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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Massachusetts blogger Aidan Kearney pleaded not guilty to 16 charges related to the Karen Read murder trial, including witness intimidation and conspiracy.
A 7-year-old girl from Brockton, MA was found unharmed after being placed on the wrong van from school, sparking a police search. She was safely at a Boys and Girls Club.
Norwood police were involved in a shooting on Morse Street, leaving one person injured and no officers harmed; the suspect was transported to the hospital.
Worcester Police swiftly arrested a man following an attempted robbery at Gateway Foods, leading to charges against Georgia native Donald Scott. No injuries were reported.
A New York man was sentenced to four years for a fentanyl distribution scheme after pleading guilty and being arrested for delivering the drugs in Massachusetts.
Police arrested two suspects, Robert Santana and Danine Simpson, in Boston for an alleged armed robbery at a hotel, where a firearm and cash were seized.
Food & Drinks in ...
Butternut Bakehouse opens a new branch in Belmont, offering a mix of baked goods, sandwiches, and beverages, with Suzana's Malaysian-inspired pastry expertise enhancing the local bakery scene.
Boston police arrested a 48-year-old man in Dorchester, seizing two guns and drugs during a search warrant operation connected to narcotics activities.
Boston police arrested Alvin McCray in Dorchester for drug trafficking, seizing 25 grams of crack cocaine and $1,904. He faces several drug-related charges.
Groton Police seek public help to find a hit-and-run driver who injured K-9 Bane. The dog is in serious condition following the incident on Pleasant Street.
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to conspiring to intimidate NHPR journalists with vandalism and harassment. He awaits sentencing on March 19, 2024.
Floyd Young received an eight-month sentence for accepting $900k in bribes linked to school contracts in Connecticut. He is ordered to pay full restitution.
Politics & Govt in ...
Congress investigates plagiarism claims against Harvard President Claudine Gay, who corrected scholarly article citations and faces scrutiny over her dissertation.
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