Crime & Safety

Beloved Local Radio Hosts Fired Without Warning: Patch PM

Also: One of MA's 'Most Wanted' captured; Digging into what gambling could mean; Firefighter arrested on job, charged with child rape; More.

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North Shore 104.9 DJ's Were Fired Without Warning

Kevin McGonagle and Dana Hersey were stunned by the decision, but touched by the outpouring of support from listeners since their last show.

Boston Firefighter Arrested On Job, Accused Of Raping Child

The firefighter was placed on leave pending a criminal investigation.

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One of MA's 'Most Wanted' Arrested In Nevada

Daniel Escalante was wanted for the rape of multiple children.

Bet On This: MA Legislature Discussing Legal Sports Gambling

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission estimated could generate between $9 million and $61 million in state tax revenue a year.

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Jamaica Plain Double-Murder Suspect Held Without Bail

Surveillance footage reportedly captured the shooting.

High School Dumping Prom For Sail

The chance to dress up and attend the senior prom will be a thing of the past at Bridgewater-Raynham High School after this school year.

North Andover Man Sentenced In Beating Of Infant

Jamie Fitzgerald, 21, of North Andover, broke 33 of his daughter's bones when he beat her in 2015.

Cambridge Woman Punches MBTA Bus Driver, Gets Arrested: Police

She wanted to get off the bus, but the bus wasn't at the bus stop yet. So she allegedly punched the driver.

Woman In MBTA Bus Head-On Crash Dies

The woman was identified as a 47-year-old Saugus resident.

6 Displaced In 2-Alarm Gloucester Fire

Several North Shore fire departments provided mutual aid as Gloucester firefighters handled the blaze.

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