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Public safetyRockland
Rockland police said two men were arguing inside a School Street home when a gun went off and hit a 49-year-old woman, WCVB and Boston 25 News reported; police radio earlier said a suspect was in custody after a search that reached into Weymouth.
Public safetyAvon
State Police and Avon police weighed 150 commercial vehicles in one day and found unlicensed drivers, unregistered trucks and a vehicle missing brakes, police said.
Public safetyStoughton
A federal jury convicted Matthew Farwell on both counts, which carry at least life in prison, and he returns to court for sentencing Feb. 3, 2027.
Public safetyWeymouth
An automated license plate reader flagged a vehicle tied to the endangered man Thursday evening, and officers got him medical help and notified his family, police said.
Public safetyRockland
Rockland police thanked the passersby who stopped to help the driver Saturday morning before crews arrived.
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