Results tagged “vandalism”

Yes, that's right. Last week, historic Plymouth Rock was the target of vandals bearing blue spray paint and they scribbled the initials MLD and the word "folk" on the rock and its granite portico. The graffiti also included at least two Stars of David and one cactus-like symbol. Maintenance workers from the state Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs power washed the graffiti off on Monday morning. [Patriot Ledger], [WCVB] more ›

For the first time in its history, Faneuil Hall has an ice skating rink. It opened Saturday and stays open until February 27. The rink is made of synthetic ice. more ›

-- Former Big Dig boss Matthew Amorello, 52, pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges from an August 7 crash. He was released on personal recognizance and can't drive until his next court appearance on September 30. [WCVB] -- Lynn Police are investigating vandalism over the weekend at Julia F. Callahan Elementary School. [Globe] more ›

-- Lakeisha Gadson was acquitted today by a Suffolk County Superior Court jury of involuntary manslaughter. Gadson's 7-year-old nephew accidentally shot her 8-year-old son in 2007 after finding a loaded handgun kept in the house. The Globe reported she was also found not guilty on chargges of child endangerment, unlawful possession of a firearm, and improper storage of a firearm. Gadson was convicted of misleading police and will be sentenced on September 2. [Globe] more ›

-- A 30-year old mail man from Gloucester allegedly sold Oxycontin on his route. Gloucester Police, DEA agents and U.S. Postal Service investigators collaborated on four total arrests. The mail man was charged with possession of a class A substance. [WBZ] more ›

-- Boston Police arrested a man with a gun on Thursday after chasing him on foot. The suspect was driving "erratically" near Egelston Square and attempted to park in front of a hydrant. Police determined the owner of the car was unlicensed, prompting officers to try to stop the car. The operator of the car exited the car and fled. Officers pursued the suspect, observed he was armed. After refusing to drop the weapon, police took it away during a physical struggle. The suspect faces various assault and weapons charges. [BPDNews.com] more ›

If you saw yesterdays Rush Hour debate, you know the three candidates challenging Mayor Tom Menino brought a much sharper brand of criticism to bear. An intensifying campaign should be no surprise given the current political climate. Harsh rhetoric is one thing, and is actually good if focused on relevant issues in the campaign. That spirited debate has apparently spawned acts of vandalism is certainly an undesireable extension of spirited debates. In one case, there is surveillance video of vandalism on a Michael Flaherty campaign sign. more ›

Will the Fairey flap never end? Shep apparently faces more vandalism charges for allegedly posting his street art in Boston, at a time when his lawyer alleges Fairey was not even in town. He is apparently in town today to be arraigned on these new charges in Boston, then he'll face up to the old charges in Roxbury and Brighton. Busy man! more ›