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Eric Michael Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts, died from a shooting in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025. A bright student and passionate advocate for the environment, he was a Legislative Intern for Rep. Estes and received numerous accolades for his academic and extracurricular achievements.
The Massachusetts POST Commission suspended North Andover officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons following a shooting incident involving a colleague while she was being served a restraining order. Fitzsimmons faces multiple charges, including assault to murder, and plans to contest the allegations. Her attorney claims the case against her is a smear campaign to distract from police accountability.
A Hanson man received a prison sentence of one year and one day for dogfighting, including a $10,000 fine and a three-year supervision period post-release. John D. Murphy's actions, which involved training dogs for fights, marked the first federal dogfighting conviction in Massachusetts.
A four-year-old boy named Hendrix Cooley-Walker died early Monday following a drowning incident reported in Brockton. Emergency responders transported him to a Boston hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
A Connecticut man, Jose Morales, received a 65-year prison sentence for the 2019 murder of his girlfriend, Christine Holloway. Their daughter, 14-month-old Vanessa, remains missing, with Morales previously identified as a suspect but never charged in her disappearance. Family members expressed their anguish during the sentencing, demanding answers about Vanessa's fate.
An 11-year-old boy, Brody Colon, died after his electric bike crashed into a tree in Charlton last Thursday. Community members mourned his loss as a GoFundMe for his family raised over $55,000, significantly surpassing its initial goal. The investigation into the incident continues.
A Haverhill man died after a struggle with police shortly after allegedly purchasing crack cocaine. Joseph Hurley, 43, faces charges for selling drugs to Francis Gigliotti, who exhibited erratic behavior before becoming unresponsive during police intervention. Seven officers are on paid administrative leave while an investigation continues.
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller defended the overnight repainting of Italian flag-colored traffic stripes on Adams Street to standard double yellow lines, citing safety concerns due to high crash rates. The removal sparked outrage among community members, particularly the Saint Mary of Carmen Society, who emphasized the cultural significance of the stripes. A petition to reinstate the colorful lines has garnered over 2,200 signatures.
Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 union resumed negotiations Tuesday as a two-week strike by waste management workers continues, disrupting trash collection across numerous municipalities. Residents face overflowing bins, raising concerns about public health and safety, while local officials urge swift resolution.
A federal grand jury indicted Vance Boelter for the fatal shootings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Boelter, 57, allegedly disguised himself as a police officer and attempted to assassinate other lawmakers, potentially facing the federal death penalty. The case highlights a troubling act of political violence in Minnesota.