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A Chinese transplant surgeon was sentenced to 20 months in prison for running an illegal money transmitting scheme linked to a relative's steroid sales.
Two people were injured in a stabbing on Harvard Street in Pittsfield; suspect Jacob Frusciente was arrested by police.
A fatal house fire in Plainville linked to smoking materials and medical oxygen took the life of resident Mark Beyersdorfer. Investigations by multiple fire and police departments are ongoing.
An ice climber, Slavek Zaglewski, was rescued after falling 60 feet on Mount Webster in New Hampshire. Rescuers, facing challenging conditions, successfully evacuated him early Sunday.
A man was fatally shot inside a vehicle on Dorchester St in Worcester; police are investigating and seeking public assistance.
A Nahant woman and a Winthrop man were sentenced for wire fraud and tax evasion, after pleading guilty; they must pay restitution and serve supervised release.
Edward J. Watson is charged with the 1992 murder of Michelle Miller, uncovering a murder-for-hire plot led by her then-partner in a breakthrough by the Cold Case Homicide Unit.
Auburn, MA police arrested a man for witness intimidation related to a spa misconduct case where a masseur allegedly forced a customer into unwanted contact.
Officers were attacked at a 2-year-old's birthday party in Webster after responding to a fight; multiple charges were filed against several individuals.
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria has settled a defamation lawsuit against the Everett Leader Herald, resulting in the newspaper closing and a $1.1 million payment to DeMaria.
Lashii Ortiz, 29, was arrested in Massachusetts after leading police on a 100mph chase related to active felony warrants, including assault and narcotics charges.
A Fitchburg officer shot a man who pointed a gun at him; the man had made suicidal statements and was stable post-incident. The officer is on leave pending investigation.
A man was arrested in Manchester-by-the-Sea for allegedly kidnapping his daughter after a domestic dispute. He faces multiple charges and the child was safely returned to her mother.
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