Fall River Fire Kills 9 + Trash Strike Enters Week 3 + Identity Thief Sentenced For Crimes: MA Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — Nine residents died after a fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Fall River this weekend.

Meanwhile, the Republic trash strike enters a third week and affected residents are starting to lose their patience.

Plus, the former firefighter who reportedly stole the identity of a deceased teenager was sentenced in federal court.

9 Dead, 30 Hospitalized In Fire At MA Assisted Living Facility

The Gabriel House caught fire Sunday night and killed 9 of its approximately 70 residents. One resident is described as being in critical condition as 30 were transported to a local hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Salem Fatal Shooting Call Draws Large Police Response, Proves False

Salem police said Saturday's response in the area of Tremont Street and School Street was because of a "swatting" call.

Frustration Soars As Trash Strike Enters Third Week Across North Shore, Greater Boston

The Secretary of State's Office sent Republic Services a letter urging it to "intensify negotiations at once" with striking Teamsters Local 25 workers after it cut off negotiations on Friday night and said it would not meet again until Tuesday.

Identity Thief Sentenced: Former Melrose Firefighter Behind Bars

Truong Nguyen used the identity of a teenager who died in Boston more than two decades ago. He is subject to deportation back to his native Vietnam after his sentence is completed.

Cape Cod Man Charged After Lewd Acts In Front Of Women In Parking Lot: Cops

Police say the man also broke into an area assisted living facility. In addition to the new charges, he faces a prior lewdness charge.

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