Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
(Update) Woman Killed Boyfriend At Marlborough Home With His Young Son Inside: Police (Update) Woman Killed Boyfriend At Marlborough Home With His Young Son Inside: Police
(Update) Woman Killed Boyfriend At Marlborough Home With His Young Son Inside: Police A 37-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend during an argument at their home in Middlesex County on Wednesday, Aug. 2, is being held without bail, authorities said.  Darlene Carreras, of Marlborough, is charged with manslaughter in the stabbing death of 45-year-old Eric Murray inside the Stone Gate Apartments on Saint Ives Way, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  A neighbor of Carreras called 911 just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday after they heard sounds of a fight and a woman screaming for help, the prosecutor said. When officers arrived, they found M…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
News
Lottery Winner Returns To Work After Picking Up $1M Check Lottery Winner Returns To Work After Picking Up $1M Check
Lottery Winner Returns To Work After Picking Up $1M Check A fat check didn't stop one Middlesex County lottery winner from going to work later that same day.  Tyler Considine, a Dracut mechanic, won $1 million in the “100X Cash” instant ticket game on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Considine took the lump-sum payment worth $650,000 before taxes. But instead of immediately going on a spending spree, he said his first stop would be to deposit his winnings and then clock in at work.  Considine bought the lucky ticket at the Dracut Town Variety store at 1734 Lakeview Ave. in Dracut. The store will get a $1…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter
Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter The missing man was found on Monday, August 7, according to the Westford Police Department.  Original story below:  Local and state police are searching for a missing Middlesex County man with the help of a state police helicopter.  Vinod Maudgal, of Westford, went for a walk on the night of Sunday, August 6, or early the following morning in the wooded area between Cutter Lane and True Bean Way, and did not come back, according to the Westford Police Department.  The wooded area is off Beaver Brook Road and Buckingham Drive and runs parallel to Concord Road.  We…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
News
Man Hospitalized With Serious Wounds In Waltham Stabbing; Cops Bust Suspect Man Hospitalized With Serious Wounds In Waltham Stabbing; Cops Bust Suspect
Man Hospitalized With Serious Wounds In Waltham Stabbing; Cops Bust Suspect A 33-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he stabbed someone Sunday morning, Aug. 6, in Middlesex County.  Thiago Oliveira, of Waltham, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and threats, Waltham police said. He will be arraigned on Monday.  Officials say Oliveira attacked a man at the Adams Street Apartments at 94 Adams St. in Waltham around 11:15 a.m. The victim suffered severe but non-life-threatening injuries in the attack. Police provided first aid until paramedics cou…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Cemetery Crook Caught Stealing From Dead In Eastern Mass, Police Ask For Help Cemetery Crook Caught Stealing From Dead In Eastern Mass, Police Ask For Help
Cemetery Crook Caught Stealing From Dead In Eastern Mass, Police Ask For Help A man caught on camera raiding gravesites in Middlesex County decided to steal the police camera as well — giving investigators a good look at his face, officials say.  Wilmington officers asked for the public's help to identify the man they say stole from the dead at Wildwood Cemetary in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department.  "We interrupt your scrolling to enlist your detective skills," read a playfully-written post by the Wilmington Police Department. "Our detectives recently placed a trail camera in Wildwood Cemetery to catch thieves stealing from gravesites. Lo and…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar
High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar Police are seeking tips (not beef tips, just information) about a man who plundered the meat section of a Middlesex County supermarket.  A man stole a "large quantity" of steaks from a Burlington Wegman's grocery store at 53 Third Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to Mass Most Wanted.  The thief, seen wearing a black t-shirt emblazoned with the word "Boston" and light blue jeans, drove off from the store in a black Dodge Ram truck.  He is of medium height, with a medium build and a light complexion, the wanted poster said.  Burlington police are investigating the he…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Obituaries
Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love
Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love A woman known for her generosity is now being laid to rest with the help of her Middlesex County community.  Vilmaria Maldonado, a Lowell mom of four who worked for various non-profit organizations, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her "final farewell." "Chispi loved to be involved in the community helping in any way she could," her obituary said. "She gave of herself to those in need." Vilmaria worked as a CNA, social worker, and non-profit advocate, according to her Facebook profile.   Only days before her death, Vilmaria was maki…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk
See The Man Police Say Attacked Woman On Waltham Riverwalk Investigators hope a member of the public will recognize the man who attacked a young woman in Middlesex County.  Police released an artist's sketch of the suspect who attacked a woman near Newton and Farwell Streets in Waltham around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 30.  The victim heard footsteps, and then someone grabbed her from behind by someone who tried to put his hand over her mouth. She screamed and tried to escape, and the man let her go and ran away.  Read more: Woman Assaulted Near Waltham Supermarket, Suspect Still At Large The victim said her attacker was a 5-…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Police Officers Crash Into Each Other Responding To Call In Eastern Mass Police Officers Crash Into Each Other Responding To Call In Eastern Mass
Police Officers Crash Into Each Other Responding To Call In Eastern Mass Two Middlesex County police officers were taken to area hospitals Thursday, Aug. 5, after crashing into one other.  Wilmington police were responding to a call when the cruisers crashed just after noon at the intersection of High Street and Linda Road, authorities said. Both cruisers were marked.  Initial investigation shows that one officer slammed into the rear end of the other's cruiser. The incident remains under investigation.  Both officers sustained minor injuries in the crash and were taken for treatment in an ambulance, Wilmington police said.  Wilmington poli…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Hull Cop On Leave After Video Circulates Of Attack on 72-Year-Old Hull Cop On Leave After Video Circulates Of Attack on 72-Year-Old
Hull Cop On Leave After Video Circulates Of Attack on 72-Year-Old A Middlesex County police department took one of its sergeants off the streets after a video surfaced of him allegedly beating an elderly man.   Hull Police Sgt. Scott Saunders was placed on paid administrative leave following an incident in Pembroke on July 24, according to the Hull Police Department on Thursday. He was off duty when the alleged incident occurred.  A purported video of the alleged assault seems to show Saunders sitting on the 72-year-old man's chest on the side of the road and attacking his face. His daughter stands nearby and watches. It's unclear what sparked the alterc…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location The newest location of a fan-favorite chain is bringing chic brunch dishes and baked goods to Middlesex County.  Tatte Bakery, a chain of bakeshops and brunch restaurants, opened a new location at 645 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's website.  The bakery began in Boston 15 years ago and now serves up its delicious treats and meals at locations across Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatte Bakery (@tattebakery) The eatery's menu has plenty of o…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Tyngsborough Girl Dies After Being Found Unresponsive: Police 14-Year-Old Tyngsborough Girl Dies After Being Found Unresponsive: Police
14-Year-Old Tyngsborough Girl Dies After Being Found Unresponsive: Police A teenager was found dead in her Middlesex County home earlier this week, and police are now investigating the cause, officials say.  A 14-year-old girl was found unresponsive in her home on Monday, July 31, and doctors pronounced her dead after responders took her to a local hospital, according to the Tyngsborough Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.  First responders arrived at a home in Tyngsborough around 7:45 a.m. after they received a report of an unresponsive person. They provided emergency medical treatment to the girl but to no avail. …

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by Morgan Gonzales