Top Boston news: Woman accused of sexually exploiting 4-year-old; 2 arrested in street shootout

Top Boston news: Woman accused of sexually exploiting 4-year-old; 2 arrested in street shootoutPhoto: iStock
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Published on August 16, 2019

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Lawrence woman accused of sexually exploiting 4-year-old

The woman was charged in federal court in Boston on one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of distribution of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Car bursts into flames near on Tobin Bridge

Firefighters put the fire out by around 9:10 p.m. Thursday, but by then traffic on the upper deck was gridlocked. There were no reports about any injuries.

Read the full story on Universal Hub.

12-year-old cyclist hit by vehicle in Essex

Police said the driver was cooperating with the investigation, and no citation has been issued as the investigation continues.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Two men in shootout arrested in Jackson Square

Boston Police report arresting two men who engaged in a shootout across Centre Street on Monday night.

Read the full story on Universal Hub.


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