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An off-duty officer in Worcester arrested Keith Glover for robbing a 7 Eleven, recognizing him from earlier surveillance footage. Glover stole money and fled but was later apprehended after a brief chase.
Police responded to a bomb threat at Sutton High School early Monday, conducting a thorough search that yielded no threats, with the investigation ongoing.
Two individuals were arrested in Worcester after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded, unlicensed handgun with a defaced serial number in their vehicle.
A 72-year-old man in Worcester was robbed after taking photos of a public urinator, who was arrested by police while wearing the same clothes from the incident.
A woman is critical after a house fire in Walpole; three cats were also rescued. Firefighters responded to the incident on Edward Drive Saturday evening. The cause is under investigation.
A woman was fatally stabbed in Holyoke, and a man is in custody facing murder charges. Police responded early Sunday to reports of suspicious activity.
A driver died, and a passenger was injured in a rollover crash in Waltham. Police and emergency responders worked to rescue them; an investigation is ongoing.
The Worcester Police Department has launched the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit to target gun violence and repeat offenders using data analytics and forensic science.
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Deputies from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department visited James W. Hennigan K-8 School to promote their Summer Enrichment Program and discuss careers in law enforcement with students.
Denise Lodge pleaded guilty to transporting stolen human remains, including hands and heads, as part of a nationwide network of illicit body parts trade.
A car crashed into La Esquina del Sabor restaurant in Revere, causing severe damage and uncertain future business operations, with no reported injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
A Massachusetts court has banned protests within 200 feet of the Norfolk Superior courthouse for the Commonwealth v. Karen Read trial, prohibiting signs and visuals related to the case.
A man was wounded in a Sunday afternoon shooting in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood; his condition is unknown and the investigation is ongoing, with no suspects yet identified.
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