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Maria Cramer

Cramer is a reporter for the Metro section. She covers crime in and around the city of Boston.

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Boston grappling with a spike in violence

By Maria Cramer and Colin A. Young , Globe Staff | Globe Correspondent

A citywide surge of violence has many worried about what the summer, a typically dangerous time in some parts of the city, will bring.

Bomb threats, hoaxes have public and police on edge

By Maria Cramer , Globe Staff

State Police are “running ragged” responding to bomb threats, hoax devices, and calls about an unattended backpack or suitcase since the Marathon attacks.

New Bedford man dies after being shot by State Police officer

By Maria Cramer , Globe Staff

A state trooper fired his gun in a “violent confrontation” with a 41-year-old New Bedford man on Route 28 near the Randolph line, State Police said.

Police response training planned, but bombs hit first

By Maria Cramer , Globe Staff

Before Boston police could create a response plan for a terrorist attack, the real thing happened.