Crime & Safety

Man Who Slashed Waitress's Throat Arrested In MD: Patch PM

Also: Typhoid fever shuts down a daycare; Third suspect in Gronkowski house break-in arrested; More.

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Man Who Slashed Waitress's Throat After Ditching Bill Nabbed: PD

A Lynn man who allegedly skipped out on his bill and slashed the waitress's throat when confronted was arrested in Maryland.

Accused Cape Cod Cop Killer Tossed Bullets In Toilet: Report

There was nearly $30,000 hidden in the walls of the Barnstable residence.

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Gronkowski House Break-In: Third Suspect Arrested

Shayne Denn is reportedly in police custody in Maine and is also wanted on charged in Tewksbury and Wilmington.

Typhoid Fever Shuts Down Quincy Daycare

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of the rare disease.

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Kenmore Square, Citgo Sign, Proposed Makeover

Kenmore Square's Citgo sign could look a bit different in a few years, if the developer's plans are approved.

Lawyer Says No Credibility To Allegations That Benched Coach

Timothy Perry also says a newspaper was "irresponsible" when it published a draft of a confidential memo about Andover coach E.J. Perry.

Ex-Pats Defensive Coordinator Denies Sexual Assault Allegation

Matt Patricia and a friend were indicted on a charge of aggravated sexual assault in 1996.

Corrections Officer Allegedly Smuggled Opioids into MCI-Norfolk

Authorities say William Holts agreed to smuggle Suboxone into the prison in exchange for cash.

Cadillac Frank Murder Trial Underway

The former mob boss faces allegations that he killed a nightclub manager at his Sharon home in 1993.

Massachusetts Drug Take Back: 13 Tons Collected

Massachusetts authorities said 27,000 pounds of drugs were collected during the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28.

Fatal Swansea Crash On Interstate 195: Rhode Island Man Killed

Massachusetts State Police said a Rhode Island man was killed in a head-on crash in Swansea on Interstate 195.

Detective Accused Of Helping Drug Dealer No Longer Part Of SPD

Det. Dante DiFronzo is accused of helping a source find a rival dealer, who was stabbed several times during a break-in.

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