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Boston Police arrested two men in Dorchester for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession during a raid, where an officer was bitten by a dog.
A hit-and-run in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood left one pedestrian dead and another injured. The driver remains at large and police are investigating.
A school bus crash in Waltham resulted in minor injuries to six students and the van driver. The incident is under investigation with no charges yet determined.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts outlined her administration's plans for transportation, housing, education, and economic growth in a State of the Commonwealth Address, aiming for advancements without raising taxes.
Community & Society in ...
Boston Police Department holds a recruitment event at South Bay Mall to inform potential candidates about the Civil Service Exam and a career in the BPD.
David Capato was arrested for making terroristic threats at Martha's Vineyard; he claimed to have guns and an explosive device, leading to a law enforcement response.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey proposes reforms to the state's Right to Shelter law, aiming to refine eligibility and enhance security checks for the state's shelter system.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston is expecting calm weather before a mix of rain and snow hits over the weekend, followed by a colder start to next week with mild snow accumulation and a potential polar vortex-induced cold snap.
Raymond B. Melanson III was arrested by law enforcement in Boston for a January shooting in Revere, MA. He faces charges including Assault with Intent to Kill and is due in Chelsea District Court.
Willie Duke was arrested by Springfield police for a series of armed robberies. Police used R-TAC data to locate and apprehend him after a vehicle and foot chase.
Two Massachusetts brothers have been arrested for their connection to the death of Anthony Leverone, found in an Abington yard. Their charges and the details of Leverone's death remain unspecified.
A New York man received a 46-month sentence for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation that shipped drugs through the mail to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has proposed eliminating renter-paid broker fees, shifting the cost to landlords, as part of her budget geared toward making housing more affordable.
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