Racist Graffiti, LBGTQ Attack, Cop Hit By Car, Robbery: MA Crime

Tiana Dixey woke to a familiar site in New England in October Saturday morning: the pumpkin that had been displayed on her front step was smashed. But when Dixey consulted the video from her Beverly home's surveillance system she didn't find footage of kids, but of a grown man doing the pumpkin chucking at 1:40 am Saturday. Read more.

A Somerville man is facing multiple charges after a reported road rage incident in Wilmington Saturday morning. Police received a call from a driver on Adelaide Street at 11: 44 am who said a man was hanging out a window yelling at another car, and the driver in the other car was yelling for someone to call police. Read more.

An older man accused of dropping his trunks at the pool and inappropriately touching himself Tuesday is due in court on charges of open and gross conduct as police continue to investigate, according to Brookline Police. Read more.

Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, the leader of Boston's former Winter Hill Gang and serving life in prison for 11 murders, was found dead less than a day after he was moved to a federal prison in West Virginia, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to Patch. Read more.

Here are more of the top crime stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

Peabody Police Officer Hit By Car Expected To Make Full Recovery

The officer suffered serious injuries to his head, neck and back while investigating a motor vehicle crash on Monday night.

Racist Graffiti Found Inside Boston Elementary School

Boston Police are investigating graffiti found at a South Boston elementary school Wednesday, according to district officials.

Alex Cora Hit By Beer Can During Parade, Cape Cod Man Arrested

Police said the 19-year-old threw an unopened beer can at a Duck Boat, reportedly hitting the Red Sox manager.

Jeff Sessions Interrupted In Boston At Religious Liberty Event

Three protesters were removed from a religious freedom event where Sessions called the Pittsburgh attack an attack on religious freedom.

Montana Man Arraigned In Case Of Boston Homeless Man Slaying

Kevin Lino is accused of beating a homeless man over the course of several hours on a night in 2012 after an argument.

Jury Finds Newton Man Guilty In Fatal Sweet Tomatoes Crash

After days of deliberation the jury found Brad Casler guilty on all charges.

1 Arrested As Red Sox Fans Celebrate World Series Victory

For the most part thousands celebrated peacefully, said Police Commissioner William Gross. Now the focus is set for the victory parade Wed.

Pole Snapped In Weymouth Crash: Stoughton Man Charged, Woman Hurt

The woman riding in Henriques's passenger seat was rushed to South Shore Hospital with serious injuries.

2 Charged With Pepper Spraying Quincy College

The pepper spray caused one woman to call for an ambulance. She said she had trouble breathing and felt pain on the right side of her body.

Armed Robbery At Canton 7-Eleven

Police said a man wearing a mask came into the store at 504 Washington St. and robbed it.

Worcester College Investigates Alleged LGBTQ Attack On Campus

A College of the Holy Cross student was allegedly called a homophobic slur and punched in the face.

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