A Boston man was sentenced to 20 months for distributing illegal machinegun conversion devices and will have supervised release for two years thereafter.

Search efforts are ongoing in New Hampshire for 65-year-old hiker William Donovan from Massachusetts, missing for two weeks. His vehicle was found at a trail parking lot. Snow hinders the search.

The Cambridge City Council voted 5-4 to extend the deadline for creating a 25-mile bike lane network to November 1, 2027, despite opposition from residents.

A bomb threat to Watertown Public Schools was determined non-credible, but resulted in increased law enforcement presence and vigilance as the investigation continues.

Cambridge launched a Multilingual Helpline to provide free interpretation services to residents seeking assistance with city resources, available during business hours at 617-865-2273.

Eric Correia of the Cameron Street gang pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug charges in a Boston court, facing potential 20-year sentences for each charge. His sentencing is scheduled for September 11.

Massachusetts water employees were fined over $46,000 for accepting gifts from vendors, violating state ethics laws.

Worcester police arrested Joshua Johnson for allegedly breaking and entering after officers responded to a report of vandalism involving a shattered window on Castle Street.

A KIPP Academy staff member was stabbed by an 18-year-old student, who was arrested after a foot chase. The staff member survived, and no additional suspects are sought. The school is focused on safety and providing support after the incident.

Worcester police arrested a woman for car window smashing and theft, and added possession of a Class B Substance charges.

Nelson Mora and Christopher Nagle pleaded guilty to trafficking fake pills laced with fentanyl and meth in Massachusetts, with potential sentences of up to 20 years and $1 million fines.

One person died and another was severely injured in an early morning house fire in Nashua, NH, with the blaze being contained before spreading to nearby homes.

Sergeant Ian Taylor of the Billerica Police died after being struck by an excavator while on duty at a road construction site. An investigation is underway.