Canton, Massachusetts – The murder trial surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in Canton, Massachusetts, commenced on Monday. The case, which unfolded over two years, stirred controversy and national attention as O’Keefe’s girlfriend, Karen Read, faced charges ranging from manslaughter to second-degree murder. The unfolding events have deeply divided the town of … Read more
Lowell, Massachusetts – An unsettling incident unfolded in an apartment in Lowell, Massachusetts when a man reportedly dialed 911 to confess to authorities about a tragic murder-suicide. According to sources from the Middlesex District Attorney’s office and Lowell Police, the man admitted to shooting his wife and child in the early hours of Saturday morning. … Read more
CHICOPEE, Massachusetts – A Chicopee firefighter faces charges after allegedly fatally stabbing his girlfriend over the weekend in western Massachusetts. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when Holyoke police responded to a 911 call reporting suspicious activity in the 200 block of South Water Street. Upon arrival, authorities found a man and a … Read more
Salem, Massachusetts, known for its historical trials involving accusations of witchcraft, now faces a different kind of controversy. Police reported that an explosive device was thrown onto the porch of The Satanic Temple in the city, causing damage that went unnoticed for nearly 12 hours as no one was present at the time of the … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips throughout the state. These paper indicators, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, have gained recognition for their ability to detect the presence of the potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl, in various samples. The widespread use of these strips has been … Read more
Fall River, Massachusetts – The recent death of a young Indian student in Massachusetts has sparked widespread outrage and misinformation in India, where sensationalized headlines have falsely claimed he was murdered in Boston as part of a growing trend of anti-Indian violence in the United States. Abhijeeth Paruchuru, a 20-year-old student at the University of … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. These paper indicators were previously seen as illegal drug paraphernalia due to their ability to detect the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, a leading cause of overdose deaths. Fentanyl test strips have been … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – Correction officers in Massachusetts prisons are facing an alarming increase in attacks, according to recent data. The rise in violence has left many officers feeling unsafe in their workplace. The data reveals a concerning trend of escalating assaults on correction officers, highlighting the dangers they face while carrying out their duties. The … Read more
Chicopee, Massachusetts – State police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Interstate 391 South in Chicopee on Tuesday night. The incident, which involved a car-to-car shooting, resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man who was one of the occupants in an SUV that was targeted by another vehicle. Two victims from … Read more
Haverhill, Massachusetts – A tragic murder-suicide has shaken the community as an aspiring nurse, Loren Marino, was killed by her boyfriend of only two months, Austin Amaral. Marino, 24, was found dead with gunshot wounds inside her apartment in Haverhill on Sunday. The bodies of Marino and Amaral, also 24, were discovered by a downstairs … Read more