Confiscated dirt bikes are winding up back on the roads in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and investigators say it’s causing problems.
Tow truck companies are being asked to transport the bikes to their yards after they’ve been confiscated an…
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Suspect in Boston police officer shooting due in court
A Boston police officer is recovering in the hospital Tuesday morning after being shot in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood. The suspect believed to have fired the gun is expected in court.
Boston police received a call for a man with a gun at about 9:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Esmond Street.
When officers arrived on scene and approached the gunman, they said he fired at least one shot, hitting one of the officers in the chest.
The officer, who was wearing a bullet-proof vest, was taken to Boston Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The other officers on scene were able to arrest that gunman without any other injuries.
The mayor, district attorney and police commissioner were all able to visit the officer struck by that bullet in the hospital Monday night. They said it’s just incredible that he wasn’t more seriously hurt considering how volatile the situation was.
Officials are not yet identifying the injured officer but did say he’s young and newer to the force.
“He’s not been on the job very long, less than two years, about two years, but he’s doing well and that’s the important thing. He followed his training and another heroic officer, showing restraint and doing everything we can to protect the public and I’m just deeply proud and thankful that he’s not hurt, and no officers are hurt,” said Commissioner Michael Cox.
“Tonight is yet another reminder of all that our officers and their families put on the line to serve our city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
The suspect, whose name has not been released, is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Dorchester District Court, according to Cox.
First day of spring starts off cool and breezy
We’re in a fast weather flow now. Systems will be zipping by like it’s winter — not the first day of spring.
And it may feel like it by Thursday morning. We’re seeing breezes Tuesday, and cooler temperatures overall. Upper 40s sho…
Boston police officer hospitalized in Dorchester shooting
An officer with the Boston Police Department was hospitalized after being shot Monday in Dorchester.
Police confirm the officer was taken to Boston Medical Center after the shooting on Esmond Street.
The officer’s injuries are not believed…
Westborough police seek missing woman
Police in Westborough, Massachusetts, are asking for the public’s help to find a woman who has been missing since last week.
Olivia Colby was last seen Thursday on Mountain View Drive, police said Monday.
Colby is described as being about …
Chelsea registered sex offender accused of possessing images of child sex abuse
A Chelsea, Massachusetts, man who is already registered as a sex offender was arraigned on a child pornography charge Monday as part of an ongoing investigation prompted by a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Timothy Br…
