Massachusetts police are preparing for potential "mall takeovers" at South Shore Plaza and Northshore Mall, with warnings about safety and crowd control.

Boston Police Department drug control units arrested Boston's Armando Travieso, recovering over 500 grams of Fentanyl and 78 grams of Cocaine, along with seizing substantial cash in drug trafficking operation.

A jury cleared 18-year-old Iram Allen of second-degree murder in the 2023 convenience-store stabbing that killed 17-year-old Daniel Marquez Santeliz. The verdict came after a nine-day trial that restricted gang evidence.

The former head of Quincy's elder services returned to federal court as a change-of-plea hearing approaches. Prosecutors say he misused city funds meant for seniors.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for bike theft near TD Garden on February 19, 2026, aided by the victim's real-time tracking of the stolen Blue Bike.

Fitchburg and state officials are investigating three suspected arson fires causing injuries and displacement. A joint task force is seeking answers and offering a $5,000 reward for information.

A 14-year-old has been arrested for assaulting a man at Back Bay MBTA station during an attempted robbery, with the victim sustaining a forehead laceration.

Brighton police arrested a 31-year-old suspect after a brief pursuit and recovered property believed linked to multiple vehicle break‑ins. One officer sustained a non‑life‑threatening arm injury.

A person was struck by gunfire near Main Street Friday evening as Everett and state police canvass video and witness statements. Authorities say the victim declined further treatment.

Four people were indicted in a multi-state PPP fraud that allegedly siphoned about $7 million; three defendants are tied to South Florida.

A Maine driver was charged after his pickup truck hit a Massachusetts rest area's Dunkin' Donuts and Burger King, then performed donuts in the parking lot.

Malden Police seeks public assistance to locate Jean Deller, who has serious criminal charges and an active warrant. Citizens should not confront him, but instead contact the police.

Seven alleged Harvard Street Gang affiliates charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses; over 20 individuals charged since 2019; search warrants reveal drugs, cash, and weapons.