Crime & Safety

Nearly 200 MA Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Abuse: Patch PM

Lawyers said more than 7,800 Boy Scout leaders abused more than 12,000 children.

The leaders were catalogued in the "Perversion Files," which includes more than a hundred from Massachusetts.
The leaders were catalogued in the "Perversion Files," which includes more than a hundred from Massachusetts. (George Frey/Getty)

Welcome to Tuesday's Patch PM. These were the top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network today:

Nearly 200 Massachusetts Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse

Lawyers identified scores of accused child predators that the Boy Scouts of America catalogued in its "Perversion Files."

Robert Kraft Video Release Delayed By Judge

A judge agreed with Robert Kraft's attorneys that releasing the video now would deny Kraft a fair trial.

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2 More Pleading Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Wealthy insurance executive Toby MacFarlane paid University of Southern California coach Laura Janke $450,000, prosecutors said in federal court in Boston.

Toby MacFarlane at a Boston court. "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were also charged in connection with the college admissions scheme.. (Michael Dwyer/Associated Press)

Chestnut Hill Fire: Red Cross Sets Up Help Center For Displaced

The Red Cross have set up an emergency and informational number for anyone impacted to call if they have questions.

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3D Crosswalk At Medford School Increases Safety: Officials

The optical illusion, designed to lower speeds in the area, is the culmination of an effort by two elementary schoolers.

The new 3D crosswalk in Medford. (Medford schools)

Andover Police Release Photos Of Armed Robbery Suspect

Andover police released surveillance footage showing a white man wearing a mask as he entered the store around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Andover police asked the public's help identifying this man. (Andover police)

Boston Breaks 82-Year-Old Record Rainfall

And at least two homes were evacuated on account of damage from the rain, according to the Red Cross.

Brookline Man Jumps Atop Police Car, Runs Off, Chase Ensues: PD

The original call came in for a report of a man throwing a brick at a door, according to Brookline police.

Tewksbury Police Pull Car From Water

The incident is under investigation, according to Tewksbury Police Chief Timothy Sheehan.

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