Crime & Safety

Bail Set for Man who Shot Churchgoer|Accused Kidnapper Returns Elderly Woman|Constable Impersonates Cop, Arrested: PM Digest

Also: Police seize 18 marijuana plants, arrest man; DA takes aim at drug dealers in new PSA; Checked baggage fees under fire; More.

Bail Set for Man who Shot Churchgoer

A man accused of accidentally shooting a woman as she left her church was arraigned and held on a $150,000 bail Friday.

Police Seize 18 Marijuana Plants, Make Arrest

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly conducting an extensive marijuana cultivation operation in his home.

Senator Takes Aim Checked Bagge Fees

It's the latest crusade from Sen. Ed Markey, who is notable for taking aim at aviation industry practices.

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'Said No Drug Dealer Ever': DA's New PSA Warns Against Opioid Abuse

In the short, a man's dealer dons a suit and has him sign paperwork detailing the physical, emotional and monetary side effects of drug use.

Elderly Newton Woman Found Safe; Suspect Arrested

A man sought by police in connection with the disappearance of a patient from a Newton nursing home has been arrested.

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