A Guatemalan man was sentenced for illegal reentry in the US after a previous deportation, facing separate serious charges including child sexual abuse.

During a patrol, a Hyundai SUV with a bent plate led to a traffic stop in Hatfield, MA. A drug bust followed, with firearms charges against the occupants after finding a loaded gun and drugs in the vehicle.

Two suspects, Julien Rivera and Marcus Johnson, face murder charges for an August double-homicide in Springfield; they are already detained on separate charges.

Two movies filmed in Massachusetts, "American Fiction" and "The Holdovers," received Best Picture nominations, potentially boosting tourism and highlighting Boston's film industry.

Dorchester's Walsh Playground is set to receive a revamp with $500,000 from the PARC grant program, including climate resilience measures and a softball field redevelopment.

Two Massachusetts men were arrested on charges of mailbox bombings across four towns last month, facing counts of possession and placement of destructive devices.

The Boston Police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in a car break-in in Roxbury, described as a black male with dreadlocks riding a red bike.

A Chatham man, Gregory Manning, was sentenced for insider trading involving a tip about a company acquisition. He must pay $20,000 and serve three months of home detention.

The U.S. military community honors two fallen Navy SEALs who died during a covert operation off Somalia's coast. The two have ties to the Dallas & Springfield areas, as well as Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC.

The release of correspondence shows tension between federal authorities and the Norfolk DA's Office over the murder case of Karen Read, with concerns about federal subpoenas of state witnesses.

The Doobie Brothers announce a 2024 US tour with stops in 38 cities, featuring guests like Robert Cray and Steve Winwood. Tickets go on sale January 26.

Four individuals were arrested by Everett Police for an armed assault and robbery on Morris Street, involving a gun, machetes, and bats. The suspects, including one adult and three juveniles, face pending charges.

Boston Police Department's B-3 Unit met with clergy in Mattapan to discuss joint initiatives under the Faith & Blue program, aimed at strengthening police-community ties.