Boston EMS Strengthens Workforce with New EMT Graduates and Leadership Promotions
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston EMS and the Boston Public Health Commission to celebrate the graduation of 32 new EMTs and the promotion of seven EMS members at Faneuil Hall. All graduates are state-certified EMTs who completed the Boston EMS Recruit Academy, an intensive program preparing them to deliver...
Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats
Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras at BHA properties in Brighton and the South End. “The goal is to evaluate whether improved trash receptacles and commercial-level service reduce rat activity at BHA...
Everett Man Arrested on Multiple Narcotics Charges After Chelsea Police Investigation
An Everett man has been arrested and charged with multiple narcotics offenses following a meticulous investigation by the Chelsea Police Department. Last Thursday, authorities executed a search warrant on Ramon Vega, 74, at his 17 Irving Street residence, culminating a months-long operation into the illegal...
Mass. woman who killed her mother over ‘satanic curses’ denied parole in narrow decision
A Massachusetts woman continues to fear that those around her in MCI-Framingham worship Satan — a fear she killed her mother over in 2000. On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Parole Board denied her parole, fearing those anxieties would continue in the community. Managing Producer of News. If you purchase a...
Cambridge Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Autistic Teenager, Sophie Stein
The Cambridge Police Department has issued an appeal to the public for help in locating a teenager reported missing since earlier today. Sophie Stein, 16, described as a high-functioning autistic female, did not return home and her current whereabouts are unknown. Stein is a student at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School.
Boston Police Receive Spiritual Support at St. Anthony’s Shrine During Faith & Blue Week
The Boston Police Department, led by Commissioner Cox, joined Faith & Blue Week with a special event at St. Anthony’s Shrine where officers received a blessing. According to a release on the BPD website, this annual Blessing of the Officers Mass saw members of the Command Staff and officers citywide in attendance...
Woman in serious condition after shooting that injured 3 in Mattapan
Three people were shot, and a woman is in serious condition after a Saturday afternoon shooting in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan.
Woman taken to hospital after shooting at home in Beverly
A woman is in the hospital after a shooting at a multi-family home in Beverly Saturday night.
Nor’easter a-comin’ – but it’ll be rain, not snow
NBC Boston advises we could see high wind gusts and a lot of rain, although computer models are disagreeing on whether that means an inch or two. In any case, might want to plan a detour around Morrissey Boulevard from Sunday through late Monday. The National Weather Service, which has...
Delivery driver robbed, vehicle stolen by 3 armed suspects in Braintree
Police in Braintree, Massachusetts, are asking for the public's help after a driver was robbed by three armed suspects and had his vehicle stolen after making a food delivery late Friday night. Braintree police say they received a 911 call around 10 p.m. from the victim, who told officers that...