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18-Year-Old Rescued After Being Buried in Sand on Cape Cod Beach

18-Year-Old Rescued After Being Buried in Sand on Cape Cod Beach

An 18-year-old individual was successfully rescued after being partially buried in sand on a Cape Cod beach in Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred between Sagamore and Scusset beaches, where the person became stuck in a hole, buried up to the middle of their chest and reportedly sinking further. First responders from various agencies, including the Sandwich Fire Department and the Barnstable County Technical Rescue team, were on the scene for nearly an hour. Approximately 25 first responders worked together, utilizing heavy rescue equipment, to extricate the teenager. Paramedics initiated life support during the rescue. After being pulled out, the conscious and alert teenager was transported to a nearby school and then flown by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital, where they are in stable condition. Another person was evaluated at the scene but declined further treatment.

18-Year-Old Rescued After Being Trapped in Sand at Scusset Beach, Massachusetts

18-Year-Old Rescued After Being Trapped in Sand at Scusset Beach, Massachusetts

An 18-year-old man was rescued after being trapped under several feet of sand for over an hour at Scusset Beach in Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. The incident occurred when the man, identified as Zach, was building a sandcastle and a hole he had dug for a moat collapsed, burying him above the waist. According to Bourne police, he became stuck in the caved-in hole. Dotty Coleman, who called 911, stated that Zach was in a squatting position with his hands and legs buried, unable to move. Sandwich Fire Chief John Burke reported that first responders found him buried up to his mid-chest and sinking further. More than two dozen emergency personnel responded, digging for nearly an hour to free him. Witness Dan Salvatoriello described how rescue crews tied a rope around the man to pull him out. Zach was alert and conscious upon being freed and was transported by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital. A second person was evaluated at the scene but declined medical transportation.

Massachusetts Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash in Wareham

Massachusetts Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash in Wareham

A 23-year-old man, Cristian Hagopian, a resident of Wareham, Massachusetts, was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Monday evening. The incident occurred near Charge Pond Road, and Wareham police responded to reports of a serious motorcycle crash at approximately 6:50 p.m. Hagopian was pronounced dead at an area hospital after being transported there. According to witnesses interviewed by Wareham police and Massachusetts State Police, Hagopian was riding with a group of motorcyclists when he crashed in a wooded area. No other vehicles were involved in the immediate vicinity of the crash, indicating it was a single-vehicle incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with authorities gathering more details from witnesses and the scene.

Large Tree Falls on Lakeville, Massachusetts Home, Causing Extensive Damage and Minor Injury

Large Tree Falls on Lakeville, Massachusetts Home, Causing Extensive Damage and Minor Injury

A significant incident occurred in Lakeville, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon when a large tree fell onto a residential home on Third Avenue. The event took place while a tree crew was actively clearing a nearby lot. Fire crews from Lakeville responded to the scene just before 5 p.m. The impact of the falling tree resulted in extensive damage to the home. One individual who was inside the residence at the time sustained minor injuries and was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tree's fall is currently underway to determine the cause and any contributing factors.

Massive Manhunt Underway in Worcester, Massachusetts, for 'Armed and Dangerous' Woman Following Officer's Death

Massive Manhunt Underway in Worcester, Massachusetts, for 'Armed and Dangerous' Woman Following Officer's Death

A large-scale search is ongoing in Worcester, Massachusetts, for Karen Solomon, a 58-year-old woman described as 'armed and dangerous,' in connection with the death of off-duty police officer Kurt Solomon. Police responded to a medical call at a Wildwood Avenue home early Tuesday morning and discovered Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, deceased. Karen Solomon is considered a suspect in the case, which authorities are treating as a domestic incident. Numerous agencies, including Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshals Office, are assisting the Worcester Police Department in the search. The FBI has also offered its support if needed. Authorities have released a photo and Ring camera video of Karen Solomon, who was last seen wearing pajama shorts and a tank top, walking towards Westcott Street, and have urged the public to remain vigilant.

Camper Dies After Tree Falls at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts

Camper Dies After Tree Falls at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts

An 8-year-old boy from Sudbury, Massachusetts, died after being struck by a falling tree at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at approximately 10:45 a.m. A camp employee was also injured in the event, sustaining minor injuries and later being treated and released from a local hospital. The child was hit by a large branch, while the counselor was struck by a smaller branch. Following the incident, the camper was transported to Wayland Town Hall, then airlifted by MedFlight helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The West Suburban YMCA, which operates Camp Chickami, expressed grief over the loss and stated that the camp would remain closed for the remainder of the week. Grief counseling and support resources are being made available to camp staff, campers, and their families. The boy was a student at Sudbury's Loring Elementary School.

