Eight individuals in Massachusetts have been charged with stealing $8.8 million in tax refund checks, with alleged amounts per person ranging from $150,000 to over $2.5 million.

Webster police arrested a local woman for driving a stolen vehicle with drugs inside, following a BOLO alert and a subsequent search. She now faces multiple charges.

The Boston Police Department's ice cream truck served frozen treats to students at Pope John Paul II Academy, engaging the community in a positive, non-enforcement capacity.

Boston's weather forecast includes thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe weather warnings, with a mix of cloudy and partly sunny conditions over the weekend.

Boston Police Recruit Class 65-25 engaged with the community over coffee at Dorchester's Keystone Apartments, emphasizing trust-building between officers and residents.

A serious crash on I-95 North in Burlington involving a tractor-trailer and a car caused delays and left one person hospitalized with serious injuries. Metal plates and a diesel spill were cleared after the morning incident.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads an effort with other states' AGs to request the FDA to lift restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone.

Andrew Oprian, 27, of Belmont, surrendered to face charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and property destruction after a violent road rage incident in Brighton.

A Dominican national pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, facing up to 20 years in prison and possible deportation again.

Boston Police issued a missing person alert for 79-year-old Themistokl Kuqi from Hyde Park, last seen near Summer Street. They seek public assistance.

Boston is facing mixed weather with sunshine, showers, and rising humidity. A 20% chance of rain is expected along with high temperatures. Weekend forecasts predict more showers. Due to heat and wildfires, air quality alerts are issued in the area.

Police responded to a weapon threat at Grafton High School, leading to a lock-down. The suspected weapon was found off-campus and deemed non-threatening by authorities.

The Boston Police Department's B-2 District hosted a high school senior for a station tour in Roxbury to improve transparency and community relations.