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Police & Fire
Police Search For Explosives Underwater After Unexploded Ordinance Found In Needham
State police dive teams searched the Charles River on Monday morning, March 11, after two explosives were found there last week. Magnet fishers found what appeared to be a bomb on March 2 and an unexploded "bazooka" round on March 6 while casting from the Kendrick Street Bridge, CBS Boston reported. Both items were very deteriorated as if they had been there for years. A CBS news team was with the magnet fishers when they pulled the rocket round from the water. State Police Lt. Sean Quirk told CBS that he wouldn't be surprised if there were more unexploded ordinance …
Police & Fire
Vandals Cover CBS Boston In Red Paint, ‘
Free
Palestine
’: Police
CBS Boston’s headquarters were splattered with red paint, and the words “FREE PALESTINE” written in black on the side of the building, according to Boston police. Officers responded to the station’s Brighton offices on 1170 Soldiers Field Road just before 1 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Photos of the vandalism shared on social media show the CBS Boston sign also covered in red paint. A security guard stumbled upon the graffiti while doing a routine inspection of the building shortly before midnight, police said. A news anchor also stepped in the red paint and noticed the graffiti as he was lea…
Police & Fire
Man's Body Found In South Boston Dumpster
Boston police are investigating after a public works employee found a dead body inside a dumpster that had been left on the side of a road in South Boston, police and reports said. A man's body was discovered in the area of 400 Frontage Road in South Boston on Monday, August 7, according to the Boston Police Department. Police responded to the scene around 10:10 a.m. Bay Village residents called 311 to report a shopping cart full of rubbish, including a blue trash can on Winchester Street near the intersection of Arlington Street, according to CBS Boston. Department of Public Works emp…
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Police & Fire
Medford Man Held Without Bail On Charges He Killed Woman While Mistakenly Running From Cops: DA
The Bristol District Attorney says a 34-year-old Medford man is responsible for the death of a woman who was killed when he crashed into her as he tried to escape police. Though, officers say they did not chase him. Hector Bannister-Sanchez was ordered held with bail at a hearing earlier this week when he was charged with second-degree murder and reckless motor vehicle homicide, the prosecutor said in a tweet. Hector Bannister-Sanchez, 34, was ordered held during his arraignment in Superior Court today on indictments charging him w/ 2nd Degree Murder & Reckless Motor Vehicle Homic…
Schools
Medford High School Students Walk Out To Protest Stabbing (Or Skip Class)
Medford High School students paraded from their school to city hall to protest lack of safety after a student was stabbed on campus, although some less politically minded protesters admitted to wanting to avoid class, according to WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas. Medford High students walk out of school and are marching to city hall. Several students tell me they're demonstrating over the lack of safety, while some others in this video say they're doing so to skip class. @wbznewsradio pic.twitter.com/4FwoKUzYD7 — James Rojas (@JamesRojasNews) December 21, 2022 A boy was hospitalized with n…
Schools
Parent Threatened To Harm Concord Schools Superintendent: Reports
A disgruntled parent emailed Concord schools officials earlier this week and threatened to harm superintendent Dr. Laurie Hunter, CBS Boston reported. John Grace, 50, is accused of sending a message on Monday, Dec. 12, that made specific threats, CBS reported, though police did not release what he said or why he was angry. Concord police secured Hunter's office and placed a cruiser outside her home. Officers arrested Grace, searched his home, and seized his firearms, the news station reported. Grace is being held under house arrest and is required to wear a GPS monitoring…
News
Former FTX CEO, MIT Grad Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Defrauding Investors Of $1.8 Billion
The former CEO of what used to be one of the world's largest cryptocurrency companies has been charged with defrauding investors of almost two billion dollars, authorities said. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Samuel Bankman-Fried on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with defrauding FTX investors out of more than $1.8 billion. The SEC alleges that Bankman-Fried raised the funds – including $1.1 billion from 90 US-based investors – by falsely promoting a safe, responsible cryptocurrency since May 2019. "We allege that Sam Bankman-Fried built a house of cards on a foundation of dece…
Police & Fire
Driver Charged In Deadly Hingham Apple Store Crash Out On Bail: Report
A 53-year-old man charged for crashing his car into an Apple Store at a shopping plaza on the South Shore, killing one person and injuring many more, is out on bail, reports said. Bradley Rein, who was previously arraigned on a charge of reckless homicide by a motor vehicle for the crash last month, was released on bail this week, CBS Boston reports. Rein was charged after he drove his 2019 Toyota 4Runner through the glass plate of the Apple Store of the Derby Street Shops in Hingham around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, The crash killed 65-year-old Kevin Bradley of New Jersey and injur…
Police & Fire
Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way Crash In South Shore Town
Serious injuries were reported after a wrong-way crash on the South Shore this week, CBS Boston reports. Route 3 South in Duxbury was closed because of the crash on Tuesday night, Dec 6, Duxbury Fire said on Twitter. Last night at 9:11pm all on duty firefighters were tied up at a chimney fire with extension to the house when they were... Posted by Duxbury Fire PIO on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Traffic was being diverted off Exit 20 and people were being told to avoid the area. No other information was released.
