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3 Missing Mass. Kids Found Miles Away From Home In Jamaica Plain: Police 3 Missing Mass. Kids Found Miles Away From Home In Jamaica Plain: Police
3 Missing Mass. Kids Found Miles Away From Home In Jamaica Plain: Police Three missing children from Stoughton were found safe in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood after state and local police brought on an aggressive campaign to locate them.  Stoughton Police sent out a statewide bulletin Friday, night, Nov. 22, that said Ashley Vazquez, 29, had taken her three children — ages 10, 9, and 8, authorities said. Officers were looking for her gray 2023 Toyota RAV4.  Investigators used geolocation technology to track the vehicle, ultimately leading to the safe recovery of the children around 10:30 p.m. The case remains under investigation. Police di…
Man, 82, Seriously Injured After Being Struck Crossing Street In Stoughton Man, 82, Seriously Injured After Being Struck Crossing Street In Stoughton
Man, 82, Seriously Injured After Being Struck Crossing Street In Stoughton Update: The 82-year-old man who was hit by a car earlier this week in Stoughton has died. Police ID'd the man as Joaquin Soares of Stoughton.  Original: An 82-year-old man remained hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Stoughton on Thursday evening, Aug. 22, authorities said.  A car crashed into the man just before 6:15 p.m. as he walked along Central Street, between Turnpike and Lincoln streets.  Paramedics rushed the man to Boston Hospital, where he remained Friday.  Authorities did not release the man's name or update his condition. The Brockton driver rem…
'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash 'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash
'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash David "Spanky" Sousa spent his life giving back to the Stoughton community he loved. After he was killed while picking up debris along a highway, they're paying it back to his family.  "Spanky loved his hometown of Stoughton and helping people in need," an obituary for the 57-year-old said. "He was a former Selectman for the Town of Stoughton and was also the Chairman for a time. He played Santa for many charities in the area at Christmas time. He was a founder of the Parade of Lights holiday parade in Stoughton. He loved riding his motorcycle, meeting new friends, and the character Fre…
Stoughton Man ID'd As DOT Worker Hit, Killed Picking Up Debris On Mass. Highway Stoughton Man ID'd As DOT Worker Hit, Killed Picking Up Debris On Mass. Highway
Stoughton Man ID'd As DOT Worker Hit, Killed Picking Up Debris On Mass. Highway Authorities have identified the 57-year-old Massachusetts Department of Transportation worker who was hit and killed Saturday night, July 27, while picking up debris along Route 24 in West Bridgewater.  David "Spanky" Sousa, of Stoughton, was struck around 9:30 p.m. while working on the side of the northbound lane near Ext 28B, The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said.  Sousa is a husband and father who has served as a former Stoughton Select Board chairman.  The driver who struck him remained at the scene, the prosecutor's office said. Their name was not released…
Stoughton Police Investigating Shooting Stoughton Police Investigating Shooting
Stoughton Police Investigating Shooting A 31-year-old man was shot in the leg late Wednesday night, and police are asking for the public's help identifying the shooter.  Police were called to 40 Stagecoach Road around 10 p.m. where they met a man sitting on the ground with a gunshot wound, Stoughton police said. The man was not a Stoughton resident.  Paramedics took him to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton with non-life-threatening injuries.  Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.  Detectives ask anyone with information on the shooting to contact investigators at 781-344-2424.
