By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service New England saw a staggering surge in antisemitic incidents last year that exceeded the increase logged nationally, the Anti-Defamation League said in a new report released Tuesday. There were 623 antisemitic incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the ADL’s New England region …
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“On Monday morning, Koala, one of our Bomb Squad dogs, got a chance to tell the boss all about her work keeping the public safe. Colonel Mawn, clearly enamored with his new friend, thanked Koala and her partner, Trooper Gerald Harris Jr., for helping make sure large events like @bostonmarathon …
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“LOWELL, Mass. — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a Brazilian national charged with raping a Massachusetts minor. Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the 20-year-old Brazilian noncitizen March 28 near his residence in Lowell. “This Brazilian non-citizen is accused of sexually abusing a Massachusetts minor,” said ERO Boston …
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A shooting occurred in New Bedford on Friday night, leaving behind bullet holes in surrounding residents property. Carlos Felix captured photographs a car window and fence both damaged from bullets. Photo by Carlos Felix Pimental. Photo by Carlos Felix Pimental. There have been no reported injuries as we have reached …
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“The Trial Court has issued the following order effective for the Commonwealth v. Karen Read trial, which begins tomorrow with jury selection: “COURT ORDER: It is, hereby, ordered that no individual may demonstrate in any manner, including carrying signs or placards, within 200 feet of the courthouse complex during trial …
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Defendant allegedly possessed videos files of child sexual abuse material; some depicting children approximately one to eight years old. “BOSTON – A Lowell man has been arrested for child pornography offenses. Steven Armando Estrada Ramirez, 21, was charged with receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Estrada Ramirez …
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” Throughout April, we are rolling daily high visibility enforcement patrols across Mass. as part of a nationwide distracted driving enforcement campaign. Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone, or you could face a fine, or much worse. #JustDrive #DistractedDriving #EyesOnTheRoad NHTSA”-Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police photo.
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“BOSTON – A Dominican man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for reentering the United States and distributing fentanyl after previously being deported. Juan Carlos Santos-Ocasio, a/k/a “Cristhian Aybar-Done,” 44, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to six years in …
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“BOSTON – A Dominican man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a conspiracy in which he sold over $150,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency. Ruben Dario Diaz Sanchez, 68, was sentenced on April 3, 2024 by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs to time served …
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“NEW BEDFORD – Patrol officers arrested two suspects after attempting to steal a moped in a south-end plaza. On April 7th, at around noon, south-end patrol units responded to a call for two males wearing ski masks involved in an assault in the area of the Seabra parking lot. Upon …
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