News
Pilot Killed After Gyrocopter Crashes At Beverly Regional Airport: Report
A 66-year-old man has died after a gyrocopter crashed at an airport on the North Shore, CBS Boston reports citing the Essex County District Attorney's Office. The crash happened after the plane tried taking off at Beverly Regional Airport in Beverly around 11:35 a.m., WCVB reports citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aircraft down Beverly airport unknown on injuries one person. #boston pic.twitter.com/uVx2ygSYYu — Stanley Forman (@sjforman138) December 4, 2022 The pilot, who was the only one on board, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Boston.com re…
News
Massachusetts Corrections Officer Released From Hospital After Brutal Prison Attack: Report
A Massachusetts corrections officer who was put on life-support after a brutal prison attack earlier this year has been released from the hospital, CBS Boston reports. Matthew Tidman, age 36, was attacked by an inmate with a metal object in the gymnasium at MCI-Shirley in Shirley on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 31, as previously reported by Daily Voice. After being hospitalized for nearly two months, his brother Nick told CBS that Tidman left Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on last Friday. "He has this will and drive within him and he knows how to get things done, pu…
Obituaries
'This One Hurt': Community Mourns Boston Barber Shot Dead Inside His Shop
A Boston neighborhood is mourning the loss of a beloved barber who friends say was an essential member of their community. Maxwell "Max" Hylton, of Roxbury, was shot dead inside Celebrity Cuts Barbershop around 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The 43-year-old was reportedly shot while working, according to CBS Boston. “The fact that this took place inside a barbershop, a hub for the community that is supposed to be a safe space for everyone to come and feel and look their best, makes this all the more devastating,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, acco…
Police & Fire
Western Mass Woman Chooses Plan Bees To Fight Off Deputies During Eviction: Police
A woman was buzzing mad when Hampden County sheriff's deputies showed up to enforce an eviction order earlier this month at a Longfellow home, so she unleashed her army of bees to protect their queen, officials said. Deputies responded to Memery Lane on Oct. 12 as part of an eviction order against Rorie Susan Woods, 55, of Hadley, who was driving away with several manufactured beehives in tow on her SUV as they pulled up, CBS Boston reported. When she spotted the deputies, she jumped out and ripped off the lids of the hives. Deputies tried to stop her, but the swarms o…
Police & Fire
No One Walks Alone: Sherborn Officer Walking Across State To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health
One Sherborn officer takes walking a beat to a whole new level. Officer Doug Kingsley is hiking across Massachusetts —219 miles — to raise awareness of the mental health struggles of his brothers and sisters in uniform. Kingsley started at the New York border in Egremont on Oct. 12, and he plans to end at the Chatham lighthouse in Chatham on Friday, Oct. 21. Sometimes he walks by himself, and sometimes others join him. But even when no one is with him, he doesn't walk alone. He wants all first responders to realize that too. View this post on Instagram …
News
Cape Cod Man Accused Of Killing Mother Dies From Medical Emergency In Jail
A man accused of killing his mother by burning her to death outside their Cape Cod home has died while in jail, reports said. According to the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, Adam Howe, age 34, suffered a medical emergency and died in his cell at Ashe Street Jail in New Bedford. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced dead, CBS Boston reports. "Out of respect for the family, we have no additional comment or details," a spokesperson with the office said, WCVB reports. "That family has been through a lot this weekend; please keep them in your prayers." Howe was arreste…
Police & Fire
Search Underway For Missing Boater At Central Mass Lake
Multiple crews are searching for a missing person in the water of Lake Lashway in the Northh Brookfield area of central Massachusetts, authorities said. Multiple fire, police, and dive teams are working on Lake Lashaway this morning. Please avoid the area so crews can work... Posted by East Brookfield Fire Department on Sunday, September 18, 2022 North Brookfield Police asked for help in looking for a a boater believed to be in the water just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, CBS Boston reports. A man reportedly went out on the lake and his boat later came back to shore without him…
