TEWKSBURY — A 17-year-old boy from Fitchburg is facing multiple charges after allegedly shoving a police officer and being subdued with pepper spray during an early-morning arrest that followed a rollover crash.
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Forensic breakthrough identifies killer in 1980 cold case murder of Ayer woman
AYER — More than four decades after the horrific murder of Katharina Reitz Brow shook the town of Ayer, investigators have finally identified the man responsible.
Meet Officer Ruby: The newest (and furriest) member of the Townsend Police Department
TOWNSEND — The Townsend Police Department has added a new member to its team: Officer Ruby, a 10-week-old bloodhound with a future in search-and-rescue and community engagement.
Investigators seek public’s help in 50-year-old cold case mystery
BURLINGTON — On May 22, 1975, a haunting discovery in the woods of Burlington set off a homicide investigation that has remained unsolved for half a century. Now, on the 50th anniversary of the case, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the Burlington Police are making a renewed appeal to the public for help identifying the victim — a man who has only been known as “John Doe.”
Acton Police supervisor placed on leave over handling of retired cop OUI incident
An Acton police supervisor has been placed on leave after not charging a retired police officer with a suspected OUI and driving him home, Acton Police announced late Monday.
Pepperell woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Vermont
THETFORD, Vt. — A Pepperell woman was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 91 South in Thetford on Saturday afternoon, and the Vermont State Police said the driver has been cited for gross negligent operation resulting in death.