3 Win $100,000 Jackpots With Free Lottery Tickets 3 Win $100,000 Jackpots With Free Lottery Tickets
3 Win $100,000 Jackpots With Free Lottery Tickets A promotion that would give Massachusetts State Lottery players a free ticket if they spent $4 helped three people win $100,000 jackpots.  Leonard Beach of Mattapan, Stephen Foley of Stoughton, and Luiz Santos of Framingham, collected their six-figure winnings playing Mass Cash, the Numbers Game, or Keno drawing as part of the promotion.  Players who spent $4 got their choice of a Quic Pic ticket valued at $1. The promotion ran from April 11 to May 12. Beach chose to use his free ticket for the Numbers Game. The numbers he chose were special to him because they were in …
'His Kindness Was A Beacon': Support Swells For Late Mass Father, Fiancé 'His Kindness Was A Beacon': Support Swells For Late Mass Father, Fiancé
'His Kindness Was A Beacon': Support Swells For Late Mass Father, Fiancé After a Massachusetts brother, fiancé, and father unexpectedly died, the community is helping support the family he left behind while remembering his lasting legacy. William Harris (known to many as “Bill” or “Billy”), a lifelong Norfolk County resident, died on Saturday, April 6. Bill, who was born in Norwood and lived with his family in Stoughton at the time of his death, had recently come back from a weekend vacation with his fiancée and the pair’s three children when he came down with the flu. The flu quickly turned into pneumonia, which led to a blood clot that required Harris to b…
3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen 3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen
3 Teens Arrested In Randolph, Charged With Attempted Murder Of Stoughton Teen Police arrested three teenagers early Tuesday morning, March 12, and charged them with the near-fatal shooting of another teenager in Stoughton, authorities said.  The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 on McEachron Drive in Stoughton. Several people called 911 to report gunshots. Officers found bullet casings on the ground and other signs of a shooting, but they could not find a victim.  He showed up a short time later at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton with a serious injury from a gunshot wound, Stoughton police said then.  After weeks of in…
Ex-Stoughton Water Dept. Employee Tampered With Water Supply: Feds Ex-Stoughton Water Dept. Employee Tampered With Water Supply: Feds
Ex-Stoughton Water Dept. Employee Tampered With Water Supply: Feds A former Stoughton Water Department employee was arrested on Thursday, March 7, and charged with tampering with the city's water supply, authorities announced.  Robert J. Bullock, 58, of Brockton, was indicted on two counts of making false statements and one count of tampering with a water system, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He potentially faces decades in prison if convicted.  Investigators said Bullock went into one of the Water Department's pumping stations on Nov. 29, 2022, and turned off the pump that introduces chlorine to the water supply. Chlorine helps disinfe…
Italian Steakhouse In Boston Closing After 16 Years, New Eatery To Take Its Place Italian Steakhouse In Boston Closing After 16 Years, New Eatery To Take Its Place
Italian Steakhouse In Boston Closing After 16 Years, New Eatery To Take Its Place The owners of an Italian steakhouse in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood say they will close next month after 16 years in business.  In a Facebook post, the owners of Sofia Italian Steakhouse at 1430 VFW Parkway said they had sold the building, and it would be revamped into a new restaurant with a new concept.  Sofia will serve its last dinner on March 2.  After 16 happy and successful years, it is with a heavy heart that we have come to the difficult decision to have our... Posted by Sofia Italian Steakhouse on Monday, February 12, 2024 The owners did not say…
Troopers Accused Of Taking Bribes Suspended Without Pay Troopers Accused Of Taking Bribes Suspended Without Pay
Troopers Accused Of Taking Bribes Suspended Without Pay Two Massachusetts State Troopers have been suspended without pay following a sweeping indictment accusing them and former troopers of taking bribes to pass unqualified drivers applying for commercial driver licenses.  Sergeant Gary Cederquist, of Stoughton, and Trooper Joel Rogers, of Bridgwater, were the two active-duty troopers placed on unpaid leave. They are among six people charged on three counts of conspiracy to falsify records, three counts of conspiracy to commit extortion, three counts of extortion, six counts of honest services mail fraud, 31 counts of falsification of record…
‘Golden Mess’: Mass State Troopers Took Bribes For Commercial Drivers Licenses, Feds Say ‘Golden Mess’: Mass State Troopers Took Bribes For Commercial Drivers Licenses, Feds Say
‘Golden Mess’: Mass State Troopers Took Bribes For Commercial Drivers Licenses, Feds Say Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers are among six people charged in a 74-count indictment related to an alleged conspiracy to falsify records and give passing scores to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants in exchange for bribes, officials said. Those applicants include people who failed or did not take the CDL skills test, according to Acting US Attorney Joshua Levy for the District of Massachusetts. Related: Man Turned Massachusetts College Jobs Into An Illegal Fortune, Now He's Going To Prison: Feds The following people were charged on three coun…
Stoughton Sex Offender Busted AGAIN Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds Stoughton Sex Offender Busted AGAIN Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds
Stoughton Sex Offender Busted Again Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds A convicted Stoughton sex offender is again accused of preying on women, exploiting their drug addictions, and using violence to force them into sex work for his benefit, federal authorities said.  Marvin Pompilus, 39, is charged with three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, one count of attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Investigators said Pompilus sought out women who had a history of substance abuse issues and plied …
Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts
Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts A massive winter storm slammed Massachusetts and other parts of the Northeast over the weekend on Saturday, Jan. 6, and Sunday, Jan. 7, with Tyngsboro in Middlesex County getting the most snow in the state followed by Ashburnham in Worcester -- with each getting around 18 inches of accumulation. Here are the totals from snow reports throughout the state, according to the National Weather Service: Barnstable County 2 SSW Mashpee 1.0 in 0521 PM 01/07 Amateur Radio 1 NNW Truro 1.0 in 0639 PM 01/07 Public 2 S Yarmouth 1.0 in 0636 P…
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple
Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple In his quest to "try them all until we've tried them all," Dave Portnoy recently reviewed a Stoughton staple set to close after nearly 70 years in business.  Portnoy visited Denneno's Pizza at 545 Pearl Street earlier this month. The beloved pizza restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 31, ending a 68-year run. But he almost left empty-handed if not for the kindness of a Canton woman who gave him one of her pies so he could try it for himself.  Dave Portnoy goes to Denneno's Pizza, a 68-year-old Stoughton pizzeria, before its doors forever on December 31st, and meets the nic…
Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones Movie Filmed In Mass To Premiere On Paramount+; Watch The Trailer Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones Movie Filmed In Mass To Premiere On Paramount+; Watch The Trailer
Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones Movie Filmed In Mass To Premiere On Paramount+; Watch The Trailer A new crime thriller with a star-studded cast that was filmed across Massachusetts is set to be released this week on the streaming service Paramount+.  "Finestkind," stars Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Foster, and Toby Wallace, will premiere on Friday, Dec. 15. It first premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival.  The movie is set in the coastal town of New Bedford and was filmed there, and in nearby Dedham, Stoughton, Scituate, and Fairhaven, according to IMDB.  "Finestkind" is the latest offering from director Brian Helgeland, who mad…
Serial Sex Trafficker Busted Again Forcing Women Into Prostitution In Stoughton: DA Serial Sex Trafficker Busted Again Forcing Women Into Prostitution In Stoughton: DA
Serial Sex Trafficker Busted Again Forcing Women Into Prostitution In Stoughton: DA A Stoughton man who's been convicted of sex trafficking was busted again after police say he exploited women and used violence to keep them in the sex trade.  Marvin Pompilus, 39, was charged with one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion after police arrested him on Tuesday, Nov. 14, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was required to register as a sex offender as a condition of his conviction.  Pompilus was convicted of sex trafficking in 2018 and released in 2021, when investigators say he immediately resumed what he was doing before.  The fede…
Beloved Stoughton Pizzeria To Close After 68 Years; 'The Time Has Come,' Owner Says Beloved Stoughton Pizzeria To Close After 68 Years; 'The Time Has Come,' Owner Says
Beloved Stoughton Pizzeria To Close After 68 Years; 'The Time Has Come,' Owner Says The Denneno family has spent the past seven decades perfecting their pizzas. Now, they say it's time for them to pick a new passion.  Mark Denneno, owner of the Stoughton pizzeria at 545 Pearl Street, announced on Instagram that the restaurant will close at the end of the year.  "The time has come for us as a family to make the difficult decision to close our family business," he wrote. "We are grateful for your patronage and support for the past 68 years. Times have definitely changed, as well as age, which has led us to this decision to close." Mark Denneno thanked his current and forme…
Missing Stoughton Woman Found Screaming For Help In Swamp, Was Trapped For 3 Days Missing Stoughton Woman Found Screaming For Help In Swamp, Was Trapped For 3 Days
Missing Stoughton Woman Found Screaming For Help In Swamp, Was Trapped For 3 Days A missing woman was rescued with serious injuries after hikers overheard her screaming, officials say.  Emma Tetewsky, of Stoughton, was reported missing on June 26 and was found a week later in  Borderland State Park on Monday, June 3, according to the Stoughton and Easton Police Departments and the Easton Fire Department. A group of hikers called 911 to report that they heard a woman screaming for help in a swamp-like area in Borderland State Park around 6 p.m. on Monday. Easton police officers arrived at the scene via all-terrain vehicles, which were necessary because of the a…
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…
'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 postpar…
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses A group of college students is helping small businesses in Massachusetts make a big impact before they've even crossed the stage and gotten their diplomas.  "Build You is my life," Founder and CEO of Build You Marketing Jake Ross said. "I am excited to continue this full-time after graduation and help the businesses we work with." Ross is the epitome of a self-starter. When the 21-year-old rising senior at Babson College saw the untapped potential that small businesses had, he decided to start his own digital marketing and PR firm.  Build You Marketing works by offering businesses an hourl…
UPDATE:  Mysterious Crash-Shooting Combo In Stoughton Started As Argument In Canton: Police UPDATE:  Mysterious Crash-Shooting Combo In Stoughton Started As Argument In Canton: Police
