2 Months Before Fatal Crash, This Driver Was Let Go: Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's Patch PM. Here are some of our top headlines across the Massachusetts Patch network:

DA Says Office Made A Mistake Letting Driver In Cotuit Crash Go

Mickey Rivera was already out on bail when he was charged with drunk driving earlier this year.

>>>Also: Man In Fatal Cape Crash Had Bail Reduced In Shooting

Falmouth Police Shooting Suspect Arraigned From Hospital Bed

Malik Koval, 21, pleaded not guilty to shooting two Falmouth police officers Friday evening.

>>>Also: Fundraiser For Falmouth Officer Injured In Shooting

Stoughton Police Respond To Video Accusing Excessive Use Of Force

Police said "the two videos posted do not depict the entire altercation."

Cambridge Rallies For Family Of Teen Who Died After Assault

In four days a GoFundMe set up to help with the cost of the funeral for Richelle Robinson raised $8,573 of a $5,000 goal.

Red Sox Trade Four 4-Time All-Star

Boston got the second baseman they needed.

Andover Lawmaker Makes Push To Impeach Salem Superior Court Judge

Rep. Jim Lyons (R-Andover) appeared on Monday with two Danvers mothers who lost children to drug overdoses.

Massachusetts Really Loves Charlie Baker

Once more, the Republican is polling as the country's most popular governor. Even in the ocean-blue Bay State.

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