Crime & Safety

Trainer Charged In Death of Ex-Patriot Star's Dog: Patch PM

Plus, two shark sightings, the Pats' preseason schedule, big reward offered in arson case, and Boston's first black police commissioner.

Welcome back to Patch PM. Here are Monday's top stories across the Massachusetts Patch network:

Trainer Charged In Death Of Ex-Patriot Jerod Mayo's Dog

A Cranston dog trainer has been accused of killing Knox and hiding the dog's body.

Watch: Great White Shark Jumps Out Of Water, Shocks Researcher

Watch as biologist get the surprise of his life off Cape Cod.

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>>>Also: Shark Sighting Suspends Swimming At Cape Cod Beach

Driver Rescued From Beneath Truck In I-495 Crash

A 68-year-old man was thrown from his truck after a crash that slowed traffic for four hours.

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Boston's First Black Police Commissioner Sworn In

'This is history!' someone shouted at the ceremony for William Gross.

Waltham Arson $100K Reward: Video Shows Suspect

The 10-alarm fire wiped out an apartment complex that was nearing completing last year.

And in case you missed it:

New England Patriots 2018 Preseason Schedule, TV Info, And More

The Patriots have games against the Redskins, Eagles, Panthers, and Giants lined up for their exhibition schedule.

Photo via Wrentham Police Departmen

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