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Bitcoin ATM scam: How police got a MA woman’s money back Original
Almost a year after being scammed into depositing thousands tens of thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM, a Massachusetts woman got all her money back. We were there when Winthrop police returned $34,400 to Peggy Herbert, 83. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. "I’ve been saying my prayers, trust me," she said.
“Lady of the Dunes” Ruth Marie Terry: The full documentary Original
It was the height of the tourist season, July 26, 1974, when a killer stunned a summer sanctuary and the dunes of this small seaside town at the tip of Cape Cod became a crime scene. The victim was unknown for years, buried in the back corner of St. Peter's Cemetery in Provincetown and known only as the "Lady of the Dunes." The Lady of the Dunes was the longest unidentified murder victim in the state of Massachusetts. The case was unresolved for 48 years.
Karen Read trial: Michael Proctor’s state police car, gun and gear taken away amid investigation
Days after relieving him of his duties, the Massachusetts State Police will determine whether the lead detective in the murder case against Karen Read will face further penalties during an ongoing investigation into his behavior. Just hours after the trial against Read ended with a hung jury, state police said Trooper Michael Proctor had been transferred from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office.
Karen Read trial: Michael Proctor’s state police car, gun and gear taken away amid investigation
Days after relieving him of his duties, the Massachusetts State Police will determine whether the lead detective in the murder case against Karen Read will face further penalties. State police said Monday — just hours after the trial against Read ended with a hung jury — that Trooper Michael Proctor had been transferred from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. They explained that a duty status hearing would determine his work status during the internal affairs investigation.
Karen Read trial: Michael Proctor’s state police car, gun and gear taken away amid investigation Original
The lead detective in the Karen Read murder case has been relieved of his duties and faces a department hearing after his behavior was exposed during the trial. While Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor is not actively working, he's still a member of the department and getting paid. But that could very well change. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Michael Proctor ‘relieved of duty,’ state police say after Karen Read mistrial
Massachusetts State Police have taken action against Trooper Michael Proctor after a mistrial was declared Monday in the case against Karen Read. Proctor drew heavy criticism after testifying in the case, for which he served as the lead investigator, revealing a series of inappropriate texts he sent about Read.
3 years after suspect was named, Molly Bish murder remains unsolved Original
Nearly a quarter of a century after Molly Bish's murder, the NBC10 Boston Investigators are taking an exclusive look at the evidence that's been kept in cold storage for decades. The 16-year-old girl disappeared from her lifeguard shift at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts, on June 27, 2000 -- 24 years later, her murder remains unsolved. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Auburn man arrested on child pornography charges, fired by YMCA in Newton Original
A Massachusetts man was arrested and lost his job with the YMCA amid allegations he had child sex abuse images. Police in Auburn said Friday that they had arrested 42-year-old Wildreen Montano, a resident of that town, one day earlier on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters.
Trooper Michael Proctor conduct in Karen Read case may betray his training, documents show
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial and has been in the spotlight for his conduct and his handling of this high-profile case. The conduct revealed during Proctor's testimony in the trial is another stain on the Massachusetts State Police and there could be serious implications for Proctor himself.
