Crime & Safety

Business Told To Remove 'Excessive' American Flags: Patch PM

Also: Student-athletes face stiff discipline for lighting up graduation stogies; Man 'violently attacked' T worker; More.

Hello and welcome back. Did you miss any of today's headlines on Patch? We've got you covered with this list of the most share-worthy articles from the Massachusetts Patch network.

Chelmsford Business Told To Remove 'Excessive' American Flags

The town says the company is violating a bylaw. Its response? Adding more flags to the display.

Saugus High Graduates Face Stiff Discipline For Smoking Cigars

At least seven athletes can't play in tournament games after celebrating their graduation by lighting up some stogies.

Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Somerville Man 'Violently Attacked' T Worker: Police

Police said the 29-year-old threw the woman to the ground and assaulted her at the Alewife stop.

Cape Cod Police: Thief Stole Soldier Memorial

Mashpee police said someone stole a memorial for Dan McGuire, a 19-year-old Marine killed in Iraq in 2008.

Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Man Accused Of Damaging Jewish Structure Has Ties To Local Temple

Yerachmiel "Rocky" Taube once attended Young Isreal of Sharon, the synagogue in charge of maintaining the Sharon Eruv.

Haverhill Man Pleads Not Guilty To Fatal Drive-By Shooting

Prosecutors said a 27-year-old shot into a 20-year-old's Dodge truck May 17.

Nantucket Schools Closed After Possible Threat

All Nantucket schools were closed after "rumors of a threat" directed at Nantucket High School.

Do You Recognize This Car? Wanted In Connection With Hit And Run

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office say this car is wanted in connection with a deadly hit and run in Boston.

Image via shutterstock

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.