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Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA
Brockton Care-Taker Took $150K From 95-Year-Old Boston Woman, Let Home Go Into Foreclosure: DA A 41-year-old Brockton care-taker left the 95-year-old woman she was caring for in financial ruin by stealing more than $100,000, allowing her home to fall into foreclosure, and swindling rent money meant for her, authorities said.  Dominique Emmanuel is facing one count of medical assistance fraud by provider and theft of over $1,200 by a single scheme, the Suffolk County District Attorney.  Emmanuel was a Tempus Unlimited personal care attendant for the Mattapan woman. In February 2023, the woman's daughter noticed that Emmanuel was named an alternate executor of her mother's wi…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says
Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says Four men have been indicted in connection with a shooting that left eight people shot during a Caribbean celebration in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood in August 2023, officials said. The men and women who were shot around 7:45 a.m. on Talbot Avenue during the Caribbean J’ouvert parade were rushed to local hospitals but suffered non-life-threatening injuries, a police spokesperson told the Boston Globe. The shootings stemmed from a fight between two groups nearby and didn’t involve people taking part in the festivities, the Boston police spokesperson confirmed. Related: HOMICIDE: Ma…

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by Khier Casino
News
(UPDATE) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family (UPDATE) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family
(Update) Woman Critical After Lightning Strike In Boston; Lost Dog Returned To Her Family Update: Massachusetts State Police said they had found the woman's dog and returned it to her grateful family. The woman remains in critical condition after she was struck by lightning on Saturday in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.  Original: A 31-year-old Boston woman was in critical condition Saturday night, Sept. 9, after she was struck by lightning while walking her dog in the Dorchester neighborhood, authorities said. Her dog, terrified by the strike, ran away, and police are asking the public to help find it.  The woman, who was not identified, was walking at Sav…

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by Josh Lanier
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2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police 2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police
2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police Dozens of people descended on Institute Park in Worcester on Sunday, Aug. 27, to enjoy the food and festivities of the annual Caribbean Festival. But many fled in fear after gunshots erupted nearby and injured two — including a teenager.  Paramedics treated a 15-year-old and 23-year-old for non-life-threatening injuries and took them to an area hospital, Worcester police said.  Officials then canceled the event and cleared the park to investigate the shooting.  Initial reports say the gunshots came from near Salisbury and Boynton Streets around 6 p.m. Police believe the…

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by Josh Lanier
Events
'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place 'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place
'Pickleball Needs To Be Here': Inaugural Tournament Hosted At Patriot Place Patriot Place is already known for attracting football fans, concertgoers, and shopaholics to Massachusetts. However this weekend, the destination plaza is catering to a whole new audience that is part of one of the fastest-growing trends in the entire country.  “We’re at that kind of stage, especially with pickleball, where it’s taking off like rapid fire,” said Jodi Cullity. “What’s been important to myself, and my brand, is talking to the community.” Every time Cullity takes the court, she asks fellow members if they feel welcome at tournaments and oftentimes she said people feel “too i…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE) Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE)
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (Update) A staff member has been injured after opening an explosive package at Northeastern University, authorities said.  Police received a call about an explosion at 39 Leon Street around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Boston Police said during a press conference later that evening. This address is part of Holmes Hall on Northeastern University's campus, according to NUPD. pic.twitter.com/8RXc4xsZQr — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 13, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found a 45-year-old male victim suffering from minor hand injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.…

