Crime & Safety

Teen Lights Herself On Fire In Cruiser, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: Humpback whale gets way too close for comfort; High school teacher charged with child porn; Tom Brady's hints toward 2019; More.

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Teen Lit Herself On Fire, Hit Officer In Groin: Police

She allegedly lit herself on fire in the back of the police cruiser.

Humpback Whale Breaches Within Feet Of Boat: Video

A Wilmington fisherman had his phone camera rolling when a 50-foot humpback whale flew out of the water to eat plankton.

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Tom Brady's Helmet Choice Hints Toward 2019 Return

Wait, helmet choice? Yep.

High School Teacher Charged With Receiving, Possessing Child Porn

Investigators found child porn, including videos of girls younger than 5 being sexually assaulted.

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Victim Of 'Heinous' Hit-And-Run Dies

Brother Edward Bozzo, C.F.X., 85, of Melrose, died Monday evening, Malden Catholic said. No arrests have been made.

St. Anthony's Feast In The North End: What To Know About Year 99

Saint Anthony's Feast is the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England.

Photo credit: Hampton Police Department

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