Tuesday, April 2, 2013
A note was found in a bathroom at the high school Monday afternoon.
UPDATE: Headmaster James Lee said in a voice message Tuesday afternoon that situations such as the one Monday at BHS happen fairly often in districts throughout the state, though having a date attached means looking more closely at the note and its credibility. "They happen all around the state with more consistency than they have in the past, largely because school administrators take them so seriously," Lee said. He added that he could not provide a figure for how many times it has happened at Braintree High. He has experienced the threats at past jobs, in Manchester Essex and Newburyport. Monday's note was less credible than those he has seen elsewhere, Lee said. ***** ***** ***** Braintree police have determined that a bomb …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Real estate data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.com shows that Braintree as a whole is safer than 52 percent of communities nationwide.
Braintree has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average of communities in Massachusetts and nationwide, according to real estate and crime data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.com. Braintree is safer than 52 percent of the cities and towns in the U.S. of all population sizes, according to the report. If you live in Braintree, your chances of becoming a victim of violent crime in the community is 1 in 621. According to the data, Braintree experiences an average of 658 total crimes annually (58 violent and 600 property). The safest neighborhoods in Braintree, according to the report, are the Union Street/Liberty Street and East Braintree areas, followed by the Highlands and South Braintree. The highest crime area is the northwest …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
BEMA warns that cold weather of this magnitude and duration can pose safety concerns for the general public.
The following information was provided by the Braintree Emergency Management Agency in an email early Wednesday morning: An arctic air mass will be moving into New England tonight, bringing with it the coldest weather so far this winter. Daytime highs through Friday are expected to be in the high teens to low 20s across Massachusetts, dropping to the low single digits or even below zero overnight. These temperatures, combined with blustery winds, will result in dangerously cold wind chills over the next two days, especially across higher terrain such as the Berkshires, Monadnocks, and Worcester Hills. Wind chill temperatures could range as low as -16 to -24 degrees. Cold weather of this magnitude and duration can pose safety concerns for …
Friday, January 18, 2013
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Braintree man charged with disorderly conduct Joseph V. Boucher, 30 of Braintree, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on a charge of disorderly conduct. The case was continued to March 13. Boucher was released on personal recognizance. The charge stems from a Sept. 4, 2012 incident in Braintree at 9:35 p.m. when police were dispatched to Commercial Street for a report of a man peeking into the windows of houses. When police confronted the suspect, he said he was out for a walk and that he might have dropped his house key. He denied peeking through windows, police said in the incident report. Braintree man arraigned on larceny charges Shawn Downey, 18, of 16 Crescent Ave., Apt. 2, Braintree was arraigned in Quincy District Court on …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Braintree man to face jury trial for allegedly leaving crash scene Michael Walsh, 28 of Braintree, had charges of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and a marked lanes violation continued to March 18 for a jury trial in Quincy District Court. The charges stem from a Aug. 7, 2011 incident in Weymouth at 12:50 p.m. when police were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bridge and Sea streets. According to the police report, a red pickup truck allegedly crashed into Simply Message, 414 Bridge St., then fled the accident scene. Lawrence woman faces larceny charge Eliana Perdomo, 21 of Lawrence, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on a charge of larceny over $250. The case was continued to …
Friday, January 11, 2013
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
OUI case continued for hearing Gayle M. Salve, 42 of Dighton, had charges of operating under the influence of alcohol, a motor vehicle lights violation, and a marked lanes violation continued to Feb. 1 for a jury status hearing in Quincy District Court. The charges stem from a Oct. 30, 2010 incident in Braintree after police stopped a vehicle at the South Shore Plaza, conducted field sobreity tests, and arrested Salve on suspicion of driving intoxicated. Bridgewater man charged with receiving lost credit card Robert W. Owens, 28 of Bridgewater, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of larceny under $250, larceny over $250, and receiving a lost credit card. The case was continued to March 7. Owens was released on personal …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Vincent J. Martorano, 42 of Charlestown, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of unarmed robbery of a person age 60 or older, assault and battery on a disabled person age 60 or older, and larceny over $250. The case was continued to Jan. 8. A judge ordered Martorano held on $15,000 bail at the Norfolk County House of Correction. The charges stem from a May 13, 2012 incident in Braintree at 6:30 p.m. when police were dispatched to the area the South Shore Plaza for a report of a woman being dragged by a motor vehicle. Police said the victim was placing purchased items inside her car when a white male jumped out of another vehicle, grabbed the woman's pocketbook and two shopping bags, then got back into the car and fled the …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Brian Baker, 51 of East Falmouth, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of felony nighttime breaking and entering, larceny over $250, and malicious destruction of property over $250. The case was continued to Jan. 10. Baker was released on personal recognizance. The charges stem from a Oct. 7 incident in Braintree at 10:59 p.m. when police responded to a report of breaking and entering at Kmart on Grossman Drive. Police said an employee saw a person in front of the store who then fled in a red minivan. Police said they found that the bottom section of the store front door had been shattered. Store surveillance cameras captured the suspect with a pry tool. The suspect then went directly over to the jewelry counter, vaulted over …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Everett man charged with shoplifting at the Gap Jayson C. Hebert, 37 of Everett, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on a charge of larceny over $250. The case was continued to March 25. The charge stems from a April 29, 2011 incident in Braintree after police were dispatched to the Gap for a report of a man who allegedly entered the store and began selecting an estimated 60 pairs of boxer shorts and then stuffing them into his pants. Police said the man had difficulty walking out of the store due to the large quantity of merchandise stuffed in his pants. Police said the estimated value of the boxer shorts was $400, according to the police report. Braintree man gets suspended sentences for assault, indecent exposure Thomas B. O'Connor, …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Braintree woman charged with OUI Pauline Dangora, 54 of Braintree, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, unlicensed driving, and a marked lanes violation. The case was continued to Feb. 28. Dangora was released on personal recognizance. The charges stem from a Dec. 1, 2011 incident in Quincy after state police were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident by the ramp on Burgin Parkway. Police said they encountered a red Honda Civic with heavy front end damage. The driver was later placed on a stretcher and allegedly police overheard her saying "I've been drinking," according to the police report. Rockland woman charged with drugged driving has case …
