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.

Greater Boston buyers are favoring smaller mortgages and monthly predictability as data and agents show housing costs remain among the highest in the nation.

Mayor Wu signed a home‑rule petition to let Boston levy a 2% transfer fee on sales above $2M to fund affordable housing; the measure now heads to the statehouse.

Federal marshals and Lowell police are searching for Paul Lowe, wanted for escape and believed to be in the Merrimack Valley. Authorities warn not to approach; tips: 1-877-WANTED2.

A crash on Washington Street in Wellesley’s Lower Falls closed a stretch of road Thursday afternoon and prompted an ongoing police investigation.

Commune All Day Cafe plans to open in Billerica in early June with specialty coffee, cloud drinks and an all‑day menu from toasts to gelato.

A new industry report shows memory care in Massachusetts has a median monthly price of $9,840, with assisted living and in‑home care also carrying steep costs.

A former DCF caseworker was arraigned after a Boston mother accused him of rape during a home visit; the agency says he was fired and a hearing is set for May 27.