Northeast
WATCH: Road rage suspect drags mom out of vehicle, body-slams her on pavement
A Massachusetts mother of two was seriously injured after a man pulled her out of her car and body-slammed her head-first during a road-rage attack caught on video after a minor fender-bender.
Hailea Soares, 31, was driving in Attleboro, Massachusetts, around 9 a.m. Friday when she rear-ended the driver in front of her, who had stopped suddenly, according to WHDH-TV News.
“He kept slamming on his brakes and then when we got to the intersection, he hit a light and he was in front of me,” Soares told the outlet. “As soon as we went through, we didn’t even make it across and he slammed on the brakes, so I hit him.”
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Hailea Soares, 31, suffered serious injuries when she was body-slammed during a road-rage attack Friday. (WFXT)
Gladior Kwesiah, a 26-year-old Rhode Island resident, then pulled Soares out of her vehicle, according to the Attleboro Police Department.
When Soares tried to take photos of the damage to her vehicle, the attacker yanked away her phone, she said.
“I tried to defend myself, and then he picked me up, and that was when the woman got the video of me being thrown to the ground,” she told WHDH. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m in the air right now. I’m in the air.’”
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Gladior Kwesiah, a 26-year-old Rhode Island resident, pulled Soares out of her vehicle after a minor fender-bender and assaulted her, according to the Attleboro Police Department. (Handout/Attleboro Police)
Soares was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital suffering from a broken knee, a broken foot, an injured eye socket and a serious head wound, according to WHDH.
Kwesiah was arrested on scene and charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon resulting in serious injury, malicious destruction of property and driving without a license, according to the Attleboro Police Department. He is being held on $25,000 bail.
Attleboro police Sgt. Kevin Sellers told WHDH the incident was “inappropriate and unacceptable conduct stemming from what was essentially a minor motor vehicle crash.”
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Gladior Kwesiah was arrested on scene and charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon resulting in serious injury, malicious destruction of property and driving without a license, the Attleboro Police Department said. (Handout/Attleboro Police)
Soares said she was just happy to survive the attack.
“He was just being a jerk— on the road,” she said in an interview with ABC-TV News. “I don’t know if he was having a bad day. I don’t know what that was, but if that’s the type of person he is, I don’t think he belongs in society with the rest of us.”
A GoFundMe initiative for Soares’ medical expenses had raised nearly $29,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Connecticut
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into parked, unoccupied vehicle in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash early Friday morning in Meriden, according to police.
The crash happened just after 3:00 a.m. in the area of Lincoln Street. The motorcyclist was navigating a turn when they struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle, police said.
The motorcyclist was taken to an area trauma center, according to police.
A section of Lincoln Street is blocked for the investigation, police said.
Meriden’s accident investigation team responded to the scene.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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The Magalloway Conservation Project will ensure the land remains open for fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities for generations to come.
The project will also protect wildlife habitat and support the regional timber economy.
The effort began last March and is expected to be completed later this month.
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A Massachusetts city with one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities has imposed a temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s historic World Cup match between the West African nation and Argentina.
The curfew will be in effect in Brockton, just south of Boston, from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday.
City officials said the decision follows recent World Cup celebrations that led to dangerous and unlawful behavior.
“World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct and other criminal activities,” the city said.
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A Cape Verde fan attends the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami on June 21, 2026. (Craig Williamson/SNS Group)
Brockton is home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the United States, with nearly one in four residents identifying as Cape Verdean, according to local outlet The Enterprise.
Friday’s match was expected to draw large celebrations, as the 2026 tournament marks the first time the African island nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
Following previous World Cup matches, Brockton police said several people were injured in shootings that erupted during postgame celebrations, according to local outlet Boston 25 News — prompting city officials to impose the temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s matchup.
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A mural on the side of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Oct. 8, 2020. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Under the curfew order, no one will be permitted to enter establishments serving alcohol after 7 p.m.
Patrons already inside will be allowed to remain until 10 p.m., but “last calls” for alcoholic beverages must end by 9:30 p.m.
The city said only limited exceptions to the curfew will be permitted.
Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates at the end of the World Cup Group H match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 21, 2026. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
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Brockton officials described the measure as a public safety measure intended to preserve public order.
“The purpose of this curfew is to protect public safety, reduce criminal activity associated with post-match celebrations, and enable police, fire, and emergency personnel to effectively maintain order and respond to emergencies,” the city said.
“Residents and visitors are urged to celebrate responsibly, obey all laws, avoid unlawful gatherings, and cooperate with public safety officials to ensure that all World Cup celebrations remain peaceful and safe.”
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