Man Charged with Murder, Choking Wife in Front of 5-Year-Old Daughter|Town Sued, Accused of 'Vote Buying': PM Digest

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Michael Sugarman Charged With Wife's Murder

A man accused of killing his wife in their home is being charged with murder. The District Attorney said the couple's five-year-old daughter, who led police to the house, witnessed the man choking his wife.

Town Sued for Alleged 'Vote Buying'

A Town Meeting member and selectman candidate is suing the town and accused the Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman of allowing a developer to "buy" his vote, Wicked Local reported.

Man Allegedly Uses BB Gun to Rob 7-11

A man was arrested for an incident at a 7-11 convenience store, where he allegedly pulled what was eventually determined to be a BB gun and demanded cash.

Man Charged in Hit and Run Involving 13-Year-Old

A man from Massachusetts but now with a Las Vegas address has been arrested in connection to a hit and run in involving a 13-year-old.

Swastikas at Middle School

Town officials are condemning the actions of those who drew swastikas and racial epithets at Swampscott Middle School over the weekend.

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