Benjamin Cortez

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Great White Shark Spotted Off Nantucket, Massachusetts: Beachgoers

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Source: Wikipedia/Terry Goss, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Beachgoers in Massachusetts should start to vigilantly keep an eye out for sharks, following the season's first great white shark spotting off Nantucket. The New England Aquarium has confirmed that a seal was bitten by a great white shark on Sunday, off Smith's Point in Madaket. A witness reported seeing a pool of blood in the water before the injured seal swam to the shore with the shark trailing behind.
Brookline Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in Coolidge

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

The Brookline Police Department has requested the public's assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a reported larceny in the Coolidge Corner area which took place last Thursday, May 8. The incident was shared in a social media post by the Brookline MA Police Department, which included an image of the individual believed to be involved. According to the Brookline MA Police Department's description, the suspect is a black male with a beard.
Danvers-Based SJ Services, Inc. and President Settle for Nearly $1

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Source: Google Street View A substantial penalty has hit the cleaning industry in Massachusetts, where the Danvers-based SJ Services, Inc., and its president, David Najarian, have agreed to cough up close to $1 million in a settlement with the Attorney General's Office (AGO). According to a report from Mass.gov, the company has been cited for various violations of state employment laws, which left numerous workers underpaid or not paid on time over several years.
Fall River Shooting Suspect Jesus Santana Arrested, Faces Fentanyl

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

A shooting incident in Fall River has led to the arrest of 22-year-old Jesus Santana after he sought medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries. According to a recent social media post by the City of Fall River Police Department, the incident occurred near the 200 block of Orange Street on May 9th, and Santana was found in possession of a significant amount of suspected fentanyl and cash upon admittance to Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Fitchburg Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Missing Teen Cadence

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

The Fitchburg Police Department has issued an appeal to the public seeking information on the whereabouts of Cadence Muldoon, a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Fitchburg. In a social media post, authorities described Cadence as a Caucasian female approximately 5'5" tall with an athletic build, distinctive blue eyes, and a short, dual-colored red and black hairstyle.
Sunshine and Spring Breezes Kick Off the Week in Boston with Promising

2 days ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Source: Google Street ViewThe sun's cheerful presence will be a steady companion for Bostonians as the week commences, with today's weather marked by a sunny sky and thermometers reaching a comfortable high near 73 degrees. This favorable forecast comes courtesy of the National Weather Service, which also predicts southerly winds gaining strength and occasionally gusting up to 25 mph.
Tufts University Grad Student Rumeysa Ozturk Returns to Massachusetts

3 days ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, has returned to Massachusetts after spending six weeks in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. A federal judge in Vermont ordered her release, prompting public discussion around due process and First Amendment protections. According to CBS News, Ozturk spoke at a news conference at Boston's Logan International Airport, thanking her supporters and expressing confidence in the U.S. justice system.
North Adams Police Arrest Two Springfield Men on Drug and Firearm

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Source: Facebook/North Adams Police Department, MassachusettsIn a routine bust turned sizable drug seizure, the North Adams Police Department, alongside the Berkshire County Drug Task Force and Pittsfield Police Department, apprehended two men on multiple drug and firearm-related charges. The North Adams Police Department shared details of the operation in a social media post yesterday, providing insight into a carefully coordinated crackdown that took place on Tuesday.
Former Boston Councilor Frank Baker Eyes Comeback with At-Large Seat

5 days ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

Source: City of BostonFormer Boston City Councilor Frank Baker has thrown his hat back into the political ring, signaling a return to municipal governance by filing paperwork to run for an at-large council seat. As reported by WHDH, Baker represented most of Dorchester and parts of South Boston for 12 years before choosing not to seek reelection in 2023. "Well, I’m a different person this time around.
Boston Police Escalate Search for Missing Dorchester Woman Treasure

5 days ago | hoodline.com | Benjamin Cortez

The Boston Police Department (BPD) has issued a missing person alert for Treasure Strickland, a 30-year-old woman from Dorchester. She was last seen in February 2024. The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating her. Treasure Strickland is described as a Black female, approximately 5'01" tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She has known mental health issues, which adds urgency to the search.