28 h. ago Police are stepping up safety measures July 4th at these Cape Cod beaches

Those celebrating in Dennis, beware. The post Police are stepping up safety measures July 4th at these Cape Cod beaches appeared first on Boston.com.

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30 h. ago Defense hammers 'ridiculous' evidence in Karen Read closing, says case is 'cooked'

Karen Read's defense lawyer urged jurors to find her not guilty in the murder trial of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, arguing there was no collision with her SUV

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42 h. ago Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on

Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.

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4 d. ago Wu to formally request info on ICE detainees, denounces ‘secret police tactics’

Mayor Michelle Wu also offered some advice to President Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan and ICE: "Take a time-out." The post Wu to formally request info on ICE detainees, denounces ‘secret police tactics’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago 5 hospitalized in crash after Mass. police chase reaches 130 mph, police say

State Police said troopers first tried to pull over the BMW on Route 24 around 4 a.m. Monday. The post 5 hospitalized in crash after Mass. police chase reaches 130 mph, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Former head of Mass. State Police union has convictions overturned

Dana Pullman served as president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018. The post Former head of Mass. State Police union has convictions overturned appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Former Hopkinton deputy police chief John ‘Jay’ Porter found guilty of child rape

The assaults occurred while Porter was assigned to Hopkinton High School, where the victim was a student, as a school resource officer. The post Former Hopkinton deputy police chief John ‘Jay’ Porter found guilty of child rape appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago N.Y. man allegedly called in bomb threats to Brookline hotel flying Palestinian flag, police say

The man allegedly asked if the hotel was a “Jew free zone” and said that he would “make sure something blows up,” according to police. The post N.Y. man allegedly called in bomb threats to Brookline hotel flying Palestinian flag, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest

Etel Haxhiaj is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with a police officer. Body camera footage released by the city does not appear to show the councilor striking an officer. The post Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Police investigate woman’s death after body found near East Boston trail

Officers found the woman’s body near the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway rail trail just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, police said. The post Police investigate woman’s death after body found near East Boston trail appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Kelly Dever denies seeing key figures near Karen Read’s vehicle in 'disaster' testimony: expert

A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.

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1 week ago Police looking for 3 women who allegedly threw rocks at car in Roxbury

One of the women also repeatedly smashed the windshield with a rock in her hand, causing it to shatter, police said. The post Police looking for 3 women who allegedly threw rocks at car in Roxbury appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say

The two victims were found with gunshot wounds after Boston police officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. May 24. The post 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report

The former sergeant, who was in charge of the officer, helped him draft a false arrest report after the officer assaulted a man at Ashmont Station. The post Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Mother of slain Boston police officer sends wordless message to Karen Read in courtroom showdown

In Karen Read's retrial, family tensions rise as John O'Keefe's mother and Read's father show differing courtroom demeanors, impacting public perception.

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2 w. ago Who to watch as Karen Read's defense steps up to plate – and it's not slugger Alan Jackson

Karen Read's defense team challenges murder allegations in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, as the prosecution rests its case with key testimony.

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2 w. ago Police seek suspect in ‘unprovoked’ Red Line pepper spray attack

The attack occurred Sunday night on a Red Line train near Central Square, police said. The post Police seek suspect in ‘unprovoked’ Red Line pepper spray attack appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Police respond to stabbing at MGH, the second act of violence there this week

A suspect was taken into custody near the Cox Building at Massachusetts General Hospital Thursday morning. The post Police respond to stabbing at MGH, the second act of violence there this week appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Police identify man who they say assaulted officers near MGH

Elvis Haughton allegedly assaulted police officers working a construction detail Tuesday morning. The post Police identify man who they say assaulted officers near MGH appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Police searching for man wanted in South Boston attempted kidnapping

The incident happened early Sunday morning. The post Police searching for man wanted in South Boston attempted kidnapping appeared first on Boston.com.

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