The Citgo sign frame looks like a middle finger, Boston Redditors say
"I have never been more proud. Boston you're my home!" The CITGO sign currently looks like a middle finger. At least, that’s what Boston Redditors say. As crews disassemble the sign piece by piece, the remaining structure has currently been left looking like a fist with a raised middle finger.
Woman sought in alleged MBTA bus assault
The incident occurred on Aug. 12 near Cushman Avenue in Revere. MBTA Transit Police is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an alleged assault on a bus. Around 7 p.m. on Aug. 12, the female suspect allegedly slapped and kicked the victim, who is over...
Feds arrest 11 cruise ship crew members in Boston during ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
The arrests are part of a larger federal crackdown known as Operation Tidal Wave, which has led to dozens of arrests at ports across the U.S.
Worker hospitalized after machete attack during car repossession in Brockton
A man is recovering after being attacked with a machete while he was repossessing a car in Brockton Monday morning, police say.
Douglas Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras Days After One Gets Run Over
The Douglas Police Department has deactivated and removed all of its Flock Safety license plate cameras, effective immediately, citing a divisive atmosphere that has grown around the technology. The decision comes just days after someone intentionally drove over one of the department's cameras on Gilboa Street, destroy
Quincy man wins $1 million Massachusetts Lottery prize
A Quincy man won a $1 million prize playing a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.
Driver in deadly North Reading crash has mental health issues, lawyer says
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
DJ arrested after fight and slashing on Boston party bus
The 32-year-old Waltham man is facing a charge of aggravated assault and battery. A fight on a party bus in Boston early Monday morning led to one person being slashed and the arrest of the DJ. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the South Bay Mall in...
Needham police praise children who called 911 to help choking family member
"To the 9- and 11-year-old who helped their family during an incredibly scary moment, you both did an amazing job." The Needham Police Department praised two kids after they called 911 to help a choking family member. On Wednesday, Needham Fire responded to a report of a man who was...
Belmont Police Log, July 30 to Aug. 11: Illegal dumping, hit and run, road...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Thursday, July 30. 1:23 p.m.: A Belmont resident reported check fraud. She...
