A new report says that Massachusetts' "tough on crime" laws are costly for the state and taxpayers without much return on investment—but should certain crimes remain subject to mandatory minimum sentences?
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The Stoneham Fire Department logs for March 18-24.
Notable entries from the Stoneham Police log. The following information was supplied by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Wife of accused child molester John Burbine made court appearance Wednesday.
Notable entries from the weekend's Stoneham Police log. The following information was supplied by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Stoneham Fire Department logs for March 11-17.
Two groups of Stoneham's bravest will join north shore firefighters for the fifth annual fundraising event this weekend.
Daniel Gerard received non-life threatening injuries in crash on I-93 in Stoneham early Saturday.
State police on the lookout for people drinking and driving.
MBTA Police originally thought the man, seen wearing fatigues and reportedly carrying a rifle, had boarded a bus, but now believe he remains in the area, according to scanner reports.
Woman allegedly took child from Indiana to Maine without permission.
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The Stoneham Fire Department held a water rescue training on Thursday at Spot Pond.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian was inaugurated at Bentley University in Waltham on Wednesday, Feb. 13.
The Stoneham Fire Department logs for Feb. 11-17.
Wife of John Burbine, facing charges for illegal day care, had court date initially set for Wednesday.
After receiving over two-feet of snow, firefighters tell us how much snow you should remove from your area fire hydrant.
The Stoneham Fire Department logs for Feb. 4-10.
The Stoneham Fire Department logs for Jan. 28 - Feb. 3.
The Stoneham Fire Department logs for Jan. 21-27.
WHDH reported that vapors coming from plumbing equipment in the car's truck caused an explosion in the BJ's Wholesale Club parking lot on Sunday afternoon.
The call came in at about 3:45 p.m. this afternoon.
Here are some tips for carbon monoxide safety.
The Stoneham Fire log for Jan. 14-20.
Highlights from area police stories, including: A sex offender arrested for allegedly evading his registration and an unpaid $770 strip club bill.
Police say 46-year-old father tried to pick up his two children from two separate schools in Salem while driving drunk (his second offense).
Stoneham Police officers spent last week using the Middlesex Sheriff's Mobile Training Center, a trailer that tests officers' skill with both their firearm and decision-making using pre-recorded video scenarios.
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Wakefield resident John Burbine is facing more than 100 counts of child sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty last month and his next court action is a motion to dismiss in April.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian issued a statement last Friday, Jan. 11, in response to inquiries on whether he would run for the Middlesex DA's seat.
Our weekly roundup of some of the more unusual police reports from around the Boston area. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
A home on West Wyoming Avenue in Melrose was shot multiple times late Thursday night, according to unconfirmed scanner reports.
Gerry Leone said he has no specific plans after he leaves office.
Some highlights from police logs around the Stoneham region this week.
A scanner transmission indicates the area is all clear.
Local police agencies will now have access to more information on prison inmates.
Stoneham residents Stanley and Stephen Komins are not to leave Massachusetts while their charges are pending.
The following information was provided by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.