Springfield Police arrested 34-year-old Fatiah Garland after a ShotSpotter alert led them to a vehicle, where they found a loaded firearm and pursued Garland on foot following his attempted escape.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey signed an executive order to ensure access to emergency abortion care on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

A teen lifeguard on break saved a drowning 5-year-old boy at an Acton pool by performing CPR until he regained consciousness. Authorities praised the lifesaving actions.

Rodney Riviello, a 69-year-old man with memory impairment, was found dead after going missing in Plymouth, despite an extensive search and community efforts to locate him.

Worcester Police arrested Briana Henriquez for assault and illegal gun possession following a violent incident at Bennet Field Pool. Henriquez was found with a handgun with a defaced serial number and lacked the appropriate licenses.

Boston's weather forecast includes showers and potential thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with a 40% chance of rain and temperatures near 75 degrees. The rainy conditions will persist into the evening, with a cooler week ahead.

Megan Najarian was arrested in Reading, MA, on multiple charges including OUI and child endangerment after being pulled over with her children in the car.

Former State Senator Dean Tran and his sister, Tuyet T. Martin, are indicted for obstruction of justice and perjury related to a fictitious job offer.

A search for victims of convicted child serial killer Lewis Lent Jr. in Massachusetts did not find new evidence. Lent, who is serving life, has admitted to killing three children.

A fire in Brockton damaged businesses, including a restaurant and beauty salon, with no major injuries reported. Firefighters battled access issues and hot weather; one firefighter was hospitalized. The cause is under investigation.

Following the Boston Celtics' championship victory, celebrations outside TD Garden turned raucous leading to eight arrests. Offenses ranged from disorderly conduct to assault and battery of a police officer, with charges pending for six adults and two juveniles.

Leedell Graham was convicted of murdering 82-year-old Pat Schena in Groveland in 2019 during a burglary. Evidence included video footage and DNA. Sentencing is set for Friday.

A child in Hopkinton, MA, escaped an alleged abduction attempt by two women in a white vehicle and is now safe. Police are seeking the public's help in the investigation.