4 h. ago Local police warn TikTokers against pulling ‘AI homeless man prank’

The viral trend uses AI-generated images of disheveled strangers to trick people into believing there’s an intruder in their home. The post Local police warn TikTokers against pulling ‘AI homeless man prank’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Haverhill mayor names new acting police chief, places deputy chief on leave

The death of a man who was being detained by officers and the unexpected death of an officer have roiled the Haverhill Police Department. The post Haverhill mayor names new acting police chief, places deputy chief on leave appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Haverhill police chief retires amid no confidence vote, criticism after officer’s death

“I have accepted his resignation. And while his departure ends a chapter, it is not the end of the story,” the mayor said. The post Haverhill police chief retires amid no confidence vote, criticism after officer’s death appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Boston police officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Mattapan

The officer was doing detail work in Mattapan when a vehicle ran over their foot, according to a police spokesperson. The post Boston police officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Haverhill police chief put on leave amid multiple tragedies and outrage from families of officers

Chief Robert Pistone's department faced scrutiny after a man died in an interaction with officers in July. The recent death of a Haverhill officer supercharged tensions. The post Haverhill police chief put on leave amid multiple tragedies and outrage from families of officers appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago 2 R.I. teens arrested after Boston police car torched by ‘violent’ crowd in South End, police say

A similar incident happened in Randolph early Sunday morning. Both incidents involved fireworks. The post 2 R.I. teens arrested after Boston police car torched by ‘violent’ crowd in South End, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Major city police unions support federal troop deployments, but local leaders are pushing back

A growing number of police unions are expressing support for the Trump administration's National Guard plan, but are facing pushback from local leaders.

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1 week ago Townsend police warn residents after bear reportedly kills goat, targets chickens

Authorities are advising residents to take precautions as bear activity increases. The post Townsend police warn residents after bear reportedly kills goat, targets chickens appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial

“The judge found that if the jury believes that, that would be an unconstitutional policy of the City of Boston." The post Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ICE director says Portland facility faces violence with 'little help from local police'

Federal immigration officials report their Portland facility under attack with bottle rockets, rocks, and lasers as protesters escalate violence beyond peaceful demonstrations.

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2 w. ago Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops

Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops  Mission Local

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2 w. ago As ICE recruits local police, its crackdown in Mass. continues

ICE is specifically trying to recruit local police who may be upset with policies that limit their involvement in immigration enforcement. The post As ICE recruits local police, its crackdown in Mass. continues appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Fmr. Obama ICE Director: Local Police Need to Do Better at Protecting IL ICE Facility

On Monday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” John Sandweg, who served as acting ICE Director under President Obama, stated that it doesn’t make any sense why local police haven’t helped secure the Broadview ICE facility in Illinois by cordoning “an area The post Fmr. Obama ICE Director: Local Police Need to Do Better at Protecting IL ICE Facility appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Police release images of 8 people sought in alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan

The gay couple was allegedly targeted with homophobic language before a fight on River Street in Mattapan, police said earlier this month. The post Police release images of 8 people sought in alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Police: Couple made up ‘free sign’ story to get rid of dog in Attleboro

After reviewing security footage, the police determined their story was fabricated, and the couple admitted to lying, a local paper reported. The post Police: Couple made up ‘free sign’ story to get rid of dog in Attleboro appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago More police to patrol Somerville Community Path as teens allegedly harass residents

Some social media posts are describing an unnerving scene for walkers and joggers, including allegations of harassment and a sexual assault. The post More police to patrol Somerville Community Path as teens allegedly harass residents appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Police issue warning after South Shore woman, 85, loses more than $10K in ‘Apple Security’ scam

The woman purchased $10,500 in gift cards to resolve the alleged account hack. The post Police issue warning after South Shore woman, 85, loses more than $10K in ‘Apple Security’ scam appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Police investigate potential hate crime after gay couple attacked in Mattapan

A fight broke out after a group of men allegedly “began making anti-homosexual remarks towards them," the couple told police. The post Police investigate potential hate crime after gay couple attacked in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Investigation underway after man dies following police encounter at Mattapan treatment center

The man, who has not been identified, died after a “brief struggle” with law enforcement. The post Investigation underway after man dies following police encounter at Mattapan treatment center appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Local leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to discuss policy, projects for Shelby County’s growth

Local leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to discuss policy, projects for Shelby County’s growth  Shelby County Reporter

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