Newton Man Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charge
The charge stems from a stabbing incident that occurred on April 23.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Newton Man Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charge
The charge stems from a stabbing incident that occurred on April 23.
A Newton teen was held on $2,500 cash bail today following an arraignment in Newton District Court for a charge of attempted murder. William Martin, 19, of 36 Deforest Road, was also ordered to be held under house arrest if he posts bail, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Martin was arrested on April 23 after he allegedly stabbed a 23-year-old Newton man multiple times, according to Newton Police. The incident occurred on Deforest Road in Newton Lower Falls and the victim was transported to Beth Israel Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. The DA's office told Newton Patch this afternoon that the Commonwealth requested Martin be held on $25,000 bail in addition to house arrest. The …
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Man Arraigned in Newton Road Rage Incident
Byung Jin Kang, 21, of Newton, is facing multiple weapons charges.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Man Arraigned in Newton Road Rage Incident
Byung Jin Kang, 21, of Newton, is facing multiple weapons charges.
The man who allegedly pulled a gun on a fellow driver in Newton Thursday afternoon is being held on $5,000 cash bail following an arraignment in Newton District Court this morning, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Byung Jin Kang, 21, of Newton, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (handgun) and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to Newton Police. The road rage incident happened just before 4 p.m. Thursday on Dedham Street in Newton, police said. According to a report on WHDH, the two drivers pulled over after Kang was cut off by the victim. Once the two men pulled over, Kang allegedly pulled out a loaded .32-caliber revolver, police said. The victim was able to talk Kang into putting the gun…
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Newton Home Invasion Suspect Held Without Bail
The armed home invasion occurred on Falmouth Street Friday, Sept. 21.
A Newton man was held without bail last week in a case involving an alleged armed home invasion on Falmouth Road. James Bryant, 26, was held following a dangerousness hearing in Newton District Court last Wednesday, Sept. 26, according to Middlesex County District Attorney Spokesperson Stephanie Guyotte. Bryant pleaded not guilty on Sept. 24 to charges of breaking and entering in the daytime, putting a person in fear, assault and battery (two counts) and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (two counts). Bryant is due back in court on Oct. 16 for a pretrial conferece, Guyotte said. According to Newton Police, officers responded to the Falmouth Road home around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 after a resident reported an armed home invasion …
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Monday, August 20, 2012
UPDATED: Former State Senator Heads to Newton Court After Craiglist Sale Goes Sour
A Sudbury woman claims former state Sen. Cheryl Ann Jacques sold her a baby toy that was incomplete.
Updated Aug. 21, 3:15 p.m. The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has dropped misdemeanor larceny charges filed against former State Sen. Cheryl Jacques, according to a report in the Boston Herald. Earlier today, District Court Judge Dyanne J. Klein upheld the DA's request to drop the charges, which were filed after a Sudbury woman claimed Jacques sold her an incomplete children's toy on craiglist. “I know that Judge Jacques is gratified that this is behind her,” Jacques' lawyer, Leonard Kessen, told the Herald during a press conference. “The Pack ’N Play case as a criminal matter is over. It never should have been in criminal courts to begin with. It’s too ridiculous for words.” Posted earlier: A former state senator is headed …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Evan Hoffman Pleads Guilty to Motor Vehicle Homicide, Sentenced
Evan Hoffman, 23, pleaded guilty to a charge of motor vehicle homicide this morning in Newton District Court, a charge that stems from a June 26, 2010 Beacon Street crash.
Updated 11:53 a.m. with more details from Wednesday's court proceedings. A Newton native was sentenced to the House of Corrections today after pleading guilty to a motor vehicle homicide charge that stems from a June 2010 crash. Evan Hoffman, 23, appeared in Newton District Court this morning for what would have been the start of a jury trial for his motor vehicle homicide case. Instead, Hoffman pleaded guilty to the charges and the jury trial did not proceed. District Court Judge Dyanne Klein sentenced Hoffman to two and a half years in the House of Corrections with 15 months to be served, balance suspended for five years. Hoffman will also lose his license for 15 years, is required to do 100 hours of community service, attend the …
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Alison Lennon
2:11 pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
This unfortunately will probably not be Evan's last brush with the law. It's hard to learn a lesson when Mommy and Daddy come bailing you out every time you get in trouble. Two years is not enough to make a serious impact on him. He will get out of jail and be welcomed to open arms and a family who thinks he's done nothing wrong. more ›
Monday, November 21, 2011
Newton Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Ordered Held
Michael Morrissey was arrested last week after police responded to an incident on Capital Street.
A Newton man was ordered held by a Newton District Court judge after he was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder. According to police reports, Michael C. Morrissey, 34, of 9 Capital St., was arrested on Nov. 16 around 10:50 p.m. after police responded to Capital Street for reports of a woman screaming. The Middlesex County District Attorney's office said Monday afternoon that authorities allege Morrissey strangled a woman, holding the victim by her throat and punching her in the face. Morrissey was also charged with assault and battery, police reports said, and was arraigned Friday morning in Newton District Court. The DA's office said Monday Morrissey was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail with the conditions that he …
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Cambridge Man Charged with M/V Homicide Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
Dedlev Vagts, 82, was sentenced to three years probation and six months house arrest.
A Cambridge man was sentenced to three years probation and six months house arrest today after pleading guilty in Newton District Court to charges of motor vehicle homicide. Detlev Vagts, 82, a retired Harvard professor, also received conditions today that he does not drive for the rest of his life, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office said. In addition, Vagts must also write a letter of apology to the family of Marcia Kearney, who died after Vagts struck her with his vehicle while she was riding a Vespa. Vagts is only allowed to leave the house for medical appointments, either for him or his wife, the DA's office said. He must also pay restitution, however, that amount will not be determined until a hearing in December. After a…
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Alex Lobo
1:18 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
Maybe we will use some common sense and teach gun safety more avidly. Obviously punishing law abiding citizens will stop criminals from acquiring weapons. That would make total sense. more ›