Authorities identified remains found in 1974 as Nancy Gale Erickson, a case solved by collaboration between multiple agencies and forensic testing. Erickson had been a nurse and went missing in 1973.

Chelsea Police arrested two after finding drugs in a black Ford Escape during a proactive patrol in a known narcotics area, as announced on their social media.

Eight horses died in a fire at Mor Linn Farm's historic barn in Walpole, Massachusetts, while ten were saved. The cause is under investigation, possibly linked to intense storms. Community farms are assisting with shelter for survivors.

Milford, MA police arrested Giovanni Cardona, wanted in Arizona for a road rage shooting, after Medway Police spotted him and coordinated with Milford authorities.

Chelsea man Alfredo Romero-Cortez has been charged with aggravated rape and other offenses after assaulting a woman and threatening to report her to ICE if she spoke up.

A large home and barn in Reading's historic district were damaged by a significant overnight fire, with no injuries reported. Firefighters had to abandon an interior attack due to hazards.

Seven Chinese nationals face charges in a major U.S. operation against a criminal enterprise involving money laundering, drug trafficking, and alien smuggling in the Northeast.

A former loan officer, Brian Socha, is set to plead guilty to bank fraud in a nearly $1 million HELOC scheme, with potential penalties of 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

Boston Police arrested Anthony Echavarria-Ramirez for a June armed robbery in Roxbury; they seek the second suspect.

Holyoke Police Department's crackdown on drugs led to two arrests and the seizure of heroin and crack-cocaine, as part of ongoing efforts to combat overdose deaths and open-air drug markets.

Desmond Phillip was convicted of first-degree murder and gun-related charges for a 2022 fatal shooting in Pittsfield, receiving a life sentence plus additional time for illegal firearms possession.

Worcester Police are seeking help to find missing 14-year-old Kylee Kelley since July 6. Last seen in a black crop top, short jeans, and Jordans on King Street. Contact Worcester PD at 508-799-8606 with info.

A small fire occurred at the demolition site of the uncompleted Freedom Wind Tunnel near Gillette Stadium, with one minor firefighter injury and no hospital treatment. The fire was contained and is not considered suspicious.