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Massachusetts Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder Following Deadly DUI Crash That Claimed Young Girl’s Life

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A Massachusetts man was found guilty by a jury of killing a teenage girl and injuring two others in a 2019 vehicular incident, authorities said Thursday. Gregory Goodsell, 36, of Marshfield, faces convictions for second-degree murder and other charges following a crash that occurred while he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The tragic accident took place on December 29, 2019, when Goodsell, driving a Ford F-250, ran a red …

Life Sentence for Massachusetts Man in Tragic DUI Crash That Claimed Young Girl’s Life

PEMBROKE, Mass. — A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life imprisonment Thursday after being convicted of killing a teenager in a traffic collision while driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In Pembroke, on December 29, 2019, 36-year-old Gregory Goodsell was charged with the death of 13-year-old Claire Zisserson after he ran a red light and collided with the car she was in. Goodsell, reported to have been departing from a company holiday celebration, …

Three Inmates Charged in Vicious Assault on Correctional Officers at Massachusetts Prison

BOSTON — A violent altercation earlier this month at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center on September 18 has led to serious charges against three inmates, who are accused of attacking five correctional officers, leaving one with severe injuries including a punctured lung. The incident has prompted calls for increased safety measures within the prison. The attack, which was captured on surveillance footage, shows a routine walk through a common area of the prison quickly escalating into …

Three Inmates Charged in Brutal Attack on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

Lancaster, MA – At Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison, three inmates have been charged in connection with a violent outbreak that resulted in the severe injury of two correction officers earlier this month. The incident, occurring on September 18, led to two officers being stabbed during routine rounds, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement agencies and correctional authorities. The assailants identified as Jose Crespo, 39, Heriberto Rivera-Negron, 36, and Jeffrey Tapia, 30, face …

Three Inmates Charged in Brutal Attack on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Max-Security Prison

Lancaster, MA — Massachusetts authorities have brought formal charges against three inmates in connection with a severe assault on correctional staff at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center earlier this month. The attack, which occurred on September 18, left two officers severely wounded, with one suffering multiple stab wounds, including a stab to the back of the head that resulted in a punctured lung. The accused, identified as Jose Crespo, 39, Heriberto Rivera-Negron, 36, and Jeffrey Tapia, …

Charges Filed Against Trio for Stabbing Assault on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

Lancaster, Mass. — Charges have been leveled against three inmates following a violent altercation at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center that resulted in serious injuries to several corrections officers, Massachusetts authorities reported. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. earlier this month, escalated quickly leading to multiple stabbings and hospitalizations. The individuals accused include Jose R. Crespo, 39, Heriberto Rivera-Negron, 36, and Jeffrey Tapia, 30. Each faces charges of mayhem, armed assault with intent to …

Massachusetts Corrections Department Seeks Union Collaboration to Boost Safety After Violent Attack at Souza-Baranowski

Boston, MA — In response to recent incidents at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, including a serious assault on corrections officers, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections urged for a cooperative effort with the union representing the officers to bolster safety measures. The interim Correction Commissioner, Shawn Jenkins, reached out to the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union with a detailed letter emphasizing the necessity of joint efforts to enhance security across state prisons. The call for unity …

Massachusetts Lawmaker Demands Reform After Violent Attack in State Prison, Cites Dire Need for Enhanced Inmate Programs

Shirley, MA – Following a brutal assault on two corrections officers in the Souza-Baranowski Corrections Center, calls for sweeping reforms at the maximum security facility have intensified. State Senator Jamie Eldridge, who chairs the Senate Criminal Justice Reform Caucus and has been a frequent visitor to the prison, described its culture as possibly the most detrimental in Massachusetts. The recent attack, which occurred on Wednesday evening, resulted in injuries to five officers, one of whom …

Shocking Assault at Massachusetts Prison Spurs Call for Major Security Overhaul

Lancaster, MA — A recent video release has cast a stark light on a violent episode at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, where a group of inmates launched a brutal attack on corrections officers on September 18, leaving five officers hospitalized. This incident included a particularly severe assault where one officer was stabbed approximately 12 times. The footage, disclosed by the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU), depicts the sudden and ferocious nature of the assault …

Call for Action as Violent Attack at Massachusetts Prison Highlights Urgent Security Concerns

Lancaster, MA – A disturbing incident resulting in the hospitalization of five correction officers occurred at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Massachusetts. Surveilled footage of the attack, which was released on Friday, vividly captures the alarming moment two officers were ruthlessly stabbed, while three others sustained injuries during the response earlier this week. The violence has prompted the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU) to demand immediate reforms and a comprehensive security review of all …