Crime & Safety

Thousands Mourn Fallen Firefighter: Patch PM

Also: whistle-blower says cost-cutting a factor in September gas explosions; whale's jawbone stolen from Cape Cod; and big pot bust at Logan

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Thousands Mourn Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy

Firefighters and community members gathered to say their final goodbyes to firefighter Christopher Roy.

Whistle-Blower Says Columbia Gas Cut Pressure-Monitoring Staff

Bart Maderios also said the company's decision to forgo using a safety technician on-site stemmed from a lack of resources.

Whale Jaw Bone Stolen On Cape Cod: Police

The bone is estimated to be worth at least $5,000.

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150 Pounds Of Pot Smuggled Into Logan, 3 Arrested: State Police

Three people face charges that they tried to smuggle 150 pounds of marijuana through Logan Airport.

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