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Review Into Police-Involved Shooting Death Of Mass Native DJ Henry Concludes Review Into Police-Involved Shooting Death Of Mass Native DJ Henry Concludes
Review Into Police-Involved Shooting Death Of Mass Native DJ Henry Concludes A review of two fatal police-involved shootings in Westchester, including the death of former Pace University football player Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr., has concluded with no new evidence found to convene juries for either incident, officials said.  The independent reviews of the two incidents, which included the shooting deaths of DJ Henry and Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. in 2010 and 2011, respectively, were announced to be concluded by Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah on Wednesday, July 26.  According to Rocah's office, the reviews both found no new evidence to resubmit n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Update: No Car, No Phone: Search For Missing Stoughton Woman Intensifies With Drones, Boats Update: No Car, No Phone: Search For Missing Stoughton Woman Intensifies With Drones, Boats
Update: No Car, No Phone: Search For Missing Stoughton Woman Intensifies With Drones, Boats There have been two possible sightings of a missing 31-year-old woman who has been missing for almost a week, officials say.  Click here to read an updated story: Missing Stoughton Woman Found Screaming For Help In Swamp, Was Trapped For 3 Days Emma Tetewsky, age 31, was reported missing by her family on Tuesday, June 27 after not seeing her since around noon on Monday, June 26, according to the Stoughton Police Department.  Police activated a search and rescue unit to search for her on Wednesday, June 28. Tetewsky, who may also go by the name Fraidl Emmet, was seen by…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression 'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression
'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression WARNING: This article contains information related to suicide.  A family from Southeast Massachusetts is opening up the conversation surrounding mental health after a 36-year-old mother tragically took her own life following the birth of her twins.  Ariana Sutton, of Norton, was "a vibrant and devoted mother" who was "eagerly awaiting the arrival of her twins," a GoFundMe campaign reads. However, the twins' early arrival brought unexpected challenges that sadly pushed Sutton's mental health to the ultimate breaking point.  "Despite her relentless efforts to seek help, the burden of postpa…

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by David Cifarelli
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84-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed Walking Home From Easton Restaurant: Police 84-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed Walking Home From Easton Restaurant: Police
84-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed Walking Home From Easton Restaurant: Police An 84-year-old was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in front of a restaurant in South Massachusetts this week, authorities said. Michael Ginsberg was crossing Foundry Street near La Familia restaurant in Easton when he was hit by a car around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, Easton Police report. Ginsberg, who was found lying in the street, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton where he died from his injuries the next day. Investigation suggests Ginsberg was coming home from the restaurant when he was struck, police added.  The driver of the vehicle th…

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by David Cifarelli
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Woman, 56, Dies In Officer-Involved Shooting In South Massachusetts: Police Woman, 56, Dies In Officer-Involved Shooting In South Massachusetts: Police
Woman, 56, Dies In Officer-Involved Shooting In South Massachusetts: Police Authorities are investigating after a 56-year-old woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Southern Massachusetts this weekend. Officers responded for a well-being check at 32 Spooner Street in Easton after a man from Ashland called police saying his mother allegedly injected herself with a dangerous amount of insulin in an attempt to commit suicide, NBC10 Boston reports. This happened around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, according to Easton Police Chief Keith Boone.  Upon arrival, officers encountered a 56-year-old woman, later identified as Marianne Griffith…

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by David Cifarelli
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West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022 West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022
West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022 West Nile Virus has officially been detected in Massachusetts for the first time this year, the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Wednesday, July 13.  The virus was found in a mosquito sample found collected on July 11 in Easton, DPH said. So far, no human cases of the virus have been detected but health officials are heeding a warning to state residents.  “West Nile virus is part of summer in Massachusetts, and we expect to see infected mosquitoes at this time of year,” said Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “Now is the time to start taking steps to avoid mos…

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by David Cifarelli