Crime & Safety

'Heinous' Cold Case Murder Solved 25 Years Later: Patch PM

Also: A clown - yes, a clown - running for City Council; A 'geyser' at Boston Common; Burglary suspect takes "high" road; more.

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25 Years Later, Arrest Rape, Murder

The DA announced that DNA testing and analysis has confirmed the identity of Lisa Ziegert's killer.

Clown Running For Boston City Council

We aren't being sarcastic.

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Why Was Water Gushing Into Boston Sky?

If you were walking near Boston Common and noticed a geyser, you're not crazy.

Burglary Suspect Jumps Out Of 2nd Story Window, Into Dumpster To Evade Arlington Police

Arlington Police arrested a man they said broke into a home and then jumped out of the window and into a dumpster in an attempt to get away.

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DA Petitions Mass. SJC To Reconsider Vacated Conviction Of Jonathan Villagran

Villagran, previously convicted of bringing a loaded gun to Milton High School, had his conviction overturned last month.

Baby Boy Delivered Near Cambridge's Porter Square

Cambridge first responders helped a woman give birth after she began going into labor on the way to the hospital.

3 Officers Injured In Worcester Police Chase

A 23-year-old man allegedly nearly ran over officers and pedestrians before crashing and attempting to flee on foot.

Cape Cod Gang Leader: 9 Years In Prison

Christopher Wilkins, one of three leaders of the Cape Cod Nauti-Block gang, distributed heroin and laundered more than $200,000.

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