Boston Fire Dept. Lt. Joshua Thompson is held without bail after weapons, ammunition, and drugs were found at his home, despite his defense citing his military service and mental health issues.

Boston Police arrested a 17-year-old for armed robbery and illegal gun possession in Roxbury, with a victim disarming the suspect during the incident.

A 42-year-old man, previously convicted of manslaughter, was arrested in Boston for the murder of Stephen Gomes, pleading not guilty amid concerns over his medical condition.

Boston Police arrested three individuals for possession of a loaded firearm and large quantities of drugs during a drug investigation in Jamaica Plain.

The Worcester Police Department reports a decrease in various crimes for the first half of 2025, with lower homicide and shooting rates but an increase in stabbings.

Springfield man, Bairon Ubeda, was convicted for child sexual exploitation and child pornography possession after using social media to manipulate and extort women.

A Southbridge man has pleaded guilty to a cocaine distribution conspiracy in Massachusetts and awaits sentencing. His alleged co-conspirators maintain their innocence.

Boston Police responded to a non-fatal shooting in Mattapan and arrested two suspects Juan Soto Perez and Antonio Anthony on weapons and drug charges.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 46 years for sexually exploiting children and possessing child pornography, with evidence of his abuse and possession of 130 CSAM files.

Worcester Police arrested Emmanuel Hernandez for carrying a loaded illegal firearm near a baseball game, potentially preventing violence. He was also wanted for a prior gun-related offense.

Boston Police issued a missing person alert for Emanuel Sepulvada, a 14-year-old autistic boy from East Boston, last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray shorts.

A Massachusetts man faces charges for assaulting an employee and threatening staff with a gun and knife at a Texas Roadhouse and earlier threatening people at a market in New Hampshire.

The Reading Fire Department suspects a July fire at 186 Summer Ave. was arson; they urge public assistance and offer rewards for tips. Firefighters battled the blaze for 12 hours; no injuries were reported.