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Norfolk police arrested two people after executing search warrants at a Mirror Lake Avenue apartment and recovering suspected narcotics plus rifles and handguns.
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John Deaton and Rep. Seth Moulton agreed to debate ahead of Massachusetts’ primary while Sen. Ed Markey has not said whether he will join the stage.
A 28-year-old was arrested after a couple reported he swung what looked like a crowbar outside their Beacon Street building; police recovered a hydraulic strut and other items.
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A video shows a dozen rats near Moody Street and residents and businesses are pressing Waltham officials to speed up inspections and trash enforcement before outdoor dining season.
A Hyde Park man was arrested and federally charged after prosecutors say he took part in Snapchat "nude video chats" with a 12‑year‑old. Phones seized last summer allegedly held about two dozen illegal videos.
A two-alarm blaze in a Brighton parking garage scorched three vehicles Sunday evening; officials say no injuries were reported and are investigating.
Two brothers and a dog were rescued after their 30-foot sailboat ran aground off Coffins Beach; both men were treated for hypothermia and are stable. Officials praised a quick multiagency response.
Auburn detectives arrested a 51-year-old Milford man on April 1 after an undercover sting targeting online exploitation of minors. He faces multiple felony counts.
A Dorchester traffic stop on May 1 led to the arrest of a 23‑year‑old and the seizure of a loaded Glock 22 with 19 rounds, police say.
Revere Police posted its 2025 annual report Friday, listing 103 sworn officers and launching a hiring push that includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a new lateral-transfer program.
The DOJ asked a Fort Worth court to compel Rhode Island Hospital to produce records on pediatric gender care, saying the hospital provided only a six‑page response to a wide HIPAA subpoena.
A registered Level 2 sex offender was arrested after being found in a women’s bathroom stall at Northeastern and allegedly assaulted officers. He is due back in court May 26.
Unions, immigrant-rights groups and national organizers are converging on Boston Common on May Day in a coordinated 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' day of action.
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