Brockton double fatal shooting suspect, suspected accomplices indicted
A murder suspect accused of killing two Massachusetts teenagers at a Brockton mall in March has been indicted in connection with the shooting, along with two men who are alleged to have helped him evade arrest, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office announced Saturday. Davinci Leonard, 22, is accused...
Canton man sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing man in 2018
A Canton man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of shooting and killing a man during an armed robbery in 2018, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office said. Jerron Perry, 33, was convicted of first-degree murder, several armed robberies...
MBTA offering free rides the night of July 4
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced that after 8:30 p.m. on July Fourth, fares will be free on the bus, subway, ferry, commuter rail and the RIDE.
Boston Police Sergeant Arraigned on Disturbing Charges Involving a Minor
A longtime member of the Boston Police Department is facing serious charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, 58-year-old Paul Downey of West Roxbury was arraigned Monday afternoon in Boston Municipal Court. Downey, a sergeant who’s been with...
Boston Drivers Once Again Declared The Absolute Worst
Boston ranks dead last at number 200, showing no improvement whatsoever since Allstate's previous study in 2015.
Parking Boot Fairy was in Southie Last Week!
Oh boy, looks like the Boston Transportation Department was out in full force last week, giving out boots to parking scofflaws. Up and down the neighborhood streets, there were many yellow boots on cars. Why does one get a boot on their car? In the City of Boston, if you have three or more outstanding parking...
Man dies from injuries sustained after being struck by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority train
A man is dead after being struck by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority train Monday morning. According to the Superintendent of the Transit Police Department, Richard Sullivan, at approximately 5:30 a.m. an adult male intentionally entered onto the right of way and was struck by an MBTA commuter rail train...
Boston Police Seize Firearms and Drugs in Dorchester Bust, Two Suspects Arrested
Over the weekend, Boston police made significant arrests in Dorchester, confiscating two firearms and large amounts of narcotics in a coordinated drug operation. According to a police report, officers arrested Rahsaan Lashley, 39, and Bianca Lee Cruz, 43, both residents of Dorchester, following the execution of...
Theft Trend First Seen in Massachusetts Now a National Problem
There’s a new trend among thieves that might be lurking in your own neighborhood right now. Since last spring police across the country have seen a growing number of theft rings using hidden cameras to stalk not only single houses, but entire neighborhoods. These cameras can help them learn who to hit and when even...
Mass. Has One of Only 8 Remaining Sears Stores Still in Business
At one time, Sears was the nation's largest retailer, operating more than 3,500 stores at its peak of popularity. Today, however, only seven stores in the continental United States remain, including one of them in Braintree, Massachusetts. According to the store's website, the Braintree store is in the South Shore...