An Everett man was arrested on drug charges after a Chelsea Police Department investigation resulted in a search warrant where police seized prescription pills and cash.

Three people were injured in a shooting in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood; no arrests made yet. Witnesses described a disturbing increase in violence in the area.

A tractor-trailer in Waltham snagged overhead wires, causing a fire that engulfed three vehicles, including two school vans, and led to evacuations and power outages. No injuries were reported.

Police thwarted a HELOC fraud scheme, arresting suspects trying to take out a $600k loan with fake ID at M&T Bank. Evidence suggests a series of similar crimes in the Northeast.

A Mississippi man has been indicted for the 2009 murder of ex-girlfriend Patricia Santos from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Cambridge Police seek public assistance to find missing autistic teen Sophie Stein, 16, urging immediate contact with Detective Lopez at 781-777-3065 for information.

Multiple arrests were made during coordinated pre-dawn drug raids in Chelsea by law enforcement, with evidence indicating drug distribution found at two addresses.

Wakefield Police request help to find missing person Junjie Chen, who may have traveled to Malden. They encourage sharing his details and contacting them with information.

A chemical spill at Winchester High School led to the closure of all public schools in Winchester, Massachusetts, due to sulfuric acid in a storage closet. No injuries reported.

Wakefield Police seek help to find missing person Steven Brawley, a 66-year-old white male with green eyes and brown hair. No updates on the search progress.

A fire in a New Bedford home led to a dramatic rescue by firefighters, who saved a tenant and aided the displaced occupants, with the cause under investigation.

Springfield Police seized firearms and drugs, arresting Anthony Gonzalez and Kayliannie Mata. Around 549 bags of fentanyl/heroin and a loaded firearm were found.

Boston Police seek help identifying a suspect in a September 23 shoplifting at East Coast Ivy on Charles Street; urging witnesses to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips.