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.

Officials are searching for Mason L. Payne, considered armed and dangerous, after he assaulted a trooper and fled in a black Audi, spurring a multi-state manhunt involving the FBI.

New Hampshire AG's Office ruled a trooper's shooting of Moriah Infinjer on the Spaulding Turnpike as justified; she faces charges after leading a high-speed chase and confronting the trooper.

Three men were arrested by Methuen Police on fentanyl trafficking charges and an illegal firearm was seized following surveillance based on community complaints.

Peabody Properties agreed to a $795,000 settlement with the Massachusetts AG for failing to protect residents' personal data after experiencing five cybersecurity breaches.

A mother and her baby were hit by a minivan in Framingham while in a crosswalk, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for failing to yield.

Remains believed to be those of missing pregnant teen Kylee Monteiro were found at her boyfriend's residence, leading to a murder charge against Gregory Groom.

Worcester Police are seeking public assistance to find Shantelie Ayala, missing since August 16. She is described as 5'1" with curly dark hair and black eyes.

An 18-year-old driver sustained serious injuries after crashing into a pole during a police chase in Billerica, MA, following a large car meetup disturbance.

An 85-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle crash on a New Hampshire highway; a preliminary investigation points to a 17-year-old as the initial cause. No charges filed yet; police seek information.

A 13-year-old girl died in a car crash in Marblehead; a 16-year-old male driver, suspected of impairment, is charged. The Essex County DA's Office and police are investigating.

Boston Police arrested a man, seized a firearm with a modified automatic capability, and charged him with multiple firearms and drug offenses after a chase in Fields Corner.