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False hostage report triggers regional police response in Cohasset
A false hostage report at a Cohasset jewelry store prompted a regional police response and temporary Route 3A closure Sunday evening.
Firearm parts and 3D printer seized from Dennis juvenile’s residence
Dennis police seized unfinished handguns, firearm parts and a 3D printer from a juvenile’s residence during an investigation into a reported handgun incident.
Former Santander employee sentenced for $126,000 fraud involving Rhode Island senior
A former Santander Bank employee received 30 months in prison for stealing $126,000 from a 78-year-old Rhode Island customer with dementia.
79-year-old man critically injured in SUV crash while walking dog in Hopkinton
A 79-year-old Hopkinton man was critically injured and his dog struck by an SUV while walking near Wood and Fruit streets.
Longmeadow woman sentenced to 22 months in $18.2 million loan fraud case
A Longmeadow woman received 22 months in federal prison and must pay $18.2 million in restitution for a commercial loan fraud scheme.
Stoughton police shoot man after reported attempt to hit pedestrians with SUV
A 32-year-old man was shot by police in Stoughton after reports he tried to hit pedestrians with an SUV outside a bar.
Worcester residents arrested over alleged cooking oil thefts in Beverly
Three Worcester residents were arrested in Beverly over alleged cooking oil thefts from two businesses, with police estimating the oil was worth $2,750.
Shrewsbury armed home invasion leads to two arrests in Worcester
Two suspects were arrested in Worcester following an investigation into an alleged armed home invasion involving a knife at a Shrewsbury residence.
Route 18 northbound traffic diverted near South Shore Hospital in Weymouth
An accident on Main Street in South Weymouth prompted a temporary northbound traffic diversion on Route 18 near South Shore Hospital.
Billerica police dog expected to recover after being hit by vehicle in Lowell
A Billerica police dog is expected to recover after being struck by a vehicle while assisting Lowell police in a missing person search.