Two brothers and a dog were rescued after their 30-foot sailboat ran aground off Coffins Beach; both men were treated for hypothermia and are stable. Officials praised a quick multiagency response.

A 45-year-old Wakefield man has been arraigned on multiple child-rape counts and released on $10,000 bail with GPS monitoring, court paperwork shows. His probable-cause hearing is set for May 21.

Auburn detectives arrested a 51-year-old Milford man on April 1 after an undercover sting targeting online exploitation of minors. He faces multiple felony counts.

A 54-year-old Medway man, identified as Michael Albro, died after an assault at Birmingham Court in Milford. Police have a person in custody and an arraignment is set for Monday.

A Dorchester traffic stop on May 1 led to the arrest of a 23‑year‑old and the seizure of a loaded Glock 22 with 19 rounds, police say.

An early Saturday fire on Harper Way in Pepperell killed an older adult and a dog; state investigators are probing the cause.

Federal prosecutors say ghost guns, machine‑gun conversion devices and a 3‑D printer were seized from an East Boston apartment. The defendant faces federal charges and is due in court May 6, 2026.

Reading police warned salons, spas and gyms after reports of a young man entering without appointments and approaching staff. Officials urged anyone who feels unsafe to call immediately.

A Dorchester traffic stop Thursday night led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Roxbury man after police recovered a loaded 9mm and extra ammunition.

A Plymouth County grand jury indicted a Bridgewater couple accused of keeping nearly $18,000 raised on GoFundMe for an unhoused man known as Greg. Prosecutors say the campaign raised about $17,800.

Methuen police are investigating a shooting at the Wendy’s on Pleasant Valley Street. Authorities have not yet released details about injuries or arrests.

A late-night Brigham Street blaze is the latest in a string of suspicious fires in Westborough; officials say no injuries were reported and a reward is available for tips.

A pilot was rescued after a small plane went into the Quabbin Reservoir near New Salem Friday night. Emergency crews pulled him ashore and he was airlifted to UMass Memorial; the aircraft remains submerged.