News
Revere Man Gets 5 Years For 2020 Attack On Danvers Indoor Sports Manager
A man from Revere was sentenced to five years in prison and three years probation for violently attacking the manager of a sports facility in Danvers two years ago. Crismael Lithgow, age 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 14, to several charges for his role in attacking a manager at Danvers Indoor Sports on the night of September 30, 2020, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The charges included two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodi…
News
Typo Sends Man To Jail During Martha's Vineyard Vacation On Brookline Charge
A Philadelphia man hoping to enjoy a week on Martha's Vineyard wound up in jail because of a nearly 10-year-old typo, CBS Boston reports. Angus McCoubrey, 37, and his wife were involved in a minor fender bender at the start of their weeklong stay on the island last month and thought little of it when they called police to report the incident, the outlet said. But a few minutes after the couple made the call, McCoubrey said he noticed an Edgartown patrol car racing to catch up with them. The officer ordered him out of the car and put McCoubrey in handcuffs, CBS said. The charge? …
Police & Fire
Woman Suffered Life-Threatening Injuries In Roxbury Shooting: Report
A woman was in critical condition following a shooting in Boston Thursday afternoon, Sept. 1, authorities said. The shooting happened on Savin Street in Roxbury. Boston police say they have a person of interest in custody, but officials have not released any information on their identity, CBS Boston reported. Officers had an SVU surrounded at 5 p.m. that Live Boston said belonged to the shooter, but they had fled before police arrived. Officers said the victim is in critical condition at an area hospital, and authorities have been tight-lipped about her identity. It's unclear how she and …
Police & Fire
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Fire In Lynn (
Developing
)
Multiple crews were on the scene of a 2-alarm fire in Lynn, unconfirmed reports said. The fire was initially reported at 44 Allerton Street around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, according to a Tweet from @ChelseaScanner. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming through the roof of the two-story home. Lynn Allerton St pic.twitter.com/0fR6E6RgXq — Sean (@seancarritte) August 30, 2022 Residents were forced out of the building before the entire roof collapsed, a separate Tweet read. A Lynn Police officer, who was walking home at the time, helped rescue people from the burning buildi…
Police & Fire
Malden Purse Snatcher Caught Stabbing, Biting Good Samaritan: Report
A man who tried stealing a woman's purse was after stabbing and biting a Good Samaritan who tried stopping him in his tracks, multiple news outlets report. Police responded for reports of a robbery in the area of Chestnut Street around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, WHDH reports citing Malden Police. The woman was apparently walking down Rockland Street when a man tried to snatch her purse, CBS Boston reports. During a struggle with the suspected robber, two men being described as Good Samaritans tried helping the woman. It was during this struggle that the robber pulled out…
Police & Fire
Authorities ID 28-Year-Old Father Shot, Killed In South End: Police
Boston police recently identified the 28-year-old man who died in a shooting last week in the South End area of the city. Dion Ruiz was found around 10 p.m. on Aug. 13 near 58 West Dedham Street with a gunshot wound, Boston police said. Responders rushed him to the hospital, where he died. Dion Ruiz leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter, CBS Boston said. Ruiz's mother told NBC Boston that she would miss her son's hugs when he visited her. "It still isn't real to me. ... I just can't believe it," Wanda Miller said. "It's very heartbreaking for me to lose a child. "Th…
News
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In South End: Report
A water main burst in Boston Monday morning, Aug. 15, sending a torrent of water down streets and into buildings in the South End neighborhood. The water caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow an SUV, reports said. This is the second water main leak in the city since Saturday. CBS Boston reported the pipe burst near Tsiremont Street and Northampton Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Tremont Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Northampton Street is closed as crews work to clean up the damage., Boston Police said. The water carved out a sinkhole beneath that intersection and caused …
News
Boston Harbor Police Save Quincy Couple's Wedding After Groom Got Stranded
