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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Boston police arrested Davon Olaes after a chase, recovering a firearm and charging him with multiple offenses following a disturbance that included reports of gunfire.
Transit Police seek public aid in identifying a man involved in a lewd act on a Red Line train on October 2nd.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Scientists at MIT and Vanderbilt discovered how anesthesia impairs the brain's predictive cognition by disrupting communication between sensory and cognitive regions.
Eleven Amazon workers were hospitalized after a chemical reaction, likely from a battery, at a Fall River fulfillment center. The facility was evacuated and HazMat teams responded.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston's weekend weather features a sunny Saturday and possible rain on Sunday, with Columbus Day also expecting showers, followed by clearer skies and rising temperatures throughout the week.
A fire broke out at Kingsbury Square, leading to the temporary closure of the Big Y Supermarket Plaza, with no injuries reported and the possible cause being an HVAC system failure.
Trevor Bady, 21, is indicted for the first-degree murder of 15-year-old Ahliana Dickey, with evidence of prior violence and threats in their relationship.
Michael Burke was arrested in Cambridge for possession of cocaine, cash, and untraceable firearms, including a modified "ghost gun," following a law enforcement operation focused on narcotics activities.
A Lynn man, Justin David Gaglio, faces federal charges for sending threatening messages to an unnamed official, with a maximum 20-year sentence if convicted.
Community & Society in ...
The Boston Police Department's Faith & Blue event in the South End included a blessing for officers and their comfort dog, Copper, aiming to strengthen community ties.
Boston Police officers played basketball with youths to foster community ties and address social issues through the RISE program's 'Building Bridges through Basketball.'
A boat at Newton Yacht Club caught fire, no injuries were reported, and the firefighters contained the blaze despite strong winds and the boat being a total loss.
Massachusetts man Kenneth Marston pleads guilty to tax fraud, admitting failure to collect and pay over employment taxes involving $3.8 million in misclassified wages.
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