American flags were vandalized at two veterans' memorials in South Boston, with local officials calling for increased security measures in response. No suspects have been detained.

The Massachusetts DOC and State Police's joint task force has been successful in preventing drugs and contraband from entering state prisons, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

A fatal house fire in Northampton is being investigated after firefighters battled the blaze that claimed one life; the victim's identity and cause of death are pending.

Police in Milford, with Massachusetts State Police, arrested Brockton resident Bernaddy Mondesir, wanted on seven warrants, at a Highland Street address without incident.

Boston Police have arrested Brian Keazer for a 1997 homicide; he was taken into custody in Jamaica Plain and is charged with the murder of Ruth Foster.

Boston will have mostly sunny weather with highs of 44°F and gusty winds. A storm is expected by Friday, bringing rain and gusts up to 60 mph. Conditions should improve for the weekend with cooler temperatures.

Multiple cars in Roxbury were broken into, with Boston Police arresting suspect Earl Joseph who faces charges related to vehicle break-ins and property destruction.

Massachusetts Fire Services adds new drones to improve indoor firefighting and emergency response, per State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. These drones will aid in handling hazardous situations by providing real-time data and increasing safety.

The Chelsea Police are looking for Raymarieliz Cruz-Romero, a missing 16-year-old, last seen on Harvard Street, possibly with a male in a gray Toyota Camry, MA registration 4TKA72. Public assistance is requested.

A person of interest was detained following a shooting at Brown University, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries. Authorities have lifted the shelter-in-place order on campus.

Officer Thamiris Ribeiro of Bellingham, Massachusetts, saved a resident from a house fire she spotted while on patrol, with no injuries reported after the swift response.

A wrong-way collision on Route 128 in Danvers killed a New Hampshire man and led to serious injuries for the wrong-way driver. Authorities are investigating.

Boston expects snow before 4 pm with 1-3 inches accumulation and high near 33°F. Tonight, snow chances diminish, with low around 14°F and wind chill as low as -1. Upcoming week may see more snow showers and rising temperatures.