State Trooper Arrested For OUI, But May Avoid Charges: Patch PM

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State Trooper Arrested For OUI After Erratic I-95 Driving: MSP

The 35-year-old trooper may have the charges dropped, however.

No Apology For Joke That Offended Merrimack College Professor

Stop us if you've heard this one. Two professors walk into an elevator....

UMass Student Found Dead In Pond

Authorities said Jacob Johnson, of East Bridgewater, was found dead in Puffer's Pond in Amherst.

Tom Brady's Look Turns Heads, But Not In The Good Way

Just because you can dress however you want on the red carpet, it doesn't mean you should, Tom.

Stolen Dog Was Fed, Walked By SUV Thief: Police

Police arrested a Boston man who they say stole an SUV with a dog inside the other day.

Northeast's Best Chef Is Right Here In MA

The James Beard award winner can be found in the Bay State.

Man Pulled Over For Bad Sticker Arrested For Bunch Of Cocaine

A Lynn man had 160 grams of cocaine when a trooper pulled him over for a bad inspection sticker, police said.

Police Arrest Man For Flipping Out, Flipping Pool Table

A 21-year-old Wilmington man seriously injured a woman at Mavericks Bar & Grille in Tewksbury Friday night.

Accused North Andover Killer Could Return To MA Next Week

Brian Chevalier is scheduled for an identity hearing in Imperial County, CA on Monday.

Wham, Bam, Thank You MassDOT: Night Work Shakes Beverly

If you know someone who lives near Route 1A and Dodge Street, buy them a cup of coffee this morning -- they probably need it.

Woman Tried To Steal 11 Cases Of Monster Drinks: Police

Police are searching for a suspect who tried to steal 11 cases of Monster energy drinks from Market Basket.

Mystic River Oil Leak Originated In Somerville, Officials Say

MassDEP and the Coast Guard responded to a leak near the Alford Street bridge last month.

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