BREAKING: Suspect in Disappearance of New Bedford's Jalajhia Finklea, shot and killed in confrontation with US Marshals in Florida. No sign of Jalajhia,18. She is member of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Call NB PD w/info: 508.991.6360
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Bob Ward Boston 25
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TV Journalist, Boston 25. NE Unsolved. Author McFarland Books. Mass Most Wanted. @NEunsolved Podcast. Boston Garden of Peace Board Member. Tweets are my own.
- BREAKING: Dejan Dante Belnavis, suspect in last week’s Worcester double murder, arrested near San Diego Zoo in CA. Mass State Police VFAS, Worcester Police, US Marshals all worked to make arrest. @boston25
- In New Bedford search on for Jalajhia Finklea,18, member of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Last seen 10/20 w/ Luis Barboza, 37. Family is worried. “This is not like her, it’s not normal,” Jalajhia’s Aunt. My story @boston25 6PM TIPS NB PD 508.991.6360
- 25 years ago tonight, WFXT-TV launched its 10PM News. Picture on left is from that 1st newscast, on right taken today. A quarter century of covering Boston News. Thanks for staying with me, and us! @boston25
- BREAKING: Awful news. Bristol County DA announcing recovery of a body in Fellsmere, Florida, believed to be missing New Bedford teenager Jalajhia Finklea. @boston25
- I am in Courtroom 22, US District Court South Boston. Fmr Stoughton Police officer Matthew Farrell was just led in, shackled and cuffed. Awaiting Initial appearance. He’s charged w/murder of Sandra Birchmore. @boston25
- Court documents reveal missing New Bedford teen Jalajhia Finklea is five months pregnant and her life is at risk if she does not get needed medical care. Her abductor, Luis Barboza, 37,was shot & killed in Florida in confrontation w/US Marshals. @boston25 6PM
- GREAT NEWS! John DeGraff, the homeless US Navy Veteran I told you about his week who has been living in the woods of Boston for 11 years, is now in temporary housing! Thank you Volunteers of America Vets Center & Disabled & Limbless Vets Inc. @boston25
- Source: #AaronHernandez found w/"John 3:16" written in blood on his forehead, open Bible in his cell. More #Fox25 4:30P
- Brand new National Podcast examining the 1989 Disappearance of Brockton’s Jennifer Fay launches next week. Thanks to @kirkmin & his team for inviting me to talk about this important case. This trailer is intriguing. Jen & her family deserve justice. @thecasepodcast
- Farwell ordered held, in custody of US Marshals. Will be back in court for detention hearing 9/10. He was arrested by SWAT team in Revere this AM. @boston25
- BREAKING: Top Boston Finance Director Freda Brasfield indicted, charged w/money laundering in alleged scheme to get synthetic drugs into state prison system. We were only media at Superior Court. My exclusive story @Boston 25, 5 PM.
- Wishing my longtime fellow reporter @tedwayman a full recovery after an unprovoked stabbing attack in Boston. Physical assaults on working media are becoming too common. Hope to see you soon, Ted.











