Crime & Safety

Pizza Shop Owner Ran Major Fentanyl, Heroin Ring, Feds Say: Patch PM

Also: Powerball winner's ex was killed in hit and run; OUI suspect had device to prevent drunk driving; No 'shark mitigation' plan; More.

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Pizza Shop Owner Moonlighted As 'Large-Scale' Heroin And Fentanyl Dealer: Feds

Hundreds of fentanyl pills designed to look like oxycodone pills were allegedly trafficked by the defendants.

Powerball Winner's Ex-Husband Was Killed In Hit And Run

William Wanczyk was killed when a truck sped into the Amherst bus shelter he was at, MassLive reported. Mavis Wanczyk won $758.7 million this week.

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Suspect In Fatal OUI Crash Had Device To Prevent Drunk Driving

Police detailed the chaotic crash on I-95, and they identified the victim.

City Councilor Helps Rescue Surfer Near Shark Attack

It was a bloody mess, but thankfully no human was hurt, thanks in part to one Waltham city councilor.

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Man Tries To Kill Manager After Not Getting The Job: Police [NH Patch]

There have to be better ways to channel your anger.

No 'Shark Mitigation Plan' In Barnstable County, Officials Say

County Commissioner Ronald Beaty reversed course on his proposal, which officials say was never presented to the regional commissioners.

Firefighter-In-Training Saves 3 From 3-Alarm Blaze

Jackie Giacchetti rushed into two burning buildings in Weymouth on her way home from a test at the Firefighting Academy.

Wait, He Wasn't Drunk

Police corrected themselves and said a man initially charged with an OUI for crashing into an empty old Walgreens won't face any charges.

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