Crime & Safety

Police Cruiser, Loaded Shotgun Stolen From Detective's Home: Patch PM

Also: Mother found dead with dog leash wrapped around neck; Trailer released for 'Stronger' movie on Marathon Bombing survivor; More.

Today's top story is the search for a stolen, loaded shotgun taken when suspects stole the police cruiser and personal vehicle of a detective.

A mother was found dead in her home with a dog leash tied around her neck. Her boyfriend is being charged with her murder.

The Orange Line was partially shut down after a train struck and killed a female.

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What a dummy – Police are warning drivers that the HOV lane is for multiple (real) people only after nabbing a cheater.

Watch it here – The trailer for the newest movie on the Boston Marathon Bombings has been released, starring Jake Gyllenhal as inspirational survivor Jeff Bauman|Aly Raisman suffered a cringe-worthy moment at an awards show last night, thanks to an awkward comment about her legs.

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Crime time

A Peabody man has been charged after allegedly going too far in discipling his 11-year-old daughter for downloading Snapchat.

A Lawrence teen was found dead at a Braintree hotel.


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