Tornado Warning Hits As Storm Tears Across MA: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Tornado Warning Expires; 11,000+ Without Power

A tornado warning in Essex County has expired, but a powerful storm continues to tear across the state.

Former MA State Police Union Head Accused Of Corruption

Dana Pullman was accused of fraud in at least $75,000 and spending money on flowers and trips to Miami to see his mistress, officials said.

North Andover Building 'Total Loss' After Four-Alarm Fire

Firefighters were hampered by a limited water supply and 30-foot piles of construction debris at Thomson Brothers Industries.

Brockton Police Shoot Man Armed With Hatchet: Report

State Police confirmed a police officer was involved in a shooting. The Brockton Enterprise reported the man police shot wielded a hatchet.

Local

Town Councilor Thomas Bowes said he plans to stay in the mayor race following his firing from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, The Patriot Ledger reported

Former Salem High School principal Jennifer Destefano is one of four finalists for the principal's job at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

The MSPCA has launched an animal cruelty investigation into a Falmouth horse farm.

Assembly Row will hold its 12th annual Riverfest Saturday, Sept. 14. Here's what to know.

Sports

The Red Sox dropped a 3-2 contest last night to the Phillies. They remain six games back in the Wild Card race. Rick Porcello takes the mound tonight at 7:10, weather permitting (NESN) ... The Patriots host the Carolina Panthers Thursday night at 7:30 for their third preseason game ... Search Patriots tickets and Red Sox tickets and use the promo code PATCHTICKETS10 to get a 10 percent discount.