Crime & Safety

Chilling Video of Jogger Escaping Kidnapping: Patch PM

Also: Medical helicopters requested after gas station propane tank explosion; Low-number MA license plate lottery open; Mace problem; More.

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Woman Escapes Kidnapping While Jogging In Bridgewater

Police released video of the attack recorded by a nearby business.

Low-Number MA License Plate Lottery Is Open

Here are the ones available to apply for.

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Developing: Gas Staton Propane Explosion: Medical Helicopters Requested

A propane tank at a gas station in North Andover has exploded, and injuries are reported.

Women's Clothing Store Evacuated, Dozen Hospitalized After Mace Incident

A dozen people, including a firefighter, went to the hospital.

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A Brockton Firefighter Just Out-Golfed Tiger Woods

Matt Parziale was the top amateur at the U.S. Open.

Missing 40-Pound Tortoise Returned To Owner

Athol Police photo

Hyannis Burglary Suspect Tried Suffocating Woman: Police

A Yarmouth man was arrested after he was found hiding in a bathtub in the group home.

Unprepared Massachusetts Hikers Rescued In NH

New Hampshire officials said a Massachusetts couple without flashlights and other essential hiking gear were rescued in the White Mountains.

Middle School 'All Clear' After Student Turns In Shell Casing

The Beverly school was under a stay in place Monday morning.

Surveillance screengrab via Bridgewater Police

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