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01/06/2026

Walpole Police Warn Community of Reports of Phone Scam Impersonating Walpole Police | January 6, 2026

WALPOLE, MA - Walpole Police are warning residents about recent fraudulent phone calls claiming to be fundraising on behalf of the Walpole Police Union.

Important to know:
The Walpole Police Union does NOT solicit donations by phone. Any call asking for money or personal information while claiming to represent the union is a scam.

❌ Do NOT send money
❌ Do NOT share personal or financial information

If you receive one of these calls, police ask that report it to the Walpole Police and note the following information:
•The phone number
•Time of the call
•What the caller said

📸: Mark Hourihan / Live Boston News

01/06/2026

Suspect Seen Smoking Crack Pipe After Stop Sticks Disable Vehicle During Pursuit | December 20, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, MA - Foxborough Police have released bodycam footage showing the end of a vehicle pursuit from December where the suspect was witnessed by officers to be smoking a crack pipe after stop sticks disabled the vehicle he was driving. The driver began to light and smoke a crack pipe in plain view of the officers while ignoring their commands to exit the vehicle.

Police say officers attempted to stop an erratic driver on December 20, 2025, leading to a multi-mile pursuit. After stop sticks were deployed twice, the vehicle was disabled in a residential neighborhood. Bodycam video shows the moment an officer deployed the stop sticks, ultimately ending the pursuit safely.

The operator, identified as Fred Mandracchia, was arrested and charged with:

• OUI – Drugs
• Possession of a Class B Drug
• Kidnapping
• Intimidation of a Witness / Police / Court Official
• Threat to Commit a Crime
• Leaving the Scene of Property Damage (multiple counts)
• Failure to Stop for Police
• Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Resisting Arrest
• Defacing Property

All charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

📸: Foxborough Police Department

01/05/2026

Nahant Police Drone Deployment Leads to Safe Outcome on the Water | January 5, 2026

NAHANT, MA - The Nahant Police Department successfully deployed its drone unit this afternoon after receiving a call around 4:00 p.m. reporting a motorboat in apparent distress off the coast.

According to police, the caller observed occupants on board attempting to paddle the disabled vessel toward shore. Responding officers quickly located the boat and deployed the Emergency Management Department’s drone, NEMO, to maintain visual contact.

Sgt. Constantine hovered the drone over the vessel, providing critical situational awareness as the occupants drifted toward nearby rocks. With daylight fading, temperatures dropping, and the boat having lost power, the situation carried increasing risk.

Thanks to coordinated efforts, Massachusetts State Police and the United States Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted. The State Police ultimately towed the stranded vessel safely to the DCR boat ramp.

No injuries were reported.

Nahant Police thanked their partners at the Massachusetts State Police and the United States Coast Guard for the teamwork that led to a successful and safe resolution.

📸: Nahant Police Department

01/04/2026

Plane Crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport Claims One Life | January 4, 2026

Provincetown, MA – Just before 3:30 PM, Provincetown Fire Department responded to the Provincetown Municipal Airport following reports of a plane crash on the runway involving an active fire.

Upon arrival, fire crews found the aircraft fully involved in flames and immediately initiated fire suppression operations using foam. The fire was brought under control shortly thereafter.

Officials have confirmed that at least one person was pronounced deceased as a result of the crash. Emergency personnel and town officials remain on scene as response operations continue.

The crash is currently under investigation by local, state, and federal agencies.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
📸: Town of Provincetown Facebook

01/04/2026

Billerica Man Arrested After Snowplow Theft Investigation Leads to Fi****ms and Drug Seizure | January 3, 2026

BILLERICA, MA - A 33-year-old Billerica man was arrested following an investigation into the theft of snowplow equipment from a local car dealership, police said.

According to Billerica Police, Michael Sansevero faces numerous charges after officers recovered stolen plow blades, fi****ms, ammunition, drugs, and more than $2,000 in cash while executing search warrants. Police estimate over $35,000 in stolen property was recovered.

Sansevero was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court. The investigation remains ongoing, and another individual may face charges.

📸: Billerica Police Department

01/03/2026

Juvenile Suspects Quickly Identified in Armed Carjacking at Braintree AMC Theater | January 2, 2026

BRAINTREE, MA - Braintree Police have identified two juvenile suspects in connection with a carjacking reported Friday evening at the AMC Theater on Grandview Road.

According to police, officers were called to the theater complex around 6:30 p.m. on January 2 after a woman reported she had been robbed while sitting inside her vehicle. Investigators say two male suspects approached the car, knocked on the window, and threatened to shoot her if she did not get out.

