months-long investigation in Randolph, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  Mukunda Znajmiecka, age 37, and Clifford Saint-Jean, age 25, face multiple felonies in the case, Randolph police announced. A 34-year-old Braintree man, who is linked to the operation but was not identified, was given a summons to court for violating drug laws.  Police began investigating Znajmiecka and Saint-Jean months ago and raided multiple stash houses in Randolph and Braintree on Jan. 11, authorities s…
Men Faked Weymouth Armed Robbery, Others So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI Men Faked Weymouth Armed Robbery, Others So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI
Men Faked Weymouth Armed Robbery, Others So 'Victims' Could Get Immigration Protection: FBI Two New York men are accused of staging at least eight fake robberies so the store owners could receive immigration benefits, authorities said.  Long Island resident Rambhai Patel, age 36, of Farmingdale, and New York City Balwinder Singh, age 39, of Queens, are charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said. FBI agents said they linked the men to four robberies in Massachusetts, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Kentucky and Tennessee.  The dates and locations of the alleged fake robberies are:  March 22: Richdale Food Shops, Hing…
2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police 2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police
2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police Two men who were wanted in the fatal shooting death of a 29-year-old Boston woman on Sept. 9 have been caught in multiple raids, including one in Rhode Island, authorities said.  Kevin Facey, 28, of Randolph, and Tevin Herman, 31, of Nantucket, were arrested this week and charged with the fatal shooting of Princess Charles and the attempted killing of another person, Boston police said.  Both men are charged with murder, armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a firearm without an FID card, police said. Facey, who was captured in Pro…
Randolph Man Pimped Out Western Mass 15-Year-Old Runaway: Federal Jury Rules Randolph Man Pimped Out Western Mass 15-Year-Old Runaway: Federal Jury Rules
Randolph Man Pimped Out Western Mass 15-Year-Old Runaway: Federal Jury Rules A federal jury found a 26-year-old Randolph man guilty of turning a 15-year-old runaway from Western Massachusetts into a prostitute, authorities announced.  Admilson Gomes Pires now faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison following the five-day trial in Boston, according to Acting US Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy.  Federal investigators said Pires met up with the child in February 2019 after she ran away from her home and began a sexual relationship. What followed was a campaign of grooming and control that led the girl into a life of sexual servitude, po…
This Randolph Pizzeria Named Best For Regional Style By New Report This Randolph Pizzeria Named Best For Regional Style By New Report
This Randolph Pizzeria Named Best For Regional Style By New Report Seven pizzerias have been recognized as the best in Massachusetts at specializing in specific regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The eateries are included in a database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Detroit, Neapolitan, New Haven, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, they are: Best Detroit: Volo Craft Pizza, located in Swampscott at 152 Humphrey Street Best Neapolitan: Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in Chelsea at 59 Williams Street Best New Haven: Casa Pizzeria…
Family Loses 2 Teen Sons In Randolph Wreck After Oldest Dies In Hospital: DA Family Loses 2 Teen Sons In Randolph Wreck After Oldest Dies In Hospital: DA
Family Loses 2 Teen Sons In Randolph Wreck After Oldest Dies In Hospital: DA A Brockton family suffered a grievous loss this week after two of their sons were killed in a wreck in Norfolk County. The community has created a GoFundMe to help them as they deal with their unimaginable loss.  Terry Boston, 15, died when the Nissan Altima his brother, Makhi Boston, was driving crashed into a tree in Randolph around 10:30 p.m. on 701 N. Main Street (Route 28) on Tuesday, July 18, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.   Paramedics airlifted Makhi Boston, 18, to Boston Medical Center, where he died of his injuries Wednesday. Two women were also injured in the crash. …
(UPDATED) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash (UPDATED) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash
