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Arrest made in fatal fire in Southie
Boston Police make an arrest in the fatal South Boston fire that killed two young sisters in April. Police Commissioner Ed Davis tells WBZ Newsradio 1030 that on Thursday investigators uncovered some physical evidence that resulted in arrest warrants for 25-year old Nicole Chuminski who was arrested in Lowell. Davis says she has been charged with murder.
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Driver in multi-vehicle crash to be charged
The truck driver accused of causing a nine-car crash in Allston Thursday is now facing charges. Boston Police tell WBZ Newsradio 1030 Timothy Newton of Revere will face charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, leaving thescene of an accident causing personal injury and driving to endanger. In addition his license has been suspended.
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Speaker's friend registers as lobbyist after flap
A friend of House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has registered as a lobbyist after causing a flap by helping ticket brokers push a bill through the House that lifts restrictions on their business. A spokesman for Secretary of State William Galvin says Richard Vitale filed papers with Galvin's office Friday to register as a lobbyist for 2008.
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Cape Cod man charged with embezzling millions
A Cape Cod man has been charged with embezzling millions of dollars from his employer and using much of the cash to buy expensive pleasure boats. According to testimony from an FBI agent, Jeffrey Windle of Harwich Port also is suspected of stealing from the Congregational Church of South Dennis, where he volunteered.
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MA prison head opposes sex-change surgery for killer
The commissioner of the state's prison system says allowing a convicted killer to get a sex-change operation would pose "insurmountable" safety and security problems. Department of Correction Commissioner Harold Clarke outlined his opposition in court papers filed this week in response to a lawsuit filed by inmate Michelle Kosilek.
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National Guard troops won't guard Plymouth nuclear plant
The National Guard will no longer be part of the security contingent protecting the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. Homeland Security officials say the drawdown of the 18-person force will begin Sunday under a new security plan developed between plant owner Entergy and state and local officials. The transition will be complete by July.
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Worcester priest accused of molesting boys 'incompetent to stand trial'
A retired Catholic priest charged with sexually molesting two altar boys more than 20 years ago has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Judge David Ricciardone said the Rev. John Szantyr was incompetent Thursday.
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State to crackdown on turnpike toll cheats
The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is stepping up the pressure on toll cheats. Executive Director Alan LeBovidge says police are going after people who don't deserve to use neighborhood discounts for North End and East Boston residents. And they're targeting people who come on and off the Mass Pike through gates for police and maintenance vehicles.
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Newton mayor will not seek new term
Rumors have swirled for some time but Friday David Cohen made it official, he will not seek a fourth term as Newton's mayor. The controversy of the cost of the 197-million dollar high school construction project plus an upcoming vote on a tax override have given fuel to his critics.
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Revere cop loses job for 'leaving the scene'
Evan Franklin is no longer a Revere police officer. Mayor Thomas Ambrosino told the sergeant to hand in his gun and badge Thursday. Officials say after Franklin saw the shooting of officer Daniel Talbot, he fled the scene and flagged down another officer who was responding to the shooting to ask for a ride home.
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