West Nile mosquitoes are detected again
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:06:09 -0700
BOSTON Boston public health officials say mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been found in north Dorchester and in Hyde Park. Infected mosquitoes had been found earlier this year in north Dorchester and West Roxbury. The number of positive mosquito tests suggests that West Nile is likely to be present throughout the city, the Boston Public Health Commission ... West Nile virus ...
Cops in Taser fracas to return to court
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:25:59 -0700
HAVERHILL -- The two off-duty police officers who were arrested July 13 after a late-night fracas in which one...
Police pursuit ends in I-93 crash, arrest
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:07 -0700
A Lawrence, Mass., man was arrested last night on I-93 after leading police on a chase that ended in a crash in Massachusetts.
Man stabs family members
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:34:31 -0700
BY CHELSEY POLLOCK A Massachusetts man is still being held on $100,000 cash bail, after police say he stabbed his brother and nephew after an argument. Police responded to 84 Bridge St. at about 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 19, where police say officers found Scott Sullivan Sr., 48, of Salem, in the driveway of the home with a stab wound on his arm. Inside the house, police say Sullivans son, Michael ...
Catholic Church sees steep decline in weddings
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:28:55 -0700
HAVERHILL Family and friends cheered and cameras flashed as the bride walked down the aisle in the arms of her new husband at Sacred Hearts Church yesterday. For generations, this was the idyllic example of a marriage.
Mass. man held on $100,000 after ex-girlfriend attacked
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:45:07 -0700
Victim told police that Vincent Norwood had recently been released from prison, and broke down her apartment door and beat her in May incident.
New law puts fate of sex offenders in hands of jury
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:02:54 -0700
BOSTON -- At Jose Pagan's "sexually dangerous person" trial two years ago, the jury was told of a 30-year criminal record that included three separate instances of molesting young girls.
Police log
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:29:05 -0700
LAWRENCE A 37-inch Dell flat-screen television was stolen from a bedroom in a Farnham Street apartment, police said. Police were sent to 259 Farnham St., first floor, where they met a third-floor tenant in the building who was talking on a cell phone to the man whose apartment had been broken into.
Mass. attorney who hugged colleague must apologize
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:20:53 -0700
A Methuen lawyer facing assault charges for wrapping a female attorney in a bear hug has been placed on pretrial probation and ordered to write a letter of apology. Probation - United States - Law - Actor - Law Enforcement
Attorney Who Hugged Colleague Must Apologize
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:05:03 -0700
A Methuen lawyer facing assault charges for wrapping a female attorney in a bear hug has been placed on pretrial probation and ordered to write a letter of apology.
Mass. attorney who hugged colleague must apologize
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:39:29 -0700
Associated Press - August 12, 2010 8:34 AM ET WOBURN, Mass. (AP) - A Methuen lawyer facing assault charges for wrapping a female attorney in a bear hug has been placed on pretrial probation and...
Lawyer ordered to apologize for hugging colleague
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:25:59 -0700
WOBURN -- Defense attorney Robert LeBlanc has been ordered by a judge to write an apology letter to fellow attorney...
Lawyer ordered to apologize for hugging colleague
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:43:55 -0700
Defense attorney Robert LeBlanc has been ordered by a judge to write an apology letter to fellow attorney Pamela Saia-Rogers for giving her a bearhug in a courthouse nearly two years ago.
Police log
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:13:55 -0700
ANDOVER Andover police arrested two Lawrence men Tuesday after a brief car chase on River Road led to a foot pursuit through woods. Arrested were Michael Stevens, 33, and Jose Roman, 19, both of 82 Bennington St.
Police
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:50:18 -0700
Swampscott Friday Police responded to Paradise Road at 7 a.m. following a report of a shirt burning on the road. Police put out the fire. A woman called police at 6:33 p.m. to say she was walking on the beach when she was struck down by a wave.
Woman attacked while walking at beach
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:52:06 -0700
A 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while walking alone on Nahant Beach Thursday night, State Police said. State Police spokesman David Procopio said the assault occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m., when a man attacked the woman from behind and dragged her into nearby sand dunes. The woman fought back and was able to flee, he said. The suspect was ... Sexual assault - Police - Law ...
Tires flattened on parked car
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:06:24 -0700
Merrimack Valley police log
Boston Blotter: Five Mass. Firefighters Charged With Arson
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:48:42 -0700
Blotter siren -- Five call firefighters for Brimfield and Holland, two towns in Central Massachusetts, were arrested and charged with arson for allegedly setting three fires in June and July. [ WBZ ] -- Police arrested two suspects in Dorchester for growing marijuana. [ BPDNews.com ] -- Boston Police recovered a gun and arrested two suspects on Thursday in Roxbury. One was arrested for driving ...
Salem man charged in theft from police officer's home
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:51:53 -0700
An 18-year-old Salem, N.H., man has been charged with receiving stolen property over $250 in the theft of a class ring from a city police officer.
Home-based gun shop OK makes neighbors worry
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:17:24 -0700
A gun shop expected to open in town soon is causing concern among some townspeople who say the business should not be in a residential neighborhood where children live.