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New Bedford community is mourning after a fatal house fire claimed a life and injured others; authorities and locals are providing support to those affected.
Four school buses caught fire in Wilbraham, delaying the school day for Hampden-Wilbraham students. Firefighters extinguished the flames; the cause is under investigation.
Two 15-year-old boys in Dorchester were arrested for firearms and vehicle charges after a traffic stop revealed one was unlicensed and the other had a gun.
A seven-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Harvard caused traffic disruptions, no injuries; the scene was later cleared, with authorities investigating the cause.
Boston Police arrested Tyreem Horton for firearms charges in Roxbury after a chase, prompted by Shot Spotter alerts. Horton had a stolen Glock and faces multiple charges.
Vandalism in Falmouth, MA, damaged over 50 properties; police are investigating, tracking suspects via footprints in the snow, and seeking community help with surveillance footage.
Suffolk prosecutors issue stay-away orders against 73 individuals for larceny and related offenses at South Bay Mall as part of a "Safe Shopping Initiative."
A Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong returned shortly after takeoff due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Waltham Police issued an alert for missing teen Marjorie Corado-Quelex; she's 5'5", last seen in black clothing. Public urged to call 781-314-3600 with info.
Boston police arrested Tyrone Turner for illegal possession of drugs, a firearm, ammunition, and related items in Dorchester, indicating potential intent to distribute.
A Windsor man was arrested after stealing a fire truck, conducting fake police stops in Massachusetts, and leading police on a pursuit, facing multiple charges.
A 75-year-old man was rescued after his U-Haul truck fell through ice on Echo Lake in Maine; he was unharmed but the truck submerged, pending a salvage operation.
A body was found in the water under McArdle Bridge in Chelsea Creek, with Boston Police confirming and investigating the incident without revealing the deceased's identity.
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