Cauldron Attack, Art Vandals, Horse Wranglers: MA Crime

A high-speed chase that spanned almost 35 miles from Brockton to Concord ended with Brockton and state police cruisers colliding and the suspect getting away in an Uber, police said. According to police, a Brockton officer began pursuit shortly after midnight after trying to pull over the driver on North Montello Street for several traffic violations. The high-speed chase continued through Stoughton, Randolph, onto I-95 North. Read more.

Prosecutors say a Salem man nearly disemboweled a Beverly man in a brutal stabbing that followed a dinner party dispute over child rearing. Adam McCauley, 29, of 5 Varney St. in Salem, turned himself in Wednesday and is being held without bail on charges of attempted murder and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Police say McCauley was staying at the victim's Beverly apartment on Oct. 15 when a argument broke out during a dinner after a child had been put into a "time out" for misbehaving. Read more.

A 35-year-old Everett man was arrested and accused of hitting another man with a witch's cauldron in Salem Saturday night. Police say Cory Nelson, 35, of Everett, was found smelling of alcohol in Crow Haven Corner, a shop that sells witchcraft supplies -- including cauldrons. Police patrolling the area had been approached by the victim, who was bleeding from a wound to his head. Read more.

Here are more of the top crime stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

Police Suspect These 2 As Worcester Common Art Vandals

Police are looking for the two suspects shown here, suspected of damaging a large piece of art on Worcester Common.

Add 'Wrangler' To Wilmington Police Officers' Job Description

Two Wilmington Police officers were able to make sure three horses got home safely Sunday.

Parole Board Member Who Freed Woburn Cop Killer Gets $200K

The state settled a 2013 wrongful termination lawsuit with Pamela J. Lombardini, who claimed she was intimidated into resigning.

Hingham Home Break-In, Jewelry Taken: Police Looking For Suspects

A kid who lived in the Gardner Street house came home from school and saw the backdoor was kicked in.

WATCH: 2 Women Allegedly Swipe 17 Pairs Of Sunglasses In Natick

Police are asking the public to watch this video. Do you recognize these women? They allegedly stole more than $5,000 in product.

Brockton Man Shot In Confrontation With Police Dies

District Attorney Timothy Cruz office told reporters that Christopher Calabro was waving a knife at police officers on Court Street.

Mock Minister Who Ripped Off Bridesmaids Busted: Police

A Cape Cod wedding was invalidated after the couple learned their officiant posed as a minister to steal from the bridal party, police said.

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