An Uber driver in Massachusetts was assaulted by a passenger, who faces charges including kidnapping and assault with intent to rape. The incident led to a crash and the suspect's arrest.

Boston celebrated the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally, remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work and emphasizing the ongoing civil rights struggle.

Boston Police arrested Yunelbis Hernandez-Abreu for a double stabbing in Jamaica Plain; he faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.

Kristopher Depina was arrested by the West Roxbury Drug Control Unit for drug trafficking and firearm offenses after a pursuit and the recovery of narcotics and a gun.

Chandra Dixon faces assault charges after a December altercation at the Roadrunner music hall in Brighton, where a victim was stabbed and others were attacked.

A man perished in an early morning house fire in Pelham, and authorities are investigating the cause. The home lacked smoke alarms and sustained severe damage.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell launched the Justice Review Unit, led by Donna Patalano, to evaluate innocence claims and prevent wrongful convictions.

Springfield Police arrested a 16-year-old male for multiple auto thefts after a pursuit and K9-assisted search.

Canton's first female police chief, Helena Rafferty, announces her retirement effective June 30. Her career faced challenges, including the Karen Read case and an accident involving a pedestrian.

MBTA Transit Police, with BPD collaboration, swiftly arrested four individuals suspected of a midday armed robbery, recovering three firearms in the process.

MIT D-Lab spinout Moving Health deploys tricycle ambulances in northern Ghana to improve emergency transportation for maternal health, offering local production and potential for healthcare system integration.

Hopkinton authorities investigated a bottle with partially detonated fireworks found in a wooded area, unrelated to the Boston Marathon. The incident is under investigation, and officials remind the public of fireworks' illegality and danger.

Boston Police joined over 400 families for the East Boston Easter Egg Hunt, featuring activities like face painting and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.