Crime & Safety

Drunk Driver Drags Trooper Down Interstate, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: About that earthquake...; Husband-wife fentanyl operation busted; 1 dead after commuter rail shooting; More.

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About That Earthquake...

It actually measured very strong, relative to other recent earthquakes around these parts.

Trooper Dragged By Drunk Driver On I-93 Braintree: Cops

Police say the trooper was dragged 15 yards before he was able to break free.

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1 Dead After Shooting At Commuter Rail Station

The man was shot at a train terminal before getting into his car and crashing a short distance away.

Hyannis Husband-Wife Ran Fentanyl Operation: Police

Photo: John and Ashley Benevides following their arrests on drug charges in Hyannis February 14, 2018. (Credit: Barnstable Police Department)

Fugitive With 72 Charges Turns Himself In

Cape Cod police said Richard Mayo has a "long and wide-ranging" criminal record that includes a recent larceny charge.

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Tewksbury Man Sentenced For 'Relentless Stalking Campaign'

Michael Dube, 48, of Tewksbury, will not serve jail time after sending threatening letters to a New Hampshire man.

Brookline Police Officer Involved Crash In Coolidge Corner

Brookline police are using the word "lucky" to describe the outcome of a crash involving a police officer that ended with a woman's car up on the sidewalk next to Trader Joe's. [check out the photos]

Zoning Board Wants More Information On Wilmington Detox Proposal

The board took no action Wednesday night as an overflow crowd turned out to voice opposition to the project.

Coast Guard Saves 4 From Sinking Boat Off Martha's Vineyard

A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued four people as their fishing boat sank off Martha's Vineyard.

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