Derismond Germinal, 30 years old, who arrived in Boston last December gets a graduation certificate and a medallion from NECAT – the New England Culinary Arts Training program. “He’s a good cook too,” said Chef Michelene Desormeau, an instructor at the school. Germoinal is thrilled. He told us through a translator, “The fact I’m graduating today […]
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Discarded needles at Boston park raise safety concerns ahead of summer
Littered needles found scattered across a Boston playground are bringing attention to safety concerns heading into the warmer months. The syringes and other belongings found at Newland Street Park in Boston’s South End were reported to 311 and cleaned up quickly. The neighbor who captured the photos told Boston 25 News that he’s concerned for […]
Man shot in the back on Boston Common
Police shut down the area near the Brewer Water Fountain on Boston Common after they say a man was shot on Monday night. Officers responding to the Common for a report of 5 shots fired found an adult male in his 30s with at least one gunshot wound to the back, according to Boston Police. […]
Police investigating after driver carjacked at gunpoint in Boston
An investigation is underway after a driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Boston on Saturday night, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a carjacking in the area of New England and Talbot avenues around 7:40 p.m. learned a victim had their vehicle stolen at gunpoint, according to the Boston Police Department. The suspected […]
Boston pizza chain owner convicted on charges of abusing workers
‘Instilled fear’: Boston pizza chain owner convicted on charges of abusing workers The owner of a Boston pizza chain who allegedly abused and threatened to deport some of his workers was convicted Friday on forced labor charges, Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy said. The owner of Stash’s Pizza, Stavros Papantoniadis, also known Steve […]
Boston police seek help identifying suspect in November 2022 assault
Boston police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in November 2022. According to Boston police officers responded to an assault at 279 Tremont Street around 1:48 a.m. on November 5, 2022. Upon arrival, witnesses reported that the victim was punched in the face by an unknown male […]
Victim describes East Boston carjacking at hands of suspects posing as police
Authorities released new pictures of suspects accused of posing as officers in an East Boston robbery on Friday near a check-cashing establishment. According to a Boston Police report, the victim withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from a bank in the Fenway area around 9 a.m. Around 9:30 a.m., the victim drove to the area […]
Authorities identify driver whose SUV careened over Boston intersection onto I-93 ramp
Police identified the driver involved in a deadly crash where an SUV burst through the barrier of a Boston intersection onto a highway ramp. Casey Brown, 31, of Plymouth, was traveling on the Massachusetts Avenue Connector toward Frontage Road in his 2004 Dodge Durango on Wednesday morning when his Durango struck a concrete barrier and […]
Actor from Boston hailed a hero after interrupting home invasion, rescuing terrified family
An actor from Boston who is known for his roles in the television series “Kingdom” and “City on the Hill,” is being hailed a hero after he recently interrupted a home invasion and rescued a terrified family. Jonathan Tucker sprang into action in a real-life drama on Sunday night, calling the Los Angeles Police Department […]
More than a dozen illegal mopeds, scooters impounded in Boston, police say
State Police seized over a dozen illegal mopeds and scooters Tuesday night in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. According to authorities, Troopers Christopher Bolster and Russell Lloyd identified multiple mopeds and scooters that were improperly registered or driven by unlicensed people. The drivers, who were eating inside a restaurant, were all cited. In total, police seized 14 […]
Dublin firefighter pleads not guilty to raping woman in Boston
A Dublin firefighter accused of raping a 28-year-old woman over St Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston appeared in Suffolk Superior Court where he pleaded not guilty. Terence Crosbie, 37, from Dublin was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport last March when he attempted to fly back to Ireland. He was indicted by a grand jury […]
Boston warns food delivery companies about crackdown on unlawful scooter, moped & motorcycle drivers
Boston’s Police Commissioner and the Mayor’s Chief of Streets are warning three major food delivery companies about an upcoming crackdown on unlawful scooter, moped, and motorcycle operations. The letter was sent Monday to GrubHub, Uber Technologies, and DoorDash and gave each until Friday to respond to a list of questions. Boston 25 News was in […]