A person was driving in Quincy, Massachusetts, Saturday night, when another car pulled up alongside them on the road and began shooting into their vehicle, seriously injuring the driver.
Quincy police say they received a call around 11 p.m. f…
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Salem to highlight road closures, safety measures set for Halloween season
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The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in th…
Police chase ends when stolen car crashes into Kingston Fire Department
Three people were taken into custody after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into a fire station in Kingston, Massachusetts, on Monday, damaging part of the building and its power systems.
Police said the three suspects are juveniles and …
2nd person dies following Cape Cod crash that left teen dead
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Massachusetts sheriff charged with OUI at MGM Springfield casino
A Massachusetts sheriff was arrested outside the MGM Springfield casino on Saturday and charged with operating under the influence.
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was released on his own recognizance following his arrest, according to a spokesman for the sheriff’s office.
“I’m sorry for not living up to the high standards I’ve set for myself, my staff, and the justice-involved population. I take complete responsibility for my actions,” Cocchi said in a statement.
He is expected to be arraigned on Monday in Springfield District Court.
No further details were released.
Cocchi was first elected sheriff in 2016 and was re-elected to a second six-year term in 2022. He is a former correctional officer with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office.
Tufts men’s lacrosse practice paused after players hurt during workout
Men’s lacrosse practices are still on hold on at Tufts University after a recent workout ended with five players in the hospital.
The Sept. 16 workout was led by a graduate of a Navy SEAL program. Around 50 players participated, and 12 of them were diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a potentially serious condition where damaged muscles release proteins and electrolytes into the blood, which can lead to kidney damage and potential death.
Experts say this can lead to severe organ issues.
“You go from no workouts to a very difficult workout and you get into this situation,” said Dr. Robert Nascimiento of Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Tufts said practice will remain canceled until every player is given the all clear.
The school has brought in an outside investigator to do a thorough review of the situation.
Tufts University, located in Medford and Somerville, has about 6,700 undergraduate students. The men’s lacrosse team won its fourth NCAA title in May, defeating RIT.
