Crime & Safety

Truck Runs Elderly Woman Down, Driver Stabbed: Patch PM

Also, two Red Sox fans hold division-winner banner hostage; charges sought in flag urination incident; and more.

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:

Woman Fatally Hit By Truck, Driver Stabbed In Watertown: DA

A tow truck driver was stabbed several times by a man who is related to the victim, authorities said.

Red Sox Division Banner Found On Side Of Somerville Highway

And the guys who found it are putting the screws to the team to negotiate for its return.

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Charges Sought In Connection With Cemetery Flag Urination

Somerville Veterans' Services called the reported urination at the veterans cemetery an "abominable act."

Military Man Saves Woman From Flooded Quincy Street

The driver needed to escape her car through the window.

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Governor Promises Support To Merrimack Valley Businesses

Hundreds of Merrimack Valley businesses have been unable to reopen since last week's gas explosions.

Photo: Jenna Fisher

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