Shafaq Patel
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2-alarm fire destroys Springfield home
Six people were displaced and a firefighter suffered minor burns in the fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at 53 Terence St., a Springfield fire official said. → Read More
Man fatally shot in Chicopee, suspect arrested
Alexis Cardenas-DeJesus, 33, of Chicopee is due to be arraigned Monday in district court for the murder of Yasan Cabrera-Otero, 26, of Springfield, officials said. → Read More
Brockton police searching for driver who hit guardrail, ran away
The driver of a white Kia SUV still has not been found or identified, Brockton police said Saturday. → Read More
Baby born — with help — to Massachusetts state trooper and wife on N.H. roadside
The D’Amelio had a baby Friday night on the Everett Turnpike near the Bedford Tolls in New Hampshire. A State Police officer arrived just as baby Jackson D’Amelio was being born at around 8 p.m., New Hampshire State Police said in a statement. → Read More
Woman killed in late night house fire in Methuen
A woman was killed and her husband was injured after a blaze hit their home in Methuen, officials said. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 11:35 p.m. Friday night. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the smoke detectors were decades old. → Read More
Man killed in Springfield pedestrian crash
The vehicle hit the man at 10:50 p.m. Friday near Berkshire Avenue and Robert Dyer Circle, police said. → Read More
Brockton house struck by gunfire twice in 12 hours
Brockton police are investigating after a house was the target of a shooting twice in 12 hours this weekend. → Read More
Man, teen arrested on gun charges in Roxbury
Officers approached 135 Humboldt Ave. Two males, matching the given descriptions of suspects, separated from the group and attempted to flee on foot but were stopped shortly, Boston police said. Jamie Reason, 28, of Everett and a 17-year-old from Dorchester were arrested on gun-related charges. → Read More
Three arrested in Worcester fentanyl and cocaine bust
A months-long investigation and search warrants led to the seizure of about 950 grams of bagged fentanyl and approximately 120 grams of bagged cocaine. An undetermined amount of cash also was seized. All three suspects are in custody and are expected to be arraigned Monday before a Worcester Central District Court judge via video conference. → Read More
Two injured, 10 displaced in Springfield apartment building fire
Two residents were taken to a hospital with unknown injuries, Captain Drew Piemonte said. 10 people and five cats were displaced. The apartment building has been condemned. → Read More
Plimoth Plantation to close until further notice, citing coronavirus outbreak
Plimoth Plantation will close until further notice starting Monday amid the coronavirus crisis, according to a Plimoth Plantation spokesperson. Plimoth Plantation opened its doors to a little over 100 visitors for its annual opening of the season. When they opened on Saturday, they said the cultural site would monitor the situation daily. → Read More
Union asks state to allow more telecommuting during health crisis
In a message sent to MOSES union members on Friday, the union said that the state workers and response doesn’t fit Baker’s recommendation and has fallen behind the private sector. The union is requesting agencies to implement teleworking and telecommuting whenever possible. → Read More
14-year-old boy arrested and charged with carrying a loaded handgun
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Mission Hill area on Saturday night. They arrested a 14-year-old boy carrying a loaded firearm, Boston police said. → Read More
2-alarm fire displaces 7 residents of Roxbury home
Five adults and two children were displaced after the fire heavily damaged a multi-family home at 168 Humboldt Ave, the fire department said. → Read More
Man killed in fiery crash in Bourne
A Falmouth driver was killed in a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning. The car was engulfed in flames when Bourne police arrived. → Read More
Wareham crash involves police cruiser; 5 injured
Five people, including a Wareham police officer, were transported to Tobey Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Cranberry Highway, according to a statement from the Wareham Police Department. → Read More
Fairhaven man killed in Dartmouth crash
David Costa 23, apparently drove his Volkswagen off the road early Saturday morning. He was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital where he died a shortly later, according to the statement from the Dartmouth Police Department. → Read More
Driver strikes Lakeville officer, charged with OUI
Hannah Rink, 21, of Middleborough, was allegedly driving drunk when she struck a police officer as he was getting into is cruiser on Clear Pond Road Saturday morning, Lakeville police said. → Read More
Water main break affects traffic in Prattville area of Chelsea
The cause of the water main break, which occurred at around 8:30 a.m., was not clear, according to police. Water was shut off in the area and traffic diverted. → Read More
Cause of 5-alarm warehouse fire in Hanover under investigation
Fourteen area fire departments assisted the Hanover department in fighting the fire, which had ignited propane tanks. → Read More