Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero'
Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' The Somerville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Randy Isaacs, who died unexpectedly this week. Officer Isaacs was a 15-year veteran with the department and a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, Somerville Police said. He served as a Master Sergeant on the 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in addition to multiple tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan.  "Officer Isaacs is a true American Hero, who dedicated his life to service," Somerville Police said. "His bright personality has left a deep impact on all that knew him."  It is with great sadness that we announce the p…
Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly
Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly A retired Cambridge Police Officer and Vietnam War Veteran died unexpectedly at the age of 78 on Friday, June 3.  David Weaver, of Somerville, was "a respected officer," who also served on CPD Honor Guard, Cambridge Police said on Facebook.  It is with heavy hearts we announce that retired Cambridge Police Officer David Weaver passed away on June 3rd. A... Posted by Cambridge Police Department on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Weaver joined the force after serving in the US Navy in Vietnam, the post said. Weaver leaves behind his wife Lorraine, children, brother among other family, friends an…
Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners
Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners Two Massachusetts residents have claimed $1 million lottery prizes. Jinhua Li, of the Norfolk County city of Quincy, claimed his prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's “Diamond Millions” instant ticket game, MA Lottery reported on Thursday, March 10. His ticket was purchased at Kok Wa, which is located at 8A Tyler St. in Boston, the lottery said.  Atisee Abbe, of Malden in Middlesex County, also claimed a $1 million prize from the lottery’s “4,000,000 Spectacular” instant ticket game, the lottery reported on Monday, March 14. She opted to receive her prize as a single p…
8-Year-Old Girl Dies In NJ House Fire, 9-Year-Old Critical 8-Year-Old Girl Dies In NJ House Fire, 9-Year-Old Critical 8-Year-Old Girl Dies In NJ House Fire, 9-Year-Old Critical
8-Year-Old Girl Dies In NJ House Fire, 9-Year-Old Critical An 8-year-old girl was killed in a house fire in Somerville on Dec. 10 and her 9-year-old sister in critical condition, according to officials. The fire ripped through a two-story home on Eastern Avenue just after 2 a.m. and Somerville firefighters rushed to save several residents but were unable to save the little girl, identified in a GoFundMe page as Cece, 8. Rebecca Nash and her daughters, Juliana and Cece.Rebecca Nash (Facebook photo) Anthony, 31, Rebecca, 41, and Juliana, 9, were able to escape, while Cece -- the youngest -- could not. She remained trapped on the second floor in …
1 Injured, Somerville Man Dead In Newark Shooting 1 Injured, Somerville Man Dead In Newark Shooting 1 Injured, Somerville Man Dead In Newark Shooting
1 Injured, Somerville Man Dead In Newark Shooting A 31-year-old Somerville man was killed and a 28-year-old man injured in a Newark shooting early Friday morning. The shooting occurred on the 200 block of Washington Street. Christopher Williams was rushed to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:13 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. The 28-year-old man survived. No arrests had been made as of Friday. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major C…
COVID-19: New England Town Keeps Outdoor Mask Mandate Despite State Lifting Restriction COVID-19: New England Town Keeps Outdoor Mask Mandate Despite State Lifting Restriction COVID-19: New England Town Keeps Outdoor Mask Mandate Despite State Lifting Restriction
Covid-19: New England Town Keeps Outdoor Mask Mandate Despite State Lifting Restriction One New England community is showing extra precaution and will continue mandating that residents wear face coverings while outside, despite the state’s latest COVID-19 guidance. As of Friday, April 30, Massachusetts residents did not have to wear facial coverings while outside as the state adjusted its COVID-19 mandates to align with those set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masks are only required outdoors when one is unable to maintain at least six feet of social distance. However, in Massachusetts, will keep the mask mandate in place for the time being, to…
NJ Martial Arts Studio Owner Placed Hidden Camera In Bathroom, Prosecutor Says NJ Martial Arts Studio Owner Placed Hidden Camera In Bathroom, Prosecutor Says NJ Martial Arts Studio Owner Placed Hidden Camera In Bathroom, Prosecutor Says
NJ Martial Arts Studio Owner Placed Hidden Camera In Bathroom, Prosecutor Says The 31-year-old owner of a martial arts studio was arrested on accusations he placed a camera inside of a bathroom and filmed members of the public and students who used it, authorities said Wednesday. Leonardo Sanchez of Somerville -- who owns Impact Martial Arts in Warren -- was arrested March 19 and charged with third-degree Invasion of privacy, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Police were called to the Mountain Boulevard studio around 11:30 p.m., when an employee found a hidden camera inside of the business, along with videos of individuals using the bathroom, Rober…
This Massachusetts City Wants To Decriminalize All Drug Use - Especially Magic Mushrooms This Massachusetts City Wants To Decriminalize All Drug Use - Especially Magic Mushrooms This Massachusetts City Wants To Decriminalize All Drug Use - Especially Magic Mushrooms
This Massachusetts City Wants To Decriminalize All Drug Use - Especially Magic Mushrooms In a radical shift from longstanding U.S. policy, a second Massachusetts city is moving toward decriminalizing entheogenic plants - aka psychedelic mushrooms. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Cambridge City Council approved an order asking the District Attorney and local law enforcement not to arrest or prosecute people for possessing, using, and distributing entheogenic plants. An entheogenic plant is a psychoactive, hallucinogenic substance derived from plants or fungi. In addition, the city council asked the same group of people not to arrest or prosecute people on the use and possession (wi…
Boy Killed In Skiing Accident At Mount Southington Boy Killed In Skiing Accident At Mount Southington Boy Killed In Skiing Accident At Mount Southington
Boy Killed In Skiing Accident At Mount Southington An 8-year-old boy was killed from injuries sustained during a skiing accident in the area. Logan Murphy Mengold, the son of Jason and Kristen (Murphy) Mengold, died on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Yale-New Haven Hospital following injuries sustained in the accident on Feb. 19 at the Mount Southington ski area, his obituary said. Southington Police did not offer details of the accident.  According to his obituary, Logan, born in Danbury, on June 12, 2010,  was a kind and caring boy who got along with everyone - young and old, boys and girls alike.  "He had piercing green…