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Wanted Man Runs Away After Crashing Car With His Kids Inside In Bolton
A Connecticut town was ordered to stay inside after a man wanted for questioning in an armed robbery crashed his car into a pole and ran away, leaving behind his two children and a woman in the vehicle in Tolland County, authorities said.
Kyle Joseph Fortier, age 33, of Windham, is charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor, interfering with an officer, and evading responsibility, Connecticut State Police said.
Fortier was driving along Brandy Street in Bolton when he hit a telephone pole near Hanover Farms Road and spun out around 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1., …
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police
Despite the best efforts of state troopers, a 23-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when his car crashed into a median on I-495 in Norfolk County, authorities said.
Sage A. Woodward, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, crashed his BMW on the highway near mile marker 35.2 in Plainville around 3:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Troopers said. The car landed in water, but the vehicle burst into flames, which started a small brush fire.
Troopers Matt Higgins and Grant Gadbois were the first on the scene and found the 2008 sedan upside down in the channel. They rushed do…
Man Used Kids Toys, Disney Items, Halloween Decorations To Smuggle Drugs Into Mass: Feds
A Rhode Island man who pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to move methamphetamines throughout the United States using children's toys and other seemingly mundane items was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday, Sept. 19, authorities said.
Nathan Boddie, 38, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, admitted that he and two others began smuggling methamphetamines, fentanyl, and cocaine from Arizona into Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in April 2022, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
They accomplished this by hiding the drugs inside children's toys, Halloween de…
Toys Served As Cover For Trio Accused Of Smuggling Drugs Into Massachusetts
Three individuals appeared in federal court in Boston for their roles in a conspiracy that allegedly moved numerous controlled substances across the county in boxes of children's items, federal officials said.
Denise Guyette, 29, of Woonsocket, RI, Gerardo Garza, 47, of Yuma, AZ, and Nathan Boddie, 38, of Pawtucket, RI, were each indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances on Friday, Feb. 17, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.
The trio was allegedly involved in a nationwide conspiracy…
These New England Diners Rank Among Best In America, New Report Says
Several New England eateries were listed among the best diners in the United States in a new report from Tasting Table.
The website shared its list of the best diners in the US on Thursday, June 23.
Blue Benn, located in Bennington, Vermont, made the list due to its wide selection of dishes, such as Crunchberry Pancakes.
Tasting Table also included Modern Diner, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, citing its popular specials menu, which frequently changes.
Maine Diner, located in Wells, Maine, was cited for its seafood dishes, such as lobster rolls and celebrated seafood chowder.
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Child Rapist, Murder Suspect Are Added to Massachusetts Most Wanted List
The Massachusetts State Police have added two more men to its Most Wanted List - a third man was added just the day before.
New to the list are: Mariano Pereyra, Jr., 62, who is wanted for child rape in Wellesley; and Ingmar Robles Pojoy, 26, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Lynn.
Jude Demeis, who is wanted on child pornography charges, was added to the Most Wanted List on July 22.
Mariano Pereyra, AKA Mariano Gil, Mariano Pereira, and Pereyra Gilmarino: The Dedham District Court and Norfolk Superior Court issued two arrest warrants for Pereya in March of 2013, p…
