WCVB Channel 5 Boston
"Moms ashes are coming home."; Strangers share good news on the WCVB Listening Line
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- "Moms ashes are coming home."; Strangers share good news on the WCVB Listening Line
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "Moms ashes are coming home."; Strangers share good news on the WCVB Listening Line
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- "I'm donating a kidney!"; Strangers share good news on the WCVB Listening Line
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "I'm donating a kidney!"; Strangers share good news on the WCVB Listening Line
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- Boston, you made our day. Here are the good news messages you left us on the Listening Line
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Boston, you made our day. Here are the good news messages you left us on the Listening Line
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- Patriots' Gonzalez, Davis, Hollins all ruled out for Raiders game
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Patriots have listed 6 players OUT and 7 players QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders.
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- Republican congressional candidate Micah Jones goes 'On the Record'
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Republican congressional candidate Micah Jones goes "On the Record" about the Trump administration.
Watch the full conversation Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WCVB.
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- Video: Tracking Isaias remnants for Sunday
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Saturday brings mostly sunny skies across the Boston area and Massachusetts with seasonably cool temperatures.
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- Leaf peeping in Vermont 🍂🍁
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Leaf peeping in Warren, Vermont 🍂🍁
#Fall #FallFoliage #LeafPeeping #Vermont #NewEngland #Autumn
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- Tractor-trailer slams into side of Braintree brewery
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A tractor-trailer crashed into a Braintree brewery Friday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building.
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- Sandra Birchmore's cousin reacts after opening statements in Farwell Trial
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Sandra Birchmore's cousin, Barbara Wright, reacts after opening statements in the trial of the former Stoughton police officer accused of killing her.
Follow for updates: https://www.wcvb.com/article/matthew-farwell-sandra-birchmore-trial-oct-9/74088731
#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #FarwellTrial #Massachusetts
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- Watch: Patriots’ Vrabel addresses bevy of injuries before Raiders game
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- 9:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Several key starters missed practice this week, including Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, as New England prepares to face the Raiders.
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- October 9th, 2026 WCVB EyeOpener
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- 19:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Video: Mostly sunny and mild before Sunday rain
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- 3:55
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Friday brings sunny, breezy weather to the Boston area with temperatures running a bit above normal for October.
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- Man accused in mother’s death in Reading is held in Vermont
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Ryan Hanafin is scheduled to face charges in Vermont after his arrest in connection with his mother’s death in Reading.
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- Opening statements delivered in Matthew Farwell trial
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Opening statements in the trial of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell were delivered Friday before the jury was sent home for the day.
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- Video: Sunny Friday before Impact Weather Sunday
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Friday features sunny, breezy weather across the Boston area with highs running a bit above the normal for this time of year.
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- "My son is out of the hospital."
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- “My son is out of the hospital.”☎️
This mom is Tough Like Tommy!
She, and others, shared their good news on the WCVB Listening Line.
#wcvb #ListeningLine #boston #newengland #good
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- Video: Sunny Friday before Impact Weather Sunday
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Friday brings sunny, breezy weather to the Boston area with temperatures running a bit above the normal high.
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- Wake Up Call from City Year
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Friday's Wake Up Call comes from City Year Greater Boston.
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- Opening statements in Matthew Farwell trial expected today
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Opening statements in the trial of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell are expected to begin on Friday as the jury selection process continues.
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- Man accused in mother's murder in Reading to appear in court in Vermont
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A man accused in connection with the murder of his mother in a Reading, Massachusetts, home is scheduled to face charges in Vermont, where he was taken into custody.
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- Chris Cassidy shares lessons from space, war and leadership at USS Constitution forum
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Astronaut and Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy shared lessons from space, combat and leadership at a Boston forum.
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- Man wanted in mother's murder arrested in Vermont, held without bail
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police say Ryan Hanafin was found in Vermont hours after his mother was discovered dead in a Reading home.
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- Healey and Minogue go head to head in first gubernatorial debate for Massachusetts governor
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Healey made 32 references to President Donald Trump.
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- Opening statements in Matthew Farwell trial expected to begin Friday
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Opening statements in Matthew Farwell trial expected to begin Friday
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- Mass. man arrested in Vt. in connection with mother's death
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The suspect, Ryan Hanafin, 22, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, after Vermont state troopers conducted a traffic stop on Route 100 south near the Sugarbush Access Road in Warren, Vermont.
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- Man wanted in mother's murder apprehended in Vermont, Middlesex DA says
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the murder of his mother in a Reading, Massachusetts, home, officials said Thursday.
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- Thermostat was set to 99 in assisted living apartment where woman was found dead, police report says
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Records obtained by 5 Investigates indicate that an 86-year-old woman found dead in a Massachusetts assisted living facility was found in her apartment, where the thermostat was set to 99 degrees.
