4 h. ago Family of Haverhill man who died after encounter with police pursue independent investigation

“We firmly believe that Francis did not deserve to perish – especially not in the manner he did," the family said. They are pursuing a private autopsy. The post Family of Haverhill man who died after encounter with police pursue independent investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Attleboro police looking for man who allegedly left dog tied to trash can for hours

The incident took place as much of Massachusetts is under a heat advisory. The post Attleboro police looking for man who allegedly left dog tied to trash can for hours appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say

State Representative John J. Lawn was arrested Wednesday at 1:45 a.m. and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage. The post Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 h. ago Man, 38, shot and killed during armed standoff with Fall River police, authorities say

Police said they responded to the home for reports that a man was suffering suicidal ideations and in possession of a gun. The post Man, 38, shot and killed during armed standoff with Fall River police, authorities say appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 h. ago Police investigate 'suspicious disappearance' of elderly man linked to cryptocurrency fortune

The San Bernardino County Sheriff 's Office is seeking the public's help locating Nai Ping Hou, whose disappearance involves fraudulent bank activity and family impersonation.

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34 h. ago Police watchdog suspends North Andover officer shot by colleague

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was issued a suspension order this week. She joined the North Andover Police Department last spring. The post Police watchdog suspends North Andover officer shot by colleague appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago Karen Read attorney says Boston officer’s credibility ‘irreparably compromised’

“If she lied under oath, Officer [Kelly] Dever is guilty of perjury. If she truly suffers from false memories, she is unfit to serve as a police officer,” Alan Jackson told Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. The post Karen Read attorney says Boston officer’s credibility ‘irreparably compromised’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Man dies after being restrained by Haverhill police outside restaurant

More than six officers restrained Francis Gigliotti, who became unresponsive and died at the hospital. Family members and his fiancée are demanding answers. The post Man dies after being restrained by Haverhill police outside restaurant appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Multiple people hurt in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say

The shooting spree ended when the suspect was killed, Kentucky State Police said on social media. The post Multiple people hurt in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say

The suspect, who wasn't immediately identified, was later killed by Lexington police. The post Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago EPA puts NE staffers on leave after they sign letter criticizing Trump’s environmental policies

“These investigations are proof that the administrator is promoting a climate of fear,” said the president of the union chapter representing more than 400 EPA employees in New England. The post EPA puts NE staffers on leave after they sign letter criticizing Trump’s environmental policies appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Boston police commissioner denies allegations of meddling in Karen Read case

“I have nothing to do with Karen Read,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox told reporters Thursday. The post Boston police commissioner denies allegations of meddling in Karen Read case appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago San Francisco Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Central District, Seek Public's Help

San Francisco Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Central District, Seek Public's Help  Hoodline

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7 d. ago SFPD Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile 25

SFPD Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile 25-089  San Francisco Police Department

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7 d. ago Tell us: Should the TSA end the shoe removal policy in security lines at the airport?

The policy change will reportedly kick in on Sunday. The post Tell us: Should the TSA end the shoe removal policy in security lines at the airport? appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Paddleboarder’s mysterious killing rocks quiet summer vacation area

Maine authorities seek public assistance after paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart was found murdered at Crawford Pond, with police encouraging people to report suspicious behavior.

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9 d. ago Maine paddleboarder who went missing was murdered, police say

Anyone who saw Sunshine Stewart paddleboarding between 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday is asked to contact the Maine State Police at 207-624-7076. The post Maine paddleboarder who went missing was murdered, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago State Police reassign Sgt. Bukhenik, key investigator in Karen Read case

Bukhenik was previously disciplined in connection with the vulgar texts one of his subordinates, ex-Trooper Michael Proctor, sent about Read. The post State Police reassign Sgt. Bukhenik, key investigator in Karen Read case appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Exclusive — Citizen Journalist Aidan Kearney on Coverup of Boston Cop's Murder: 'A Killer Walks Free Amongst Us'

"A killer walks free amongst us," citizen journalist Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, speaking weeks after Karen Read was found not guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe. The post Exclusive — Citizen Journalist Aidan Kearney on Coverup of Boston Cop’s Murder: ‘A Killer Walks Free Amongst Us’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Washington County Sheriff’s Office seek public’s help locating a Missing Person

Washington County Sheriff’s Office seek public’s help locating a Missing Person  Herald Publications

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