Car Falls Off Carrier; Breakin at Bus Yard, Bus Crash and Car Crashes Into Tree

The following information was supplied by the Framingham Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Monday, March 18: 2 arrests and 8 crashes 12:45 a.m. Framingham Police arrested at Dr. Harry Potter's office, 260 Cochituate Rd. Nigol Melkonian, 33, 339 Concord St. of Framingham. Charged with possession of a Class C drug with intent to distribute and possession of a Class E drug (prescription drugs that are not mixed with narcotics) with intent to distribute.   3:56 a.m. Undesirable reported at 120 Concord St. Framingham Police removed the individual.   4:33 a.m. Disturbance reported at MetroWest Medical Center, 115 Lincoln St. 6:18 a.m. Report of motor vehicle breakin reported at the school bus yards, 185 Fountain St. 7:09 a.m. Report of motor vehicle crash reported at 873 Waverley St.  7:34 a.m. Hit & run crash reported at 152 Fay Rd…

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Why Were Hazmat Teams on Circle Drive?

Framingham Fire, and later the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, were investigating a strong odor at three homes on Circle Drive Monday and Tuesday.

Neighbors asked why hazardous materials teams were on Circle Drive Monday and Tuesday. Framingham Fire Department was called to investigate a strong odor Monday on Circle Drive. The investigation centered on three homes, including one owned by Selectman Dennis Giombetti. Framingham Fire tests indicated a reading of "volatile organic compound," said Framingham Assistant Fire Chief John Magri. "But we couldn't identify the type or source." Thus Framingham Fire called in a state hazardous materials team. When that agency couldn't identify the type of compound and cause, it called in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Monday around 7 p.m. A DEP Field Assessment Support Team (FAST) and vehicle was in the neighborhood…

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Framingham Fire, HazMat Team Called to Prison

Framingham Fire Department is still on the scene of a level 1 hazmat incident at MCI Framingham; the incident is in the garage of the women's prison.

FOLLOWUP REPORT: http://framingham.patch.com/articles/hazmat-incident-at-prison-turns-out-to-be-crushed-holiday-sweets *** Framingham Fire Department is still on the scene for a report of an unknown substance in the garage at the women's prison on Western Avenue. The Hazmat team was requested just before 3:30 p.m. to MCI Framingham, according to a scanner report. Framingham Fire Deputy is on the scene still at 5 p.m. Framingham Patch will update when we learn more.  

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