Crime & Safety

Husband Charged In Brutal Transgender Activist's Murder: Patch PM

Also: MBTA head goes off rails; Man wins $1M four months after wife does; Woman accused of stealing dead mom's safe during her funeral; More

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MBTA Head Goes Off The Rails

MBTA General Manager Luis Ramírez had some kind of morning on Twitter.

Husband Charged In Killing Transgender Activist Wife

He reportedly told police he struck her with a hammer before stabbing her. She is the first known transgender woman killed this year.

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Woman Accused Of Stealing Mom's Safe During Her Funeral

Man Wins $1M 4 Months After Wife Does

She won a $1 million prize from Publishers Clearing House. Not to be outdone, he won $1 million on a scratch ticket.

Dollar Store Crayon Thief Sought By Police

Wonder if the box had 'Jumpsuit Orange.'

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Boston Police Officer Charged With OUI In Serious Crash

The officer has been put on administrative leave during the investigation into a New Year's Day crash that injured two.

Framingham Lab Loses Nearly 10,000 Medical Records

A hard drive containing thousands of people's info, including Xrays and personal information, has been lost, according to officials.

26 Animals Rescued From Middlesex Farm From Bitter Cold, Storm

MSPCA-Nevins Farm seeks donations to cover the cost of care.

Documentary Looks Into Tom Brady's Life

Ever wonder what Brady is like at home? Now you can find out.

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