A Dorchester man is in custody in connection with an armed robbery that ended in the death of a Quincy man. Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey says 28-year-old Dwayne D. Harper was arrested on a Quincy District Court warrant while leaving a Boston residence Monday morning. The incident took place on August 18 when […]
An investigation is underway after a bomb threat was made at Quincy High School. Quincy Police say an anonymous call came in shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday. All students were evacuated and Quincy Police EOD K9’s were deployed. Students and teachers were being allowed back into the gym after it was cleared by K9 officers […]
One man has died following a deadly shooting in Quincy. Quincy Police say officers were called to the area of 5 Crown Dr. at approximately 12:40 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival they found a man in his 30’s with obvious gunshot wounds in the area of the stairwell leading from the apartment building’s parking area to […]
There is a barricaded suspect in Quincy. **Update** Quincy Police say the situation was resolved peacefully, the person was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, after more than three hours on scene. Original story below: Quincy Police say members of the department’s SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Team are assisting the Massachusetts State Police […]
The crew from Rolling Thunder kicked off the third annual Veteran’s Music Festival Benefits and Career Expo at Pageant Field in Quincy on Saturday, an event which Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso says continues to grow. One of those 150 tables included Sue Katz of American Consumer Credit Counseling. Taylor Hall of Ginger Betty’s Bakery […]
A special fishing trip for disabled veterans will be taking place Wednesday morning in Quincy, and WATD’s Dan McCready speaks with organizer Mike Cheney about the event. Photo Credit: Harvey’s Saltwater Fishing Club.
An event will be held in Quincy on Sunday in honor of fallen police officers. Sgt. Patrick Faherty, a Trustee with the Quincy Police Mutual Aid Association, tells WATD News that this is an observance that has been taking place for decades. Faherty says that this year they want to bring attention to […]
David Murphy, Commissioner of Natural Resources for the City of Quincy, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the “Cleaner, Greener Quincy” Program taking place on Saturday.
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Quincy. The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Twin Rivers Factory at 2112 Washington St. Norfolk County Control says the fire reached two alarms at one point with Weymouth and Boston providing mutual aid. Fire officials say crews are still on scene […]
A Quincy group will be receiving a state grant to help train Certified Nursing Assistants. The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Tuesday that 1199SEIU League will receive $500,000 provide training to prepare 100 unemployed and underemployed participants in partnership with Steward Morton Hospital, Steward Saint Anne’s Hospital, and Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center. The funds were […]