Man convicted of fatal stabbing in Salem granted parole after first hearing
A man convicted of stabbing another man in the neck in Salem in 1980 was granted parole this week by the Massachusetts Parole Board in a unanimous decision. John Almon stabbed Paul Legere twice during a confrontation on March 13, 1980, and Legere died from his wounds a week after the incident. Almon was convicted of...
Person stabbed near East Boston High School, police say
A person was stabbed Wednesday afternoon near East Boston High School and police are now investigating.
Police Therapy Dog and ‘Beloved Member of the Community’ Dies in Two-Car Crash in...
The 3-year-old Bernedoodle joined the Wilmington Police Department in 2022, when she was 8 weeks old
Anonymous gift gives new hope to Boston Public Library’s “secret” third floor
The $5.2 million grant could be used to renovate the library's third floor, which has been closed for almost a decade
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. More police officers will patrol a mile-and-a-half stretch of the Somerville Community Path after reports of groups of young people harassing walkers and bikers. “The SPD is...
Boston Mayor Wu will run unopposed in her reelection bid in November
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will run unopposed in her reelection bid in November.
Founder of Boston non-profit charged with distributing crack cocaine
The founder and CEO of a Boston non-profit that aims to provide re-entry support services has been arrested and charged for allegedly distributing crack cocaine, FBI Boston said Wednesday.
Boston’s South End Community and Police Strengthen Bonds with Flashlight Walk Initiative
Last night, the Boston Police Department's District D-4 and the Bureau of Community Engagement lit up the South End streets, not with flashing lights, but with flashlights, in a communal stride toward neighborhood solidarity. The event dubbed a "Flashlight Walk" took place in Villa Victoria Apartments, bringing...
Plymouth County man found not guilty by reason of insanity in beating death of...
Plymouth – A Brockton man was acquitted today on a murder charge linked to the 2021 beating death of his father, with the ruling based on insanity, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. Stephen M. Walcott Jr., 46, was cleared of first-degree murder due to a finding...
Driver, 2 dogs rescued after pickup goes over guardrail, lands in river
A Boston man and two dogs were rescued after a pickup truck went over a guardrail and landed in the Matfield River in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, early Wednesday morning. East Bridgewater police and fire said they responded to Pleasant Street near North Centeral Street around 3:55 a.m. for a report of a crash.