Fearing for her safety, the victim exited the vehicle. While no firearm was displayed, police say the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s car, which also contained wallets and other personal belongings.

Multiple police units canvassed the area, and a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) was issued to surrounding departments. About an hour later, Boston Police located the stolen vehicle unoccupied, police said.

As the investigation continued, a witness came forward with additional information that helped move the case forward. Through coordinated efforts by patrol officers and detectives, Braintree Police were able to identify two juvenile suspects. Authorities say criminal charges are being sought.

Because the suspects are juveniles, their identities have not been released.

Braintree Police credited both their officers and members of the public for helping bring the investigation to a quick resolution, emphasizing that community cooperation often plays a key role in solving violent crimes.

📸: Mark Hourihan / Live Boston Newsy

01/03/2026

President Trump Says U.S. Captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Major Military Operation | January 3, 2026

President Donald Trump said early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were “captured and flown out of the country,” following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military strike.

According to Trump, the operation took place in the early morning hours of Saturday. U.S. officials reported that the mission was carried out by the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, one of our military’s most elite special operations units, and specifically targeted Maduro, who has been indicted in the United States on federal criminal charges for several years.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Maduro will face criminal prosecution in the U.S. and that the administration “anticipates no further action in Venezuela.” The United States has long accused Maduro of drug trafficking and working with criminal groups designated by the U.S. as terrorist organizations; allegations Maduro has repeatedly denied.

The reported operation follows months of increased U.S. military activity in the region. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and multiple U.S. warships have been operating in the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela escalated.

In recent weeks, U.S. forces have seized two oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast, carried out strikes on more than 30 boats the administration says were transporting narcotics, and targeted what President Trump described as the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs.

01/02/2026

Debit Card Skimmer, Hidden Camera Found on ATM at Chelmsford Hannaford | January 2, 2026

CHELMSFORD, MA - Chelmsford Police are alerting the public after a debit card skimming device and hidden camera were discovered on an ATM inside the Hannaford Supermarket at 66 Drum Hill Road.

Police were called Friday, Jan. 2, around 12:10 p.m. after a maintenance technician found the devices on an ATM near the store’s entrance. Investigators say the skimmer could capture debit card information, while the concealed camera was positioned to record PIN numbers.

It is unclear how long the devices were in place. Anyone who recently used that ATM should change their PIN immediately, monitor bank statements, and report any suspicious activity to their bank and Chelmsford Police. The investigation remains ongoing.

📸: Chelmsford Police

01/02/2026

Person Critically Injured in Roxbury Shooting, Police Investigating | January 1, 2026

ROXBURY, MA - Boston police are investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured Thursday evening in Roxbury.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 5:02 p.m. in the area of 16 Akron Street, where they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Homicide detectives were called to the scene as part of the ongoing investigation. No additional details have been released at this time.

📸: External Affairs Porter

01/01/2026

Dedham Police Seek Public’s Help After Beheaded Birds Found | January 1, 2026

DEDHAM, MA - Dedham Police are asking for the public’s help after a disturbing discovery in the Mother Brook Reservation.

Police say a number of domestic birds were found beheaded and dumped from a bridge onto the ice near Sawmill Lane in Dedham. Investigators believe the incident occurred over the weekend of December 27–28.

Authorities are seeking to identify those responsible and say they want to speak with anyone involved to understand the circumstances and address potential violations of Massachusetts animal cruelty laws (MGL Chapter 270, Section 16).

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, noticed individuals or vehicles stopped near the bridge, or has information that could help identify those involved is urged to contact police.

Dedham Police Department: 781-751-9106
Email: [email protected]

Tips can be provided directly to investigators.

01/01/2026

Three Transported After Head-On Crash Overnight in Duxbury | December 31, 2025

DUXBURY, MA - Emergency crews in Duxbury were called out overnight on New Year’s Eve for a serious head-on crash at the intersection of Franklin Street and Summer Street.

Fire officials confirmed three people were transported to a trauma center for advanced medical care.

Pembroke Fire provided two mutual aid ambulances to assist with patient transport.

To maintain full town-wide emergency coverage, all off-duty Duxbury firefighters were recalled following the crash.

📸: Duxbury Fire Department

12/30/2025

Medford Firefighter Arrested Following Federal Child Exploitation Investigation | December 30, 2025

Medford, MA — A Medford firefighter was arrested Monday night following a federal investigation into alleged child exploitation.

According to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, officials became aware of the investigation earlier this month. Hugh McEleney, 63, is accused of communicating with and sending images to an individual he believed to be a juvenile female under the age of 15, prosecutors said in a statement.

McEleney was scheduled to be arraigned in court today.

📸: Live Boston News

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