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by David Cifarelli
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Autistic 4-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Falling From 4th Floor Window In Boston Autistic 4-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Falling From 4th Floor Window In Boston
Autistic 4-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Falling From 4th Floor Window In Boston A young child with Autism is in critical condition after falling out of a fourth floor window in a Boston apartment complex, WHDH reports.  Erika Moon said her 4-year-old son, Isaac, got around a baby gate and opened a window at their home at 12 American Legion Highway on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 17, the outlet reports. Live Boston said multiple crews were on the scene.  "He opened the gate that's blocking my window and he opened the window. He leaned out and 'boom,' he fell out the window," Moon told WHDH. "I heard the boom, so I went running down and I picked him up. He wasn't br…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape
Victor Pena Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Boston Woman's Rape Victor Pena, the Boston man convicted last week of kidnapping and raping a woman for three days, will spend the next several decades in prison. Judge Anthony Campo on Monday, Aug. 1, sentenced the 42-year-old man to 29-39 years in prison, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced. A Boston jury found Victor Pena guilty on Tuesday, July 26, of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and raping her over multiple days at his Charlestown apartment in 2019.  The jury deliberated for only two hours and returned guilty verdicts on one charge of kidnapping and ten counts of rape, Boston25 sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood
Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood Boston Police say they've identified the 48-year-old man who was stabbed to death over the weekend.  Urvin Gerald, of Dorchester, was found bleeding out on the ground in the area of 110 Harvard Street just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, police said. Responders rushed him to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds.  Police are still investigating the attack and ask anyone with information to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police
Man Killed In Late Night Boston Shooting; Another Seriously Injured: Police Authorities are investigating after a man was shot to death over the weekend in Boston. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Norfolk Street and Elizabeth Street in Mattapan around 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  This is the second homicide to occur in Boston over the weekend after a man was stabbed to death in Dorchester overnight Saturday.  In addition, police responded t…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating
Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood; Police Investigating Authorities are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in a Boston neighborhood overnight on Saturday, July 16.  Police responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of 110 Harvard Street in Dorchester just after 1 a.m., Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, according to police.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact police at (617) 343-4470.  Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Armed & Dangerous Pennsylvania Murder Suspect Arrested In Massachusetts Armed & Dangerous Pennsylvania Murder Suspect Arrested In Massachusetts
Armed & Dangerous Pennsylvania Murder Suspect Arrested In Massachusetts A man wanted for a Pennsylvania murder could was arrested in Massachusetts, authorities said.  Wagner Ernesto Tejeda-Pena was wanted for fatally shooting Loi Nguyen, age 77, while he was on a walk in Philadelphia on the morning of June 21, CBS Philadelphia reports.  Tejeda-Pena also tried shooting two other victims fifteen minutes before shooting Nguyen but his gun malfunctioned, Boston Police said.  Tejeda-Pena was also wanted in connection with two stabbings in Boston, including a homicide in West Roxbury, and has also threatened family members, police added.  H…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police UPDATE: Boston Police said Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda was found Boston Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who suffers from Autism and Schizophrenia.  Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda, age 16, of Roxbury, was last seen in the area of 7 Wheatley Way on Wednesday, July 13, police said. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black sweatpants, white/black sneakers. Dimitrius also wears glasses.  Police said he has previously been found in Newton and Everett. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or police at (617) 343-4275.

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck
Boston Bicyclist Supposedly Killed By Dump Truck A bicyclist has died after being hit by a truck in Boston, according to authorities and other news outlets. The incident happened in the area of Huntington Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue around 12:09 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, Boston Police and WHDH report. The collision was strong enough to snap the bike's frame, WHDH reports.  “I was walking today and it was a walk sign but it was also giving cars a green light,” one witness told the outlet. “It’s just Boston. It’s a busy place but I hope the bike rider’s OK.” The bicyclist, an adult male, was taken to a local hospi…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four people have been injured in a late night shooting in Boston the same week a man was hospitalized after being stabbing in the same neighborhood, authorities said. Police responded to shots fired in the area of 39 Warren Street in Roxbury around 11:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found three adult males suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said.  In addition, another adult male also suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound walked into a local hospital aft…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Assists In Arrest Of Tewksbury Man Wanted For Boston Shooting SWAT Team Assists In Arrest Of Tewksbury Man Wanted For Boston Shooting
SWAT Team Assists In Arrest Of Tewksbury Man Wanted For Boston Shooting A Tewksbury man was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened in Boston, authorities said.  Ron Bell, age 22, was wanted in connection to a shots fired incident that happened in Mattapan on the evening of July 4, according to Boston Police.  He arrested on numerous violent offenses at his home on 22 Revere Road in Tewksbury on Monday, July 11, Tewksbury Police said. The arrest required a large police and SWAT team presence as Bell barricaded himself inside the home, police said.  Heavy police presence at 22 Revere Rd. Subject is in custody after assistance from the SWAT Te…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Stabbing Near Boston MBTA Station: Police Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Stabbing Near Boston MBTA Station: Police
Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Stabbing Near Boston MBTA Station: Police One man was hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries after has was stabbed overnight near Nubian Station in Roxbury, authorities said.  Police responded for a report of person stabbed to 2179 Washington Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday, July 11, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment where he remains in stable condition, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Boy Caught Driving Around Boston With Loaded Gun 13-Year-Old Boy Caught Driving Around Boston With Loaded Gun
13-Year-Old Boy Caught Driving Around Boston With Loaded Gun A 13-year-old boy is facing several charges after he was arrested for driving with a loaded gun on the night of July 4th, authorities said Police were patrolling the area of 144 Columbia Road in Dorchester when they observed a vehicle that had the wrong registration information, Boston Police said.  When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply. When police eventually did stop the car and search the driver, they saw a firearm fall from his leg area.  The recovered gun was a .380 Ruger loaded with one round in the chamber and five r…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide
Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide Two men have been arrested in connection with a recent homicide in Hyde Park, authorities said.  Pierre Valbrun, age 20, of Roxbury, and Jonathan Thebaud, age 32, of Brockton were wanted in connection with the shooting death of Trevor Sands on October 10, 2021, Boston Police said.  Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 22 Ayles Road in Hyde Park, where they found Sands suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police (617) 343-4470. …