(Updated) 'Taken Too Soon': 15-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Injured In Randolph Crash Update: A memorial balloon release and candlelight vigil for Terry Boston, the 15-year-old killed in a Randolph car crash, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the parking lot of Brockton High School.  A flyer for the event called Terry a "bright and caring person." "His light and energy would spread anywhere he was. This young angle was taken too soon." ----- Original: A 15-year-old Brockton boy was killed Tuesday night, July 18, after the car he was in crashed into a tree in Randolph, authorities said. Three others were hospitalized in the wreck.  The crash happened just before 10:…
Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph
Fatal Shooting: Brockton 18-Year-Old Dies Days After Being Shot In Randolph An 18-year-old from Brockton has died several days after he was shot in Randolph, according to authorities. Isiah Andrade was found suffering from an "obvious" life-threatening injury behind the wheel of a car in the area of Grove Street and Randall Way just after 3 a.m on Sunday, May 14, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  Andrade was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, the DA's Office reports. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Randolph Police at 781-96…
Nightclub Slaying: Third Man Arrested In Randolph July 4th Killing Nightclub Slaying: Third Man Arrested In Randolph July 4th Killing
Nightclub Slaying: Third Man Arrested In Randolph July 4th Killing Ten months after a July 4th shooting at a Randolph nightclub, police said they arrested a third man linked to the slaying.  Jovani Delossantos, age 29, of Worcester, was arrested on Wednesday, May 10, in a parking lot in Woburn, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. He is charged with murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily harm, armed assault with intent to murder, and mayhem, the prosecutor said.  A judge ordered him held without bail.  Ivanildo Cabral, 29, of Worcester, and another man were shot near the Mojito Country Club's…
Manhunt: Police Searching For Man Accused In 2022 Randolph Killing After Busting Second Suspect Manhunt: Police Searching For Man Accused In 2022 Randolph Killing After Busting Second Suspect
Manhunt: Police Searching For Man Accused In 2022 Randolph Killing After Busting Second Suspect Authorities have renewed their calls for help to find a Worcester man accused of a 2022 killing in Randolph after police arrested another suspect in the slaying.  Shawn Johnson, age 29, of Worcester, was arrested and charged last week in the July 4 killing of Ivanildo Cabral, 29, outside of the Mojito Country Club on Mazzeo Dr. around 8 p.m., the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said on Monday, March 27. He is charged with murder, assault with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, armed assault with intent to murder, mayhem, and carrying a firearm, the prosecutor…
'Horrific' Forced Labor: Westwood Pizzeria Chain Owner Threatened Illegal Workers, Feds Allege 'Horrific' Forced Labor: Westwood Pizzeria Chain Owner Threatened Illegal Workers, Feds Allege
'Horrific' Forced Labor: Westwood Pizzeria Chain Owner Threatened Illegal Workers, Feds Allege Police arrested a Westwood pizzeria owner on Thursday, March 16, and charged him with using violence and fear of deportation to intimidate an employee who was in the country illegally to work for him for years, federal authorities said.  Stavros Papantoniadis, a/k/a “Steve Papantoniadis,” 47, of Westwood, is charged with a single count of forced labor and is being held pending a bail hearing set for Monday morning, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Papantoniadis owns and operates Stash’s Pizza in Dorchester and Roslindale. He previously had pizzerias in Norwood, Norwel…
Randolph Woman Hid $3.2M In Payroll To Avoid Nearly $1M In Taxes: Feds Randolph Woman Hid $3.2M In Payroll To Avoid Nearly $1M In Taxes: Feds
Randolph Woman Hid $3.2M In Payroll To Avoid Nearly $1M In Taxes: Feds A Norfolk County woman was arrested and indicted on Friday, March 10, in a yearslong scheme to withhold millions in profits and hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes, federal authorities said.  Lilian Giang, 53, of Randolph, is charged with mail fraud and failure to collect and pay over taxes, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge released her with conditions following her appearance in court Friday.  Investigators said that from 2015 through 2019, Giang owned Able Temp Agency, a temporary employment agency in Quincy that served businesses across Massachusetts. …
Injuries Reported After Car Crashes Into Woods Off Route 24 In Randolph Injuries Reported After Car Crashes Into Woods Off Route 24 In Randolph
Injuries Reported After Car Crashes Into Woods Off Route 24 In Randolph Route 24 in Randolph was reduced to one lane after a crash into the woods with injuries was reported on Friday morning, March 3, according to MassDOT.  Crash into woods with injuries in #Randolph on RT-24-NB at Exit 41-B. Left lane closed on the ramp. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 3, 2023 The crash was reported between Exit 41 and I-93 around 9:35 a.m. No other information was released.
Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee
Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee An investigation has been launched after an elementary school teacher was brought to the hospital after drinking an "unknown substance" in their coffee this week. The teacher at Donovan Elementary School in Randolph was taken to Milton Hospital around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to a letter from Principal Beth Gannon.  Gannon said the decision to transport the teacher was made "out of the abundance of caution" for their health after consulting with the school district. The teacher's condition was not known. Well isn’t this an interesting chain of event at a Randolph Public…
Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA
Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA A man wanted in connection with the murder of a woman in Quincy last year was finally captured Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, authorities announced.  Derek Miranda, 28, is one of seven people accused of killing Jordan Wiggins on Aug. 18, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. One suspect remains on the loose.  Wiggins was shot just after 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony, Quincy Police said. Officers believe it started as a robbery in the parking lot.  Jordan Wiggins was 32 years oldJordan Wiggins on Facebook Police found him in the stairwell o…
One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA
One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA A 23-year-old Brockton man wanted in connection with six others in the killing of a man last year in the Quincy parking lot was arrested recently and returned to the area to face the charges, authorities announced.  Dante Clarke was one of seven people indicted last month in the killing of Jordan Wiggins on Aug. 18, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. At that time, he was one of three suspects on the run.  Officers had previously arrested Clarke on a charge of assault and battery on a police officer in September, but he failed to show up to his hearing on Oct. 3, t…
Trio Targets Elderly Resident In Arlington Home Improvement Scam: Police Trio Targets Elderly Resident In Arlington Home Improvement Scam: Police
Trio Targets Elderly Resident In Arlington Home Improvement Scam: Police Three men were hit with several charges each for trying to scam an older Arlington resident out of thousands of dollars in a home improvement scam, authorities said.  The resident told police that three men quoted him $200 to fix a small crack on his front steps on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty reports.  When the man came home a few days later, he found his front steps were ripped out from his home without his permission. The resident was then quoted $6,000 for repairs, Flaherty said.  After writing a check for a portion of the total amount, th…
Randolph Driver Busted For Boston Hit-And-Run, Friends Challenge Cops To Fight After Arrest: DA Randolph Driver Busted For Boston Hit-And-Run, Friends Challenge Cops To Fight After Arrest: DA
Randolph Driver Busted For Boston Hit-And-Run, Friends Challenge Cops To Fight After Arrest: DA A 25-year-old Boston woman was seriously injured early Friday morning, Dec. 23, after a car crashed into her and drove over her head and shoulders before speeding off, authorities said. The driver returned to the scene after a witness chased him down and confronted him.  Jakob Civil, 23, of Randolph, faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing injury and several driving violations, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. He was ordered held on a $1,500 bail. His two passengers picked up their own charges after they challenged police to a fight hours later, the pros…
Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas
Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas A community just south of Boston is digging into their pockets to help the family of a mother to two children who was murdered by her husband in Texas earlier this month.  Amanda Montgomery, age 42, was shot to death by her husband, Bruce Shealy, age 48, at their home in San Leon, TX on Friday, Dec. 9, the Galveston County Daily News reports. Shealy shot himself in the stomach after pulling the trigger on his wife, the outlet continued. He was hospitalized in stable condition and charged with murder the following Monday. Shealy was later placed on a $250,000 bail which, according to Montgom…
MANHUNT: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA MANHUNT: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA
Manhunt: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA For months, the family of Jordan Wiggins has wanted answers about who killed him just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 18. Now they may have seven.   A grand jury this week indicted seven men in connection with Wiggins shooting death outside of Elevation Apartments in Quincy, the Norfolk County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Investigators said the killing began as a robbery that spiraled out of control.  Related: Jordan Wiggins' Loved Ones Mourn His Murder Police have arrested several of the men, but four remain on the run. Investigators said they are consi…
Randolph Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Stabbing Near Flames Restaurant Randolph Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Stabbing Near Flames Restaurant
Randolph Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Stabbing Near Flames Restaurant A Randolph man is facing attempted murder charges after he was arrested in connection with an early morning stabbing near a local restaurant, authorities said. Steve Antiro Lopes, age 42, was arrested following the incident that happened around 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, according to Police Chief Anthony Marag  Officers responded to a fight that broke out between two men close to parking lot at Flames Restaurant on North Main Street. When they arrived, Lopes ran away and officers determined that the other man was allegedly stabbed multiple times, Marag reports.  Police soon f…
