Letter to the Editor:But Don’t All Lives Matter?

Dear Somerville Speak Up Line,

We already live in a politically charged climate. Unfortunately we now live in a racist climate as well. 

The elephant in the
room thats causing the problem is the “BLACK LIVES MATTER” banner on city hall! All lives matter peroid. We were taught this in kindegarten its as simple as sharing we are all equal. 
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Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Steven LIBERGE (Larceny) Home Depot Somerville

On June 23, 2017, at approximately 15:30 hours, I, Officer Rivera, while in full uniform and working as Alpha 1, responded to Home Depot, 75 Mystic Avenue, with Alpha 3, Officer Fusco, for a report of a shoplifter who was exiting the store through the garden area. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Steven LIBERGE (Larceny) Home Depot Somerville

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Paolo SETTIPANE (Shoplifting, AB Police, Resisting) Goodwill Store on Elm Street


The following is a summary of the details related to this incident.

 

     On June 23, 2017 at approximately 14:00 hours I was dispatched to the Goodwill Store located at 230 Elm Street for a shoplifter. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Paolo SETTIPANE (Shoplifting, AB Police, Resisting) Goodwill Store on Elm Street

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Cameron LINEHAN (Traffick Methamphetamine), William BROWN (PWID B, Possess B, C & E) & Ivan VASIN (PWID A & B)


The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #17037680:

 

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Cameron Linehan and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of MDMA. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Cameron LINEHAN (Traffick Methamphetamine), William BROWN (PWID B, Possess B, C & E) & Ivan VASIN (PWID A & B)

Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert BREEN (AB Police, AB Public, Disorderly, Resisting) & Wendy BREEN (ABDW, Resisting)

On 06/22/2017, at approximately 21:00, I Officer Brioso (East 3), along with Officer Moreira (East 4) was dispatched to 3 Dartmouth St for a report of an injured party. BREEN, Wendy called 911 to report that her brother BREEN, Robert was intoxicated and had fallen causing a laceration to his head. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Robert BREEN (AB Police, AB Public, Disorderly, Resisting) & Wendy BREEN (ABDW, Resisting)

Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 25 June 19-23, 2017

By Bob Katzen 

   THE HOUSE AND SENATE: This week’s roll calls are from the week of June 19-23. The report shows how local senators and representatives voted on House and Senate versions of a bill making changes and imposing new regulations on how the state will regulate the retail sale and cultivation of marijuana. Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 42 – Report No. 25 June 19-23, 2017