Florida man returned to Lowell to face 20-year-old rape charge

23 July 2008, 11:51 pm

A 48-year-old Florida man will be arraigned Thursday in a rape case for which he was wanted more than 20 years before he was finally returned to Lowell to face justice.... read more

Prosecutor: Man accused in rape boasted brother's police connections

23 July 2008, 7:47 pm

When confronted with allegations that he had repeatedly sexually assaulted a friend's teen-age daughter, Wilfredo "Freddie" Mercado boasted that no one would touch him because of his connections, prosecutor ...... read more

Dangerous intersection in Lowell's Highlands will receive overhaul

23 July 2008, 3:42 pm

One of the city's most dangerous intersections is about to get a major face-lift, as construction is set to begin immediately at the junction of Plain and Chelmsford streets, where officials hope new signals ...... read more

Lowell council accepts $7.5G gift from Spinners' owner

23 July 2008, 7:39 am

The City Council unanimously accepted a $7,500 gift from Lowell Spinners' owner Drew Weber last night with no discussion.... read more

Police: Lowell firefighter assaulted girlfriend, resisted arrest

22 July 2008, 11:09 pm

A 22-year veteran firefighter was behind bars Tuesday evening after police say he struck his girlfriend during a fight on Blossom Street and then resisted when officers tried to arrest him.... read more

Lowell officer says he didn't steal $5G

22 July 2008, 6:36 pm

A 10-year veteran Lowell police officer has had to give up his gun and badge as he pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that he extorted $5,000 from a Westford bookmaker.... read more