Published September 30, 2010
Here’s what’s news on a pre-storm Thursday morning in Boston:
Texting While Driving Is Now Illegal
State officials say they know enforcement of the new law may not be easy, but they hope just having it on the books increases awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. (WBUR)
Police: SUV Seen Near Boston Shooting Scene Found
Boston’s police commissioner says an SUV being sought in connection with the slayings of four people earlier this week has been recovered. (AP)
Boston’s police commissioner says an SUV being sought in connection with the slayings of four people earlier this week has been recovered. (AP)
Menino, City Officials Visit Mattapan After Murders
With the help of the FBI, Boston police are continuing to search for suspects in the shooting rampage that left four people dead, including a 2-year-old child, in Mattapan early Tuesday morning. A fifth person remains in critical condition. (WBUR)
2 Accused In Jaewon Martin’s Death Plead Not Guilty
As the men accused of gunning down a 14-year-old honors student in May stood behind a 4-foot wooden partition in Suffolk Superior Court during their arraignments yesterday, relatives of the victim occupied an entire row in the courtroom, sobbing and consoling one another. (Globe)
MBTA Motorcycle Unit Under Scrutiny
The I-Team first reported last week that one veteran officer is suspected of paying herself for dozens and dozens of details she never worked. Now the I-Team has learned all ten members of the MBTA police motorcycle unit are banned from working funeral processions effective immediately. (WBZ)
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