Sheriff Arrested + Truck Crashes Into Garage + Cannabis Closure Causes Layoffs: MA Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested in Florida on federal extortion charges this past weekend.

Meanwhile, a pickup truck crashed through a garage door in Pembroke in the early hours of the morning.

Plus, a Cannabis chain’s closing will lead to more than 150 layoffs throughout its four Massachusetts locations.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins Arrested In Florida, Charged With Extortion: FBI
Tompkins, 67, was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of extortion. He is being accused of extorting $50,000 worth of stocks in a cannabis company. After the value of his investment plummeted, he reportedly demanded a full refund from the company.

Pickup Truck Crashes Through Home's Garage Door In Massachusetts
The resident was awoken from his home on Dwelly Street in Pembroke to find a truck had penetrated three-quarters of the way through his garage. The driver, who also hit a mailbox before the collision, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Over 150 Layoffs Coming As Milford Cannabis Facility Closes
AYR Wellness announced it is closing its four Massachusetts locations in Milford, Somerville, Watertown, and Needham. 157 people are slated to lose their jobs due to the closings by the end of September.

Retired Racehorse In MA Needs New Home
Sophie, the chestnut mare horse, is looking for a new home. After retiring from a successful racing career in 2018, Sophie was adopted to become a trotting horse. Seven years later, the 11-year-old is now ready for full retirement by becoming a companion.

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