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Restaurant CEO Visits Prison Culinary Program
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian welcomed Legal Sea Foods CEO and President Roger Berkowitz for a tour of the Middlesex House of Correction in Billerica earlier this month. Mr. Berkowitz visited...
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Middlesex Sheriff to Host Inaugural Citizens Academy
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased to announce the inaugural Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. The academy is a new initiative designed to provide Middlesex residents with a...
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Medford Woman Pleads Guilty to Husband’s Murder
Shawntina Burston is pictured during her arraignment in 2011. Pool Photo By Jarret Bencks. - Allison Goldsberry A Medford woman has pleaded guilty for the stabbing death of her husband, according to...
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Sheriff Makes Easter Visit to Hospital
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and members of the Middlesex Deputy Sheriffs’ Association visited Winchester Hospital Easter Sunday morning to deliver toys to young patients at the hospital....
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Sheriff Supports Raising Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian testified Wednesday in support of legislation increasing the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds. Sheriff Koutoujian and Suffolk County Sheriff...
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DA Leone Co-Hosts School Safety Conference
Two nationally-recognized safety and security experts joined Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone at a conference today to teach local school districts and law enforcement how to identify red...
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Police Investigating Widespread Vandalism Targeting Schools, Parks
- Allison Goldsberry Police are seeking those responsible for vandalizing several schools and parks with hateful graffiti, according to information released by Mayor Michael McGlynn’s office. Police...
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Sheriff, Police Chief Attend White House Press Conference on Gun Violence...
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (right) was joined at the Vice President’s press conference Tuesday by Natick Police Chief James Hicks (left), Framingham Police Chief Steven Carl and Medford...
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Local State Rep Sentenced for Voter Fraud
- Allison Goldsberry Former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to voter fraud. Smith was sentenced in federal court for civil rights violations for...
View ArticleMedford Man Charged in Bank Burglary
- Allison Goldsberry A Medford man was charged in federal court with bank burglary, according to information released by the FBI. Terry K. Leigh, 43 was charged in a criminal complaint with bank...
View ArticleExplosions Cut Boston Marathon Short, At Least 2 Killed
- Allison Goldsberry At least two separate explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon have injured dozens and killed two, according to Boston Police. The Boston Athletic Association has...
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Middlesex Sheriff Reacts to Bombings
The following statement was released by Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian late Monday night: “My thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured in today’s explosions in Boston. This was a...
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Medford Woman Killed in Marathon Bombings
- Allison Goldsberry A 29-year-old Medford woman is one of the three victims who was killed on Monday in the bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon. The woman, another victim, and 8-year-old Martin...
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Media Descend on Medford Home of Family of Marathon Bombing Victim
Dozens of press from the area and beyond have camped out on Park Street near the home of the family of Krystle Campbell, a 29-year-old woman who grew up in Medford that was killed in Monday’s Boston...
View ArticleSheriff’s SWAT Team Assisted in Bombing Invesitation
The events of the past week demonstrated the commitment of law enforcement across all levels to identifying and capturing those responsible for Monday’s heinous Boston Marathon attack. I was proud to...
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Community Pays Respects to Krystle Campbell, Other Boston Marathon Bombing...
One week after two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring scores of others, the Medford community came together to honor one of its own, Krystle Campbell, and other victims....
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National Drug Take Back Event April 27
Medford Police and Medford Board of Health are hosting a “National Drug Take Back Initiative” on Saturday, April 27. Items accepted include pills, tablets, capsules, cough medicine, creams/salves, and...
View ArticleMarian Ryan Appointed Middlesex DA
Marian T. Ryan has been appointed to be the next Middlesex District Attorney by Governor Deval Patrick. “I am humbled by the responsibility which the Governor has entrusted to me,” said Ryan. “I am...
View ArticleMedford Man Pleads Guilty for Stealing from Maynard Retirement Fund
- Allison Goldsberry A Medford man pleaded guilty to charges of larceny for forging and cashing checks illegally from the town of Maynard’s retirement fund, according to Middlesex County District...
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Sheriff Speaks at Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian traveled to New York Sunday, April 21, to speak at the 98th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The event, held in Times Square, focused on the...
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