Dealer Sold Drugs To Support Family, So No Jail Time: Patch PM

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No Jail For Drug Dealer Because He Wasn't An Addict

A judge rejected a prosecutor's request for jail time because the defendant was trying to support his family and may face deportation.

Veteran Who Police Repeatedly Denied Charged With 2 Rapes

A violent past led to someone who served in multiple branches of the Armed Forces to be denied by Swampscott, MA State, and NH State Police.

Boston Firefighter Arrested For Child Rape Received CPR In Jail

The Boston firefighter accused of raping a child multiple times was found in medical distress in his cell, the Sheriff's office told Patch.

Stolen Dog Returned To Animal Rescue League Of Boston

Nick the Dog was stolen from the rescue center more than a month ago, say officials from the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Also: Car Stolen With Dog Inside; Vehicle Found

Traffic Alert: 2 Lanes Closed For Emergency I-495 Repairs

An emergency deck repair is going to impact the commute all evening.

Easton Firefighters Deliver Baby Girl

A group of Easton firefighters delivered a baby after a mother went into labor on Victory Lane.

Cape Cod SWAT Team Called For 'Highly Intoxicated' Family

Harwich police said they were called to a Long Pond Drive residence after a report of shots fired during a domestic disturbance.

Middleborough Police Shooting: Fugitive Barricaded; SWAT On Scene

Middleborough police said a fugitive opened fire on officers with a "long gun" on Route 28 then barricaded himself inside his home.

Jury Selection Underway In Malden Man's Manslaughter Case

Lenny Quintero-Flores allegedly pushed who he called his "best friend" into the Charles River after a night of drinking.

Bear Up A Tree In Newton: Police Standing By

Well, where else would a bear be if it were in Newton?

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