Judge questions police investigation as alleged assault victim recants
LYNN – A judge ordered a $2,000 personal surety bond for a Dorchester man police said strangled his pregnant girlfriend, but whose investigation left the judge... Read more.
Lynn police probe 2 early morning shootings
LYNN – Police are investigating two shootings overnight, each with a single male victim.Not much information was available Wednesday morning, as police said... Read more.
Stolen car found unoccupied in Sluice Pond
LYNN – Authorities said nobody was in a stolen SUV that was dumped in Sluice Pond Monday night and prompted two dive teams, fire, police and emergency personnel... Read more.
Finding humor in odd places
LYNN – Every accident, however minor, reported during a snowstorm. The location of each vehicle damaged after a vandal walks down a street. Each person charged... Read more.
Police: SUV in Sluice Pond was stolen
LYNN – Authorities said nobody was in a stolen SUV that was dumped in Sluice Pond Monday night and prompted two dive teams, fire, police and emergency personnel... Read more.
No injuries reported in weekend shooting
LYNN – Police are investigating a reported shooting on Fayette Street early Saturday morning that did not cause any injuries but damaged a motor vehicle.Police... Read more.
Many notable crime stories to carry into 2014
This is the second in a series of articles by The Daily Item staff examining the events of 2013 and how they might affect the news in 2014. To see Thursday’s... Read more.
Blodgett expresses concern following ruling against no parole for juveniles
SALEM – Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett expressed concern for victims’ families and vowed to fight for their interests after the Massachusetts... Read more.
Fight over shoes led to alleged Lynn murder
LYNN – A fight over a pair of children’s Air Jordans resulted in a city man held without bail on a murder charge and the victim’s girlfriend held... Read more.
Prosecutor: Fight over kids’ sneakers led to stabbing death
LYNN – A judge ordered a city man held without bail on a murder charge and the victim’s girlfriend held on $10,000 cash bail for assault after a fight... Read more.