Rollover Crash Causes Several Delays On I-95 North In Westwood: Police Rollover Crash Causes Several Delays On I-95 North In Westwood: Police
Rollover Crash Causes Several Delays On I-95 North In Westwood: Police A rollover crash involving two cars caused delays for morning commuters south of Boston, authorities said. The crash happened on I-95 North between Exits 27 and 28 around 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, according to Massachusetts State Police on Twitter. #MAtraffic : Troopers on scene of a 2 car crash with roll over 95NB between exits 27 and 28. Westwood fire on scene. 2 parties transported to the hospital. The BDL and two left lanes are taken at this time. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/pFN0biaTZJ — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 22, 2022 Two people were taken to the hospita…
Randolph Woman Wins $100,000 Cash Prize Off Free Mass Lottery Ticket Randolph Woman Wins $100,000 Cash Prize Off Free Mass Lottery Ticket
Randolph Woman Wins $100,000 Cash Prize Off Free Mass Lottery Ticket A woman from the South Shore got some big bucks from a free promotional ticket this week gifted by the Massachusetts State Lottery. Maria Cherisme, of Randolph, won the $100,000 Mass Cash grand prize during a drawing on Friday, Oct. 7, lottery officials said. Cherisme won off a free Quic Pic ticket that she got after making a purchase at Lucky Spot Convenience Store in Randolph.  Cherisme claimed her $100,000 prize (before taxes) at the Mass Lottery’s Braintree regional office on Tuesday, officials said. Lucky Spot Convenience Store also got a $1,000 bonus…
Randolph 17-Year-Old Surrenders After Stabbing Student At Boston High School Randolph 17-Year-Old Surrenders After Stabbing Student At Boston High School
Randolph 17-Year-Old Surrenders After Stabbing Student At Boston High School A 17-year-old boy from Randolph was held at a $250 bail after he was charged connection with stabbing a student at a Boston high school earlier this week, authorities said. The teenager was arrested for the stabbing that happened at Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester around 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, Boston Police said.  Responding officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from non-life-threatening injuries to his shoulder, police said. He was taken to a local hospital for further treatment. The suspect fled school grounds after the stabbing only to turn himself…
'We Have To Do Better': Tributes Flood For Men Fatally Shot At Boston Party 'We Have To Do Better': Tributes Flood For Men Fatally Shot At Boston Party
'We Have To Do Better': Tributes Flood For Men Fatally Shot At Boston Party The recent shooting deaths of two men in Boston has spread both heartbreak and frustration among several neighboring communities.  Tefan Ivy, age 32, of Brockton, and Jermaine Daye, age 23, of Randolph, were killed in the shooting that happened near 26 Melbourne Street in Dorchester on Sunday, Sept. 4. The shooting apparently happened at a house party in the area, NBC Boston reports.  One man died at the scene while the other died at a local hospital, according to Boston Police. Their deaths have sent shockwaves through the local community, with tributes honoring both men and calling for ch…
Police ID Duo Shot To Death At Boston House Party Over Labor Day Weekend Police ID Duo Shot To Death At Boston House Party Over Labor Day Weekend
Police ID Duo Shot To Death At Boston House Party Over Labor Day Weekend Boston Police have identified the two men fatally shot during a house party over Labor Day Weekend as Tefan Ivy, age 32 of Brockton, and Jermaine Daye, 23, of Randolph.  The shooting happened in the area of 26 Melbourne Street in Dorchester just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, police report. One was pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a local hospital, police said.  A third victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive. Police did not release their identity.  Boston we have to do better. These 2 souls were taken from …
Randolph 41-Year-Old Killed In Late Night Multi-Car Crash In Melrose: Police Randolph 41-Year-Old Killed In Late Night Multi-Car Crash In Melrose: Police
Randolph 41-Year-Old Killed In Late Night Multi-Car Crash In Melrose: Police A 41-year-old man from Randolph has died in a late night crash in Melrose, authorities said.  Police responded to the multi-vehicle crash on Lynn Fells Parkway in Melrose around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation revealed that a Mercedes CLS was speeding when it crossed over the center line and struck a Volkswagen Jetta going the opposite direction, police said.  The Mercedes then veered off the road, struck a tree, then hit two unoccupied cars parked in the driveway of a home on the street, police said.  The driver o…
Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police
Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police Randolph police said they found an elderly man with dementia who'd been missing for a day, Aug. 20, the police department tweeted Sunday.  ***1:21pm Update - Mr. Juste has been located safe and alert***Thank you all for sharing and doing your part to help!! pic.twitter.com/5Fc9s3fdKr — Randolph Police Dept (@RandolphPD) August 21, 2022 Leoma Juste, 78, went missing at 3 p.m. Saturday from the south end of town, which prompted a multi-department search because his medical condition put him at high risk for harm. Randolph police said Juste was safe and alert when officers located him aro…