Region Roundup: Local Man Killed in Easton Car Crash, Bank Fraud, Masked Robbery and More
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Nov. 25, 2012.
Foxborough Man Killed in Easton Car Crash Saturday
Easton and Massachusetts State Police are investigating a reported fatal motor vehicle accident that took place on Foundry Street/Rte. 106 Saturday night.
Easton police and Massachusetts State Police said the accident took place at 285 Foundry St.
The victim is currently identified as a 76-year-old Foxborough resident. The incident remains under investigation.
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Dedham Police Looking for Masked Suspect in Family Dollar Robbery
Dedham police are on the lookout for a masked male party suspected of robbing the Family Dollar Store on Bussey Street Sunday night.
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Parents Say Kraft 'Partly to Blame' for Death of Two Women in 2008 Crash
The family of a young woman killed in a 2008 car crash following a Country Music Festival concert at Gillette Stadium has filed a lawsuit against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, claiming he is "partly responsible" for the tragedy.
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Former Wrentham Co-Op Employee Charged With Taking Over $100,000 From Bank
Former Wrentham Co-operative employee Debra S. Antonitis was charged with three counts of mail fraud and one count of wire mail.
The woman, Debra S. Antonitis, 45, is being charged with three counts of mail fraud and one count of wire mail.
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Mansfield Football 23, Duxbury 19; Hornets in Super Bowl
The Mansfield High football team is going Bowling again.
After beating Duxbury, 23-19, Tuesday night at Bridgewater-Raynham High School in the Division 2 playoffs during a snowy showdown.
"Our kids come back every week and keep working, win or lose," Mansfield head coach Michael Redding said.
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Walpole Man Arrested for Rash of Area Car Break-Ins
On Wednesday Nov. 21 at 2:30 a.m., Norwood Police Patrolman Shawn Wilman was patrolling on Coach Lane. Coach Lane and Mill Pond Lane form a circle off of Union Street in Norwood.
Weeks prior, the area had been targeted by someone who was breaking into unsecured motor vehicles in residents’ driveways. In one night a thief entered 30 unlocked vehicles in the neighborhood.
