4 h. ago Judge tosses ordinance limiting tear gas, rubber bullet use by Boston police

Judge Jackie Cowin ruled that the Boston City Council overstepped its authority in trying to create policies regarding the police department’s use of weapons. The post Judge tosses ordinance limiting tear gas, rubber bullet use by Boston police appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat,’ police issue all clear

The university announced at 5:11 p.m. that police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The post UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat,’ police issue all clear appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago Police issue all clear after UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat’

The university announced at 5:11 p.m. that police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The post Police issue all clear after UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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26 h. ago Thieves in Quincy are ordering pizzas then stealing the driver’s car, police say

Two nearly identical thefts happened in recent weeks. The post Thieves in Quincy are ordering pizzas then stealing the driver’s car, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Driving school manager gets prison time for passing unqualified drivers in State Police license fraud scheme

Scott Camara, 44, pleaded guilty in April to charges of perjury and conspiracy to falsify records. The post Driving school manager gets prison time for passing unqualified drivers in State Police license fraud scheme appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Trump in 2020

Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Trump in 2020  CBS News

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3 d. ago Police seek help finding alleged shooter who escaped on scooter

The victim sustained serious injuries in the Aug. 16 Dorchester shooting. The post Police seek help finding alleged shooter who escaped on scooter appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Appeals court denies Trump effort to toss $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Appeals court denies Trump effort to toss $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago After serial shoplifters swipe $18K in sunglasses at Faneuil Hall, police issue request for tips

Shoplifting concerns persist in Boston after a big upswing last year, but reasons remain murky. The post After serial shoplifters swipe $18K in sunglasses at Faneuil Hall, police issue request for tips appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago After serial shoplifters swipe $18K in sunglasses at Faneuil Hall store, police issue request for tips

Shoplifting concerns persist in Boston after a big upswing last year, but reasons remain murky. The post After serial shoplifters swipe $18K in sunglasses at Faneuil Hall store, police issue request for tips appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Lynn police officer on leave after becoming ‘suddenly incapacitated’ while on duty

Video posted on social media shows the Lynn police officer not responding to questions, blinking slowly, and struggling to stand. The post Lynn police officer on leave after becoming ‘suddenly incapacitated’ while on duty appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago California Professor Indicted for Assaulting Federal Agents During Marijuana Farm Raid

A federal grand jury indicted a professor at California State University Channel Islands who is charged with throwing a tear gas canister at federal agents executing a search warrant at a marijuana farm in Camarillo this summer. The grand jury returned the indictment on Wednesday. The post California Professor Indicted for Assaulting Federal Agents During Marijuana Farm Raid appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Medical examiner: Haverhill man’s death while restrained by police was homicide

Seven officers in Haverhill were put on paid leave after the handcuffed man became unresponsive and died. The post Medical examiner: Haverhill man’s death while restrained by police was homicide appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Report of suspicious man approaching Arlington child ‘unfounded,’ police say

“The department has determined that there is insufficient evidence to support further investigative action,” Police Chief Julie Flaherty said. The post Report of suspicious man approaching Arlington child ‘unfounded,’ police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Police: Suspect caused ATM explosion in Woburn, prompting FBI investigation

The ATM was damaged from what appeared to be a pipe bomb or “unknown destructive device,” police said. The post Police: Suspect caused ATM explosion in Woburn, prompting FBI investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Mass. schools placed in lockdown due to hunter with unloaded gun, police say

The person told police they had been legally hunting, and were carrying an unloaded firearm while returning to their car.  The post Mass. schools placed in lockdown due to hunter with unloaded gun, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Missing daughter of Worcester mother in ICE detention found, police say

The younger daughter, 13, of Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira, who remains in ICE custody, was found safe in Massachusetts. The post Missing daughter of Worcester mother in ICE detention found, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

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8 d. ago Cal State professor indicted for allegedly hurling tear gas canister at federal agents

Math professor Jonathan Caravello was charged with assault on federal agents after allegedly throwing a tear gas canister during a raid in California.

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8 d. ago Wu admin. to send nearly 100 recent police academy grads to Mass. and Cass

To crack down on outdoor substance use and crime, Boston officials are beefing up the police presence at Mass. and Cass and taking other steps. The post Wu admin. to send nearly 100 recent police academy grads to Mass. and Cass appeared first on Boston.com.

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