Crime & Safety

Bong Threat Prompts Bomb Threat Response At High School: Patch PM

Also: Concert series are announced; 3 schools shelter-in-place in Reading; Sex offender busted for childlike sex doll; More.

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Bong Threat: High School Emergency Was Word Mixup

Police say a misunderstanding over a caller's words led police to believe a student had a bomb in a car.

Developing: 3 Reading Schools Shelter In Place

Police were looking for someone near the high school, a source told Patch.

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Make Sure Your 'Gun' Doesn't Look Real: Senior Assassin Game

This water gun is being used in a high school senior game. But the officer spotted only the handle of this gun from his cruiser.

2018 Xfinity Center Concert Season: Full Schedule, Start Times

It's almost time for concert season down at the music venue in Mansfield.

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MA Sex Offender Arrested After Buying Child Sex Doll: MSP

Police found "numerous" images believed to be child porn in a Level 3 offender's home after he bought a sex toy resembling a child.

Braintree Animal Control Officer Finds Deer In Back Of Car

The intent was there, but it's not a great idea to put a deer in your car.

North Shore Radio Station Cuts Popular AM Drive Hosts

Dana Hersey and co-host Kevin "Mugs" McGonagle are no longer hosting morning drive time on North Shore 104.9.

Woman Sexually Assaulted Along Watertown Riverside: MSP

State police are looking for a suspect in connection with the assault Thursday afternoon.

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