Update: Mysterious Crash-Shooting Combo In Stoughton Started As Argument In Canton: Police Initial investigations have revealed that a car crash incident with gunfire began because of an argument at a 7/11, officials say. Police responded to the intersection of Plain Street and West Street in Stoughton around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, to find a three-car crash and one person suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Stoughton Deputy Chief Brain Homes in a press conference. Initial investigations have revealed that some of the involved parties got into an argument at a 7/11 convenience store in Canton, and then drove away from the store into Stoughton in a black sedan and a…
Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists
Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists A man and woman stand accused of robbing two USPS mail carriers last year — one at knifepoint — to steal their master keys, officials said.  Myesha Lewis, 22, of Boston, and Kenneth Demosthene, 22, of Stoughton, were charged with two counts each of robbery of any person having lawful charge, control, or custody of any mail matter or of any money or other property of the United States, aiding and abetting; two counts each of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, aiding and abetting, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. They were both released following a fi…
Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police
Hyde Park Homicides Linked, Identities Released For Shooting Victims: Police While police were responding to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound, another man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound of his own. Officials say the two incidents are likely related.  Joshua Marshall, of Stoughton, was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the area of 36 Dedham Street in Hyde Park around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, according to the Boston Police Department. The 21-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene.  While at the scene with Marshall, police were notified that a victim of a shooting had walked into the Milton …
Crews Quickly Contain 3-Alarm Fire At Stoughton Warehouse: Fire Officials Crews Quickly Contain 3-Alarm Fire At Stoughton Warehouse: Fire Officials
Crews Quickly Contain 3-Alarm Fire At Stoughton Warehouse: Fire Officials Firefighters were on the scene of a multi-alarm fire at a Stoughton warehouse this week, according to officials.  Stoughton Fire responded to the three-alarm fire at 256 Tosca Drive on the evening of Thursday, March 30, according to a Facebook post.  Crews are working at a third alarm fire on Tosca. Upon arrival crews faced heavy Fire conditions. An aggressive interior... Posted by Stoughton Fire Rescue on Thursday, March 30, 2023 Firefighters delivered an aggressive interior attack on the fire and contained it within a short span of time, the department added. No injuries were reporte…
'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare 'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare
'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare Looking back on his 30 years of running Maxie's Deli in Stoughton, co-founder and owner Steve Robbins is amazed at how quickly the time passed. "I have no idea where it went to be honest," he said in an interview with Daily Voice. "We just keep doing what we love to do." Maxie's Deli is located in the Cobb Plaza, located on Route 27 in Stoughton.Google Maps Street View The deli has been serving traditional Jewish dishes including top-notch knishes, breakfast meals, sandwiches, and deli meats for three decades. Robbins said the key to Maxie's success comes from using only the best ingred…
Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years
Quaint Stoughton Diner With 'Homey Atmosphere' Closing After 5 Years A neighborhood diner that makes customers feel right at home with their simplistic approach to food is closing after five years in business, the restaurant announced this month.  Deag's Local Diner in Stoughton, which was established in 2018, will be closing on Sunday, March 26 after "336,966 eggs and 124,800 pounds of potatoes," the owners said on Facebook. "This will be our final day as a brick and mortar but not the end of Deag's," the post reads. "We have decided not to renew our lease here but Joe will continue working the food truck and catering." To our amazing guests, After 3…
30 Stab Wounds: Man Indicted With Killing Stoughton Woman Last Year: DA 30 Stab Wounds: Man Indicted With Killing Stoughton Woman Last Year: DA
30 Stab Wounds: Man Indicted With Killing Stoughton Woman Last Year: DA A grand jury in Norfolk County indicted a man on Wednesday, Feb. 22, accused of stabbing a Stoughton mom to death in December.  Victor Carter, 40, has been held without bail since his arrest in January, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. He is accused of killing 40-year-old Amber Buckner. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, the prosecutor said.  Related: Family, Friends Mourn Death Of Slain Stoughton Woman Police found her body in the yard of a home at 743 Park Street on Dec. 13. The Boston Globe reported she had been stabbed more than two dozen times…
Person Hospitalized From Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash In Stoughton: Fire Person Hospitalized From Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash In Stoughton: Fire
Person Hospitalized From Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash In Stoughton: Fire One person was hospitalized from a tractor-trailer rollover crash in Stoughton on Presidents' Day, fire officials said. The crash involving a van and the truck happened on Sharon Street on Monday morning, Feb. 20, according to Stoughton Fire Rescue on Facebook. Stoughton Fire crews are on scene of a tractor trailer rollover on Sharon st. The accident involved a tractor trailer... Posted by Stoughton Fire Rescue on Monday, February 20, 2023 After colliding with the tractor-trailer, the van then hit a Mobil gas station and caused some structural damage, Stoughton Fire said. Power also ha…