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Central Mass Teacher On Leave After Holding Slave Auction With Black Students, Using Slur
A fifth-grade teacher in Worcester County was placed on administrative leave after officials learned they held an "impromptu slave auction" during a lesson on the economy of the Southern states and later used a racial slur during a discussion on a book, school district leaders said in a letter to parents. Northborough and Southborough Superintendent of Schools Gregory Martineau wrote that the two incidents happened in January and April. He said he did not learn about them until parents brought them to his attention on April 24. An investigation found that during a history d…
Police & Fire
Dracut High Officer On Leave Over Alleged Inappropriate Relationship With Student
Police are investigating allegations that a school resource officer had inappropriate contact with a student, officials say. Sunny Nguyen, a school resource officer at Dracut High School, was placed on paid administrative leave amid allegations that he had inappropriate contact with a student, according to Dracut police and Dracut Public Schools. In a joint statement, Dracut police and Dracut Public Schools say they are aware of the allegations and that the Dracut police immediately launched an investigation into the allegations. Nguyen will remain on leave pending th…
Police & Fire
Man With Sword Sparks Police-Involved Shooting In Central Massachusetts: DA
A man armed with a sword was the catalyst for a police-involved shooting in Central Massachusetts on Mother's Day, according to officials. The incident happened in the area of 407 Main Street in Oxford around 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office reports. The man, who was shot by a police officer, is accused of charging at the officer with a sword. He is being treated at an area hospital for unknown injuries, according to the DA's Office. The officer, who was not harmed, was placed on paid administrative leave as a result. No other information was …
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Investigation Lands Lawrence Police Chief On Administrative Leave
The City of Lawrence has placed its police chief on administrative leave because of an ongoing investigation. The announcement of Chief Roy Vasque's leave came on the city's Twitter just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. PRESS RELEASE:The City of Lawrence has placed Chief Roy Vasque on paid administrative leave while an ongoing investigation involving the police department is conducted. In the interim, Captain Michael McCarthy has been appointed as Deputy Chief. pic.twitter.com/SKI9DSwKB3 — Lawrence, MA. (@COL1853) January 25, 2023 Captain Michael McCarthy has been appointed Deputy …
Schools
Haverhill High School Football Season Ends Amid Alleged Hazing Video: Report
The remainder of Haverhill High School's football season was cut short as authorities are investigating an alleged hazing incident, Boston25 reports. Future practices were canceled and games forfeited after a video leaked showing members of the team allegedly hazing and sexually harassing a young man, the outlet continues. Members of the coaching staff have also been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is being jointly investigated by Haverhill Police. BREAKING: Haverhill cancels rest of its high school football season, forfeits games, c…
Police & Fire
Massachusetts Deputy Police Chief Under Investigation On Administrative Leave
A deputy police chief who is under investigation has been placed on administrative, authorities said. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett said Deputy Police Chief John Porter, who has been with the department since 1992, was placed on leave on Saturday, Aug. 27. According to a release, Bennett learned about Porter's status on Thursday. No other information was released.
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