Crime & Safety

Principal Arrested For High School 'Fight Club': Patch PM

Also: Machine gun home invasion report is just for laughs; Man who burned down his own pizza shop admits to fraud; More.

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Principal Arrested Over School 'Fight Club'

The first rule about fight club is: You don't have them at high schools!

Machine Gun Home Invasion Report Was Just For A Laugh

A heavy police response in Stoughton, which included SWAT, was all for a hoax.

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Man Who Set Fire At Own Pizza Shop Admits To Fraud

Mustafa Zabana made sure to file for insurance checks after his pizza shop caught ablaze.

Parent: Andover Volleyball Players Planned To Oust Coach

A social media post suggests two Andover High School volleyball players started planning to oust their coach last year.

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More Beer In Boston With Night Shift Brewery's 2nd Tap Room

Get ready.

Acton Students' Generosity Shines In Huge Way

Two Gates Elementary students gave more than 300 books to Boston Police - and that was after collecting and giving more than 1,000!

Boston, Cambridge Students Walkout On Columbine Anniversary

On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre, students across the state walked out of class this morning to protest gun violence.

Couple Stole Bank Info In Medford, Stoneham, Saugus: Feds

A Brazilian couple was indicted in federal court in connection with a multi-town ATM skimming scheme.

Falmouth Teens Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine

Falmouth police said Ahmad Faiky and Natasha Carr were found with more than 27 grams of cocaine following a traffic stop.

Why Is The City Building Another Roundabout In Beverly?

The city decided a roundabout was safer than a traffic light at a notoriously dangerous intersection.

Man Robs Boston Bank At Gunpoint, Arrested: Police

Boston Police arrested a Hyannis man they believe robbed the TD Bank on Winter Street on Thursday.

Martha's Vineyard Police Honor Fallen Officer

Officers were among thousands who mourned slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.

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