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$1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash
The supervisor for a luxury jewelry company has admitted to stealing gold, platinum, and silver from his employer to resell illegally for more than three years, earning him more than $1 million, federal authorities said.
Benjamin Preacher, 54, of North Attleboro, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of stolen goods and one count of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions on Thursday, June 6, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He will be sentenced on Sept. 18.
Preacher started working as a manufacturing supervisor for a Rhode Island jeweler that sells …
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.
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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…
Canton Dad Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Family Overwhelmed By Community's Generosity
A father of two suffered a terrible fall and was in a medically-induced coma for 10 days and lost the use of his left arm, creating an "unimaginably difficult time" for him and his family.
James Mannion, of Canton, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, resulting in significant intracranial bleeding and brain swelling, on Friday, June 9. A week later, on Sunday, June 18, his sister-in-law created a GoFundMe campaign that was immediately flooded with donations, receiving over $60,000 in only four days.
James fell while on a weekend trip with friends in Portland, Maine. He was initially …
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide
A trio of fugitives wanted for "the ultimate crime" have been added to the Massachusetts State Police most wanted list, officials say.
Wanted for three fatal shootings collectively, police are seeking three Eastern Massachusetts men, Luis Soto, Jerome Fordham, and David Lynch, "so that we may speak for their victims," according to Massachusetts State Police.
Soto, 33, is wanted for shooting two men at a Dollar Tree store on North Montello Street in Brockton. Soto fired 16 shots inside the store on January 31, 2023, hitting two men and killing one of them.
Soto is described as 5…
Regulars Bid Adieu To Turnpike Cafe In Canton After 55 Years Of Service
Loyal customers flocked to a roadside regular's paradise for one last time before they closed their doors for good.
Turnpike Cafe, located at 958 Turnpike Street in Canton, officially closed on Friday, Dec. 23 after more than 55 years in business.
The Brodigan family, who was the most recent group to manage the eatery, shared the news of Turnpike's closure on Facebook earlier this month.
"Since April of 2012, our family has enjoyed being part of the community and we thank you all for making Turnpike a regular spot for dinner, drinks, and gatherings," their Facebook post read.
"We, like…
Two Men Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of 15-Year-Old Boston Boy: DA
Two men were charged on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the killing of a 15-year-old middle school student at a Boston park over the summer.
Zontre Mack, 19, of Canton, and Dominick Gavin, 25, of Boston, were arraigned on first-degree murder in the killing of Curtis Ashford Jr. on Ellington Street on July 27, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Mack, who is also charged with illegal weapon and communication possession, is being held without bail. The magistrate gave Gavin, who also faces an accessory after the fact of murder charge, a $75,000 bond, authorities said.
Surveillance…