Results tagged “abington”

Someone has really had it with the snow. An Abington man who was making bombs he intended to use to blow up snow banks has been charged with threatening to commit a crime and possession of incendiary devices. Police and fire officials recovered ammunition and "powders" from his last known address. Abington Police Chief David Majenski said police found "military-grade ammunition and other stuff." The suspect gave police a pistol and a shotgun and had his license to carry revoked. He'll be arraigned on February 22. All charges alleged until proven under law. [Globe] [Patriot Ledger] more ›

Vice President Joe Biden will campaign for Democrat William Keating in Quincy on Saturday morning. Keating's GOP opponent Jeff Perry in the 10th Congressional race announced the State Police Association of Massachusetts - SPAM, for short, readers - and the State Police Commissioned Officers Association are supporting his campaign. more ›

-- Police seized almost a half-ton of marijuana worth over $1 million in Abington. Police said the shipment came from southern California and the marijuana may have come from Mexico. Police dogs were used in the bust as the marijuana was wrapped in shrink wrap, newspapers soaked in fabric softener and other layers. A Brockton man was arrested at the scene of the bust, a shipping terminal on Route 18. [Brockton Enterprise, WBZ] more ›

• Abington's traditional St. Patrick’s Day parade began 30 years ago when resident Jack Bailey wanted to win a bet. We think an adult beverage or two played a role, too. [Boston Globe]

• How does West Roxbury celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Street hockey, of course. [Universal Hub]

• Today is the day for Irish music. You can get it every other day, too, if you know where to go. [Patriot Ledger]

Remember Rhys Williams, the inebriated Boston EMT on injured leave who allegedly shot the brothers of his deceased former partner after attending a benefit for the deceased former partner and then treated the men he just shot? There may be more to it. One of the victims, along with his wife, was arrested in April after a fight in the South End. Attorney Peter Horstmann, who represents Williams in the shooting on Sunday, alleged April's incident could be a factor in the Abington incident. All charges alleged until proven under law. more ›

-- An alleged bank robber attempted to escape the scene of the crime riding his red Vespa scooter. Police say the suspect raced plodded down the Southeast Expressway after he held up a Citizens Bank in Milton. This renegade didn't even wear a helmet. [Herald] more ›

-- Christine A. McCallum, an fifth grade teacher at Woodsdale Elementary School in Abington, pleaded not guilty to charges that she raped a 13-year-old boy. Authorities claim that McCallum had acted as the victim's surrogate mother, a relationship that eventually progressed to a sexual affair. McCallum, who is married, had been the teacher of the boy's brother before the alleged affair began. She stands accused on three counts of rape. [Globe] more ›

-- An 88-year-old woman was assaulted in her Hyde Park home early this morning, Boston police say. Around 4 a.m., an intruder allegedly attacked the victim and fled. No signs of forced entry were reported and nothing was reported stolen. The victim may have been sexually assaulted, and police from the sexual assault unit are also investigating. A suspect, described by police as a 5'7" black male with a slight build, remains at large. [BPDNews; Globe] more ›