3 d. ago Police identify man accused of smashing car with hatchet in Brighton

Andrew Oprian, 27, of Belmont is facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and willful and malicious destruction of property. The post Police identify man accused of smashing car with hatchet in Brighton appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Police investigating after woman’s body found outside Roxbury apartment complex

The woman’s cause and manner of death are still being determined, police said. The post Police investigating after woman’s body found outside Roxbury apartment complex appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Falmouth police identify high school senior killed in crash after prom

Friends have taken to social media to share their love for Ava Lodico. The post Falmouth police identify high school senior killed in crash after prom appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Police take 8 scooters, arrest a driver in Back Bay crackdown

Eight other riders were stopped and issued summons for motor vehicle violations, Boston police said. The post Police take 8 scooters, arrest a driver in Back Bay crackdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Boston police looking for suspect in alleged indecent assault

The suspect allegedly approached a woman from behind at her home in the North End before indecently assaulting her. The post Boston police looking for suspect in alleged indecent assault appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Worcester releases video of ICE arresting mother, police arresting teen daughter

In the video, Worcester police officers push a teen girl to the ground to arrest her. The city is requesting charges against the girl be dropped. The post Worcester releases video of ICE arresting mother, police arresting teen daughter appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Boston police seeking man caught on video smashing car with hatchet in Brighton

The man assaulted another driver and smashed their car’s windows in an apparent road rage incident, police said. The post Boston police seeking man caught on video smashing car with hatchet in Brighton appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Police investigating alleged sexual assault near Harvard Square

Two people allegedly forced the victim into an alley, the Cambridge Police Department said. The post Police investigating alleged sexual assault near Harvard Square appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

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9 d. ago Certifications for Lincoln police chief, Gloucester officer suspended by POST commission

Lincoln Police Chief Sean Kennedy and Gloucester Police Officer Alexander Aiello are facing criminal charges in separate cases. The post Certifications for Lincoln police chief, Gloucester officer suspended by POST commission appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death

Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.

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1 week ago Worcester moves City Council meeting to Zoom after weekend of protests against ICE, Worcester police

A Worcester City Council meeting and a budget hearing scheduled for Tuesday will both be held over Zoom, the city manager said. The post Worcester moves City Council meeting to Zoom after weekend of protests against ICE, Worcester police appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Mass. police chief on leave after arrest in domestic incident

Sean Kennedy was arrested Saturday at his Westwood home. The post Mass. police chief on leave after arrest in domestic incident appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Gloucester police officer charged with receiving child porn, prosecutors say

The officer has been charged by federal prosecutors nearly two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave. The post Gloucester police officer charged with receiving child porn, prosecutors say appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago New state police tech will alert drivers to nearby emergency vehicles

The new system, Safety Cloud, aims to reduce crashes with emergency vehicles and workers. The post New state police tech will alert drivers to nearby emergency vehicles appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Potentially rabid raccoon attacked man in NH Market Basket parking lot, police say

Police were not able to locate the raccoon following the incident. The post Potentially rabid raccoon attacked man in NH Market Basket parking lot, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Shared photos of middle school girls stirs controversy in Dover

Dover police found that a student distributed the photos alongside “additional nude pictures of an unknown origin.” The post Shared photos of middle school girls stirs controversy in Dover-Sherborn district appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Police release photos of suspects they say vandalized South Shore business with racial slurs, syrup

The two suspects broke into Eastex Fabric in Plymouth on the night of May 3. The post Police release photos of suspects they say vandalized South Shore business with racial slurs, syrup appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Acton police supervisor placed on leave for allegedly driving retired police official home instead of charging him with OUI

Officers who responded to the scene noticed that the official’s breath smelled of alcohol and saw an open drink in his cup holder. The post Acton police supervisor placed on leave for allegedly driving retired police official home instead of charging him with OUI appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Former Mass. State Police sergeant found guilty of taking bribes to pass commercial drivers

Gary Cederquist, 59, of Stoughton, was convicted of nearly 50 charges. The post Former Mass. State Police sergeant found guilty of taking bribes to pass commercial drivers appeared first on Boston.com.

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