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.

Congress investigates plagiarism claims against Harvard President Claudine Gay, who corrected scholarly article citations and faces scrutiny over her dissertation.

Massachusetts State Police arrested 55-year-old Rene Montes in Methuen for aggravated rape, kidnapping, and assault following a victim's report of her ordeal involving a meat cleaver.

Kevin Rodriguez, 18, was indicted for murder and illegal firearm possession linked to an October shooting at Worcester State University, with his arraignment set for January 12, 2024.

A 17-year-old was arrested in Dorchester with a loaded gun after a police chase. He faces multiple charges, as Boston Police address youth firearm possession.

Governor Maura T. Healey nominates Jennifer Currie for Massachusetts Juvenile Court, pending Governor’s Council approval. Currie has a legal background and community service experience.

The Boston Police is seeking public assistance to find London Tene, a 15-year-old missing from Dorchester, last seen in a blue hoodie and grey leggings.

Boston firefighters put out a fire in a Dorchester apartment building under construction, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing into the cause.

ShotSpotter technology in Worcester aided in the arrest of Hector Perez for gun possession without a license and multiple other charges after a gunfire incident.

Boston weather forecast predicts a cold holiday with sunny skies and highs near 35 degrees, chilling winds, and temperatures dropping to 20 at night. Cloudier and slightly warmer weekend expected.