Worcester police arrested a 17-year-old after an Auburn clerk reported a suspicious item; a search warrant at the suspect’s Worcester home uncovered a firearm and ammunition.

A Franklin man was sentenced to 15–30 years after pleading guilty to fentanyl-sale and firearm charges tied to a months-long state police probe. Prosecutors say large quantities were seized during the investigation.

Dive teams responded after a pickup was found nearly submerged in Peabody's Browns Pond Friday morning; officials had no immediate word on injuries.

A 14-year-old was arrested after police say three suspects robbed two people near Park Street; one victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at a Topliff Street apartment; police say victims were sprayed and struck and the suspects were found inside a unit.

A Ferry Street attack left a man and his Shih Tzu badly hurt; surveillance shows a woman leaving the scene and the victim is urging her to turn herself in. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A family of three escaped a massive blaze on Crescent Street in Bridgewater early Friday; firefighters from multiple towns fought the fire and no injuries were reported.

A late-evening Southbridge blaze drew mutual-aid crews and left several households temporarily displaced. Town officials and relief groups were on scene.

Police and school staff responded after a student brought a pocketknife to Bourne High School. The knife was surrendered and no one was hurt; police are investigating.

Wenham police arrested a 19‑year‑old from Dracut after a reported carjacking on Rubbly Road; he faces carjacking, assault and leaving‑the‑scene charges.

A Dublin contractor was sentenced to 56 months after prosecutors say he bilked New England homeowners of more than $1.5M, including an elderly West Roxbury widow.

Southbridge police arrested a 39‑year‑old woman who they say drove at a fleeing teen on March 24; she faces multiple charges including an assault‑to‑kill allegation.

A person was taken to an area hospital after shots were fired on the 200 block of Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury; police say detectives are investigating and seeking tips.