Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…
Milton Father Of 2 Killed, Driver Now Indicted In His Death: DA Milton Father Of 2 Killed, Driver Now Indicted In His Death: DA
Milton Father Of 2 Killed, Driver Now Indicted In His Death: DA The 41-year-old man who crashed into and killed a Milton father of two last year has been indicted on manslaughter charges, authorities said.  Manuel Afonseca of Dorchester was indicted earlier this week on aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, involuntary manslaughter by wanton or reckless conduct, negligent motor vehicle homicide, and driving with a suspended license as a habitual traffic offender, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. He is expected to be arraigned on Monday, Feb. 6.  Afonseca is accused of crashing into Michael McGrath, 56, o…
Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA
Police Bust Man Wanted For Murder In Quincy After Weeks On the Run: DA A man wanted in connection with the murder of a woman in Quincy last year was finally captured Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, authorities announced.  Derek Miranda, 28, is one of seven people accused of killing Jordan Wiggins on Aug. 18, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. One suspect remains on the loose.  Wiggins was shot just after 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the Elevation Apartments at Crown Colony, Quincy Police said. Officers believe it started as a robbery in the parking lot.  Jordan Wiggins was 32 years oldJordan Wiggins on Facebook Police found him in the stairwell o…
Mass Lotto Player Claims 2nd Consecutive $31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Mass Lotto Player Claims 2nd Consecutive $31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Mass Lotto Player Claims 2nd Consecutive $31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Massachusetts might be the luckiest state now that lottery players have claimed Mega Millions jackpot prizes two weeks in a row.  A Mega Millions ticket sold in Woburn was the sole winner on Tuesday, Jan. 31, hauling in $31 million, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The win marks the second Tuesday in a row that a Massachusetts ticket won $31 million.  The Jan. 31 ticket was sold at Gibbs, located at 107 Winn Street, granting the store a $50,000 bonus for its part in the exceptional win. The lucky numbers were 7-9-18-29-39, MegaBall 13. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, a wee…
Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA
Boston Teen "Slashed" 2, Stabbed Another During Fight Near High School: DA An 18-year-old Boston high school student was arrested and charged with a triple stabbing on Monday, Jan. 30, outside TechBoston Academy in Dorchester, authorities said.  Deinte Wall, of Dorchester, was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and ordered held on a $5,000 bail, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. A judge ordered him to have no contact with his co-defendant, an unnamed minor, or the victims in the case.  Related: Teens Charged For Stabbing 3 People On Basketball Court Near Boston School Boston p…
Teens Charged For Stabbing 3 People On Basketball Court Near Boston School Teens Charged For Stabbing 3 People On Basketball Court Near Boston School
Teens Charged For Stabbing 3 People On Basketball Court Near Boston School Two people were charged in connection with a triple stabbing that happened on a basketball court near a Boston school shortly after students were dismissed for the day, officials said.  Police responded for a call about a person who was stabbed in the area of Armandine and Washington Streets around 2:42 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, Boston Police report. This happened just a short distance away from TechBoston Academy in Dorchester but not on their campus.  All three victims, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, were taken to a local hospital for further treatment. Police later arrested t…
CLEARED: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains CLEARED: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains
Cleared: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains A multi-vehicle crash on I-93 south closed all but one lane of traffic, causing delays for cars and trains. 2PM, 93S near Savin Hill Station @universalhub Traffic much worse on South side, lookyloos etc. pic.twitter.com/NjkmvLxaGp — BlueEyesRedHair☘️ (@BlueEyedGinja) January 26, 2023 The roadways were cleared by 5:00 p.m., although Massachusetts Department of Transportation warned that residual delays were still possible.  Update: scene clear. All lanes now open. Expect significant residual delays. https://t.co/FoMACnUDu1 — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 26, 2023 The crash…
Boston Lotto Winner Is 'Lucky For Life' Boston Lotto Winner Is 'Lucky For Life'
Boston Lotto Winner Is 'Lucky For Life' The winner of the lottery game that gives $25,000 a year for life accepted his winnings on his own terms, cashing out his prize in one impressive lump sum. Samuel Uzuegbu, of Hyde Park, won the multi-state lottery game "Lucky for Life" on Monday, Jan. 23 when the first five numbers of his ticket matched the ones pulled in the game's drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Uzuegbu claimed his prize the day after the drawing at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester and chose to cash out and receive a one-time payment of $390,000 before taxes. The winner pl…
Gun-Toting Boston 12-Year-Old In Stolen Car Driven By Teen Arrested: Police Gun-Toting Boston 12-Year-Old In Stolen Car Driven By Teen Arrested: Police
Gun-Toting Boston 12-Year-Old In Stolen Car Driven By Teen Arrested: Police Youthful innocence did not stop a teen and a child from driving a stolen car and carrying a loaded gun, officials say. Police responded to a call about a stolen car around 1:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 in the Stratton Street area in Dorchester, the Boston Police Department said. After police arrived, the 12-year-old passenger ditched the car and ran away from police, and was seen tossing aside a gun as he ran.  Police caught up to the boy, arrested him, and found the discarded gun, a 9 mm loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Police also arrested the 16-ye…
Boston Woman Claims $1 Million Mega Millions Prize From Mass State Lottery Boston Woman Claims $1 Million Mega Millions Prize From Mass State Lottery
Boston Woman Claims $1 Million Mega Millions Prize From Mass State Lottery A Boston woman has claimed her $1 million prize she won from playing one of the biggest games in the Massachusetts State Lottery, officials said. Davena Allen, of Dorchester, won the Mega Millions prize after the first five numbers of her Quic Pic ticket matched the winning numbers during the game's drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 10.  Allen, who opted for a one-time payment of $1,000,000 (before taxes), collected her winnings at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester on Friday, Jan. 20, officials said. Allen bought the winning ticket at the Wegmans located at 200 Bo…
One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA
One Of 7 Wanted In Quincy Killing Last Year Found At Wareham Hotel: DA A 23-year-old Brockton man wanted in connection with six others in the killing of a man last year in the Quincy parking lot was arrested recently and returned to the area to face the charges, authorities announced.  Dante Clarke was one of seven people indicted last month in the killing of Jordan Wiggins on Aug. 18, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. At that time, he was one of three suspects on the run.  Officers had previously arrested Clarke on a charge of assault and battery on a police officer in September, but he failed to show up to his hearing on Oct. 3, t…
5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police 5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police
5 'Diamond Boys' Busted For Boston Home Invasions, Kidnappings: Police A series of armed robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and car jackings may have come to an end after five people charged with the crimes, ranging in age from 15 to 20, were arrested, according to officials.  Police were investigating the series of crimes around Lexington Avenue in Hyde Park when they saw vehicles that matched the description of cars involved with previous incidents of such offences around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Boston Police Department.  Police arrested five people from the vehicles and confiscated three guns, including one emblazoned with the …