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Authorities responding to active ‘incident’ at Bristol County House of Corrections

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

Officers and personnel at the Bristol County House of Corrections are dealing with what is being called an “incident,” according to officials.A spokesperson for the facility said details are still being gathered as officials respond at the jail, including the Dartmouth Fire Department.A 7NEWS source referred to the incident as a “disturbance” that may involve two units within the facility, which houses 600 inmates. The source indicated that, as of noontime, authorities had moved teams into place to try and quell what was occurring inside.Additional details have not yet been released. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide updates on the incident later this afternoon.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Search suspended for missing boater off coast of Gloucester after bodies of 3 others located

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

Rescue crews operating in and around Cape Ann have suspended the search for a fourth missing boater a day after the United States Coast Guard discovered an overturned boat and the bodies of three other people who had been reported missing, according to officials.In an update, the USCG Northeast said the search had been suspended “pending new information” after crews worked to search over 1,500 square nautical miles over a span of 27 hours.RELATED: Search continues for 4th boater after 3 bodies found off Cape AnnThe search operation was initially launched on Thursday morning after officials learned that a group of four had gone fishing, starting at Hampton, New Hampshire, with a goal of heading to a spot near Jeffreys Ledge 50 miles offshore on Wednesday before they were reported missing. Speaking with 7NEWS, Coast Guard Lt. Brandon Newman said officials never received a distress call. Rather, he said a family member reported the boaters missing after they didn’t return h...

Montgomery: Patrice Bergeron did not travel with B’s to Florida, ‘likely’ to return for Game 5 of series

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

The Boston Bruins will be without Patrice Bergeron tonight for Game 3 of their series against the Florida Panthers, with the captain not travelling with the B’s to the Sunshine State, according to Head Coach Jim Montgomery.Montgomery announced that Bergeron will likely not return until Game 5, when the team is back in Boston.Bergeron has been dealing with what has been reported as an upper body injury that has left him sidelined throughout the playoffs. Earlier in the week, Montgomery had said the 37 year old had been “feeling better” but remained questionable heading into Game 2, ultimately sitting the match out.With the series tied at 1-1, the puck drops for Game 3 tonight at 7:30 p.m.

New detention hearing scheduled for Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged with leaking military secrets

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

The 21-year-old Air National Guardsman charged with leaking classified military secrets to his friends on an online gaming forum will learn his detention fate next week.A detention hearing in the case of Jack Teixeira at the federal courthouse in Boston was canceled at the last minute Wednesday to an uncertain future date. On Friday, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy scheduled a new detention hearing for Thursday in the federal court in Worcester where the judge usually sits.Teixeira is an E-3/Airman First Class stationed at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, and was arrested in North Dighton on April 13 and charged in Boston federal court the next day with unauthorized removal and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or materials.He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held without bail pending his full detention hearing.Teixeira is the leader of a Discord server, which is w...

La Jolla seeks separation from San Diego

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

LA JOLLA, Calif. -- A proposal is in the works that would separate the community of La Jolla from San Diego.If separated, La Jolla would work as its own city, instead of a community within the City of San Diego.“The mission is to detach from the City of San Diego and provide a self-governance here in La Jolla that ultimately will uplift the entire region," President of the Association for the City of La Jolla President Trace Wilson said. “I think the city of San Diego is stretched thin and we are just one of the communities that actually can afford ourselves and help.” New online thrift store aims to fund San Diego homeless programs Wilson believes this will be good for both San Diego and La Jolla, and would only want to go through with the idea if that is the case.“It's really in my mind, it's nut and bolts if the data says this is good for San Diego and the community of La Jolla, why wouldn’t you do it?" Wilson said.While this is not the first time residents have proposed this, ...

'Private Bruno' becomes active-duty Marine Corps recruit mascot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A four-legged servicemember has officially become an active-duty mascot for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.'Private Bruno,' a six-month-old English Bulldog, was appointed to his duties during a ceremony Friday morning. Authorities investigate deputy-involved shooting in North County The dignified dog was named after Maj. Gen. Bruno Hochmuth, who at the time of his death was the first General Officer killed during the Vietnam War, according to Marine Corp officials.Pvt. Bruno will be following in Maj. Gen. Hochmuth's footsteps as he was also the commanding general of the depot from November 1963 to February 1967, military records show.Marine Corps officials say Maj. Gen. Hochmuth was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” (Valor), the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of a second award, along with the Purple Heart with Gold Star. In present day, Cpl. Johnny “Manny” Manuelito, a fellow English Bulldog, rel...

Man airlifted to hospital in critical condition following Hwy. 400 crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

Three people are in hospital, including a man who was airlifted to hospital in critical condition, following a crash on Highway 400 south of Barrie.The collision occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway south of Highway 89.OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says two vehicles were involved in the crash. One of the vehicles rolled over several times.Two people in the vehicle that rolled were taken to hospital, including a man who was airlifted to a trauma centre by an Ornge air ambulance.One person from the second vehicle was brought to hospital with minor injuries.All southbound lanes are closed from Highway 89 to Highway 88 for the investigation.Collision: #Hwy400 sb closed at Hwy89. Two vehicle collision, one vehicle rolled over. Three people to hospital, one person was airlifted to a trauma center. Expect delays. #AuroraOPP investigating. pic.twitter.com/xulmD4wknr— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) April 21, 2023  

Scarborough schools locked down after reports of person with gun in area

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

Toronto police say two people are in custody and no other suspects are being sought after reports of a person with a gun outside of Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute in the Finch Avenue East and Brimley Road area of Scarborough on Friday afternoon.Albert Campbell and nearby Royal Crown School were both briefly placed in lock downs that have since been lifted.Police say Francis Libermann Catholic High School is in hold and secure.Police say a pellet gun has been recovered and no injuries have been reported.No further details were immediately available.PERSON WITH A GUN:(UPDATE)Albert Campbell CI-no other suspects outstanding-police o/s investigating-Frances Libermann -remaining in lockdown-Albert Campbell CI and Royal Crown – no longer in lockdown#GO883099^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 21, 2023More to come

Drive-by shooting wounds 3, kills 12-year-old bystander

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bullets sprayed out from a speeding car in Connecticut’s capital, killing an innocent 12-year-old bystander and wounding three other people who have have rap sheets that include gun crimes, authorities said Friday.The suspects in the drive-by shooting appeared to target three males who were standing on a sidewalk on a residential street not far from downtown Hartford shortly after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, city police said.Secret Pierce, a seventh grader at Milner Middle School, became Hartford’s seventh homicide victim of the year. She was sitting in a parked car when she was shot in the head, police said. She died Friday morning. The three other victims, males ages 16, 18 and 23, were expected to survive.“This is a painful day in our community,” Mayor Luke Bronin said at a morning news conference outside police headquarters. “I don’t have the words. I want to say to Secret’s mom and loved ones that we all are so deeply sorry. That we are with them toda...

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday with feasts, prayers

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:56 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The holiday of Eid al-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world on Friday. The celebration was marred by tragedy amid the explosion of conflict in Sudan, while in other countries it came against the backdrop of hopes for a better future.After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The start of the holiday is traditionally based on sightings of the new moon, which vary according to geographic location.In Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, staccato blasts of gunfire marked the early hours of the feast day. A deadly conflict in the vast African country that erupted in the past week has forced many people to shelter indoors ahead of the holiday, even as water and food for civilians runs low.In Jerusalem, thousands of faithful gathered at Islam’s third holiest shrine, the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, where tensions with Israeli authorities have seethed in the past month. The compound also hosts Judais...