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Three Massachusetts sheriffs went directly to the federal government for help with dealing with illegal immigrants. The three sheriffs - Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald Jr., and Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis - felt the Patrick administration erred by not joining the Secure Communities program. [Boston Herald] Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

James J. Auerbach, 68, and Thomas Frank Barnes, 38, both of Natick were arrested after postal inspectors in Shrewsbury and Natick and Framingham police found 14-15 pounds of marijuana. A drug-sniffing dog checked the package, which police say was sent in the mail from California, and police began surveillance outside the post office. Auerbah picked up the pot and brought it to the Natick apartment he shares with Barnes. Police arrested Auerbach there and found another six pounds of pot, $50,000 in cash and a gun. The drugs are reportedly worth about $100,00. Both men are charged with possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and conspiracy.Auerbach faces additional weapons charges and has prior convictions. Auerbach was held on $10,000 bail and Barnes on $250 bail. [MetroWest Daily News] more ›

Roxbury resident James Sanders, 18, pleaded not guilty to drug and assault charges after leading a Boston police officer on a foot chase following an apparent drug deal on Thursday. Sanders has no record. An officer approached Sanders after observing a drug deal. Sanders fled through Ramsay Park and was caught at Washington and Newcomb streets at which time the officer's weapon discharged. Sanders was treated at Boston Medical Center after being shot in the shoulder during the scuffle. He is charged with assault and battery on a public employee, resisting arrest, and possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute. His bail was set at $300 cash. A hearing is set for July 11. [Globe] more ›

Bruins pride is on display on Route 1A at Danulchuk Auto Body in East Boston. Food trucks are assembling on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Nathaniel A. Hudon, 31, of Danvers was arrested after kidnapping a Malden woman and leading police on a 20-mile pursuit after she escaped. Five State troopers eventually captured Hudon at a rest area after he climbed to the roof of the service plaza building in Charlton. The victim escaped at the Westborough rest area on the Mass. Pike despite the suspect's removal of the inside handles of his car. She kicked through the window. Police allege he was under the influence of cocaine. He'll be charged with kidnapping, assault and battery, operating under the influence of narcotics, operating a motor vehicle in endanger, failure to stop for police, speeding, and marked lane violation on Monday. [Globe] more ›

A man with a machete allegedly stole $54 from a 14-year old snow-shoveling entrepreneur in Lynn. The teen spent Thursday morning clearing snow from driveways in the Highlands and lost his hard-earned cash on Essex Street around 12:30 p.m. when the suspect, described as a "light-skinned black male in his early 20s" by the boy, took it after pointing a machete at his chest. more ›

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) warned us about clearing snow from our roofs. Today, three roof collapses were reported. more ›

An SJC ruling could void thousands of foreclosures. Mass. has lots of bald eagles. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Nature surprises us regularly. Bostonist visitors know we love animals. This picture is amazing on many levels and it shows that the natural world operates independently of people. It's much more than a hawk in Lynn. Our condolences to this raptor's snack. more ›

-- An important piece of evidence has emerged in the case of a mutilated body found on a Milton street Monday. A note was found on the body and it showed what appeared to be the name "Delonte Tisdale" and a reference to "A lunch." There is also a scribbled signature and the date "10/19/2010." more ›

-- A bullet hole found in a window at the Young Achievers Science and Mathematics Pilot School in Mattapan was caused by a shooting last Thursday, across the street from the school. The school was placed in "safe mode" as police investigated the situation. [WHDH] more ›

-- Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said 31 arrests were made in a year-long organized crime and drug trafficking probe. Mark Rossetti, a reputed New England mob capo, was arrested for directing extortion and drug trafficking efforts. Winthrop's Darin Bufalino was arrested for allegedly working for Rossetti. Law enforcement officials recovered $1.3 million in cash, a kilo of heroin and 200 pounds of marijuana. [WCVB] more ›

Some liberal blogger recently tried to help alleged criminals. Back to helping victims. more ›

-- Former Big Dig boss Matthew Amorello, 52, pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges from an August 7 crash. He was released on personal recognizance and can't drive until his next court appearance on September 30. [WCVB] -- Lynn Police are investigating vandalism over the weekend at Julia F. Callahan Elementary School. [Globe] more ›

-- A Malden man allegedly poisoned his girlfriend and is charged with attempted murder. He reportedly tried to kill himself as well. He will be arraigned in his hospital bed at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday. [WBZ] more ›

-- After allegedly stabbing somebody several times in Mattapan, a 29-year-old Boston man swiped a car equipped with Lojack, leading police precisely to his whereabouts, according to authorities. When cops responding to the alleged and allegedly unrelated car theft arrested the man, they discovered that he was the suspect wanted in the earlier stabbing. [BPDNews] more ›

• Despite a determination by the National Park Service that the Nantucket Sound can be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Obama administration signaled a resolution to the nine-year dispute over the Cape Wind project is close by planning a meeting next week involving concerned parties. [Boston Globe]

• A plan released by the Patrick administration would allow more than 200 wind turbines in Massachusetts coastal waters by using zoning rules to develop renewable energy projects. The plan also incorporates new environmental protections into the process of developing coastal water uses. [Boston Globe]

-- On Wednesday, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspicious looking plastic bag in the area of Princeton Street in East Boston. The bag, reported to be the size of a laundry bag, was discovered to contain the body of what appeared to be a female in her 30’s. The police are trying to determine her identity. Call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 with any information. Anonymous calls to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line can be made at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). [BPDNews.com] more ›

-- Boston police found a 40-year-old mother dead in her Dorchester Saturday night but have not yet classified her death as a homicide. The victim apparently died from head trauma, and witnesses overheard a loud argument coming from her apartment earlier in the night. [Herald] more ›

• Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen's funeral was held today in North Attleboro. He was killed in Afghanistan on October 26. [WCVB]

• A Plainville man is stationed at Fort Hood, where an Army major allegedly killed 13 people on Thursday in a shooting spree. [Attleboro Sun Chronicle]

While Boston voted for Mayor Tom Menino again, cities and towns around Massachusetts voted incumbents out and elected a diverse array of new leaders. [Boston Globe] With thousands of auxiliary ballots left to count, City Council and School Committee candidates in Cambridge won't have official results until at least the end of the day Wednesday. [Cambridge Chronicle] A Georgetown woman wants the Bay State to require insurers to cover children’s hearing aids. [Boston Herald] more ›

-- Rodlyn Petitbois, the 25-year-old Lynn man accused of kidnapping his children and girlfriend after murdering a woman was denied bail in his trial on murder and assault and battery charges. [Herald] more ›

-- A man in his 30s was stabbed to death yesterday afternoon in Roxbury during a scuffle. Based on witness statements, police arrested David Copeland, 29, of Roxbury, who was arraigned on murder charges today. [BPDNews; Globe] more ›

-- Tormu Prall, the fugitive wanted in connection with a New Jersey arson-homicide, and whom Boston police unwittingly released, is now wanted in connection with a case of suspected arson in Cambridge. Police believe that Prall may have set fire to a Broadway apartment building to smoke out a former girlfriend. Prall is said to frequent Boston and Cambridge homeless shelters as well as the streets of Central Square. [Cambridge Chronicle; Globe] more ›

-- A knife-wielding East Boston man was shot and killed by Lynn police this morning after a foot pursuit, authorities say. Michael Addesa, 34, was pronounced dead at 2:45am after being transported to Salem Hospital. Police say that Addesa had attempted to cut his own wrists with the knife, which was recovered at the scene. [Herald] more ›