Robert Meserve from Plymouth, Massachusetts, is charged with sexually exploiting minors in the Philippines and is expected to face federal court in Boston.

A Hopkinton man was arrested for a violent assault in Ashland, resulting in the victim needing emergency MedFlight transport. He faces serious assault charges.

Child sexual abuse material was found in the home of a Princeton after-school program instructor. The suspect died by suicide during a warrant service by police.

The MBTA in Massachusetts has received a $2.23 million federal grant to improve road and bus safety, focusing on collision-avoidance technology for buses.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts is seeking public input on expanding hunting, including Sunday hunting, crossbow usage, and changing setback rules.

An officer-involved shooting in Hinsdale, MA, left one civilian dead and two police officers injured. The incident followed the civilian's distress call and ensued after a standoff.

Massachusetts invests $13M into its state university system to improve degree completion, providing support services and addressing financial barriers to help students graduate.

A woman died in a house fire in Easton, MA; initially called for a medical issue, firefighters faced a surprise blaze that took two hours to control. The cause is under investigation.

Webster man with 96 prior charges was arrested for fentanyl trafficking after a vehicle stop for a violation; he was found with drugs and driving on a suspended license.

Massachusetts awards $3.6 million to colleges for inclusive education programs for students with disabilities, supporting their integration into academic and campus life.

Clauvens Janvier pleaded guilty to a series of assaults in Waltham in 2020, including using a machete and a firearm, and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Karen Read's Lexus SUV, involved in the death of John O'Keefe, will be auctioned on January 30th, requiring bidders to show ID and $20,000 proof of funds. The vehicle was part of Read's trial where she was acquitted of murder but found guilty of DUI.

A water main break in Boston's Back Bay caused street flooding and traffic delays, with clean-up efforts affecting the morning commute. The cause is under investigation, with a utility company mentioned as having worked in the area.