A retired Acton police official was charged with OUI and a supervisor is on leave after improper handling of the situation; an internal investigation is ongoing.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court denied Thomas Mercado a new trial for the 2006 murder conviction of David Gomes, upholding a life sentence without parole despite claims of unreliable eyewitness identifications.

Springfield Police, led by Captain Dunn and Lieutenant Bruno, arrested Dequan Wood, 21, and seized a loaded firearm and marijuana, following a tip-off and surveillance. Wood faces multiple charges.

Three fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized off Massachusetts; they were cold and wet but unharmed, highlighting the dangers of the sea and the importance of safety gear.

Authorities investigate suspicious fires at the historical Fernald School, with a recent incident intensifying safety concerns and a potential link to previous fires. A $5,000 reward is offered for tips.

Worcester Police reported a drug bust involving Elvin Castillo, seizing 425 grams of fentanyl from his apartment and car, leading to charges for trafficking a Class A substance.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty to wire fraud and theft charges related to misusing federal program funds. She faces sentencing on July 29, 2025.

A woman in Nashua was arrested after a child overdosed on fentanyl; she faces drug-related charges and has been released on bail with a court date set.

Brookline MA Police are seeking public help to identify a group involved in a shoplifting incident on Commonwealth Avenue, targeting beauty products and Stanley cups.

A registered sex offender from Holyoke faces new charges for possessing child sexual abuse material, with over 200 files found on his devices and Dropbox account.

The Plymouth Police Department is preparing for an accreditation evaluation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission on June 10, 2025, to maintain its recognized standards of excellence in law enforcement.

A Mattapan man is charged with indecent assault and illegal firearm possession after Boston Police witnessed the assault and found a defaced handgun on him.

A Guatemalan man, William Noel Mazariegos Lopez, is indicted in Boston for illegal reentry into the U.S., facing a potential 20-year sentence and a fine.