Machete

Marlborough Man Convicted of Horrific Machete Attack During Soccer Argument

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MARLBOROUGH, MA – A Marlborough man has been convicted and could face up to five years in state prison after carrying out a brutal machete attack that resulted from a dispute over a soccer game. Abel Hernandez, 41, was found guilty of one count of making threats to commit a crime and one count of causing severe injury after a four-day jury trial, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on July 9 inside a residence on Broad Street. Hernandez allegedly wielded a machete and swung it at the … Read more

City Teen’s Bail Bid Halted as Lawyer Awaits Disclosure in Calgary Zoo Machete Attack Case

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CALGARY, Canada – A teenage boy in Calgary is awaiting disclosure of evidence in connection with a machete attack that took place in the parking lot of the city’s zoo. The lawyer for the teen, identified as James Wyman, stated that they have not yet received complete disclosure on the allegations related to the incident that occurred on Boxing Day. They are currently waiting to receive the missing information to determine if a bail bid can be made. Mr. Wyman’s defense counsel, Thomas Scholten, informed the youth court Justice Lillian McLellan that his client is … Read more