Region Roundup: Easton Marathon Runner Delivers Speech, Party Causes Noise Concerns, Murder [And More..]

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Watch: Boston Marathon Runner from Easton Delivers Inspiring Speech Prior to Stoughton Road Race Prior to the start of the 5 School 5K road race, held April 27 at the Stoughton YMCA, Bobby O'Donnell III, son of Stoughton Fire Department Captain Bob O'Donnell and Easton resident, addressed the crowd of runners and spectators, delivering an inspirational speech before the field of nearly 200 participants was set to begin the 3.1-mile course. O'Donnell, 19, a 2012 graduate of Oliver Ames, and a freshman at St. Anslem College, was one of many runners stopped short of finishing the Boston Marathon on April 15 of this year due to the terrorist bombings. He compared running a race with meeting everyday goals. "It's your achievement of getting to …

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WANTED: Bra Thief

A thief in Victoria's Secret is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120613 October 15, 2012 Foxboro : Victoria Secret Case Details: Two males entered the store. One was a white male wearing a red shirt and jeans. The other was a black male wearing a dark colored jacket. The two males proceeded to the front display case and placed approximately 20 assorted bra's ($55.00 a piece) into a Eastern Mountain Sports bag and then left the store without paying. The white male has been identified as Richard Verdone 5/20/74 and has been charged. The Foxboro Police are still attempting …

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WANTED: Stolen Debit Card

Gift cards purchased with a stolen debit card is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120484 September 03, 2012 Foxboro : CVS Case Details: Black Female below entered the CVS store in Foxboro and purchased $400.00 in gift cards using victim's debit master card. Black female was described to be in her 20's approx. 5'6" and weighing approx. 120 to 130 lbs. Any information on the identity of the suspect please contact the Foxboro Detective Division 508-543-1212- Ext 264. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: Foxboro: (508) 543-1212 x …

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WANTED: Mike's Hard Lemonade Theft

Police are on the lookout for one thirsty thief

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120286 May 13, 2012 Foxboro : Stadium Gulf 20 Washington Street Case Details: On 5/13/12 at approximately 2:21 a.m. suspect #1 white male smashed the front door window with a hammer and entered the Stadium Gulf. Suspect #2 white male w/ mustache stood watch outside the front door. Suspect's stole two six packs of (Mikes Hard Lemonade) and left area on foot. Any information on the identity of the suspects please contact the Foxborough Police Detective Division 508-543-1212 ext 264. If you have any …

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Foxborough Boys' Basketbal Upsets Oliver Ames

Josh Patkin led the Warriors with 20 points while Jeff McPherson had 12 points.

After winning by 15 in their initial meeting, no one could be blamed for considering Oliver Ames the favorite in the rematch against Foxborough. Yet this time around the Foxborough team from almost four weeks ago was no where to be seen. “I said before the game bring it tonight and battle and if you bring it you’re gonna put yourself in a great position,” Foxborough head coach CJ Neely said. Upsetting one of the area’s better teams, the Warriors surprised the Oliver Ames Tigers with a 55-49 win on Senior Night.  A 10 point opening quarter from Jeff McPherson (12 points) helped the Warriors gain an 11 point lead after the first quarter. Getting open down low, McPherson was able to get a few quick buckets under the basket to help build the …

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