Many people around Boston and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts take public transportation to get to work or other locations. While most of the time, people reach their points of destination without incident, the potential always exists for someone to become...
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Man arrested for pouring substances into gas tanks, other charges
A Massachusetts man was recently arrested in Winchendon. He faces a variety of charges in connection with his alleged involvement in trying to disable the vehicles of women. Now, he is likely considering his options for mounting an effective criminal defense. The...
Possible sources of influence regarding youth violence
If you have children, it may come as no surprise to learn that your kids may encounter various forms of influence nearly every day. While in most cases, this might involve little more than factors that affect the clothes your kids wear or the activities they pursue,...
Massachusetts drug sting nets several arrests
In efforts to help keep their communities safe and free from crime, law enforcement officials in Massachusetts regularly conduct undercover investigations and sting operations to identify alleged illegal activity in their areas. One of the areas authorities focus on...
Sobriety checkpoint in Bristol County nets multiple arrests
State troopers in Massachusetts and other states are charged with keeping roads safe for all travelers. Along with patroling streets in their cruisers, law enforcement officers also take part in sobriety checkpoints to check for driver intoxication and other serious...
19 gang members charged with host of serious crimes
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...
School superintendent charged with making false statements
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...
Do you know what’s at stake if you face OUI charges?
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...
Teen arrested after fight, soaked victims with mace and bleach
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...
Massachusetts man arrested for breaking into tiger enclosure
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...