Crime & Emergencies in ...
North Andover Middle School was evacuated due to a hazmat scare when contractors found a tank with potential remnants of lab materials. No one was harmed and students were moved off-campus as a precaution.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month in Springfield after an investigation by local and state law enforcement.
Community & Society in ...
Boston Police officers served lunch and played BINGO at a senior luncheon at St. John Parish, emphasizing community engagement beyond law enforcement.
A man was shot in the leg during a drive-by in Hyde Park, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The Boston Police Department has not yet made any arrests.
Worcester police arrested two males, one adult and one juvenile, for illegal firearm possession after a shooting incident, with aid from the Crime Gun Intelligence and Gang Units, and ATF agents.
A car crashed into Lavanda Salon in Saugus, MA, with no injuries reported. The incident involved a 63-year-old driver and occurred on Route 1. Authorities are investigating the crash.
A London woman was arrested at Logan Airport for trafficking 70 pounds of marijuana and is being held on $1,500 bail with a court date set for May 21.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Boston Police Department observes Peace Officers Memorial Day by lowering flags and remembering officers who died or were disabled in the line of duty.
Four juveniles were arrested for attempting to rob and assaulting a senior on a Boston bus; the victim's condition is undisclosed and the Transit Police are investigating.
A Brighton man was arrested for stealing $47,000 worth of merchandise from a store in Boston's Back Bay, with some goods being passed to an accomplice.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT and Nanyang Technological University developed an affordable sensor to rapidly detect lead in water, a solution that could address global lead contamination.
Harvard's pro-Palestine protest, organized by HOOP, ended after 20 days following discussions with the university, which led to the reinstatement of students and planned talks on divestment.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MBTA completes track work on the Red Line, lifting 13 speed restrictions, after service interruptions from May 2-10, and makes various safety upgrades and improvements.