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Man Sues Toyota, Blames Company for Fatal Crash

- Allison Goldsberry
A Medford man who lost his wife and was seriously injured in a crash last year is blaming Toyota and suing the company.
Gerald Murphy, 49, is one of many Toyota owners who says the company’s faulty cars caused a crash. Murphy said his Toyota Camry suddenly surged and accelerated rather than slowing […]

Councilor Burke Calls for Cyber-Bullying Meeting

Story Updated 4:21PM, Tuesday, February 16, 2010
On the heels of several high profile cyber-bullying cases across the state, including the recent tragic suicide of a South Hadley teen, Medford City Councilor Stephanie Muccini Burke is calling for the city to be proactive about the growing problem.
Councilor Muccini Burke would like the Medford Police to hold […]

Former Youth Soccer Coaches Indicted on Child Rape Charges

Thomas Heinz, right, is pictured with his lawyer, Brad Bailey, during his arraignment in Somerville District Court on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Medford Daily Mercury.
The following is an announcement from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone:
Two former Medford soccer coaches have been indicted on forcible child rape charges, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the […]

Medford Men Plead Guilty in Charity Scam

A Medford man and his son were sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to using fraudulent telemarketing practices to deceive over 1,000 donors to police and veterans’ charitable organizations.
Richard Seeley, 39, also pleaded guilty to using the funds he obtained for his own personal use, as well to charges of drug distribution, drug possession, […]

Cops: Man with Knife Demands Drugs from CVS

Suspect Allegedly Attempts Armed Robbery of CVS Pharmacy
Medford Police say a Woburn man allegedly attempted an armed robbery of CVS Pharmacy in Medford Square on Monday afternoon.
Nick Sasso, 24, is accused of threatening the pharmacist with a knife and demanding all of the narcotics. A quick-thinking witness alerted the manager that someone was trying […]

Medford Man Convicted of Shining Laser into Chopper

A Medford man was convicted in federal court Tuesday for shining a laser into a State Police helicopter two years ago.
Gerard Sasso, 49, was convicted of interfering with the operation of an aircraft with reckless disregard for the safety of human life and with making false statements. Sasso is alleged to have repeatedly pointed a […]

Alleged Robber Tries to Rip off Stop and Shop Twice

Suspect Arrested on Second Attempt to Rob Supermarket
- Allison Goldsberry
A Medford man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly trying to rob a supermarket for the second time.
Christopher Paul Corrado, 24, managed to escape his first alleged robbery attempt of Stop and Shop on Sunday afternoon by fleeing on a bicycle. Police say Corrado demanded $200 […]

Person Shoots Dog in Medford Yard

- Allison Goldsberry
Medford Police are investigating an incident in which a dog was shot dead in its owner’s yard on Governors Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
According to Lieutenant Paul Covino, police have identified a suspect but have yet to make an arrest. Lt. Covino said police have confiscated the suspect’s weapons and state license to carry […]

Former Youth Soccer Coaches Accused of Rape

Thomas Heinz, right, is pictured with his lawyer, Brad Bailey, during his arraignment in Somerville District Court on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Medford Daily Mercury.
The following is an announcement from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone:
Updated 5:38PM Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Two former Medford soccer coaches have been arrested on forcible child rape charges, Middlesex District […]

Winter Parking Now in Effect Until April 1

A Medford plow clears a street after a recent storm. Photo by Paul Rapatano.
It’s that wonderful time of year again- that’s right, winter odd/even parking time!
The city has sent out a gentle reminder to residents that overnight parking (12AM-7AM) is now limited to the odd side of the street until April 1, 2010:
City of Medford- […]

Local Police Send Care Package to Troops

The following announcement is from the Medford Police Department:

Medford Police officers with items for the troop care package. Pictured from left to right are Officer Roberto Luongo, Officer Rory Lockowitz, Officer Joseph Byrnes, and Lieutenant Kevin Faller. Courtesy photo.
On Saturday October 10th, the Greater Boston Police Softball League held its Sixth Annual Police Softball Tournament. […]

Former Register of Probate Sentenced to Prison, Probation

Buonomo Pleaded Guilty to Theft of Public Monies, Campaign Funds
- Allison Goldsberry
A former county official has been sentenced for the theft of public money and campaign cash.
The former Middlesex County Register of Probate has been sentenced for operating two separate schemes in which he stole thousands in taxpayer money and more than $100,000 in campaign […]

Medford Man Found Guilty for 2006 Murder

The following is an announcement from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone:
A Medford man, Tom Evans, has been found guilty for the 2006 murder of Paula Doherty, 48, also of Medford, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today.
Tom Evans, 56, was found guilty today of murder in the first degree by a Middlesex […]

Woman Dies in I-93 Crash Early Sunday Morning

- Allison Goldsberry
A Medford woman has died and her husband seriously injured in an early morning crash on Sunday.
According to published reports, Gerald Murphy, 48, of Medford, was driving south on Route 93 around 1AM Sunday morning and somehow lost control of the vehicle. The car veered to the right, struck the guardrail, then […]

Former Register of Probate Pleads Guilty to Theft Charges

- Allison Goldsberry
The former Middlesex County Register of Probate has pleaded guilty to two separate schemes in which he stole thousands in taxpayer money and more than $100,000 in campaign funds, according to Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone.
John R. Buonomo, 57, of Newton, pleaded guilty today in Woburn Superior […]

Medford Police Make Drug Arrest

The Medford Police announced on Tuesday the arrest of a man suspected of dealing drugs out of his Medford home.
Jerry Attenazio Jr., 41, of First Street, was arrested last week as a result of surveillance conducted by the Medford Police Drug Control Unit, including Sergeant David Montana, Detective Kevin Braxton, and Detective Joseph Donahue. […]