Local Loozah Links
It's been a while since I had a good "Local Loozahs" post up. I'm too busy for any real blogging this morning, so here's a quick round-up of links from the past couple of days to keep you mildly entertained this morning.
We begin with a classic case of "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?", or more specifically, "DO YOU KNOW WHO I WANT YOU TO THINK I AM?".
Aide is accused of making threats over car scratch
Meanwhile, over in West Roxbury, our public school system continues to churn out the best and the brightest:
Student Allegedly Tries To Poison Teacher
"Urban science"?
Heading south now to North Attleboro, Massachusetts:
Teens Use Samurai Sword In Attleboro Robbery
Here's a little free advice to use as you see fit: The purpose of a getaway car is to get away from the crime scene as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is less likely to happen if your wheelman is loaded.
Stay tuned for the impending cries for "common-sense" sharp and/or pointy object control legislation from our friends up on Beacon Hill.
And lastly, from over the border in Nashua, New Hampshire:
Teens Busted After Hitting Cop Car With Paintballs
No additional commentary required.
We begin with a classic case of "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?", or more specifically, "DO YOU KNOW WHO I WANT YOU TO THINK I AM?".
Aide is accused of making threats over car scratch
Boston city councilors may not have a lot of power, but Lincoln Smith apparently thinks they do, according to city investigators.
Smith, a council staff aide who makes about $30,000, angrily said he was a councilor and would wield his clout if a valet parking company did not pay for a deep scratch on his car, according to city investigators.
Meanwhile, over in West Roxbury, our public school system continues to churn out the best and the brightest:
Student Allegedly Tries To Poison Teacher
A teen from Roxbury will be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Tuesday after reports he poured cleaning solution into a teacherÂs water bottle at the Urban Science Academy, said Boston Police.
"Urban science"?
Heading south now to North Attleboro, Massachusetts:
Teens Use Samurai Sword In Attleboro Robbery
Four teens are accused of holding up an Attleboro 7-11 with a samurai sword.
Police say two of the teens entered the store on North Main Street just after 2 a.m., threatened the clerk with a sword, and demanded money. The group then fled in a Mitsubishi Gallant.
Here's a little free advice to use as you see fit: The purpose of a getaway car is to get away from the crime scene as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is less likely to happen if your wheelman is loaded.
The getaway car ended up crashing several blocks away, narrowly missing a home on Lindsey Street.
[snip]
All four teens will be charged with armed robbery. [The driver of the getaway car] is also being charged with drunk driving.
Stay tuned for the impending cries for "common-sense" sharp and/or pointy object control legislation from our friends up on Beacon Hill.
And lastly, from over the border in Nashua, New Hampshire:
Teens Busted After Hitting Cop Car With Paintballs
No additional commentary required.
