Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
(UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA
(Update) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (Update at bottom of story) A Peabody chiropractor accused of filming his patients secretly in the bathroom of his clinic is now charged with recording an underage girl in the shower without her knowledge, authorities said.  Scott Kline, age 44, of Middleton in Essex County, who runs Back on Track, was charged with two counts of possession of child porn on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators said Kline installed the camera in the shower of a home and captured video of a girl known to him. Authorities did not say if it was at his home or h…

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by Josh Lanier
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call A Peabody police officer was taken to the hospital after a person ran into the officer with a car, officials say.  A police officer was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in a motor vehicle at 700 Lowell Street in Peabody in the evening of Thursday, June 20 when the car's driver accidentally hit the officer, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The officer received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.  The car's driver was arrested for domestic assault and battery.  The incident occurred just aft…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation 'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation Several patients of a Peabody chiropractor accused of secretly planting a hidden camera in his practice's bathroom reported receiving a text message from him Wednesday night, July 19, claiming he was the victim of a misunderstanding.  In the message that several people posted to social media, Scott Kline called the charges against him "(very) bad rumors and theories" and said his Back on Track office on Chestnut Street could remain open.  Hope you are doing well. I wanted to mention that recently there were false accusations made against me and there are some v bad rumors and theo…

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by Josh Lanier
Lynn, MA
Obituaries
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many'
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' The family of an Essex County man so beloved he was nicknamed the "Mayor of Peabody" is receiving an outpouring of support after his unexpected death.  Henry Breckenridge, a Peabody police officer, died from complications that arose during a non-emergency surgery at Salem Hospital, the Peabody Police Department announced on Thursday, July 20.  Hospital staff worked "heroically" to try and save him, but to no avail.  Breckenridge believed in community policing and was an "outstanding" officer, said Police Chief Tom Griffin. He was particularly loved by young people, who shared support and…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA
Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA A Middlesex County chiropractor is accused of filming at least one person naked in the bathroom of his Peabody business, authorities said.  Scott Kline, 44, of Middleton, is charged with photographing an unsuspecting nude person and was being held on a $10,000 bail, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Several of his former patients have taken to social media to share their disgust as news of his arrest broke. Kline ran the Back On Track chiropractic clinic at 20 Chestnut Street in Peabody. A man who visited the clinic on Friday, July 14, noticed a small black plastic coat hook on the wal…

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by Josh Lanier
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage
Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage A medical helicopter was called to transport a person to the hospital after a serious fall, officials say.  The person fell about 15 feet in a parking garage for the Harvard Vanguard building, located at 2 Essex Center Drive in Peabody, on Thursday, July 13, according to the Peabody Police Department.  Police received a call reporting the incident around 8:45 in the morning. Atlantic Ambulance, Peabody Police, Peabody Fire, and OSHA responded to the scene of the incident.  Atlantic Ambulance transported the person to a landing zone at 75 Central Street. A medical helico…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dorchester, MA
Business
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report A restaurant focused on bringing healthy, fast options to its customers may soon be employing robots to assemble its salads and bowls, reports say.  Sweetgreen, a California-headquartered restaurant chain with eateries in 19 states, plans to use robots to assemble meals at all of its locations within five years, as reported by Restaurant Business.  The brand opened its first restaurant powered by automation, called the sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen, in Naperville, Illinois on May 10, 2023, according to a press release.  The brand acquired Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company powered by …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody
Update: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody A man was transported to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on Route 1, officials say.  A 39-year-old pedestrian, from Mashpee, received serious injuries when he was hit by a 2021 Toyota Highlander on Route 1 in Peabody around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department. The pedestrian was reportedly trying to cross all lanes of traffic right before he was hit by the SUV.  He was conscious and alert when officials responded to the scene, according to the Peabody Police Department. He was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medica…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say A Chelsea man who'd previously been deported after being convicted of a drug charge in 2020 was arrested and charged with selling more than 11 pounds of fentanyl to an undercover officer, federal officials said.  Luis Alberto German-Peguero, aka “Alberto Chirry,” 32, was indicted this week on charges of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, illegal reentry of a deported alien, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He has been held in federa…

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by Josh Lanier
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause
Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause A coffee shop that gives back to its community is now asking for a helping hand of its own. Breaking Grounds, a coffee shop located on 67 Main Street in Peabody, brews up opportunities for people with disabilities and autism, but a fire that broke out on Wednesday, May 10 will keep the cafe closed for up to six weeks, according to the Breaking Grounds site.  Operated by Northeast Arc, Breaking Grounds provides jobs and career training for people, and has successfully placed more than 30 people in jobs throughout the North Shore.  Its job training program, called Project Perk, is …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats A married couple created what has quickly become a beloved space to relax for an hour and lend rescue pets a helping paw. Uri Harel and Cora Ducolon opened Kitty Cat Cafe and Adoption Lounge, located at 108 Newbury Street in Peabody, in November 2022 and have been booked solid ever since. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitty Cat Cafe (@kittycatcafema) Guests book online to reserve a one-hour time slot in the cat room where 11 adoptable cats from two rescue organizations, PAWS Wakefield and PALS Animal Lifesavers, roam freely.…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize
Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize A woman from Peabody won more than just good luck for a whole year at her Greek Easter celebration, she also won $1 million from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Despina Nirgianakis won her prize after purchasing a ticket in the lottery's “$10,000,000 Bonus Wins” instant ticket game, the organization reports. Nirgianakis said that she and her family bought tickets for holidays and that she bought hers in celebration of Greek Easter. The lucky winner claimed her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). Nirgianakis purchased her winning ticket at Convenience Plus, …

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by David Cifarelli