Boston Blotter: Formers Foul Up; Children in Danger

• Former WRKO radio host Reese Hopkins, who lost his job just last week, now faces child rape charges. The alleged rape happened four years ago, when the victim was 12 years old. [Herald]


• In other former news, former sportscaster Bob Gamere has been arrested on charges of child pornography. Gamere worked for channels 7 and 56 years ago and hosted "Candlepins for Cash." He now has an electronic monitoring bracelet and must avoid the internet. [WBZTV]


• A formerly benign customer turned belligerent after a free slice of pizza and a nap at Caesar's Pizza. [BPDNews]


• Police are after a pit bull that allegedly bit a child. No word on whether the dog wore lipstick. [WCVB]
  
• In non-criminal news, many Boston Police Districts are hosting Halloween parties throughout the week leading up to the holiday. The BPD also offers Halloween safety tips. [BPDNews]

Candlepin image from Wikimedia Commons.