Crime & Safety

Black Harvard Student Beaten By Cop, Video 'Disturbing': Patch PM

Also: Latest Boston Marathon news; Uber driver charged with raping rider; more.

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Mayor: Video Of Cop Punching Black Harvard Student 'Disturbing'

Police who responded to reports of a naked man standing on a traffic island said he resisted arrest.

'I Can Guarantee You Sean Saved Somebody's Life'

Yarmouth's police chief said K-9 Officer Sean Gannon was shot and killed by a career criminal who "was going to hurt or kill somebody else."

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Historic Preservation Group Recalls Beverly's Ties To The Titanic

It was 106 years ago that Americans woke up to news of the ship's horrific sinking; here are the reactions of one local resident.

MA Woman Killed In Head-On Collision, NYC Man Cited

A Great Barrington woman died after being involved in a head-on crash in Western Massachusetts.

Lucky Strike Social Now Open At Assembly Row

The combination bowling alley and entertainment complex is the chain's second in Massachusetts.

Boston Burger Company To Open 5th MA Location In Salem

One of Boston's favorite burger joints is coming to the Witch City.

Uber Driver Accused Of Raping Weymouth Woman

The driver was arraigned on a rape charge in Quincy District Court Friday.

Somerville Progressives' Home Vandalized 5 Times

A Dartmouth Street couple who hung flags outside their home supporting progressive movements say they've been targeted multiple times.

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