More Bikes on Boston Streets Call for More Use of Bicycle Helmets

Boston introduced its new Hubway bike-sharing program a few weeks ago, which means more bicycles will be on the busy roadways of the city. According to a recent article in The Boston Globe, the new eco-friendly program will hopefully also result in more bicyclists wearing their bike helmets whenever they go out for a ride. [...]

Posted Under: Child Safety
This post was written by admin on August 19, 2011
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MBTA Bus Riders Stop Mother after She Punches Infant Son

Erica Ryan, 25, of Roxbury faces a charge of assault and battery on a child that stemmed from an incident last Tuesday afternoon on an MBTA bus in Roxbury, after Ryan reportedly punched her 2-year-old son in the mouth and caused him to bleed. Thankfully, her fellow MBTA riders stopped Ryan from walking away and [...]

Posted Under: Child Injury & Abuse
This post was written by admin on August 12, 2011
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Malden Baby Recovering from 4 Ft Fall; Dad Denied Bail for Throwing Him to the Ground

Carlos Edwards, 34, of Melrose faces serious child abuse charges following a July 20 incident when Edwards reportedly threw his then 7-week-old son, Carmello Sears, to the ground as Edwards and the infant’s mother, Crystle Sears, were arguing outside of Sears’ home in Malden. What Happened Edwards had gone to Sears’ home in Malden to [...]

Posted Under: Child Injury & Abuse
This post was written by admin on August 10, 2011
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Lawrence Dad Blinds Infant Son in SBS Case

Emanuel M. Quadros, 32, of Lawrence was arraigned in Lawrence District Court on Wednesday on charges that he inflicted severe brain injuries on his infant son resulting in the little boy’s blindness. Quadros, who pleaded not guilty, is being held in lieu of $75,000 cash bail. His charges include assault and battery on a child [...]

Posted Under: Child Injury & Abuse
This post was written by admin on August 5, 2011
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