RAVENNA, Ohio – A man tried to use a bystander as a human shield after using a pellet gun to intimidate the person, leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting, WKYC reported.The March 16 incident began when Ravenna Police Department officers responded to a report of...
By Libor JanyLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles leaders are touting the latest batch of crime data as proof that the city is safe and getting safer — at least on paper.Homicides declined roughly 14% in the city last year compared with 2023, while...
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – A man with more than a dozen arrests within the first few months of 2025is back in custody after allegedly trying to strangle a police officer, News 12 Westchester reported.The man, who has had over 25 interactions with law enforcement since January,...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was killed after his patrol car crashed into another vehicle and struck a light pole during a pursuit, ABC News reported.The pursuit began around 11 a.m. on March 17 when deputies attempted to stop a...
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday in a crash involving a car in Newton. A Massachusetts State Police Trooper saw the crash on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill on his way to work. He stopped to attempt to save the pedestrian and investigate what happened. The...
Flooding near some rivers in Massachusetts and Connecticut could be dangerous for drivers Tuesday."Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads,“ the National Weather Service warned. ”Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." The rivers most likely to have flooding are the Connecticut River in Northampton...
A Massachusetts man was attempting to post a $4,000 bail for a family member Monday. But it was a scam. The Chicopee Police Department had warned residents of the Bitcoin scam. To continue their efforts, the police department went around to Bitcoin ATM’s throughout the...
Over the past couple weeks, MassLive asked boys swimming and diving coaches and athletic directors to reflect on their team — and specifically the unsung heroes that make their program run successfully.For some coaches, it’s the athlete who makes everyone else better. For others, it’s...
Wildlife was illegally taken from Maine and brought to Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Environmental Police. After several months of investigating, officials were able to issue two counts of transport of illegally obtained game from outside the Commonwealth. Officials did not release the names of...
Grammy award winning artist Ed Sheeran spent his St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, including a surprise performance. The English artist, known for songs such as “Shape of You,” “Perfect” and “Galway Girl,” posted on social media on Monday to meet him at The Dubliner Pub...