Boston man James Schaff, 59, serving time for other offenses, has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering and larceny in Chinatown burglaries from 2021, with DNA evidence linking him to the crimes.

Westborough Police, with other agencies, raided Westborough Wellness Spa, arresting two for alleged prostitution-related activities. More details are promised as the investigation continues.

Ballistic evidence was recovered after reports of shots fired near Monument Street in Charlestown; police say there were no injuries and no arrests as detectives investigate.

A man was arrested after a Dorchester domestic-violence call involving firearms. Police say they have not released further details and pointed to local survivor resources.

A 50‑year‑old was taken into custody after an hours‑long Laurel Street standoff that ended when SWAT breached a window and deployed less‑lethal munitions. Charges include stalking and breach of bail.

A Boston man convicted in a 2009 Allston stabbing was granted parole after serving 16 years; the Parole Board cited sobriety, education and activism and imposed strict monitoring.

Middlesex prosecutors say an Everett officer was justified when he shot a man who allegedly hijacked a garbage truck near Encore; the DA released a redacted report and declined charges.

ICE Boston arrested Khambor Phouthongseng, a man convicted in a 1990 Plymouth homicide. Court and parole records show a decades‑long criminal and immigration history.

A man was arrested in Lowell after a multi‑agency search warrant tied to a December Lawrence shooting. He was booked and remanded to state parole custody.

Malachi Scott was arrested by Malden Police for allegedly being linked to a series of sexual incidents. The arrest followed an investigation with no physical harm reported, just emotional distress among victims.

MBTA's Haverhill Line service was disrupted after a pedestrian was struck by a train, leading to an investigation and temporary suspension of rail service.

Schineider Dave Macean was arrested in Boston for human trafficking and related charges, with law enforcement urging the public to report related information.

Three people were charged by the Lawrence Police for selling counterfeit goods at a flea market, with over $450,000 worth of fake Nike, Adidas, and UGG products seized.