Latest Headlines by Ted Daniel
25 Investigates: Hopkinton driver pleads not guilty in sidewalk crash involving 5-year-old
Arun Vellanki, the Hopkinton man accused of striking a young child with his vehicle and allegedly providing “misleading” statements about the crash, pleaded not guilty to a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle during his arraignment at Framingham District Court Friday.
Ex-trooper Michael Proctor denies conspiracy and planted evidence in Karen Read lawsuit
In the 25-page filing submitted on January 16, 2026, Proctor denies allegations that he spearheaded a “corrupt and biased” investigation, while admitting to several controversial procedural decisions that have long been the focus of public scrutiny. Proctor’s defense asserts that Read’s complaint is not factually correct and should not move forward.
South Shore police officer placed on leave after multi-car wreck with serious injuries
The off-duty officer twice crossed the solid double yellow lines, resulting in a head-on collision, the town's police chief says.
By Ted Daniel, Boston 25 News and Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News
25 Investigates: ‘Protecting himself, not the child’: Dispute over charges in neighborhood crash
A Hopkinton family is seeking answers and justice after a proposed felony witness intimidation complaint against the neighbor who struck their child with his car was not supported during a private hearing they were barred from attending.
Hearing in wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read postponed
The civil lawsuit hearing scheduled for Tuesday against Karen Read has been postponed
Cunning killer: How the Brown University shooter evaded capture
For six days, Claudio Neves Valente managed to stay one step ahead of the largest manhunt in the country with counter-surveillance techniques. Valente used international SIM cards, multiple license plates, and credit cards in different names to vanish after the shooting at Brown University.
25 Investigates: Suspect in mass shooting at Brown University identified
Authorities investigating the deadly shooting at Brown University over the weekend have identified the suspect, a law enforcement source told 25 Investigates on Thursday.
By Ted Daniel, Boston 25 News and Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff
Five Days Later: Search for Brown University shooter enters critical phase
Authorities currently have neither a name nor a clear facial profile of the shooter, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media.
The Latest: Deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island
The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting is a man who was dressed in black.
By Ted Daniel, Boston 25 News and The Associated Press
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