Former Mass. marijuana company fined for safety violations after death of employee Original
A former Massachusetts marijuana company was hit with a hefty fine in the wake of the death of a woman who worked at one of its facilities. Lorna McMurrey, 27, worked at Trulieve’s Holyoke facility. The NBC10 Investigators first told you about this tragic case in 2022. McMurrey was having trouble breathing and collapsed on the job while working with ground cannabis at Trulieve’s flower production facility. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Exit rates at emergency shelters show slight improvement; hundreds are still waitlisted Original
It was a first for one of the state’s emergency shelters housing migrant families: a family from Haiti moved out of the shelter and into their new home. But thousands still fill the shelters and hundreds more are in need. Recent data for shelter exit rates show slight movement but it’s a very slow process. STAY IN THE KNOW Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Justice on hold for grieving mom who says Steward Health put profit before patient care
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Justice on hold for grieving mom who says Steward Health put profit before patient care Original
A grieving mother is looking for justice for her 4-year-old daughter who died after being rushed to a Steward Health Care hospital, but justice is on hold in the wake of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Tabatha Toy’s heart is forever broken. She says she’ll never get over the loss of her daughter, Tina, who died in March 2016 after being rushed to the emergency room at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Budgets, staffing, and social media can all impact violence in schools, administrators say
School violence has been in the spotlight during the past few months with stabbings, fights and threats in many Massachusetts schools. This comes in the wake of the pandemic and a shift in the way students are disciplined. Many kids are struggling with their social-emotional health, peer pressure and the influence of social media. In some cases, this is impacting our schools at a time when there are staffing challenges and changes in school discipline.
Violence in MA schools: Condon victim, Brockton principal speak Original
"She had grabbed my hair and threw me onto the ground." That's how a Boston eighth grade student remembers her beating, by a fellow student down the street from their school, this March. The 13-year-old Condon School student suffered a broken rib, cuts and bruises, and says she's now scarred physically and emotionally. "It traumatized me," she said.
Winthrop toddler death investigation finds system was ‘taxed’ with no ambulances available Original
Months after a child died following a medical emergency in Winthrop, Massachusetts, a report found a "taxed" system left no ambulances available to respond. The report is the result of an investigation from Massachusetts' Office of Emergency Medical Services following the death of a 2-year-old girl on Jan. 26. Winthrop Fire Chief Scott Wiley was among those who responded to a Pleasant Street home when the child was in need of medical attention.
Quincy detective resigns amid allegations of ‘unwelcome, sexually explicit conduct' Original
Warning: This story contains graphic details that could be offensive or disturbing to some readers. The Quincy police officer at the center of an outside investigation over allegations of inappropriate online conduct has resigned from the department, according to documents obtained by the NBC10 Boston investigators Friday.
Ipswich firefighter's overtime pay for hazmat response sparks controversy
Overtime payments made to an Ipswich, Massachusetts, deputy fire chief for state hazmat work, paid for through a state grant program, have sparked controversy. The NBC10 Investigators reviewed town and state records related to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Best Value Grant and it appears that in some cases, Ipswich may not be playing by the rules. Ipswich Deputy Fire Chief Lee Prentiss has been putting out fires and helping to keep the town safe for more than 30 years.
Asalto a mano armada en Wonderland Convenience Mart en North Shore Road, Revere, Massachusetts
La policía de Revere, Massachusetts, está buscando identificar a un hombre que apuntó a un empleado de una tienda de conveniencia el viernes por la mañana, durante un robo a mano armada. Los investigadores dicen que el hombre ingresó al Wonderland Convenience Mart en North Shore Road alrededor de las 7:20 a.m. En el video de vigilancia se lo puede ver acercándose al mostrador y sacando una pistola. El ladrón le pasó al empleado una bolsa de plástico y le exigió dinero, dijo la policía.
Video shows suspect in Revere armed robbery brandishing gun at store clerk Original
Police in Revere, Massachusetts, are looking to identify a man who armed a convenience store clerk at gunpoint Friday morning. Investigators say the man entered the Wonderland Convenience Mart on North Shore Road around 7:20 a.m. In surveillance video he can be seen approaching the counter and pulling a handgun. The robber passed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money, police said. The man left with about $150 in cash and the victim's cell phone. No one was hurt.
Ex-Holyoke Soldiers' Home leader set for change-of-plea hearing in COVID outbreak case Original
Former Holyoke Soldiers' Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh is set for a change-of-plea hearing in a criminal case over the deaths of dozens of elderly veteran residents of the facility in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Walsh's change-of-plea hearing in the case — he faces five counts of neglect — is scheduled in Hampshire Superior Court for Tuesday afternoon.
