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A Cambridge retiree says scammers posing as Fidelity convinced him to grant remote access and a one-time code, leading to the theft of nearly $100,000; Fidelity recovered most but denied reimbursement.
Federal prosecutors say a Cambridge man ran a multi‑state operation that forced four women into commercial sex and attempted to recruit a fifth. He faces mandatory minimums if convicted.
A Union Street traffic stop turned into a trafficking seizure: police found crack, heroin and cash and arrested two men on trafficking and related counts.
A large skeleton head nicknamed "Kevin" was taken from Medway Parks & Recreation; detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips.
A Fall River judge gave William Machado 35–40 years after a jury found him guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a child in 2022.
A three-alarm blaze on Linden Street in Lynn displaced six adults and a child Wednesday; firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.
A man was rescued from a Summer Street house fire in Lynnfield after firefighters worked through heavy clutter; investigators remain on the scene.
A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.
A body was recovered from Fall River's Quequechan River Wednesday; the state medical examiner is examining the decedent while state police and local detectives investigate.
A late-night Dorchester blaze gutted the top floor and roof of a multi-family home, displacing 22 people. The American Red Cross is assisting while Boston Fire investigates.
An undercover Worcester sting targeting buyers at a hotel led to five arrests and charges including human trafficking of a child. Local and federal partners say the operation focused on buyers.
Photos show police, fire and EMS at a Wareham home after a vehicle struck the residence; officials have released limited information.
Six Manchester residents were arraigned after prosecutors say they chased and beat a 19‑year‑old at Downtown Crossing and stole his phone.
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