An Acton man, Patrick Baxter, has been convicted on multiple charges related to child pornography and sexual exploitation following a trial in Boston.

Brima Wurie was arrested in Boston for a September Roxbury stabbing, charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon and related offenses, awaiting arraignment.

A pickup truck driver crashed into an electrical substation in Gardner, disrupting the area, after breaching a police perimeter. The incident led to non-life-threatening injuries and ongoing investigations.

Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell faces charges for a domestic incident, with a motion filed to dismiss them in court due to her husband not testifying.

Worcester police and firefighters collaborated to rescue a woman from a house fire on Ancona Road, with the woman in serious condition following the incident.

A former bank loan officer received an eight-month sentence for conspiring to defraud a federal credit union by using prisoners' information for fraudulent loans.

MIT engineers developed a battery-free, solar-powered desalination system that adapts to sunlight changes and can produce 5,000 liters of clean water daily.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell files a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform's features such as "infinite scroll" and "autoplay" harm young users' mental health, violating consumer protection laws.

The Quincy Police Department is seeking help to find Pierina Fernandes, a 34-year-old pregnant woman missing since October 2, last seen near Eastern Nazarene College.

One man was fatally shot early Tuesday in Roxbury; Boston Police are investigating and seeking information from the public, offering anonymity for tips.

A Lawrence man, Jose Monge, was arrested for drug possession with intent to distribute after a traffic stop in Reading revealed marijuana and related items in his car.

A youth football game in Saugus, MA, was halted due to a fight among parents, leading to one injury and game cancellations. No arrests were made, and the incident is under review.

Lowell Police seek public help in finding Reynaldo Fernandez, last seen on Middlesex Street on September 15. He is 6’7, with brown eyes, a goatee, and neck tattoos. Contact police at 978-937-3200 with info.