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Violent Attack Leaves Four Injured near Boston Common: Police Investigation Underway

Boston, Massachusetts – Police are currently investigating a violent attack that left four individuals injured near Boston Common late on Thursday night. Authorities responded to a call about a stabbing incident on Park Street around 11:49 p.m., where they discovered the four victims with varying injuries. According to the victims, the incident occurred as they were crossing the street at the intersection of Park and Tremont and witnessed two groups engaged in a road rage …

Late Night Boston Common Attack Leaves Four Injured In Violent Incident

Boston, Massachusetts – Police in Boston are currently investigating a violent attack that occurred near Boston Common late Thursday night, leaving four individuals injured. Authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:49 p.m. when a stabbing was reported on Park Street. Upon arrival, law enforcement found four victims with various injuries. Among the victims, one individual sustained a superficial stab wound to the abdomen, while another had been stabbed in the hand. Additionally, a …

South Boston Man Held Without Bail for Alleged Violent Attack at MBTA Station

BOSTON, MA – A South Boston man, Thomas Digaetano, found himself held without bail for his alleged involvement in a violent attack at an MBTA station on June 4. The 42-year-old faces charges of assault to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, with a 22-page criminal record to his name, including open cases in South Boston involving assault, battery, strangulation, and kidnapping, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Digaetano was …

Man Sentenced to Prison for Violent Attack and Attempted Rape in South Boston Incident

South Boston, Massachusetts – A North Carolina man has been sentenced to prison for a 2020 attack and attempted rape on a woman in South Boston. Glen Mumford, aged 57, received a two and a half to three-year prison sentence for an assault with intent to rape charge and an additional two years of probation for assault and battery. The incident occurred on December 8, 2020, at the Old Colony housing project, where police responded …

Manhole Explosion near Encore Boston Harbor Resort Prompts Firefighters and Utility Crews Response in Everett

Everett, Massachusetts – Firefighters and utility crews responded to an intersection about a half-mile away from the Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino on Saturday evening following a report of a manhole explosion. Video footage captured multiple Everett Fire Department engines and National Grid vehicles at the intersection of Broadway and Bowdoin Street. A representative from the Everett Fire Department confirmed that there were no reported injuries related to the incident. The sight of emergency …

Murder Trial of Boston Police Officer’s Death Divides Canton Community

Canton, Massachusetts – The murder trial surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe opens on Monday in Canton. The case, which has spanned more than two years, began when O’Keefe’s body was discovered in the snow, leading to the arrest of his girlfriend, Karen Read. Initially charged with manslaughter and later with second-degree murder, Read has claimed to be the victim of a vast cover-up, sparking widespread controversy and dividing the town of …

Boston University Softball Dominates Colgate University in 3-Game Sweep, Coach Waters Clinches 300th Career Win

Boston, MA – The Boston University softball team achieved a remarkable victory against Colgate University in a three-game sweep, showcasing their dominance on the field with an impressive combined score of 26-2. Additionally, head coach Ashley Waters celebrated a significant milestone in her career by securing her 300th career win during this series. Reflecting on the achievement, Waters credited the team’s talented players throughout the years for putting Boston University on the map and expressed …

Teen Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Boston School Principal, Sentenced to Juvenile Custody

Boston, Massachusetts – A 19-year-old individual, whose identity remains confidential, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a school principal in Boston three years ago when they were 16 years old. The incident took place at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester, causing serious injuries to the principal. The assault occurred during dismissal at the school’s Upper Campus, leading to the victim sustaining a concussion, possible rib fracture, and swelling to the face …

Teenager Declared Competent to Stand Trial for Assault on Boston School Principal

BOSTON, Massachusetts – A 19-year-old woman, Laurette LaRouge, has been deemed competent to stand trial for a violent assault on a Boston school principal that took place when she was 16 years old. The incident occurred at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester back in November 2021. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius confirmed that the assault happened during dismissal at the school’s Upper Campus, resulting in the principal sustaining serious injuries …

Violent Outburst at Boston McDonald’s Leaves Employee Hospitalized

Boston, Massachusetts – A routine transaction at a McDonald’s inside South Station in Boston turned violent as a 34-year-old man, Odair Andrade, allegedly attacked a McDonald’s employee over a lid touching incident. The incident occurred on Saturday around 7 p.m. and escalated quickly, with Andrade reportedly punching the victim multiple times and striking him with a cash register. Witnesses described a relentless assault, with one onlooker, Joshua Venter, shocked by the violent outburst. Transit Police …