Drunk Driver With 18 OUIs In Serious Crash: Patch PM

Top stories: A Cape Cod man with 18 OUIs was in a serious crash Thursday night, and police say alcohol was again a factor.

A major hospital data breach by an employee has medical information and possibly Social Security numbers potentially compromised for more than reportedly 1,000 patients.

A frightening standoff ended last night in Framingham after an armed pizza shop owner was staked out on top of his own pizza shop.

It was a really tough day for major highways in Newton. Several cars were involved in a crash on the Mass Pike, and just a couple hours later Route 9 was closed in both directions for downed power lines.

(Cute As Heck) Video of the Day

Check out how an old Patch article was part of this turtle being reunited with his family after 3 years on the "run."

Also in the news...

A teen was rescued by a Good Samaritan after nearly drowning at Falmouth Pond

An apparent suicide today in Brookline and a person allegedly attacking police come as police issue a statement regarding the "mental health crisis."

A State Trooper who saved a one-pound kitten on the side of I-93 in Canton was reunited with the little rascal in a cute moment.

Texting while driving was blamed for a rollover crash in Mansfield.

There were serious injuries in a Route 1 collision between a car and motorcycle.

Crime Time:

Large crowds and protestors are expected when the trial for Puppy Doe begins Tuesday ... Fingerprints led to the arrest of a break-in suspect ... Police are searching for two suspects after one person was injured in a road rage fight on I-495 ... A serial bike thief has been nabbed in Davis Square ... Cash, guns, and drugs recovered in Boston bust.