Man acquitted of drug distribution resulting in woman’s death, convicted on other charge Original
More than four years after their daughter's overdose death, two Massachusetts parents continue to grieve as they press for changes in how drug dealers are prosecuted. "Are you alive? Please call me, I'm worried sick about you," Nancy Fusaro frantically texted her daughter, Nicole, not hearing from her for a few days. Her heart sank every time she hit send.
‘We don't feel safe': Attacks on correction officers in Mass. prisons are up, data shows Original
Correction officers inside our state prisons have been assaulted and doused with bodily fluids at an alarming rate in recent years. The NBC10 Investigators repeatedly requested data and records related to assaults on correction officers but the Massachusetts Department of Correction continuously told us the information didn’t exit. After almost one year, the department finally turned over the data that shows an uptick in assaults in the past few years.
Deadly Worcester double shooting highlights police concerns of heavy firepower Original
A double shooting that left a mother and daughter dead in Worcester, Massachusetts, is highlighting the dangers of rapid-fire weaponry. The NBC10 Boston Investigators reported last week on the Worcester Police Department's concern over tiny objects known as "switches," "giggle switches" or "machine gun conversion" devices. The Tuesday afternoon shooting near the intersection of Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue killed Chasity Nunez and her daughter, Zella.
Device that unleashes dozens of bullets per second creating chaos and concern Original
Police are seeing more firepower on our streets tied to tiny devices known as switches, giggle switches or machine gun conversion devices. It's a troubling trend being used to quickly turn handguns into machine guns. A switch is about the size of a nickel, and it rapidly increase its rate of gunfire with just one pull of the trigger. Worcester Police Gang Unit Sgt. Stephen Roche hasn't seen anything like it in his decades of policing. "When I first came on and we had a shooting, we'd go.
Taxpayers doling out hundreds of millions for overtime at the MBTA Original
The latest power failure on the MBTA comes as the T tries to get back on track. But slowdowns, outages and shutdowns for repairs have left MBTA riders packing their patience once again after years of safety concerns on the rails. As the MBTA continues to put out fires across the aging infrastructure, the work comes with a bit of sticker shock along the way. The NBC10 Boston Investigators followed the money and found hundreds of millions of dollars in overtime, year after year.
Man acquitted of drug distribution resulting in woman's death, convicted on other charge Original
A Massachusetts man has been convicted of drug possession with intent to distribute, but not guilty of selling the drugs that resulted in a woman's death more than four years ago. Nicole Fusaro, a 29-year-old Suffolk University student, was found unresponsive in a Natick apartment on Nov. 17, 2019. Her death was featured in the NBC10 Boston Investigators' reporting last year on the difficulty of bringing prosecutions in overdose deaths.
Cinco agentes de la policía estatal de Massachusetts y tres mecánicos obtuvieron licencias fraudulentas
Cinco agentes de la Policía Estatal de Massachusetts y tres mecánicos civiles obtuvieron licencias de conducir comerciales fraudulentas como parte de un plan de soborno que se hizo público a principios de esta semana, dijo la agencia el viernes luego de una investigación interna.
5 Mass. State Police troopers, 3 department mechanics obtained fraudulent licenses amid bribery scheme Original
Five Massachusetts State Police troopers and three civilian mechanics who work for the department obtained fraudulent commercial driver's licenses as part of a bribery scheme that was made public earlier this week, the agency said Friday following an internal investigation. State police said their commercial driver's licenses have been revoked, but the employees are not facing any disciplinary action because they were not aware that the process they obtained their licenses through was fraudulent.
Winthrop toddler death raises questions about resources available in medical emergencies Original
As Massachusetts investigates why no ambulances were available to transport a child who died after an apparent medical emergency, Winthrop's fire chief spoke Monday about the efforts to rescue her. Chief Scott Wiley of the Winthrop Fire Department was among those who responded to a Pleasant Street home Friday morning. He drove the 2-year-old girl to Massachusetts General Hospital in the back of his SUV.
