Noel Haro pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in Boston federal court; his operations, linked to the “Border Brothers” gang, involved orchestrating drug deals from prison.

Pittsfield Police investigated threats to local high schools, identifying a person of interest and finding a non-working Orbeez gun. They assured no immediate threat and reminded of laws against such weapons in schools. The investigation continues.

A trailer with two vehicles overturned on I-290 near Worcester; the driver is missing, and state police are investigating the cause of the early morning accident. Traffic was impacted, but no injuries were reported.

A woman was fatally hit by a car in Methuen, MA. The incident, which involved cooperation from the driver and is under investigation, occurred at night with concerns about street lighting.

Two juveniles were detained in Boston after ShotSpotter detected gunfire, with police helping a gunshot victim and arresting suspects based on video evidence.

A girl in Brockton, MA, admitted to fabricating an attempted kidnapping story, prompting police to declare the report as false and consider charges for the false report.

Holyoke police and federal agencies seized drugs and arrested three individuals in an anti-drug operation, with charges laid for possession and intent to distribute.

One person died and two were injured in a house fire in North Adams, MA. Firefighters battled the blaze late Tuesday night. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Massachusetts State Trooper Terence Kent is indicted for bribery and indecent assault and battery related to an incident on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

Chelmsford Police Lieutenant indicted for tampering with records, witness intimidation, and public employee misconduct after allegedly trying to protect an intoxicated officer.

An Allston man was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and other drugs, with potential penalties including 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

UMass Amherst's "Blarney Blowout" resulted in 29 arrests and 23 hospitalizations due to excessive drinking, despite efforts to offer safer university-sanctioned activities.

Victor Rivera received two consecutive 40-year to life sentences for the 2023 second-degree murders of Patricia Swett and Matthew Champagne in Nashua, New Hampshire.