Sheila Szczypinski lived in Independent Care at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. She was found in her bed by an aide who was scheduled to assist her with bathing.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/golden-pond-assisted-living-death-investigation-hopkinton-szczypinski/74080921
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- Massachusetts funds cannabis education at last, but advocates say $1M falls short
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Massachusetts is finally funding a public education campaign about the potential dangers of cannabis even as the state makes more money than ever from legal sales.
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- Heat was set to 99 in apartment where woman was found dead
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Records obtained by NewsCenter 5 indicate a woman was found dead in an assisted living apartment where the thermostat was set to 99 degrees.
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- New poll shows widespread support to eliminate statute of limitations for child sexual abuse civi...
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Legislation to remove the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse civil claims is currently in a conference committee negotiating a primary care bill
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- Four rescued after boat sinks in Boston Harbor
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Four people were rescued from a sinking boat off of Castle Island.
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- Four rescued after boat sinks in Boston Harbor
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Four people were rescued after their boat sank in Boston Harbor near Castle Island. No injuries were reported.
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- Dermatologist says skin, nails and hair can reveal health clues
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A dermatologist says a quick look at your skin, nails and hair can offer early clues about your overall health.
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- Drake Maye's take on moon landing conspiracy theory gets NASA's attention
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- He's not "200%" certain: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's recent expression of skepticism about the moon landings drew a response from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
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- Jury selection continues for 3rd day in trial of Matthew Farwell for death of Sandra Birchmore
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell sat quietly Thursday as the judge, prosecutors and his defense attorneys questioned a field of prospective jurors. He's accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore in 2021 and staging her death to look like a suicide.
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- Vance calls for inestigation of how J-1 visas are used at Harvard, MIT, Brown, Yale
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Vice President Vance called for investigations into these schools, citing concerns about their practices.
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- Lawsuit challenges 'no sugar' claim in some Dunkin' drinks
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Massachusetts-based Dunkin' and parent company Inspire Brands are being sued by a customer from Illinois who alleges that some products marketed as "zero sugar" are actually sweetened with a kind of sugar.
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- Former Lynn police officer pleads not guilty to assault and civil rights charges
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Christopher Gomez, a former Lynn police officer, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery and a civil rights violation tied to a May incident.
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- 2nd Mass. man released from immigration custody after flight diverted out of U.S.
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A second Massachusetts man has been released from immigration custody at Logan Airport after a routine flight turned into a multi-day travel nightmare.
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- This is what your Massachusetts midterm ballot will look like
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Expect a lengthy ballot when you go to vote in the midterms. 🗳️
Learn more about each ballot question: https://www.wcvb.com/article/ballot-questions-massachusetts-politics-2026/73641794
#Massachusetts #Voting #BallotQuestions #BeaconHill #Midterms
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- Shooting victim's son considered armed and dangerous
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police are searching for 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin in connection with the shooting death of his mother, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin, at their home on Center Avenue in Reading. https://www.wcvb.com/article/reading-massachusetts-crime-scene-center-avenue/74078666
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- How many pages on the Massachusetts ballot?
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- It's not a mistake. There really are at least three pages on this year's midterm elections ballots.
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- Potential jurors for Matthew Farwell trial in Sandra Birchmore's death return to federal court
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Dozens of potential jurors returned to the federal courthouse in the Boston Seaport on Thursday as the selection process continues in the trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021 to hide a sexual relationship that began when she was a minor.
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- Suspect in stabbing of mother, child has history of competency issues
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Nelson Blanco, 46, was charged in connection with the stabbing of a mother and her 2-year-old daughter, who were waiting at a school bus stop. Blanco was arraigned in Providence District Court on Thursday, where bail was set at $200,000. A competency evaluation was also ordered.
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- Hurricane Isaias could bring rain to Massachusetts next week
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The first Atlantic hurricane of the season, Isaias, could impact Southern New England early next week.
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- Woman found dead in Reading home
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the murder of his mother in a Reading, Massachusetts, home, officials said Thursday.
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- Man sought in mother's death
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the murder of his mother in a Reading, Massachusetts, home.
Latest from police: https://www.wcvb.com/article/reading-massachusetts-crime-scene-center-avenue/74078666
#Reading #Massachusetts #WCVB #crimescene
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- Man sought in death of mother in Reading, Massachusetts home
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the murder of his mother in a Reading, Massachusetts home, officials said Thursday.
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- Police chief describes 'heartbreaking' stabbing of child, mother in Providence
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Nelson Blanco, 46, was charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a deadly weapon, breaking and entering into a dwelling occupied by a person over 60, possession of a knife during the commission of a crime of violence, and possession of a knife with a blade longer than 3 inches.
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- Fish and Game: Men involved in poaching scheme had worked for Department of Corrections
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Randy Inman, Sherwood Dubrey Jr., and Sherwood Dubrey Sr. all worked for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Col. Kevin Jordan.
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