Tag: Public Safety
Minimum Age Requirement for Correctional Officers in Massachusetts is now 19
Well, well, well, it looks like the Massachusetts Department of Correction has decided to shake things up a bit by lowering the age requirement for correctional officers. Now, 19-year-olds can join the ranks, aiming...
Man Caught on Video Smashing Car with Hatchet in Brighton, Boston sought by Police
A man, apparently fueled by road rage, decided to take matters into his own hands and assaulted another driver by smashing their car's windows with a hatchet. Boston police are now on the lookout...
Charges Filed, ‘Borgs’ Seized at South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston this year had an earlier start time to address previous issues of public drinking and violence, resulting in multiple arrests and the confiscation of "borgs" by...
Understanding Wu’s Congressional Testimony on Sanctuary Policies
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set to appear before Congress to discuss sanctuary policies. Facing scrutiny from House Republicans, this hearing comes at a pivotal time for the city. Wu, a prominent figure in...
Arsonists Target Tesla Charging Stations at Littleton Mall
In the early hours of Monday morning, seven Tesla charging stations at The Point Shopping Center in Littleton, Massachusetts, fell victim to intentional arson, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The incident,...
Man Arrested for Threats Against Police, Citizens, and Kids
A man from Wilbraham, identified as Funwayo Mbilini Nyawo, has been apprehended for issuing threats against various groups, including police officers, civilians, and children. The arrest was made in Florida, following Nyawo's alleged dissemination...
State Shelters Inspected After Arrest with Weapon and Drugs: Healey’s Orders
Governor Healey Orders Inspection of State Shelters After Arrest with Weapon and DrugsGovernor Maura Healey is taking decisive action following a disturbing incident at a state-run shelter in Revere. A Dominican national, Leonardo Andujar...
Implementing Enhanced Safety Measures in Boston and Salem After New Orleans Attack
New Safety Measures in Boston and Salem Following New Orleans AttackIn the wake of the tragic attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, officials in Boston and Salem are taking proactive steps to...
MIT Campus on Lockdown as Police Search for Wanted Suspect
MIT Campus on Lockdown as Police Search for Wanted SuspectMIT's campus was placed on lockdown as authorities searched for a 47-year-old man matching the description of a wanted suspect from the Somerville Police Department....
Boston Achieves Historic Low Murder Rate in 2021
Boston Achieves Historic Low Murder Rate in 2021Boston, MA, 12/27/2024 - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor for Public Safety, announced at a press conference...