Crime & Safety

Woman Takes Victory Lap After Fatal Crash Charges Drop: Patch PM

Also: Teacher accused of sexual misconduct married former student; Man charged with stabbing waitress in neck held on high bail; More.

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Woman Who Had Charges Dropped In Fatal Crash: 'Can't Touch This'

Shiina Dionne, 28, took a social media victory lap hours after prosecutors dropped OUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

Teacher Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Married Former Student

An alumnus tells Patch the culture at the Phillips Academy has changed since the 1980s, when sexual misconduct by teachers was prevalent.

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Necco Sold To Candy Competitor At Bankruptcy Auction

Mass.-based Necco, which claims to be the oldest candy company in America, said it would shut down its HQ if it couldn't find a buyer.

WATCH: Celtics Hold Moment Of Silence For Stoughton Teens

Christopher Desir, Nick Joyce, Eryck Sarblah and David Bell were remembered by the Celtics prior to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Man Charged With Stabbing Waitress Held On High Bail

It's a lot pricier than the dinner bill he allegedly skipped out on.

Things Get A Little Batty At Wednesday's Newton Council Meeting

It was one of the more exciting Wednesday night City Council Meetings.

Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight Diverted After Hitting Bird

The plane had to turn back and make an emergency landing.

What's That Awful Smell In Tewksbury?

Patch has the answer, and please stop blaming the pigs.

Baby Goats, Gators, and Your Stone Zoo Update

Baby markhor twins new to Stone Zoo with the gators close behind.

New Green Line Train Hits The Track For Testing: MBTA

So far, so good, says the MBTA.

Wilmington Police Officer, Dispatcher Meet Baby Born On I-93

Wilmington Police Officer Matthew Starvo and Dispatcher Jill Regan visited mom and baby Lidya on Thursday.

Milford Teacher Allegedly Masturbated In Front Of Teen At Walmart

This teacher at a Milford elementary school is facing criminal charges that include indecent exposure.

Owner Of 150-Year-Old Milton Company Avoided $300K In Taxes: Feds

The 68-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court.

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