Two South Shore Communities Announce Deaths of Active-Duty Firefighters, Prompting Calls for Mental Health Support

Two South Shore Communities Announce Deaths of Active-Duty Firefighters, Prompting Calls for Mental Health Support

Two South Shore communities in Massachusetts, Marshfield and Taunton, have announced the unexpected deaths of active-duty firefighters within the past 48 hours. The Marshfield Fire Department reported the death of Captain William Shields, a long-serving firefighter and paramedic, though his cause of death was not disclosed. Captain Shields was recognized for his dedication, leadership as training coordinator, and expertise as a lead mechanic and EMT-paramedic. The Taunton Fire Department announced the unexpected passing of firefighter Kyle Machado, a husband and father of two, who had previously served in the U.S. Navy. These recent deaths follow another unexpected loss earlier this month, that of Quincy firefighter Brian Snow, who died on August 2 at age 47. Snow, an active-duty firefighter since 2019 with prior service in Hull, was also a paramedic and EMT instructor. These incidents have led to an outpouring of condolences from firefighter unions and departments across Massachusetts, emphasizing the nee...

Governor Healey Files 'Ride Safe Act' to Address Soaring E-Bike Injuries Among Children in Massachusetts

Governor Healey Files 'Ride Safe Act' to Address Soaring E-Bike Injuries Among Children in Massachusetts

Governor Maura Healey has filed the 'Ride Safe Act' in Massachusetts, a legislative proposal aimed at regulating electric bikes and scooters, particularly in response to a dramatic increase in severe injuries among children. Emergency room doctors across the state have reported a significant surge in e-bike and e-scooter related traumas, with some hospitals seeing a tenfold increase in visits compared to last year. The proposed bill seeks to classify powered devices by their top speed rather than device type, making devices exceeding 20 miles per hour off-limits to anyone under 16. This initiative comes as current regulations are described as uneven and outdated, leading to a patchwork of local ordinances and confusion among riders, law enforcement, and officials. The bill has received support from legislative leaders and is currently part of a broader economic development package pending in the Statehouse.

Bystanders Rescue Driver After Commuter Rail Train Hits Car in Concord

Bystanders Rescue Driver After Commuter Rail Train Hits Car in Concord

In Concord, Massachusetts, bystanders performed a railside rescue on Monday after an MBTA Commuter Rail train collided with a car. Witnesses reported seeing a woman drive past the crossing gate as the train approached, leading to the collision. Following the impact, three individuals quickly intervened to help the trapped driver. They worked together to pull the mangled crossing gate away from the driver's side door, which had pinned the woman inside her badly damaged vehicle. After freeing her, the bystanders assisted the driver in exiting the car. She was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, though her current condition remains unknown. Passengers on the Commuter Rail train were transferred to another train to complete their evening commute, and repair crews began working on the damaged crossing gate.

Manhunt Underway for Co-Founder of First H.E.L.P. Following Death of Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer

Manhunt Underway for Co-Founder of First H.E.L.P. Following Death of Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer

Authorities in Worcester, Massachusetts, are actively searching for Karen Solomon, 58, in connection with the death of off-duty Worcester Police Patrolman Kurt Solomon, 57. Patrolman Solomon was found dead at a residence on Wildwood Avenue early Tuesday morning. Karen Solomon is the co-founder of First H.E.L.P., an organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health challenges within the first responder community. She is presumed to be armed and dangerous and was last seen wearing pajama shorts and a tank top, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Local, state, and federal agencies are involved in the search, with a significant law enforcement presence observed near Worcester’s Coes Reservoir. Investigators were also seen at a gray and white ranch-style home on Wildwood Avenue, where a crime scene tent was set up in the backyard. The organization First H.E.L.P. released a statement expressing condolences and affirming its commitment to maintaining its mission and services.

Hyde Park Man Arrested for Jamaica Plain Break-ins, Charged with Assault and Burglary

Hyde Park Man Arrested for Jamaica Plain Break-ins, Charged with Assault and Burglary

Michael Smith, a 37-year-old man from Hyde Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with two break-ins that occurred in early August in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. According to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office, Smith faces charges of assault, breaking and entering, and breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and placing a person in fear. The first incident took place on August 2, around 4 a.m. on Heath Street, where a 23-year-old woman awoke to find Smith in her home. He allegedly shined a flashlight at her, placed her cat in her bedroom, and later lunged at her while yelling “boo!” before fleeing via a fire escape. The second incident occurred three days later, on August 5, at a different Heath Street residence. Around 6:50 a.m., Smith allegedly climbed through a window into an 80-year-old man's bedroom and attempted to pull off his blanket while he was sleeping. Smith was identified after surveillance video images were circulated to residents, ...

Man Arrested in Cambridge Hit-and-Run Seriously Injuring Child

Man Arrested in Cambridge Hit-and-Run Seriously Injuring Child

Jayson Wilson has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that seriously injured a 9-year-old child in July. Wilson was taken into custody on Monday by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, with assistance from the Everett Police Department and State Police technical services. He was subsequently arraigned on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of personal injury, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The incident involved Wilson operating an E-Scooter when the collision occurred. This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the July incident, which left a child with serious injuries. The Cambridge police confirmed the arrest and the charges filed against Wilson.