Community members and officials gathered at a luncheon in East Wareham to address scams targeting the elderly, with tips and resources shared for prevention and protection.

A juvenile was arrested in Springfield for allegedly striking a police officer with a stolen car. The officer was treated for an arm injury; the other suspects fled.

A fire on Draper Street in Dorchester prompted a second alarm fire response. Although the cause and damage are unreported, no injuries were noted. Firefighters faced challenges due to the density and old construction of the area.

The article details the weather forecast for Boston, including sunny skies with gusty winds, a Red Flag Warning due to fire risks, a coastal flood advisory, and an anticipated rain, offering relief from drought conditions.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $164,900 in grants for inclusive outdoor recreation in Massachusetts, focusing on low-income, diverse communities, and people with disabilities.

The Stoneham Fire Department controlled a two-alarm fire in an apartment complex, rescuing a trapped resident and assisting another with burn injuries; 14 residents were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

Massachusetts National Guard Master Sergeant faces federal charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, with evidence of over 300 images and videos, some involving infants.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 10 years for a drug scheme involving counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and meth.

Everett and Malden Police Departments investigate alleged prostitution in local businesses and a home, executing search warrants without making arrests, as part of an ongoing, confidential investigation.

Worcester Police arrested an 18-year-old for Armed Assault to Murder after shots fired on South St and a subsequent search uncovered firearms and ammunition.

Two men face charges for allegedly running a cyber scheme involving the theft of client data from tax firms in Massachusetts for fraudulent tax returns.

Landlord Peter Capozzoli sues Diana Walshe for damages linked to her son's alleged murder case, claiming the associated crime scene has made the property unrentable.

An armed robbery in Billerica led to a soft lockdown at a nearby elementary school; police are investigating with no immediate threat to the school reported.