'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police 'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police
'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police More than $70,000 of US and foreign currency as well as several pieces of jewelry were found during a traffic stop in Quincy in what police describe as an “Irish Traveler” scheme that’s on the rise in Mass. A driver leaving a Holiday Inn Express in North Quincy was stopped by police on West Quantum Street when his SUV made an illegal left turn and drove the wrong way onto Stratton Way on Saturday, Jan. 20, shortly after 11 a.m., authorities said. After the car was towed for traffic violations, police found over $70,000 in US and foreign money, foreign IDs, and a large pile of stolen jewelry…
‘World’s Best Cup Of Coffee’: Cafe To Shut Location In Boston After Six-Year Run ‘World’s Best Cup Of Coffee’: Cafe To Shut Location In Boston After Six-Year Run
‘World’s Best Cup Of Coffee’: Cafe To Shut Location In Boston After Six-Year Run A local coffee shop is closing one of its locations in Boston after six years in service. Coffee Break Cafe, owned by wife and husband team Jenn and Donny Ormond, will close its Hyde Park branch on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m., according to a post on Facebook. Related: Get Your Caffeine Fix At Blank Street’s New Harvard Square Location “We are so very grateful to have been part of this most supportive community for the past 6 years,” the owners wrote. “We love our space, our staff and our devoted customers, we will miss you more than you know.” It is with great sadness we announc…
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night New Hampshire wildlife officials had to rescue three lost hikers from the top of a mountain through a 'herculean' effort as they had no warm clothes and no flashlights despite the sub-zero temperatures Sirin O’Connor, age 63, and Somjak Weerapit, 50, both of Quincy, and Phromthep Khankaew, 37, of Thailand, were reported lost on Friday, Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m. atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  They were woefully unprepared for the weather and the conditions as they had no flashlights, no heat source, and no heavy winter clothing despite tempe…
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police A puppy owner in Quincy thought it was a good idea to leave their pet in a freezing car, and they could now face charges, authorities said. The puppy was left attended in the locked car around 12:30 p.m. at the Quincy Adams station, according to transit police. The Quincy Fire Department arrived to help open the car door. It is unclear how long the puppy was trapped in the car. The temperature plummeted to around 27 degrees at the time the animal was found, according to Weather Underground. The pup was given to Quincy Animal Control, and it’s unclear what its current condition is at thi…
'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy 'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy
'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy A raccoon that was set on fire by a 63-year-old man in Quincy has died, two days after the shelter that saved her shared she was making a recovery. The raccoon underwent a third surgery for her burns on Thursday, Jan. 11, but more tissue had become necrotic since the last procedure. Related: Raccoon To Survive After Being Set On Fire In Quincy Cape Wildlife Center said in a follow-up Facebook post on Friday, Jan. 12: “We removed the damaged tissue and applied honey to help with the healing process. Her vitals were stable throughout the process. This morning we found her more lethargi…
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy 'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy A raccoon that was set on fire by a 63-year-old man in Quincy is not ready to give up in the new year after “miraculously” surviving the incident. The furry critter was taken to the Cape Wildlife Center’s Weymouth hospital on New Year’s Eve after suffering severe burns to his stomach, back, and paws. Andrew Chieu was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, when Quincy police arrived at Royal Street home to break up a fight between him and a neighbor. The raccoon was found in a trap with a fire burning in the backyard. Related: Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report “Miraculously t…
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check A Weymouth man who won $100 and a $1 million ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery New Year’s Day Mass Millionaire Holiday Raffle said he wants to spend the money on his grandchild.  George Bouchard purchased his tickets at American Legion Morrisette Post 294 in Quincy, where he is the Post Commander. The post will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Bouchard said he wants to buy himself a new car and a safe reliable ride for his daughter because he wants to protect his grandchild.  Two $250,000 winners have come forward to claim their prizes as well.  …
Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report
Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report A Quincy man has been charged with animal cruelty after police said they saw him trying to burn a raccoon alive in his backyard, reports said.  Andrew Chieu, 63, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, when Quincy police were called to his  Royal Street home to break up a dispute between him and a neighbor, NBC Boston reported. Officers found a raccoon in a trap with severe burns and a fire burning in the backyard.  Police received a video of Chieu building a fire inside a can and placing a trap atop the flames with a live raccoon inside, the report continued.  Calls to…
‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run ‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run
‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run Grilled pork chops, smoked brisket, mac and cheese, and crab cakes — those are some of the menu items Quincy residents will be missing when The Fat Cat closes after 16 years. The restaurant, located at 1495 Hancock St. in Quincy, will be closing shop for good on Jan. 10, according to an announcement made on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fat Cat (@thefatcatquincy) “It's been an amazing 16 years that we wouldn't have made that long without you,” reads a Facebook post by The Fat Cat on Monday, Jan. 1. Dear F…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot A Quincy trust recently claimed a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Firefighter Joe Nominee Trust collected the prize from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity.  The ticket was bought at Beacon Hill Market at 55 Anderson St. in Boston. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In Boston: Police Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In Boston: Police
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In Boston: Police A Quincy man thought he could escape police in South Boston, but he didn't make it far after crashing into the side of a home, authorities said.  Cedric Fortune, 21, of Quincy, is facing several felonies following the Thursday night, Dec. 21, chase and crash, Massachusetts State Police said.  It began after a state police trooper noticed his blue Mercedes run a red light at the intersection of Frontage Road and the Massachusetts Avenue Connector around 10:30 p.m. and tried to pull him over. Fortune sped off and refused to stop, police said. The trooper decided to call off th…
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports The body of a Quincy man was found in a Washington, DC, alley last week, and police are searching for answers, reports said.  Alan Chi Chen, 41, was found early Thursday morning, Nov. 30, in the 100 block of W St., Fox 5 DC reported.  The report said Chen's body was dumped out of a Porsche just after 11:15 p.m. the night before. The scene was captured on a nearby surveillance video.  The family of the man whose body was dumped in a DC alley tells @fox5dc that police told them he was pushed from his own car. The family sent us a photo of the Porsche that Alan Chen was driv…