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by David Cifarelli
News
Massachusetts Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack Massachusetts Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack
Massachusetts Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack A Worcester rock band was forced to cancel several upcoming shows after their drummer was attacked in Boston last week, Boston25 reports.  Adam Neufell, with the group known as Young Other, sustained several injuries, including a concussion and broken nose, when he was attacked outside South Station early Friday morning, June 24, the outlet reports. A video of the incident shows several teens attacking Neufell, age 20, while he was out with his girlfriend, Celia. The suspected attackers also apparently yelled "get a haircut" at Neufell, Boston25 said citing a police report from Boston Polic…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Drunk Boston Teenager Driving Scooter Wrong Way Strikes Police Cruiser Drunk Boston Teenager Driving Scooter Wrong Way Strikes Police Cruiser
Drunk Boston Teenager Driving Scooter Wrong Way Strikes Police Cruiser A 16-year-old from East Boston was arrested after he drove his scooter into a Boston Police cruiser while drunk, authorities said.  The teenager was traveling the wrong down Helen Street onto Bernard Street in Dorchester when he struck the cruiser just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, Boston Police said.  In addition, a 16-year-old passenger from Jamaica Plain fled the scene on foot. Police recovered a 9mm Beretta APX firearm with an obliterated serial number as he flew, police said. He is expected to face charges.  Meanwhile, the operator of the scooter was arrested and …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boston Police Seeking Suspect Behind Celtics Watch Party Assault Boston Police Seeking Suspect Behind Celtics Watch Party Assault
Boston Police Seeking Suspect Behind Celtics Watch Party Assault Boston Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that happened during a Celtics Game 4 Watch Party  The incident happened in the Copley area around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, Boston Police said. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact police at 617-343-4683. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Suspects Sought For Shots Fired Near Boston-Area High School Graduation Suspects Sought For Shots Fired Near Boston-Area High School Graduation
Suspects Sought For Shots Fired Near Boston-Area High School Graduation Boston Police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating several suspects wanted in connection with shots that were fired close to a high school during a graduation ceremony. The incident happened in the area of Walford Way and Polk Street in Charlestown, close to Charlestown High School, just before 4 p.m. on Monday, June 13, according to Boston Police. Responding officers found ballistic evidence and damage to two parked cars and an apartment on Polk Street as a result of the gunfire. No injuries were reported and the incident interrupted the school's graduation ceremony.&n…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boston Police Searching For Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Shots Near Fenway Park Boston Police Searching For Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Shots Near Fenway Park
Boston Police Searching For Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Shots Near Fenway Park Boston Police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who allegedly fired shots near Fenway Park. The incident happened in the area of 61 Brookline Avenue around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, Boston Police said.  The suspect is described as light skinned Black male, between 25-30 years old, with a beard, according to police.  He was also driving a 2014 Black Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time of the incident, police said. No injuries or property damage was reported.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4683, Cr…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Shots Fired Near Massachusetts HS During Graduation Ceremony, Report Says Shots Fired Near Massachusetts HS During Graduation Ceremony, Report Says
Shots Fired Near Massachusetts HS During Graduation Ceremony, Report Says Boston Police were on the scene of shooting that happened during a Charlestown high school graduation ceremony, CBS Boston reports.  The shots were first reported just before near Charlestown High School, located at 240 Medford Street, just before 4 p.m. on Monday, June 13 according to a Tweet from @billy44366662.  In addition, bullet damage was found on Polk Street and Walford Way, CBS reports. No injuries have been reported and no arrested have been made.  Boston Police respond to shots fired near Charlestown High School as students try to celebrate graduation. Story: https://t.co/rI…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police
One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police One person has died from a shooting in Roxbury, authorities said. Police responded to a call about a person shot in the area of 74 Rockland Street around 9:27 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470 or CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Callers can remain anony…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Connecticut Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit NBA Final Tickets: Police Connecticut Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit NBA Final Tickets: Police
Connecticut Man Nabbed For Selling Counterfeit NBA Final Tickets: Police A 29-year-old man from Connecticut was arrested in Boston for selling counterfeit NBA final tickets, authorities said.  Jeffrey Hall, of Naugatuck was arrested for selling the fake tickets in the area of Causeway Street around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, Boston Police said. This was the same night the Celtics were playing the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the finals at TD Garden.  Responding officers also learned that Hall was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Wrentham District Court for forging and selling tickets, police said. He will appear in court at a later da…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Search Underway In Mount Washington For Missing MA Man Search Underway In Mount Washington For Missing MA Man
Search Underway In Mount Washington For Missing MA Man Authorities are searching for a 75-year-old Massachusetts man who has gone missing. Giuseppe Musto went missing from his home in the Roslindale area of Boston early in the morning on Sunday, May 8, according to Massachusetts State Police. Police are searching for Musto in the Berkshire County town of Mount Washington. His pickup truck was found in the DCR parking lot at the Mount Washington State Forest on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.  Musto is described as being 5-foot-5 and about 200 pounds, with gray hair, police said. His clothing description is not known. State Police, …

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by Nicole Valinote