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A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hospitalized after an apparent accidental shooting at the mounted unit barn in Acton; injuries are non-life-threatening and the probe is ongoing.
A husband and wife were arraigned after prosecutors say they attacked diners at a Porter Street restaurant with racial slurs, threats and physical assaults.
State troopers and Boston police dispersed large youth gatherings at Carson Beach and Castle Island; parking and Day Boulevard were closed for hours with no injuries or arrests reported.
Boston police arrested a 16‑year‑old in Roxbury after a multi‑agency chase and recovered a loaded Glock, the department said.
Fire crews responded to a working fire at 1 Smith's Lane in Manchester-by-the-Sea Wednesday evening; officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.
A man who entered Fields Corner station was rescued after hours trapped between an elevator shaft and the exterior wall. Transit Police say trespass charges are expected.
Middleborough police say six people were arrested in a months‑long narcotics probe that yielded more than 320 grams of cocaine, 50 grams of fentanyl and an assault‑style rifle.
Crime-scene markers and a shattered SUV window were spotted on Friend Street outside TD Garden as police investigated the scene.
Two Dorchester teens were arrested after police say one punched an officer and officers recovered a loaded, stolen handgun. The arrests followed a Youth Violence Strikeforce patrol.
Falmouth police searched the Ashumet Valley after a reported break-in and assault Monday night. The suspect fled before officers arrived and detectives are asking neighbors to check cameras.
An explosion during battery testing at Electrochem's Raynham plant prompted a large emergency response; officials say no injuries and all employees were accounted for.
Crews inspected a North End building after bricks fell from the façade at 121 Salem Street. Officials say the façade may be compromised but no injuries were reported.
Dash‑cam shows a stolen gray Honda Civic jump a curb and drive on a Revere sidewalk while fleeing police. Authorities later located the car and made an arrest.
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