Former Saks Fifth Avenue personal shopper Suhail Kwatra is accused of embezzling over $429,000 by processing fraudulent returns. His defense alleges retaliation by Saks.

The OCA report criticizes DCF for systemic failures in the case of A'zella Ortiz, who died after the department ended service despite a history of neglect, and recommends an overhaul in DCF's approach to risk assessment and case management.

Avagadra Lipson of Roslindale faces charges for assault and reckless driving after dragging a police officer with her car in Beacon Hill, resulting in the officer's injury.

Worcester nurse Kiara Diaz suffered severe injuries from a 15-foot fall in Costa Rica, with her family now facing the challenge of arranging medical repatriation without insurance.

An 81-year-old woman from Massachusetts died after her car struck a stalled tractor-trailer on the Maine Turnpike. The accident is under investigation.

A 31-year-old man was shot on December 8, 2025, in Worcester, and the police are actively investigating, seeking community assistance for information.

Boston Police arrested two men, Kyle Brown and Justin Webb, for separate shoplifting incidents in the South End neighborhood's Newbury Street and Prudential Mall.

A Falmouth man was arrested for burgling a Lakeville hardware store, with $3,000 in power tools stolen. Police responded to an alarm and apprehended the suspect in a rideshare vehicle.

A fire in Taunton, MA, led to 4 hospitalizations and displaced 15 residents; firefighters battled it in cold weather. No sprinkler system was reported.

Anthony Dew was sentenced to up to nine years for a 2024 assault on a woman. Awaiting a status hearing on more charges, Dew was found guilty of assault, battery, and strangulation. The victim recounted a brutal attack that led to severe injuries.

Boston Police issued a missing person alert for Kaleah Bailey-Cannady, 16, last seen in Mattapan on Nov 22. She is 5’1", 110 lbs, wearing a black jacket and pink pants. Authorities seek information on her whereabouts.

Two fatalities confirmed from a Framingham fire; Leyla Mendieta and her daughter succumbed to injuries. Cause of blaze under investigation, not deemed suspicious.

A 3-year-old child in Sandwich, Massachusetts was fatally struck by a vehicle. The incident is under investigation, and the child's identity has not been released.