A 3-year-old was struck by a dirt bike at James Edgar Playground in Brockton; a 17-year-old has been arrested and faces assault-and-battery and reckless-operation charges. Police say the child was taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

A Holyoke man was sentenced to 5–7 years in state prison after rape convictions; prosecutors say forensic testing and victim testimony were key.

Cambridge police posted photos of a man they say exposed himself in a Cambridgeport apartment lobby and asked residents with information to contact detectives.

Police say a man opened a stolen package and attempted to start a fire at the Museum of African American History on Beacon Hill. Investigators are probing the scene.

Hopkinton police say a 70-year-old faces attempted murder charges after allegedly holding a 21‑year‑old under water at Sandy Beach on Lake Maspenock.

A fourth-floor apartment fire at The Glen in Swampscott injured one resident and was confined to a single unit, officials say.

Sgt. Sean Goode resigned effective June 2 as an outside internal affairs probe continues. Town officials say the investigator's report will be forwarded to state oversight.

Hull police will increase patrols at Nantasket Beach this Friday after viral posts touted a possible "beach takeover." Officials warn zero tolerance for drinking and disorderly conduct.

Suffolk County prosecutors say DNA matched relatives to a teen missing since Nov. 8, 2000, identifying the woman found in Chelsea as Tiffany Bradley. The break closes a 25‑year cold case.

A three‑alarm fire sent thick black smoke over Elm Street in Franklin Wednesday night as crews from multiple towns worked the scene. Witness video showed flames from the roof.

A morning blaze at a multi-family home in Quincy displaced seven people; no injuries were reported and crews are investigating. Neighbors rushed in to help.

A Dorchester man was arrested and charged after investigators say they found dozens of alleged child‑sex‑abuse videos on his phone, prosecutors say.

Three people allegedly entered Carvana's secured lot on Dedham Street early on June 2; a stolen company truck was later recovered in Pawtucket as the multi-town probe continues.