Crime & Safety

Worker Killed In Tree-Cutting Accident: Patch PM

Also: Dog breeder charged with animal cruelty was investigated in other states​ | ​Woman, 21, found fatally shot in Worcester​ | More.

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Worker Killed In Wakefield Tree-Cutting Accident

Police said a 34-year-old man died while working at a home on Greenwood Street Tuesday.

Dog Breeder Charged With Animal Cruelty Was Investigated In Other States

"They use the dog to breed puppies and sell them for a profit and then just throw the dog away," a Medford police lieutenant said.

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Man On Trial For Murder Of 2 South Boston Doctors Threatens Prosecutor

Bampumim Teixeira was removed by court officers after threatening a prosecutor during a vulgar outburst.

Woman, 21, Found Fatally Shot In Worcester

The woman was found early Tuesday morning in an Oread Street home.

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Somerville Cafe To Move Amid Dispute With Property Owner

The Biscuit owners did not mince words on their fundraising page, saying their "unreasonable" landlord wanted the space "empty and fallow."

Residents Escape 'Heavily-Involved' House Fire In Salem

The two-story wood structure is on Eden Street in Salem.

Falling Icicle Ruptures Gas Line At Acton Building

The icicle managed to rupture a one-inch gas line on Westford Lane.

Cape Man Caught Trafficking 3,000 Grams Of Fentanyl: Police

Yarmouth police said they seized 3,000 grams of fentanyl, which is enough to kill more than 1.5 million people.

Shots Fired Near Chelmsford Town Hall, 1 Arrested

Police said an argument about a car ended up with a gun being drawn.

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