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Top Boston news: Lawmaker accused of illegally spending $70K; 2 Lamborghinis found crashed; more

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Published on February 19, 2020
Top Boston news: Lawmaker accused of illegally spending $70K; 2 Lamborghinis found crashed; morePhoto: Ken Lund/Flickr

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

Rep. Nangle faces federal charges for alleged illegal use of $70K in campaign funds

The FBI Boston said state Democratic Rep. David Nangle has been arrested on federal charges, including allegations that he illegally used some $70,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses.

Read the full story on NBC10 Boston.

Pizza shop owner looking for answers after robber breaks door, steals cash register

A surveillance camera caught the brick-wielding suspect breaking into Union Park Pizza on Washington Street around 3:40 a.m. Monday, according to owner Joe Sylva.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Mayor urges diners to return to Chinatown

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh called for diners to return to Chinatown, saying the area is safe from coronavirus concerns.  He said business in Chinatown has dropped 50% over the last few weeks, because of coronavirus fears.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Dorchester man accused of biting man's arm, pulling woman’s hair on Red Line train

A Dorchester man found with a 40-ounce can of beer bit another man’s arm and pulled a woman’s hair on a Red Line train on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Police investigate theft of 2 Lamborghinis from Wayland dealership

The stolen vehicles were later found crashed in Malden.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.


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