-- A fight that began at a McDonald's last night escalated into a street brawl that resulted in two stabbings and landed eight in jail. Police say that three girls assaulted a fourth at a Roxbury McDonald's around 7:00pm last night, a fight that ended when an onlooker called 911. Police captured the three suspects, two 15 year-olds from Dorchester and a 16 year-old from Roxbury. But it didn't end there.

An hour later and elsewhere in Roxbury, a man and his daughter were attacked by a knife wielding mob, police say. Among the alleged assailants was the victim of the McDonald's beating. Attempting to protect his daughter, the man was stabbed numerous times, according to police. A bystander tried to subdue the suspects but found himself stabbed and on the ground, where police say he was beaten with sticks. Police arrested five suspects in connection with the incident, including one minor. They stand accused of numerous crimes. [BPDNews]

-- "Hurricane" Laura Benedetti, 18 of Stoughton, allegedly drove her father's SUV into a crowd of onlookers assembled outside of Quincy High to watch a pitched battle between Benedetti and a romantic rival. According to authorities, the SUV struck a seventeen year-old Quincy girl, who had to be transported to Boston Medical Center, where she is recovering from broken bones and extensive internal injuries. Doctors fear that she may lose a foot. Benedetti surrendered to police and faces charges including attempted murder. [Herald; Patriot-Ledger]

-- Police in Weymouth say they found a man armed with explosives, handguns, and assault rifles Monday. Authorities raiding the house of Peter Cantelli on an unrelated matter discovered the cache of weapons and a suicide note. Cantelli faces charges including possession of an infernal machine, possession of a bomb or explosives, and improper storage of a machine gun. [Globe; Herald]

-- Reverand Bento Fraga, a retired priest from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River, was removed from the ministry following allegations of sexual abuse. The alleged abuse involved a minor and took place more than 30 years ago. Fraga denies the allegations and does not face criminal charges. [Globe; Herald]

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