‘An evil person’: Machete attack victim believes accused Shrewsbury killer should’ve been imprisoned
A man who was attacked with a machete three years ago is haunted by the tragic murder of an innocent father who had just dropped off his 6-year-old son at school.
Big Penalty for Passing a Stopped School Bus in Massachusetts, Don’t Do It
Massachusetts motorists refrain from passing stopped school buses not just for the big penalties but for safety reasons.
Neighboring state police share enforcement policies for overweight trucks
According to Rhode Island State Police, through visual inspections troopers have determined many vehicles flagged by a monitoring system on the Washington Bridge don't actually appear to be overweight. The weigh-in-motion system has flagged thousands of vehicles over the state's 96,000 pound permitted weight limit...
Worcester Police Solicit Community Help in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Samuel Ortiz
The Worcester Police Department is reaching out to the community in the search for missing 14-year-old Samuel Ortiz. According to a social media post made by the department, Ortiz was last seen on Cottage Street. Described as 5’1” in height with brown eyes and brown hair, he was wearing a Nike sweatshirt and a black...
Does Massachusetts Law Require You to Keep a Spare Tire in Your Vehicle?
Massachusetts residents know all too well about some of the rough roads throughout the state. This begs the question, are spare tires required by law?
Dog Breed Restrictions in Massachusetts: A Clear Guide for Responsible Dog Owners
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dog owners in Massachusetts face a complex web of restrictions that can affect where they live, work, and even foster children. While the state banned local governments from creating breed-specific laws in 2012, private companies and...
Woman accused of pulling Concord Dunkin’ fire alarm, causing bomb scare
A woman is accused of pulling a fire alarm at a Dunkin' in Concord, Massachusetts and causing a bomb scare at the store next door.
“What’s most important to us is everyone’s safety” – Massachusetts State Police remind drivers...
Trooper Kevin Dow of the Massachusetts State Police spoke with Spectrum News 1 as traffic builds for the Labor Day holiday weekend. "We're aware that it's the holiday weekend. We have more vehicles than typical on the highway systems in the Commonwealth. We just want to make sure that drivers are remaining safe,...
Miss Hall’s School abuse survivors working to protect teens from predator teachers
They led the charge to sound the alarm on and rid Miss Hall’s School of a teacher who they allege preyed on them. They felt validated when an independent investigation concluded that administrators at the posh private Massachusetts school failed to protect them and other female students from an accused sexual predator.
Mass. State Police increasing highway presence as part of state’s ‘Move Over’ law
Massachusetts State Police are increasing their presence on highways this weekend as part of a new enforcement campaign to ensure drivers comply with the state’s ‘Move Over’ law.