Winthrop toddler death raises questions about resources available in medical emergencies
Massachusetts officials are investigating the emergency response involved in a toddler's death, from an apparent medical emergency, last week, according to police in Winthrop. The girl, 2 years old, was rushed from a home in Winthrop to Massachusetts General Hospital in the back of the Winthrop fire chief's work SUV on Friday, officials have said. No ambulance was available to respond to a Pleasant Street home for a child in distress, high-level sources told the NBC10 Boston Investigators Friday.
Winthrop toddler death raises questions about resources available in medical emergencies
Massachusetts officials are investigating the emergency response involved in a toddler's death, from an apparent medical emergency, last week, according to police in Winthrop. The girl, 2 years old, was rushed from a home in Winthrop to Massachusetts General Hospital in the back of the Winthrop fire chief's work SUV on Friday, officials have said. No ambulance was available to respond to a Pleasant Street home for a child in distress, high-level sources told the NBC10 Boston Investigators Friday.
Winthrop toddler death raises questions about resources available in medical emergencies Original
The death of a young girl after an apparent medical emergency in Winthrop, Massachusetts, is shining a spotlight on the availability of resources for first responders. No ambulance was available to respond to a Pleasant Street home for a child in distress, high-level sources told the NBC10 Boston Investigators Friday. At least 23 minutes went by between the 911 call and the 2-year-old girl's arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Niño de dos años muere después de una aparente emergencia médica en su casa de Winthrop
Un niño de dos años murió el viernes después de una aparente emergencia médica en una casa en Winthrop, Massachusetts, dijeron las autoridades. No había ambulancia disponible para acudir al hogar del niño en peligro, dijeron fuentes de alto nivel a los investigadores de nuestra cadena hermana NBC10; uno dijo que el jefe de bomberos de Winthrop tuvo que llevar al niño a un hospital de Boston mientras los socorristas trabajaban para salvarlo.
Toddler dies after apparent medical emergency at Winthrop home Original
A 2-year-old child died after an apparent medical emergency at a home in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on Friday, authorities said. No ambulance was available to respond to the home for the child in distress, high-level sources tell the NBC10 Investigators; one said the child had to be driven to a Boston hospital by Winthrop's fire chief while first responders worked to save them.
Holbrook, public works head part ways after double-dipping investigation Original
The head of public works in Holbrook, Massachusetts, is permanently off the job following an investigation into his hours and work. Keith Nastasia and the town have decided to part ways after questions were raised about him working two taxpayer-funded jobs. He had a big job in Holbrook, and took an additional full-time job with the state. Ten months and almost $10,000 later, an outside investigation found there was nothing in his contract preventing him from working that second job.
Correctional officer injured in free weight attack calls for restrictions on prison exercise equipment Original
A former correctional officer who was on life support and made a miraculous recovery after being attacked by an inmate in a Massachusetts prison in 2022 spoke publicly about the ordeal for the first time at a hearing Tuesday. It was an emotional morning as Matt Tidman and his family testified at a hearing in favor of House Bill 2422, known as "Matt's Bill," which would require exercise equipment to be secured and ban free weights at medium and maximum-security prisons in the state.
Public hearings suspended for alleged clients in Mass. brothel bust case Original
A Massachusetts Supreme Court judge has suspended hearings set in the cases against 28 people accused of paying for sex in a high-end brothel network while the courts look at requests for information to be made publicly available in the case.
House calls to deputy jail superintendent’s home raise ethical concerns
House calls for repairs at the private home of the number two person in charge at the Norfolk County Jail allegedly involving public employees are raising ethical concerns. Licensed plumber Mike Ramponi, who retired from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department in August, fixed a lot of leaks and problems with heat at the jail during his 20-year career, but never was called to one quite like this.
House calls to deputy jail superintendent’s home raise ethical concerns
House calls for repairs at the private home of the number two person in charge at the Norfolk County Jail allegedly involving public employees are raising ethical concerns. Licensed plumber Mike Ramponi, who retired from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department in August, fixed a lot of leaks and problems with heat at the jail during his 20-year career, but never was called to one quite like this.
