Crime & Safety
Busting The "Willy Wonka" Crime Ring: Patch PM
Plus, the rattlesnake in Braintree, the Mansfield cops in a lip-sync video, and Labor Day travel: safer than you think.
Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines across the Massachusetts Patch network:
More Than 50 Law Enforcement Agencies Break Up 'Willy Wonka' Ring
A 6-month investigation known as "Operation Golden Ticket" resulted in charges against five men accused of running a multi-state crime ring.
Rattlesnake Found In Braintree Parking Lot
Police said the timber rattlesnake was discovered Wednesday night near X1 Boston. The snake is an endangered species in Massachusetts.
Mansfield Police Lip Sync Challenge Is 'Greatest Show'
The department's video has backflips, parkour, the American flag, and the return of a goat that gave police trouble earlier this year.
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Labor Day Traffic In MA Could Be Safer Than You Think
A new study and could bode well for safe travel. And it could be quicker thanks to some MassDOT adjustments.
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