Veronica Haynes

Needham

Senior Web Editor at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

Sr. Web editor/producer @wcvb || https://t.co/ntLtMGCtxA || NewsCenter 5 Boston || MetroWest born and raised

Articles

Boston police seek help locating missing 10-year-old Dorchester girl

6 days ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Boston police are searching for 10-year-old Zayleigh Bourget, who was last seen in Dorchester. She has a developmental disability and was last spotted Friday at about 1:15 p.m. near Hecla Street, police said.Zayleigh is described as a Hispanic female, about 4 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 120 pounds, a medium build, with thin, brown wavy hair and brown eyes.
Mass. police officer faces child pornography charges

6 days ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A Gloucester, Massachusetts, police officer has been charged with receiving of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Alexander Aiello, 24, of Gloucester, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography.
Boston police investigating school bus crash with students aboard

6 days ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A crash involving a school bus with students on board is under investigation Friday afternoon in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.The crash happened at 2:52 p.m. at 375 Harvard St., Boston police said. There were students on the bus at the time of the crash, police said.According to a WCVB photographer at the scene, the crash involved the bus and another vehicle, which had some visible damage. That vehicle was towed from the scene and officers were seen talking to the driver.
Men accused of paying for sex in high-end brothel ring appear in court

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A dozen men accused of paying for sex in a high-end brothel operation in Cambridge, Watertown and Virginia made their first court appearances on Friday. Twelve men were arraigned in Cambridge District Court, charged with paying for commercial sex in connection with brothels operating out of Cambridge and Watertown apartments from 2020 to 2022, involving women trafficked predominantly from Asia.
Mass. invites public to help redesign state seal, flag, motto

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Massachusetts is asking residents to help design a new state seal, flag and motto with the aim to reflect the state’s diversity and heritage. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission is now accepting submissions until June 18 via the commission's online portal. "Our seal, flag, and motto should reflect not just our history, but the vibrant, diverse community we are today – and the future we are building together," said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler.
MassDOT warns of Mass. Pike weekend closures for bridge work

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

If you're hitting the roads over the next few weekends, heads up that Massachusetts Turnpike closures will cause significant delays. MassDOT said the closures are part of the Newton/Weston Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation project at the Interstate 90/Interstate 95 Interchange. The first closure is scheduled from 9 p.m. on May 30 to 5 a.m. on June 2. The second closure is set for 9 p.m. on June 20 to 5 a.m. on June 23.
'Happy surprise': Mass. Catholics react to election of first American pope

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

BRAINTREE. TED. ERIKA. THERE’S AN ESTIMATED 2 MILLION CATHOLICS WITHIN THE BOSTON ARCHDIOCESE. THE NEW ARCHBISHOP, RICHARD HENNING, SPENDS MUCH OF HIS TIME IN AND OUT OF PARISHES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. TODAY, HE SPENT TIME HERE AT HIS OFFICE WITH HIS STAFF, WATCHING VATICAN COVERAGE AND EXCITED TO TALK ABOUT THE NEW AMERICAN BORN POPE. FOR CATHOLICS, THIS IS ALWAYS A BIG MOMENT. IT’S THE FIRST INTRODUCTION. NOW WE HAVE TO GET TO KNOW HIM.
'Devil here on Earth': Jeffrey Curley's killer again seeks parole

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

A Massachusetts man convicted of abducting, molesting and killing a 10-year-old Cambridge boy nearly 30 years ago is again requesting parole. Charles Jaynes, 49, is serving a life sentence for the 1997 slaying of Jeffrey Curley. He and another man lured Jeffrey into a car with the promise of a new bike."The level of evil with (Charles Jaynes) ... he's bad. I mean, he's just as bad as they come," said Jeffrey's father, Robert Curley. "He's a devil.
Boston police investigating death of 3-year-old in Mattapan

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

Boston police homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child in the city's Mattapan neighborhood. At approximately 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a child in cardiac arrest at 9 Hannon St. in Mattapan.Responding officers were told the child was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. When officers arrived at the hospital, they learned the child had died.
REAL ID deadline this week: Here's how Mass. residents can get one

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Veronica Haynes

TARIFFS, IRAN AND MORE. THE REAL ID DEADLINE IS NOW JUST ONE MONTH AWAY. GOT TO HAVE IT BEGINNING MAY 7TH. TRAVELERS AGES 18 AND UP. YOU’RE GOING TO NEED THAT REAL ID TO BOARD A DOMESTIC FLIGHT. THAT MEANS YOU’LL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO, OR YOUR OTHER STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION WITH ONE OF THOSE REAL IDS IN THE MARKINGS THAT HAVE THEM.