A routine traffic stop in Dracut led to a Lowell man being charged with trafficking cocaine and other offenses after police discovered drugs and cash in his vehicle.

A fire broke out at a North Andover home, prompting firefighters to respond and cut through the roof to vent the flames. All occupants evacuated safely, and the cause is under investigation.

A car crashed into a home in Holyoke after fleeing a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of an illegal firearm and charges for the teenage driver and passenger.

A fire engulfed a train car at the Hyannis Rail Yard; no injuries reported. Firefighters, fighting winds, extinguished it in 20 minutes. Cause under investigation.

MBTA Mattapan Trolley at Milton Station was evacuated using rafts after flooding, which may be due to the nearby Neponset River overflowing. No injuries were reported.

Judge Beverly Cannone expressed "grave concern" over new information in the Karen Read case, impacting the defense strategy and legal proceedings. The hearing saw disputes over evidence handling and requests for various unredacted records.

Cambridge firefighters rescued a woman from the icy Charles River below the Massachusetts Avenue bridge; she is currently hospitalized for serious injuries.

Two men from Massachusetts were arrested in New Hampshire for trafficking approximately 1,260 grams of suspected Fentanyl, facing multiple drug-related charges.

The Methuen Police Department is seeking public assistance via social media for a missing 15-year-old named Jostin Burgos, last seen wearing all-black attire.

Over 100 skiers were evacuated from a malfunctioning ski lift at Pats Peak Ski Area, New Hampshire, without injuries. The malfunction was likely caused by strong winds. This follows other recent lift incidents in the state.

The Plymouth Police Department detailed their weekly activities, including 589 incidents, 11 arrests, and 56 traffic stops, showcasing their diverse responsibilities in community safety.

Springfield Police arrested two individuals during a traffic stop, seizing a stolen firearm, drugs, and cash; one was a 17-year-old juvenile, and the other, Keyshawn Watson, faces multiple charges.

Boston Police arrested four individuals after raiding two Roxbury residences, recovering firearms, drugs, and cash, with charges including firearm and drug offenses.