Crime & Safety

Nearby News: IDs in Newton Crash; Romney Torches Trump; Tobacco Bill Proposed

Also: Police search for one half of a sibling crime team; Officer goes to hospital after contact with PCP; Return of the snow; And more.

The man driving the SUV that crashed into a West Newton restaurant Tuesday night was identified by The Boston Globe.

Also, the manager of Sweet Tomatoes pizza, the site of the fatal accident, is recovering in the hospital, Fox25 reported.

A vigil was held for the victims Thursday night.

Romney Says 'Con Man' Trump Would Lose to Hillary Clinton

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney blasted his party's front-runner Thursday, condemning Donald Trump as a "con man and a fake," while declining to endorse any one candidate against him.

Bill to Raise Minimum Smoking Age Announced

Unveiled by the Legislature's public health committee Thursday, the bill would impose additional new limitations on tobacco use beyond age limits.

Brockton Man Convicted of Raping Young Boy

Gledys Charles, 19, was recently found guilty of three counts each of aggravated rape of a child, threats to commit a crime and indecent assault and battery on a person under 14, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's office.

Fatal Mashpee Crash: Victim: 13, ID'd

Jeremiah Smith recently moved to Mashpee to live with a new foster family, according to WHDH-7News.

Cape Cod Sibling Fugitives: 1 Surrenders, 1 At Large

Yarmouth police are still looking for one half of a sibling crime team after a woman turned herself in Wednesday.

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