Stoneham, MA|News|
Man Charged In $6,800 Scam Targeting Elderly Stoneham Resident
The perpetrator reportedly called the elderly victim and told them their son had been arrested and needed bail money.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Malden, MA|News|
Drinking And Driving, Fraud, And Road Rage: Malden Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Malden police activity.
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Boston, MA|News|
17-Year-Old Facing Gun Charges After Boston Traffic Stop
A teen is in trouble after police found him carrying something he should not have.
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Melrose|News|
Juvenile Arrests, Harassment, And Abandoned Vehicles: Melrose Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Melrose police activity.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults With Sticks And Break-ins With Vomit: Somerville Crime Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Somerville police activity.
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Boston, MA|News|
10 Cruise Workers Removed From Boston Ship As Part Of Federal Operation
This operation is just one part of an effort to find people in possession of CSAM.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Man Arrested After 3 Robberies In 4 Days
Police have nabbed a suspect after a string of robberies in a short period of time.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
MIT Professor Dies Weeks After Cambridge Bicycle Crash
Tragedy has struck the MIT community weeks after a professor was involved in an accident.
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Boston, MA|News|
Man Arrested In Boston Shooting That Damaged Several Vehicles
While no one was injured in this shooting, some vehicles took damage.
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Somerville, MA|News|
1 Person Injured In Fire At Somerville Restaurant
This eatery may unfortunately be closed in the near future as it recovers from damage.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Gas Station Sells $2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket
One person got lucky at this store, winning one of this lottery game's biggest prizes.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Searching For Missing Teenager
Residents could help bring this juvenile home safely.
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Medford, MA|News|
Road Closures Planned For 2026 Run Medford Event
Residents not partaking in this charity tradition will want to take note of which roads will be closed.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Shooting That Left Person Wounded Leads To Arrest
The victim of this incident reportedly suffered injuries to both legs.
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Malden, MA|News|
Residents Displaced After Malden Apartment Fire
The fire originated from the stove in the kitchen of this residence.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Federal Agents During Immigration Arrest
This woman reportedly got involved in an ICE operation nearly 11 months ago.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Remembrance Event
Somerville has specific plans to remember those lost on the anniversary of a national tragedy.
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Medford, MA|News|
Tufts Facilities Workers Consider Strike As Contract Talks Stall
The famous university has workers still looking for a new contract from the city.
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Melrose|News|
Construction Set To Begin At Melrose Playground
Another playground in Melrose is set to be upgraded.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Man Arrested After Police Find Loaded Gun In Fanny Pack
A pat-down resulted in a dangerous find for police.
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