Worcester Police are searching for 15-year-old Janelis Spaddy, missing since yesterday, last seen at 60 Franklin Street. Described with red hair and brown eyes, standing 5'4". Wearing khakis and a grey Nike sweater. Public assistance requested.

American flags were vandalized at two veterans' memorials in South Boston, with local officials calling for increased security measures in response. No suspects have been detained.

Boston police arrested two men in Dorchester for drug distribution; one had crack cocaine and Oxycodone, the other had drug paraphernalia and firearms.

Three individuals were arrested in connection with a Dorchester carjacking; a juvenile will appear in juvenile court, while the other two suspects face arraignment in district courts.

A fatal house fire in Northampton is being investigated after firefighters battled the blaze that claimed one life; the victim's identity and cause of death are pending.

Police in Milford, with Massachusetts State Police, arrested Brockton resident Bernaddy Mondesir, wanted on seven warrants, at a Highland Street address without incident.

A chain-reaction crash led to a fire at a Stoughton gas station early Wednesday; three hospitalized, but injuries not serious. The crash and subsequent fire were managed by the station's suppression system and firefighters.

Boston Police have arrested Brian Keazer for a 1997 homicide; he was taken into custody in Jamaica Plain and is charged with the murder of Ruth Foster.

The FBI is seeking the public's help in the investigation of a mass shooting at Brown University, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the shooter's arrest and conviction.

Multiple cars in Roxbury were broken into, with Boston Police arresting suspect Earl Joseph who faces charges related to vehicle break-ins and property destruction.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute agrees to pay $15 million to settle fraud allegations regarding NIH research grants and misrepresentation of data in journal articles.

An 86-year-old man from East Bridgewater died after a two-vehicle collision; the other driver was unharmed. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

A child was hit by a car in Salem; transported by helicopter due to serious injuries. Separate incident saw three people struck, one critically. Locals call for improved safety measures.