Missteps in Lady of the Dunes investigation may have delayed justice Original
Two longtime Provincetown Police detectives who worked the Lady of the Dunes murder case believe the case may have been solved years ago. For the first time, they’re speaking out about missteps in the investigation. They say key evidence was thrown away and contaminated and believe mistakes and roadblocks stalled the case and may have prevented a killer from being brought to justice.
The feds are partnering with local police to prosecute dealers in overdose deaths Original
How often is a dealer charged federally for selling the drugs directly linked to an overdose death? There are just a handful of cases that have been prosecuted at the federal level in Massachusetts in recent years. The head of the New England Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says the opioid epidemic is a battle that needs to be fought on the international, federal and local levels.
Dealer admits he sold drugs that killed young Andover man Original
In most overdose death cases, the dealer is never held accountable. But in Massachusetts, some prosecutors are beginning to target the dealers as the number of deaths continue to rise. These are challenging and complex cases. We're seeing some prosecutors charging dealers with manslaughter or distribution in connection with overdose deaths. One dealer recently admitted he sold a deadly dose of drugs that killed a 20-year-old Andover man.
Families of overdose victims want to see more prosecution of drug dealers Original
Thousands of people overdose and die each year in Massachusetts, with more than 2,300 deaths last year alone. But in most of those cases, the person dealing the drugs is never held accountable, frustrating the families and loved ones left behind. Many are calling for change, asking that overdose deaths be fully investigated and prosecuted when possible.
Charge dropped against convicted sex offender and former foster parent
A criminal charge against a convicted sex offender connected to a foster "house of horrors" in Oxford, Massachusetts, has been dropped. Ray Blouin was facing a charge of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. The alleged victim said when he was a young boy Blouin would put his hands in the boy's underwear and fondle him. Multiple children were sexually, mentally and physically abused for years in the state-licensed foster home run by Ray and Susan Blouin.
Charge dropped against convicted sex offender and former foster parent
A criminal charge against a convicted sex offender connected to a foster "house of horrors" in Oxford, Massachusetts, has been dropped. Ray Blouin was facing a charge of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. The alleged victim said when he was a young boy Blouin would put his hands in the boy's underwear and fondle him. Multiple children were sexually, mentally and physically abused for years in the state-licensed foster home run by Ray and Susan Blouin.
Mass. State Police recruits dropping out at record rate. Here's a look inside the academy Original
Dozens of State Police trainees have dropped out of the Massachusetts State Police Training Academy just weeks into training. It’s a historic rate when law enforcement is already facing challenges with recruitment. This is happening at a time when state police staffing levels are already low. According to the academy leaders, trainees normally quit if they’re not prepared or if they’re injured but this time they’re seeing something new.
Hopkinton sergeant didn't report child rape allegations against deputy chief, report finds Original
Months after child rape charges were brought against a high-ranking law enforcement officer in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, an independent investigator found that a police sergeant failed to report the allegations against him. John "Jay" Porter, a former deputy chief of the Hopkinton Police Department, pleaded not guilty in May to three counts of child rape. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2004 and 2005 when he was a school resource officer.
TIMELINE: Documents shed light on Lewiston, Maine, mass shooter's history
The NBC10 Boston Investigators received information through a public records request about the red flags that the Lewiston, Maine, gunman's mental health was declining. The information sheds new light on the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, and the fact that the family of the the gunman, Robert Card, alerted the sheriff that they were becoming "concerned" about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms.
TIMELINE: Documents shed light on Lewiston, Maine, mass shooter's history Original
The NBC10 Boston Investigators received information through a public records request about the red flags that the Lewiston, Maine, gunman's mental health was declining. The information sheds new light on the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, and the fact that the family of the the gunman, Robert Card, alerted the sheriff that they were becoming "concerned" about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms.
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