North Quincy High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning. School Superintendent Kevin Mulvey and Principal Keith Ford say that at around 10:30 am, a student reported that they had overheard students discussing having a weapon in school, specifically a gun, and a possible threat to the school. School Administration and police were notified immediately […]
A Quincy man has died after being struck by a car early Friday morning. Quincy Police tell WATD News that a preliminary investigation has determined that 58-year-old Donald Bowes was crossing Newport Ave. by Holbrook Rd. when he was struck. He was transported to Boston Medical Center where he later died. Police say the driver, […]
One person has died after being struck by a car in Quincy early Friday morning. Quincy Police identified the victim as a 58-year-old pedestrian. They also say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating. A road closure is in effect on Newport Ave. from Holbrook Rd. to the West Squantum St. overpass and motorists […]
An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting incident in Quincy Tuesday night. Quincy Police say that at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Taffrail Rd. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey says that upon arrival officers confirmed a shooting had taken place and located the victim. […]
It’s hard to believe we’re a month into the winter season, but despite postponements galore, most teams are thru the first third of their schedule. Even with sparse schedules, the first four weeks of the season have given us a great picture of who the contenders are, and which stars of the South Shore will […]
The high school hoops season is underway, and despite a few COVID-related hiccups, most teams have gotten at least a few games under their belt. It’s certainly been enough time to establish early contenders, between the mainstays like Scituate and Whitman-Hanson, and the surprises like Pembroke and Plymouth South. We’ve also seen enough ball to […]
A man has been questioned by Quincy Police after approaching a female motorist. Police say that at around 9 a.m. Tuesday they received a call from a female who stated that a male approached her, claiming that her car was leaking oil. She immediately contacted police and provided a description of the vehicle – a […]
A Boston man has been arrested following an attack on an elderly man at Quincy Center Station. MBTA Transit Police say that at around 2:30 p.m. Friday officers responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a 92-year-old man bleeding from his head and a concerned citizen attempting to control the bleeding. […]
The City of Quincy observed the fifth night of Chanukah on Thursday with a Menorah lighting. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton led the event in front of Quincy City Hall during a night that had a special historical significance. He said an event like this also […]
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Quincy Sunday afternoon. Fire officials tell WATD News that at around 3:45 p.m. they were called to 166 Granite St. for a fire on the exterior of the house. That fire spread through the attic into the interior of the home. Boston and Weymouth provided […]