Anthony Patterson was sentenced for Social Security fraud, to pay $92,582, and serve home confinement after selling show bulldogs while collecting SSI benefits.

A pharmaceutical executive, Dishant Gupta, is charged with securities fraud for insider trading, potentially facing 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

A New Hampshire man received a 21-month sentence for stalking and intimidating journalists in retaliation for an exposé on misconduct by a local business figure.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments on whether to conceal identities of individuals linked to an alleged brothel, with debates over job loss risks and public perception of preferential treatment.

Deondre Blanding of Roslindale was sentenced to five years for possessing a firearm during a drug deal. He was involved in a Heath Street Gang crackdown.

Boston Police District A-7 offers a community hockey dryland training program for all ages and skill levels, emphasizing fitness, skill development, and teamwork.

Boston Police found a severely injured woman in Brighton; she was hospitalized in critical condition. Details and cause of the injuries remain undisclosed.

Springfield Police are seeking help to find Eli Hall, 39, last seen Thursday. He requires medication and the public is asked to contact authorities with any information.

The Pittsfield Police are seeking help to find Ashen Joyner, a missing 15-year-old boy last seen wearing a gray hoodie and dark jeans.

Boston Police District B-3 hosted "Coffee with a Cop" in Mattapan, featuring local officers, City Councilor Erin Murphy, and a playful pup to improve community relations.

A student was arrested at Waltham High School after a replica BB gun was found in their car; the incident was isolated with no broader threat to the school.

Gunfire erupted in Framingham late night; police found ballistic evidence and believe juveniles were involved. No arrests made; added school security is precautionary.

A Colombian man, Fabian Lopez Mejia, pled guilty to the federal charge of illegal reentry after deportation in the U.S. His sentencing is scheduled for October 2024.