Crime & Safety

Tragic Head-On Crash Claims 2 Lives: Patch PM

Also: Philly writer lobs idiot grenade at Patriots; Dog loses leg in coyote attack; Man guilty of plot to kill government officials; More.

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Philly Writer Lobs Idiot Grenade At Patriots

The first dumb take of the Super Bowl has just landed from Philadelphia. And Patriots fans should be ticked off.

2 Dead In Head-On Norwood Collision

A 20-year-old and 22-year-old died while two more people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries.

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Milton Man Says Dog Lost Leg After Coyote Attack

Environmental police are investigating a reported attack by four coyotes at the Granite Links golf course.

Cambridge Police Commissioner Is Soaring With Eagles

Branville Bard heading to Minneapolis for Super Bowl and hopefully a Philadelphia win. He's pretty confident, too.

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Malden Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Government Officials

He got weapons from an undercover FBI agent in New Hampshire with the intent of killing a former AG, a judge, and his ex-wife's husband.

Starstruck MA Woman Posted To Beyoncé's Instagram

A woman said she thought no one would believe she met the superstar – until her candid reaction popped up on the singer's Instagram.

Sobbing NECC Pharmacist Sentenced To 8 Years For Outbreak

Glenn Chin tearfully apologized for his role in the 2012 meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people and sickened many more.

Murder Suspect On MSP Most Wanted List Caught

Steven Touch, suspected in a fatal 2012 home invasion in Billerica, was found hiding in a drawer built inside a bed frame.

Major North Shore Water Main Break An All-Day Affair

The city opened a warming station, as it could be Thursday before water service is fully restored.

WATCH: Quincy Drug Deal Turns Into Police Chase

Sparks flew during a chase across Quincy Tuesday night which resulted in two arrests, police said.

Cape Cod SWAT Standoff After Pellet Gun Shooting: Police

Eastham police said Stanley Cannon shot a man at a motel then engaged in a standoff with officers.

Newton Investment Adviser Embezzled Half A Million Dollars: Court

A Newton man was charged in federal court with bank fraud and investor fraud.

Barnstable Man Ran $700K+ Ponzi Scheme: Feds

Investigators said John Bryan Murphy, of Barnstable, ran a massive Ponzi scheme in California.

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