Posts Tagged ‘police’
South End burglar captured after fleeing across rooftops
Boston police captured a burglar in the South End after he took to the rooftops in a mad dash for freedom, authorities said. The story began unfolding at 8:20 p.m. Sunday when police responded to a call for person breaking into homes at 57 Dwight St. The officers found a man who said he had heard a [...]
After favorable court ruling, company chief says Cape Wind turbines could begin spinning within a year
The president of the company developing the Cape Wind project said today that he hoped that the controversial offshore wind farm could begin generating power within a year, now that the company has received a favorable decision in the state’s highest court. “Today is a really big day for Cape [...]
Judge rejects guilty plea from State Police captain for driving violations; more charges may be filed
The arraignment of a Massachusetts State Police captain cited last month for marked lanes violations and failure to stop was postponed this morning at the request of prosecutors who are seeking additional charges against him, including operating under the influence of alcohol. Thomas McCarthy was [...]
Police search for man who exposed himself on train on Christmas Eve
MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who exposed himself on a Blue Line train on Christmas Eve, officials said. Transit Police were notified by a passenger around 5:40 p.m. that a man was openly masturbating on a train between the Aquarium and Airport stations, the MBTA said in a statement. [...]
Police search for man who exposed himself on train on Christmas Eve
MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who exposed himself on a Blue Line train on Christmas Eve, officials said. Transit Police were notified by a passenger around 5:40 p.m. that a man was openly masturbating on a train between the Aquarium and Airport stations, the MBTA said in a statement. [...]
Mike Milbury will not face criminal charges in hockey assault case, spokesman says
Just after a court official decided against issuing criminal charges against Mike Milbury, the former Boston Bruins player described the confrontation between him and a 12-year-old youth hockey player as “an unfortunate misunderstanding.’’ Milbury spoke with reporters gathered today at [...]
Peabody firefighter died while department battled three-alarm fire
A veteran Peabody firefighter was killed this afternoon when he inhaled toxic fumes while participating in the department’s response to three-alarm fire inside an apartment building, Peabody Fire Chief Steven Padson said. At an evening press conference, a somber Padson said the how Rice died is [...]
Classes are held at Marblehead High School, despite emailed threat
MARBLEHEAD - Marblehead High School students and parents were on high alert today after the school department received an email mentioning the possibility of a weapon on school grounds. Just after 7 a.m., School Superintendent Gregory Maass sent a town-wide telephone voice message, informing [...]
Two men found dead inside a Peabody home
Peabody Police Captain Dennis Bonaiuto, a department spokesman, said the men were found inside 8 Aborn St. at about 3 a.m. He said the victims will be identified and authorities will release more information about their deaths at a 1 p.m. news conference at police headquarters. The rest is [...]
82-year-old New Hampshire hiker rescued after spending Monday night in the woods
An 82-year-old New Hampshire man was rescued today after getting lost while hiking on Monday, officials said.Bruce Charity of Newmarket began hiking on trails off Dame Road in Durham around 2 p.m. Monday, New Hampshire State Police said in a statement today. He hikes in the area regularly, and his [...]
