Seven people were hospitalized after a rollover crash on I-495 in Berlin, with two seriously injured; the highway was closed for rescue operations and Massachusetts State Police are investigating.

The MBTA is being investigated for potential favoritism in its 2017 selection of IXP Corporation for police dispatch services, with poor record-keeping noted.

Investigators are probing a late-night shooting near a Lynn gas station, with no arrests yet. The Essex DA's Office has taken over the case after a separate shooting had occurred nearby a day earlier.

A mistrial was declared in Massachusetts after a jury was deadlocked in the trial of Marvin McClendon Jr., accused of the 1988 murder of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay.

A man in Providence, Rhode Island, allegedly killed his sister and critically wounded his mother in a stabbing incident before being apprehended by police.

Authorities are searching Blue Hills Reservation for suspects involved in an armed carjacking in Milton; two have been captured while one remains at large.

Springfield Police arrested Joseph Morales-Dejesus after seizing a "Ghost Gun" during a domestic assault case investigation. He's facing multiple charges including firearms violations.

Boston celebrates Kwanzaa with live music, a fashion show, and a market. Events promote African American culture and the holiday's principles, such as unity and collective responsibility.

A man was arrested in connection with a woman's death at a Lunenburg trailer park, with the community unsettled by the incident. The suspect awaits arraignment, while authorities have not revealed a motive.

Massachusetts offers free guided First Day Hikes in state parks on January 1, 2024, continuing a tradition begun in 1992 to encourage outdoor activity and appreciation of natural spaces.

A man in Jamaica Plain chased an MBTA employee with a needle after being told the train was not in service. Police arrested the suspect; no injuries were reported.

A body was found in a Lawrence, MA apartment, leading to a homicide investigation. The victim, identified as Diomaris Mejia, was a young mother from the Dominican Republic. Authorities have not confirmed cause of death or potential motives yet.

A van crashed into a Foxborough YMCA, injuring four children under five with non-life-threatening injuries, mostly from broken glass. The driver cooperated with the police investigation.