Shakespeare Gets Life, Hostage Prank, More: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a stabbing in Worcester, an email scam, and the arrest of an unlicensed pharmacy tech.

'Little Hero' Saves Dad From Shock After Bee Stings: Patch PM

Also: Medford moves polling place from VFW because of "All Lives Matter" banner, T rider helps cops nabs man who assaulted girl, and more.

Driver Dies When Crowbar Flies Through Windshield: Patch PM

Also, a Patriots cheerleader enters her last season, a missing Arlington teen and not-too-bright criminal.

Daddy, A Great White Ate My Fish: Patch PM

Also: Hulu debuts series set in Tewksbury; mayor boycotts Sam Adams beer; Red Line mockup on display; and Shakespeare convicted of murder.

Profanity-Laced Plea Has Andover Official In Hot Water: Patch PM

Also: William Shakespeare convicted of 'cold-blooded, vicious' murder; Popular T parking garage needs repairs; Bill Murray squabbles; More.

Bowel Movement Search Warrant, Racist Rant: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a dashcam hit and run, a drug bust and a double stabbing.

Free To A Good Home: A 45-Foot Boat: Patch PM

Also: A murder-for-hire case, a time capsule from 1894 and better drinking water.

'Jaws' Holds Key To MA Cold Case, Author Says: Patch PM

Also: Racist rant against black bikers caught on video, man arrested; Fire at manufacturing company injuries five workers; More.

Hit-And-Run Captured On Cam, Now Police Are Searching: Patch PM

Also: Teen drowns at Westford quarry used in 2012 filming; Obamas hit Massachusetts for some R&R; Carson Beach sexual assault reported; More

Trainer Charged In Death of Ex-Patriot Star's Dog: Patch PM

Plus, two shark sightings, the Pats' preseason schedule, big reward offered in arson case, and Boston's first black police commissioner.

Man With Nearly 300 Charges Released After Arrest: Patch PM

Also: Lightning strikes sailboat with passengers aboard; Neo-Nazi or ex-football player? Officer's tattoo raises eyebrows​; More.

Road Rage Over Trump, Kitten Abandoner, Murder: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a major drug bust, a fight between women over child-rearing and charges for a fatal crash.

Duck Boat Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Patch PM

Also: Woman allegedly hit car in Hyannis because of Trump sticker; Gun accidentally fired at Sgt. Chesna's funeral: Report​; More.

$1M Bail For Student Who Allegedly Hacked $5M+: Patch PM

Also: Young mother third fatality in Cotuit crash​; Who is abandoning kittens in Somerville?​; More.

2 Months Before Fatal Crash, This Driver Was Let Go: Patch PM

Also: Falmouth shooting suspect arraigned from hospital bed; Stoughton Police respond to video accusing excessive force; More

Scooter-Rider Halted After 130 Miles, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: MA native nearly throws MLB no-hitter, then racist tweets revealed; ​Over $130K raised for Marine, new father killed in crash; More.

​Man Wants Cop Who Pulled Him Over To 'Get It Next': Patch PM

Also: Teen hits brake instead of gas, crashes into Subway, Honey Dew; $250K violin ends up in pawn shop; More.

MV Homicide Charges, Firefighter OUI: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a big cocaine bust, a man who told police 'I hope you're next' and a teen who jumped from a car.

2 Tornadoes, 100-MPH Winds Confirmed: Patch PM

Also: Trooper struck by vehicle during traffic stop; Mass Mystic River fish deaths investigated; Longwood evacuated; More.

1 Child Dead, 1 Injured As Vehicle Strikes Stroller: Patch PM

Also: Man, hands up, begged officer not to shoot; Woman murdered ex-boyfriend, dumped his body in NH, DA says; More.

Black-And-White Issue? Officer Pulls Gun On Unarmed Men: Patch PM

Also: 15-year-old girl dies after being shoved to the ground, authorities say; Newton-Wellesley gets all-clear after bomb threat; More.

State Sen. Blasts Trump On Fox News; Network Cries Foul: Patch PM

Also: Tow driver shows up drunk to tow drunk driver's car, police say: Man who allegedly charged officer gets tased for his troubles; More.

Fallen Weymouth Police Officer Laid To Rest​​: Patch PM

A reward for info related to a dead dog just went up, a young band takes a small town by storm, and what happened on this day in 1938; more.

Murder Mystery, Uber Rapist Sentenced: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a stabbing at a grocery store, porn charges and guy pulled switchblade on paramedics.

Young Soldier Recovering After Afghanistan Ambush: Patch PM

Also: See scores of police officers honor Michael Chesna before his wake; Worker trapped in bucket stung by 'hundreds' of bees; More.

Healthcare Costs To Increase In Proposed Major Merger: Patch PM

Also: Elderly wheelchair-bound woman fights off bear who broke into her home; Slain officer's cuffs used to handcuffs alleged killer; More

Read Officer Michael Chesna's Obituary: Patch PM

Also: 'Water has reached guardrail' - flooding impacts travel; Grad student dies on school-sponsored trip; More.

Woman Remembers Fallen Hero Who Saved Her Life: Patch PM

Also: Teen clocked 116 MPH on I-95; Hundreds of fish dying in Merrimack River; Suspect in '84 cold case arrested; More.

School Safety And Local Roads Could Get Huge Investment: Patch PM

Also: Wild animal - maybe a coyote - makes off with family's 9-pound dog; Woman dies in I-95 crash on 22d birthday; More.

Lindsey Lohan's Cuz Sent To Hospital, Big Drug Bust: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a strange explosion, two running from an alleged home invasion and drug money laundering.

Insane Lines, Chaotic Promotion Shut Down Toy Stores: Patch PM

Also: Man dies after being trapped in a machine; Fathers buys winning Lottery tickets for son, daughter; More.

Spontaneous Combustion Caused Fire At Huge Home: Patch PM

Also: Wife of Boston Globe reporter drowns off Cape Cod; Are some neighborhoods at risk of becoming 'chainified?' More.

39 Salmonella Complaints Closes Popular Restaurant: Patch PM

Also: Activists to protest local college's contract with ICE; Heavy fire rips through large Saugus home; More.

Ex-Pats Champ Allegedly Kidnapped, Threatened To Kill: Patch PM

Also: Missing Mercedes pulled from the river; Man arrested for selling drugs on Snapchat; Please for missing giraffe toy goes viral; More.

2 Fatalities In Overnight Highway Crashes: Patch PM

Also: Teen's body recovered from Whiting's Pond; Woman charged with making bestiality film in Mansfield home​; More.

Trooper Pulled From Flaming Cruiser After Avoiding Deer: Patch PM

Also: Man assaults 7 people - including his girlfriend - as his pregnant dog dies in a hot car; Little dog saves family from fire; More.

Buying Child Porn With Bitcoin, Big Bang Of Fireworks: MA Crime

Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a drunk-driving hit and run and former Pats player's dog vanishes.

Man Dies In Fourth Drowning In 24 Hours: Patch PM

Also: Man, teens seriously injured in I-495 crash; Baby-face bandit brought back to MA; Ex-dancers sue Peabody strip club; More.

State Trooper Pleads Guilty To Overtime Scam: Patch PM

Also: Lawyer claims Martha's Vineyard 'shunning' him over Trump support; Boston Winter is canceled, City Hall Plaza set for makeover; More.

Boston Duck Boat Tour Finds Body Floating In Charles: Patch PM

Also: Beach closes after great white shark sighting; Former Patriot asks for help after dog vanishes; Route 1 shut down for crash; More.