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Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Dorchester Man, 53, Killed While Crossing Gallivan Boulevard In Boston: Police
A 53-year-old Dorchester man has died after he was hit by a car in Boston over the weekend, according to authorities. Torrance Hodges was crossing Gallivan Boulevard when he was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Express van around 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, Massachusetts State Police report. Hodges was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver, a 52-year-old Dorchester man, was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. So far, no charges have been filed and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Cops Hospitalized, Dog Dead As Arrest Of Wanted Dorchester Fugitive Goes Awry: Police
A 'warning: beware of dog' sign would likely have been appreciated when police officers were arresting a 22-year-old man who was wanted on 12 outstanding warrants. The arrest of Tumerrick Brown, of Dorchester, quickly escalated after a pair of dogs attacked a police officer on Wednesday, April 19 at approximately 1:30 p.m., according to the Boston Police Department. Read more: Dog Shot Dead By Boston Police While Serving Arrest Warrant In Mattapan: Police Brown, who was wanted for a slew of crimes including assault and battery on a police officer, was placed under arrest by mem…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Found
: Boston 11-Year-Old Not Seen For Days: Police
The 11-year-old was found on Wednesday, April 19, officials say. Rosa Perez, of Dorchester, was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2023 in the area of 27 Maxwell Street, according to the Boston Police Department. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall with curly brown hair. Perez was last seen wearing a maroon jacket, light blue ripped jeans, and a black wig. Perez is known to spend time in the following areas: Washington Street, Ashmont Street, Codman Square Library, and the Codman Square area. Police request that anyone with information about the child's location call 911…
Pittsfield, MA
Lifestyle
First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group
The Keno Lottery has been around for 30 years and just made history by doling out its first $1 million prize. The prize was won on Wednesday, March 22 and the Penny Lane Nominee Trust of Lenox claimed its cash on Friday, April 14, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The trust was represented by trustee William Martin, who picked up the check at lottery headquarters in Dorchester. Read more: Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize The trust's ticket won on a night in which the 20 winning numbers included every number fro…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Teen Arrested For Shooting 26-Year-Old To Death In Boston Months Ago: Police
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for fatally shooting a 26-year-old man in Boston towards the end of last year, authorities said. The teenager was arrested in the area of 212 Waldemar Avenue in East Boston on Monday afternoon, April 3, in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation, Boston Police report. The teenager is facing multiple charges including delinquent to wit: murder, unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon, and assault by means of a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from the deadly shooting that occurred in the area of 625 Shawmut Avenue in Roxbury just…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
The Family That Fights Together: Dad, Daughters Attack Boston Theater Workers, DA Says
A 47-year-old man and two of his daughters were arrested after they allegedly attacked security staff at a Boston movie theater when they were asked to leave for harassing workers, authorities said. Freddie Bates faces charges of carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded gun without a license, assault and battery, affray, trespassing, and disorderly conduct following the alleged incident last week, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Bates visited the AMC Movie Theater in Dorchester with his four daughters on Friday, March 24, and harassed the …
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston. Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…
Worcester, MA
News
Winning Lottery Tickets Bought In Central Mass Will Expire Soon
You could be $50,000 richer and not realize it. Three winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Massachusetts last year are set to expire next month, and officials are urging the winners to come forward. Massachusetts State Lottery officials released the dates and where the tickets were purchased to spur the winners to come forward. They are — M&M Market, 169 Lincoln St., Worcester on April 2 (Winning numbers are: 06-28-47-58-59, 18) Honey Farms, 87 Main St., Rutland, April 16 (Winning numbers are: 15-21-32-62-65, 26) Cumberland Farms, 581 Kelly Blvd., April 30 (Winner …
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Found
: Boston 12-Year-Old Missing For 4 Days Has History Of Running Away: Police
Fonseca was located safely, according to Boston Police Department on Thursday, March 23. A 12-year-old boy was reported missing two nights after he was last seen, officials say. Antony Fonseca, of Dorchester, was last seen leaving his home on Armandine Street at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Monday, March 13 and was reporting missing on Wednesday, March 15, according to the Boston Police Department. Fonseca is described as a Black male, measuring 4 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing 95 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a thin build. The child has run away in the past, poli…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
'Horrific' Forced Labor: Boston Pizzeria Chain Owner Threatened Illegal Workers, Feds Allege
Police arrested a Westwood pizzeria owner on Thursday, March 16, and charged him with using violence and fear of deportation to intimidate an employee who was in the country illegally to work for him for years, federal authorities said. Stavros Papantoniadis, a/k/a “Steve Papantoniadis,” 47, of Westwood, is charged with a single count of forced labor and is being held pending a bail hearing set for Monday morning, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Papantoniadis owns and operates Stash’s Pizza in Dorchester and Roslindale. He previously had pizzerias in Norwood, Norwel…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Bank Robber Nabbed Driving Stolen Car At South End Traffic Stop: Police
A traffic stop found that not only was a Cape Cod man driving a stolen vehicle, he had also robbed a bank earlier that same day, officials say. Lukas Gauthier, of Mashpee, was arrested on Saturday, March 11 around 10:00 p.m. near Washington and East Berkeley Street on charges relating to driving the stolen car, but police soon uncovered that he was the same person who allegedly robbed a bank in Boston, according to the Boston Police Department. Earlier that same day at around 11:00 a.m., 27-year-old Gauthier allegedly robbed a Bank of America on Massachusetts Avenue i…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Love Triangle Killing: 56-Year-Old Murdered, Suspect Held Without Bail, DA Says
A 36-year-old Boston man allegedly shot and killed a 56-year-old after he saw the man leave his girlfriend's house the night before, authorities said. Austin Dillon, of Dorchester, was ordered held without bail on Tuesday, March 7, on charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, third offense, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Dillon is charged with murdering Jose Despeignes, who went by the nickname Shorty, on Saturday. It is so sad when life is taken to soon. Rest easy Jose Despeignes aka Shorty. Posted by Patricia Bernard on Sunday, March 5, 202…
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