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4 days ago
- General
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Police respond to report that men 'brandished gun' at Ashland MA train station
Two men who are accused of brandishing a firearm on Thursday, May 29, at the MBTA Commuter Rail station platform in Ashland sparked a large police presence, authorities said. Police have charged the two men, who are both in their 20s, according to a press release from the Ashland Police Department. According to the release, police from Ashland, Framingham and Hopkinton, as well as the MBTA Transit Police, responded at 4:23 p.m. Thursday to the platform after fielding a 911 call. The caller told police that Commuter Rail employees removed two men from the train and that the pair 'were observed brandishing a firearm,' according to the release. More: How MetroWest benefits from MA transit agency's $9.8 billion capital investment plan Upon arrival, police, along with several police dogs, soon found the first suspect walking near the station. When the man saw police, he pulled a mask over his face and put both of his hands in his pockets, according to the release. Police stopped the man and took him into custody. When they frisked him, they found a 9mm Glock high-capacity magazine, police said in the release. Witnesses told police the second man had run into some nearby woods. Police found him soon after and took him into custody. He did not possess a gun, police said in the release. 'This incident highlights the dedication and bravery of the men and woman of the Ashland Police Department' Deputy Police Chief Michael Viniciulla said in a statement. 'The residents of Ashland can remain confident in the commitment of their police department to public safety at all times.' The two men, both of Marlborough, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon; possession of a firearm without an FID card; and carrying a firearm without a permit. More: MetroWest transit agency has new, larger buses for its busiest route One man was also charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The second man was also charged with possession of ammunition without an FID card and possession of a large capacity feeding device. The case is being investigated by the MBTA Transit Police. They could not be reached for comment on Friday, May 30. Both suspects were arraigned Friday in Framingham District Court. Judge Michael Callahan ordered both held without bail, pending hearings to determine whether they are dangers to the public. One man's hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 2, and the second man's hearing is Wednesday, June 4. Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@ For up-to-date public safety news, follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Two men charged in gun incident at Ashland MBTA commuter rail station
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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City tables another cost increase to engineers in Winchester Ave. project
ASHLAND City commissioners voted to table yet another payment request by Palmer Engineering for engineering services after a commissioner found their reasoning for a price increase 'insufficient.' The agenda for Tuesday evening's regular meeting of Ashland's City Commission included three ordinances of proposed amendments between the city and Palmer Engineering totaling $130,000 in additional costs for 'the construction inspection/ construction administration' associated with the Winchester Avenue Streetscape Project. However, City Commissioner Sonny Martin said the commission received a one-paragraph email prior to Tuesday's evening and voted to table the three agenda items, reasoning Palmer Engineering's explanation for the cost increases to be 'insufficient.' Upon Martin's motion, the commission agreed to table their vote to allow time for more information to be gathered. In other city action: • Mayor Chuck Charles issued a proclamation to the Ashland Police Department in honor of the nationally observed Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and Police Week from May 11-17. Police Chief Todd Kelley said Ashland's department was originally founded in August 1858 and adopted the modern-day police chief in 1900. Since its founding, six Ashland police officers were killed on duty. Kelley said those individuals include: Lt. Conrad Frank, killed in 1910, Charles West Hatfield, killed in 1919, Doc Lefler, killed in 1921, William Johnson, killed in 1923, Alonzo Castle, killed in 1925, and James Lane, killed in 1937. Both Mayor Charles and Chief Kelley requested citizens and businesses to fly their flags at half staff on May 15 to honor the nation's fallen law enforcement officers. • Commissioners voted to award a $110,921.28 bid to Neptune Equipment Company (NECO) of Cincinnati for the purchase of large ultrasonic meters for the top 20 water usage customers/meters in the city. Director of Utilities Mark Hall said the replacement initiative is a result of the city's Water Loss Team who determined the top 20 largest consumption meters to begin a systematic upgrade to meters throughout the city. Hall said the city produces an average of 7-8 million gallons of water per day.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
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Drug Take Back Day collects 825 pounds
POTTSVILLE — A total of 825 pounds of drugs were collected during National Drug Take Back Day in Schuylkill County Saturday. That was an increase compared to last year's total of 688.5 pounds, officials said. In all, 22 sites in the county participated in the national event, which is held in April and October. A representative with the Drug Enforcement Agency collected the drugs Monday for incineration. Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph Groody said he appreciated the effort of everyone who donated and participated. 'I'm glad to see that we got that many turned in,' he said Monday of the 47 boxes. People were able to drop off unused, unwanted and expired medications. Items not accepted included glass containers, intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes and controlled substances such as marijuana and methamphetamines. Meanwhile, drugs can be dropped off anytime during regular business hours at the security entrance to the Schuylkill County Courthouse. Residents can also drop off unused prescription drugs at the Minersville Police Station or at the Ashland Borough Hall or police station. The following locations and their total pounds of drugs collected: • Ashland Police Department, 51 • Butler Twp., 24 • Frackville, 45 • Foster, three • Lehigh Valley Hospital East Norwegian St., 14 • Mahanoy City, 60 • Mechanicsville, seven • Minersville, 40 • Orwigsburg, 40 • Palo Alto, seven • Pine Grove, 79 • Port Carbon, nine • Pottsville, 23 • Rush Twp., 19 • Saint Luke's Miners Campus, 21 • Schuylkill County Courthouse (security entrance), 181 • Schuylkill Haven, 18 • Shenandoah, 25 • Tamaqua, 136 • West Mahanoy, 23 West Penn Twp. and Saint Clair had zero drop-offs.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ashland Police looking for suspect in bank robbery
ASHLAND Ashland Police Department confirmed a robbery took place at the PNC Bank on Carter Avenue via Facebook post — nearly a week after the alleged incident. The social media post sought out assistance from the public in identifying a man who allegedly demanded money from the service counter around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, before 'the suspect fled on foot.' The department and detectives utilized security footage for the community to possibly identify a white male described only as wearing 'blue jeans, a gray logo 'Old Navy' hooded jacket, a face covering and sunglasses.' It is unclear from the department's release whether the man successfully made it away with a substantial amount of money, or further descriptions of the man, such as an estimated height of the suspect. Community members are instructed not to approach the suspect, 'as he is considered armed and dangerous.' If the man were to be identified, Facebook users are instructed to call 911, email silentwitness@ or call APD at (606) 385-3127.
