Massachusetts
Family searching for missing Massachusetts man in South Carolina | ABC6
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WLNE) — A family from Massachusetts is asking the public’s help in locating a man who went missing.
60-year-old Stanley Kotowski of Methuen disappeared last week at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, according to a report from ABC6’s affiliate station, WCVB.
In a post shared in a Hilton Head Island Facebook group, Kotowski’s wife Jackie thanked everyone for the love and support her family had received and said that as of August 22, her husband remained missing.
“We’ve received no shortage of love, prayers, good vibes, etc. and are incredibly thankful to you are,” she wrote.
According to the police report from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Jackie told officers that her husband went missing in the morning hours of Friday, August 16.
He did not have his wallet, identification, or even shoes on when he left the condominium the family was staying at.
Kotowski told officers that her husband had become paranoid ever since they arrived, and he had told her that he thought Sea Pines Resort was a “set up.”
Asked if her husband was suicidal, Kotowski’s wife said he was not but before he disappeared he stated “promise me you’ll go on without me.”
The family stated they would continue to share periodic updates on social media which can be found here:
If anyone has information regarding Stanley Kotowski’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Massachusetts
Millions of gallons of wastewater discharged into Merrimack River due to broken pipe
Approximately eight million gallons of wastewater are currently being discharged into the river per day.
HAVERHILL, Mass. (WWLP) – Those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend are being advised of a wastewater pipe break on the Merrimack River.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police stated that over the weekend, a major wastewater pipe in Haverhill broke, releasing millions of gallons of sewage into the river. The broken pipe was carrying wastewater from the main pumping station to the treatment plant.
Police estimate that approximately eight million gallons of wastewater are currently being discharged into the river per day.
At this time, fishing in the river is not prohibited, and the estuaries and beaches remain open. However, the information is being released to the public to help community members be aware of current conditions and use caution.
To access more information on water quality testing results, you can visit the official DPH website. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Massachusetts
4 shot during World Cup watch party in Massachusetts
BROCKTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Four people were shot on Friday night after hundreds had gathered to watch a World Cup match in Massachusetts.
Police said the shooting happened just before midnight on Main Street in Brockton.
Officers said the victims were taken to the hospital.
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Police have not said if there were any arrests.
Massachusetts
Man cited for alleged wrong-way deadly crash
BOSTON, (WPRI) — A somerset man has been cited for allegedly causing a deadly wrong-way crash in Boston late Saturday night.
Just before midnight, troopers from the H9 Barracks were called for a report of a multi-vehicle crash on I-93 North before Exit 15A.
A preliminary investigation showed that the driver of a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, identified as 81-year-old Antone Carvalho, of Somerset, entered Route 93 North at Exit 15B and drove southbound in the northbound lanes.
Two vehicles, a Honda Odyssey and an Audi A4, attempted to avoid the Carvalho and crashed into each other.
Four people in the Honda Odyssey, were taken to a Boston-area hospital for evaluation.
Shortly after the initial crash, police say Carvalho collided head-on with a Chevrolet Cruze.
Carvalho and the other driver were taken to Boston-area hospitals for their injuries
The driver of the Chevrolet Cruze, identified as a man in his 20’s from Haverhill, died from his injuries.
Carvalho will be issued a summons to appear in court at a later date.
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