Groom in distress isn't a call Boston police normally get, but when one man found himself on the opposite side of Dorchester Bay from his bride-to-be, officers stepped up to make sure he'd walk down the aisle. Patrick Mahoney of Quincy was supposed to be on Thompson Island around noon on Saturday, Aug. 13, for his wedding, but the ferry meant to take him there broke down. He made calls to find a boat — any boat — that could get him and several of his guests to the wedding but came up empty. "Yeah, I was in a little bit of a panic," Patrick Mahoney told CBS Boston about the …
News
Out Of Service MBTA Bus Goes Up In Flames Right By Forest Hills
The MBTA was already feeling the burn after Wednesday's announcement of a 30-day shutdown of the Orange Line. A day later, the buses started feeling a specific kind of heat. Images posted to Twitter captured a bus that broke out in flames on Washington Street just outside Forest Hills around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4. According to Twitter user Darragh Murphy, the driver of the bus safely drove the vehicle into a bus yard for Boston Fire to come and extinguish the flames. The bus was apparently out of service and was being taken to the Arborway Yard when the fire started in the rear c…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized, 30 Displaced By Overnight Chelsea Fire: Report
A firefighter was rushed to the hospital after he was injured in a Chelsea fire early Tuesday morning that destroyed the home of 30 people. The blaze broke out on the back deck of a three-story, six-unit building on Blossom Street just after 1 a.m., NBC Boston reported. Everyone inside escaped without injury, officials said. Video of the conflagration shows fire chewing through the wooden deck and into the families' homes. Chelsea 4th Alarm 43-45 Blossom St. Ok for media use with credit to Paul Koolloian pic.twitter.com/KOMAMZSPhA — @paulkoolloian (@paulkoolloian1) August 2, 2022 C…
Lifestyle
'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Boston Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, well, just not in Massachusetts, but that could change soon with legislation that would bring back happy hour. Though, not everyone is smiling. The Massachusetts Senate last week approved an amendment to an economic development bill that could allow bars to sell cheaper drinks to thirsty patrons when they get off work, CBS Boston reported. The state killed happy hour in 1984 when legislators banned the practice after a spike in drunk driving car crashes. Currently, bars and restaurants can't change the price of alcohol for promotional purposes…
News
President Biden Tests Positive For
Covid-
19 After Visiting Massachusetts
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Massachusetts, the White House announced on Thursday, July 21. The President, who is vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and will start taking Paxlovid and isolate while he battles the virus, the White House said. #Breaking- President Biden has been diagnosed with Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/5CZtw5L2nq — WBZ NewsRadio (@wbznewsradio) July 21, 2022 This comes after President Biden visited Massachusetts on Wednesday to discuss new ways to combat climate change and push for clean energy. When it com…
Politics
Ayanna Pressley, Katherine Clark Arrested Protesting For Abortion Rights In DC
Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were among 17 Democrats arrested in front of the Supreme Court during a protest over the recent ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. The two Massachusetts members of Congress joined dozens of people on Tuesday, July 19, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. Some of the members of Congress arrested: @RepSpeier @CarolynBMaloney @AOC @RashidaTlaib @Ilhan @AyannaPressley @RepAndyLevin @SaraJacobsCA @RepKClark @ReElectNydia @RepBarbaraLee @RepCori @janschakowsky @RepDean pic.twitter.com/NMSV9BQP4W — Edward-Isaac Dovere (…
Police & Fire
Eversource Workers Hospitalized From 'Blood-Curdling' Manhole Explosion In Beacon Hill
Two Eversource workers are in the hospital after they were injured from a manhole explosion in Downtown Boston. Multiple crews were on the scene of the explosion that happened across from 37 Bowdoin Street in Beacon Hill around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Companies on scene at a manhole explosion across from 37 Bowdoin St downtown Boston. @@BOSTON_EMS has transported 2 @EversourceMA workers to Mass General Hosp. pic.twitter.com/Bq0EskvDGC — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 12, 2022 The explosion sent workers to Mass General Hospital, one suffering …
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