Results tagged “fitchburg”

The clerk shot during an attempted robbery of a Fitchburg liquor store on Wednesday died this morning. Scott E. Person of Ashby was 40. Earlier today, police arrested Rafael Garcia-Concepcion, 32, in connection with the shooting. He will now be charged with murder. [WCVB] more ›

A Chelmsford man pleaded not guilty to drunk driving and motor vehicle homicide charges and was released on personal recognizance today in Lowell District Court after he allegedly ran over and killed his wife outside of their home on Wednesday. Harry Conover, Jr., 73, and Sandra Conover, 73, allegedly argued prior to him getting into his car to leave their home. His wife reportedly followed him to his car and somehow was run over as he tried to drive away. A probable cause hearing is set for September 1. [Globe] more ›

It's been a rough winter for the MBTA. In January and early February, inclement weather caused a flurry - sorry - of delays for commuters. January was the worst month for delays in three years. The Globe said 75% of trains were at least five minutes late on February 1 and 2. more ›

Today could be the first day of a new MBTA era with a new "quiet car" program that starts today. more ›

We don't know if it's a good idea to catch an alligator or genetically engineer a fish, but we think it's the type of crazy bloggers love to read about. more ›

-- Malden police shot and killed a man after a traffic stop went sour last night. The man, 29-year-old Alexander Nesom, allegedly rammed a stolen car into a pair of police officers, who shot him. He died of his injuries today. Two other men were arrested during the incident and face charges of receiving a stolen vehicle and drug possession. [Globe] more ›

-- A Nantucket house painter allegedly killed a fellow painter after a drunken argument turned bloody last night. The slaying was the first homicide on the island since 2004. [Globe] more ›

-- Late last night, Boston police found a man shot near Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. The 19-year-old was rushed to Brigham and Women's, where he remains in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and police have not suggested a motive in the shooting. [BPDNews] more ›

-- Cops had to call in reinforcements when they discovered a massive, all-female brawl in progress at a Dorchester party early Sunday. Four Dorchester women, whom police claim punched, kicked, and pushed one another, were arrested and charged with affray. The owner of the Westville Street residence stands accused of keeping a disorderly house. [BPDNews] more ›

--Police Commissioner Ed Davis is considering testing BPD officers for steroid use because of fears of potential 'roid rage. [Boston Globe] more ›