NEW: A MA couple say they lost their foster license after refusing to sign a state form requiring parents to affirm a child’s gender identity and use preferred pronouns. Full story: https://t.co/kqAQDc6szB

Westborough school janitor trades mop bucket for mugshot after being busted in child porn sting https://t.co/Cgy3j0IQgN

BREAKING: Three people shot in broad daylight on Hiawatha Road in Mattapan — one clinging to life, according to sources. Police say suspects took off on a scooter. Another “safe” weekend in America’s safest city. Full story: https://t.co/QzxS3OzEQ4

BREAKING: Boston police search for scooter suspects after broad daylight triple shooting leaves one fighting for life https://t.co/IZ2H0eEduZ

NEW: A cruiser torched. Four cops hospitalized. One needs reconstructive surgery. Mayor Wu still calls Boston “the safest major city in America” — and blames President Trump for trying to “declare war on cities.” Full story: https://t.co/ZENxP6vT97

NEW: As cops recover from broken bones, Wu doubles down on her ‘safest city’ claim and blames Trump for stirring fear https://t.co/3ZcBTIBNCU

NEW: Police say Estefan D. Henriquez, 29, of Lynn, MA, was arrested Oct. 8 in Canisteo, NY, after traveling from Massachusetts to meet a 14-year-old girl he had previously raped. Full story: https://t.co/1gRNBHZJrS

JUST IN: Massachusetts man’s plot to kidnap and assault 14-year-old girl stopped in Upstate NY sting https://t.co/sUWQmmDsKf

It’s 8 a.m. and anti-ICE activists have already been outside the Burlington ICE office for three hours. They’re staying until 7 p.m. — a full 14-hour protest. Full story: https://t.co/TvraT63f79 https://t.co/0TTnzvDwnS

JUST IN: Anti-ICE activists set to stage 14-hour protest outside Massachusetts immigration office on Saturday https://t.co/hIllIisCKF

NEW: Christian couple who cared for eight foster children are banned after rejecting Massachusetts gender policy forcing them to use kids’ preferred pronouns https://t.co/0r0GTeGbfk

NEW: Prosecutors say Haitian migrant Cory Alvarez, 27 lured a 15-year-old girl into his room at a state-run Rockland hotel under the pretense of helping her with a tablet — then assaulted her. He’s now been sentenced to 10–12 years in prison. Full story: https://t.co/ltvCzM4h53

BREAKING: Haitian migrant who raped 15 year old at taxpayer-funded migrant hotel gets 12-year prison sentence https://t.co/FKD7L6uWbO

BREAKING: Boston Judge James Stanton dropped the hammer — handing out $10,000 bail, twice what prosecutors asked, as the courtroom erupted in gasps. Boston’s pro-Palestine agitators came for sympathy and left stunned. Full story: https://t.co/oYtSA3cNXt

Last year, I contacted BPD re street takeovers, drag racing & stunts filmed in Back Bay. It’s unconscionable to block emergency access to go viral on social media. They need to be prosecuted. It’s never acceptable to block access for 1st responders & put public at risk! #bospoli

BREAKING: Boston Judge James Stanton dropped the hammer — handing out $10,000 bail, twice what prosecutors asked, as the courtroom erupted in gasps. Boston’s pro-Palestine agitators came for sympathy and left stunned. Full story: https://t.co/oYtSA3cNXt

“Ten thousand!” — courtroom gasps as judge makes example of Boston riot suspects https://t.co/eihyxN2YS7

NEW: Boston police say Nelson Rodriguez Tejada, 42, and Wellington Guzman Rodriguez, 27, both of Dorchester, were running a major drug pipeline flooding city streets with fentanyl and crack. Full story: https://t.co/goQPvwRfmW

JUST IN: Two men face major trafficking charges after Boston cops seize fentanyl bricks and cash during Dorchester search warrants https://t.co/b6TwKExqWv

Boston Mayor Wu has been offering advice on how cities can become “the safest in the nation.” But in her own city, a police cruiser was torched in the South End and crowds flooded Boston Common in a violent protest days later. Boston’s safety record is facing growing scrutiny.

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