Massachusetts and particularly the greater Boston area is not without its share of gang activity. What some consider to be a plague on their communities, gangs and organized crime organizations are notorious for the level of violence and criminal activity they bring...
Although her position is overseeing the school system in Chicopee, one Massachusetts woman apparently has apparently had a lot to say about an open job position for police chief in her town. The superintendent of Chicopee Schools was recently charged with making...
If a Massachusetts police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, several things can happen. You’ll no doubt have to show your driver’s license and vehicle registration information to the officer. From there, the way events unfold has a lot to do with the reason the...
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, some people choose to resolve conflict through violence. Sometimes, these altercations involve several people, and the incident can leave victims with serious injuries. Those who perpetrate violent acts against others face harsh...
Some people like animals, and some people really like animals and will do almost anything to interact with them, even if that means breaking the law. While most in Massachusetts and elsewhere are content with the usual house pets, such as cats and dogs, others have an...
Most people would agree sex trafficking has been a problem in Massachusetts and across the country for years. Like any other industry, illicit or otherwise, the sex industry’s success depends on demand form those looking to purchase sex, and authorities have started...
According to some reports, arrests for drug crimes and weapons use seem to be on the rise in Western Massachusetts, as well as across the country. Pundits do not offer any real evidence as to why this is the case, and they only speculate that the major life changes so...
Although the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the rights of citizens to bear arms, some members of the population are prohibited from owning weapons. Those convicted of felonies cannot lawfully possess firearms; however, that does not stop many from...
Traffic stops are stressful experiences that virtually no drivers in Massachusetts enjoy. While some traffic stops end without any issues or with only minor infractions, others lead to arrest. Anyone accused of driving drunk during a stop may be familiar with field...
Keeping one’s car in proper working order can be important for more reasons than simply ensuring one has reliable means of transportation. Sometimes, authorities stop a vehicle because it is too loud or otherwise a nuisance on the roads. This was apparently the reason...
