(Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say (Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say
(Update) Hit, Run Crash: Man, Age 30, Seriously Injured In South Boston, Police Say A man was critically injured after a car crashed into him, sending him flying into the air and slamming back into the ground in South Boston, authorities said.  The man, approximately 30 years old, was walking across Columbia Road at the Exit 14 ramp from Route 93 North before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, when a red sedan slammed into him, Boston police said. The man, whose name was not released, received potentially life-threatening injuries in the crash.  The sedan, possibly a Honda Accord with dual tailpipes, was driving east on Columbia Road when it smashed into the man, th…
Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Eastern Mass Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Eastern Mass Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations
Rodent Droppings, Mold, Flies: Eastern Mass Pizzeria Closes For Health Violations The national restaurant chain is known for its affordable "Hot-N-Ready" pizzas, but one Suffolk County location may now be known for a slew of health code inspection violations that got it temporarily shut down.  A Little Caesars restaurant at 628 American Legion Highway in Roslindale closed after a health inspection on Friday, July 28, revealed multiple violations like rodents and insects, according to the Mayor's Food Court.  Health inspectors have found multiple problems there since 2021.  Inspectors left a lengthy to-do list for the restaurant's owners that inc…
New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested
New Update: Man Who Kidnapped Child In Boston Arrested The Suffolk County man who stole a truck with a child still inside was arrested, officials say.  Cristofanes Mendes, age 33, of Boston, was arrested via a warrant on Monday, July 31 around 10:30 a.m. two weeks after he stole a truck with a toddler still inside of it on Friday, July 14, according to the Boston Police Department.  Mendes jumped in a truck and drove away in the area of 430 Geneva Avenue. The chil's parent's had gotten out of the vehicle to tend to their toddler. The car thief returned to the area shortly after, dropped the child off on the sidewalk, and sped of…
Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run
Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run The family of a 4-year-old who died in a hit-and-run crash in Suffolk County is receiving an outpouring of support in the aftermath of the "unexpected tragedy." A 4-year-old, identified by his family as Ivan Christopher Pierre, died on Tuesday, July 18 after being hit by a car in the area of 165 Wood Avenue in Hyde Park, Boston, according to the Boston Police Department.  The vehicle hit the child and drove away from the scene without stopping, police say. Ivan was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.  "Ivan, or "Ivy" as we called him was the “life of the p…
New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine
New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine A tried-and-tested catering company is planning the launch of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Suffolk County.  The Catered Affair, an award-winning hospitality company known for creating stunning experiences, is preparing to open a Folio, a new European-inspired restaurant, at 14A Beacon Street in Boston.  Folio, located at Boston Athenaeum, will offer made-to-order shareable plates, new and old-world wines, and craft cocktails. Quote from Ken Barrett-Sweet, Vice President of Catering, The Catered Affair “Modeled after European bistros, Folio provides gracious hospitality in unexpected …
Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police
Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police A more than week-long search for a wanted Suffolk County man ended with his arrest, officials say.  Patrick Mendoza, age 54, of Boston, was arrested on Friday, July 21 for assaulting someone with a gun in Boston on Wednesday, July 12, according to the Boston Police Department.  Mendoza owns Monica’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant located in Boston's North End, according to Boston News 7. Mendoza was wanted on a warrant out of Boston Municipal Court for the following: Assault by means of a dangerous weapon (gun) Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon Assault …
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited A woman was getting off an MBTA bus when she was hit by a moped in Suffolk County, injuring her leg, officials say.  A 28-year-old Revere man crashed his moped into a woman who had just gotten off of an MBTA bus on American Legion Highway in Revere on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Revere Police Department.  Police arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. and found the woman suffering from a leg injury. She told police that she was standing on the sidewalk when the moped hit her.  The driver drove away from the injured woman initially, but later returned and identified himself. The woman…
Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More'
Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' A Boston native is bringing an "exotic" new dining experience to Suffolk County.  A business that started in Los Angelos, California is now making its way to Massachusetts, thanks to Louis Elveus, who is planning to open a location of Day and Night Cereal Bar in Brighton in mid-to-late August.  Day and Night offers diners an unusual blend of treats, mixing up traditional and unusual breakfast cereals into delicious shakes and desserts. "It's a mix of cereal, ice cream, and toppings," said Elveus. "There are set menu items and there's also the possibility to mix and match." LiquidDay &…
Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police
Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police The body of a 4-year-old boy who went missing on Castle Island in Boston has been found following about a day's search, according to authorities.  State Police recovered the body of Mohamed Fofana, of South Boston, on the shoreline of Spectacle Island around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, Massachusetts State Police report.  The location is directly across the water from Castle Island where Mohamed was last seen playing with an adult family member on Sunday night, as previously reported by Daily Voice. FINAL UPDATE— with much sadness we report that we located Mohamed’s body at 12:29 PM t…
Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA
Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA A 49-year-old former Boston police officer who was convicted last week of multiple charges was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, authorities said.  Mila Depinaa-Cooley was convicted on three counts of receiving property worth more than $250, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. The judge sentenced her to six months in prison, though she will only have to serve 60 days with the remainder being suspended for a year, the prosecutor said.  She must also complete 100 community service hours.  Authorities said Cooley bought more than $2,500 worth of Home Depot gift cards for h…
Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16  Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16  Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA
Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16 Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA A Suffolk County jury convicted a 31-year-old Chelsea man Thursday, March 16, on multiple counts of trafficking fentanyl following an eight-day trial, authorities said.  James Oliveras, who also goes by the name Christian Hernandez, was found guilty of 14 counts of distribution of a Class A substance, and one charge each of trafficking in fentanyl of 10 grams or more and trafficking in fentanyl between 18-36 grams, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced. The jury deliberated for 15 hours before returning their verdict.  A judge will sentence Olivera…