Valentina Martinez, a tax preparer from New Bedford, pleaded guilty to stealing government funds by filing fraudulent tax returns and is awaiting sentencing.

Law enforcement arrested three individuals in Dorchester for an array of drug and firearm charges, including possession of a stolen rifle and crystal methamphetamine.

The Boston Police Department requests public assistance in identifying suspects in a recent package theft in Roxbury, assuring anonymity for informants.

A Lawrence man is charged with wire fraud and theft of government money for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and Social Security benefits over a 20-year span.

Boston Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Dorchester and seeking information from the public, while also providing trauma support resources to the community.

The Boston Police Department seeks public help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in Dorchester, with images released for leads.

An early morning crash at Quincy Adams MBTA station leads to a search for three people who fled the scene after their rented Chevy hit parking bollards.

Police responded to a disturbance in Charlestown involving a scantily clad man near train tracks and a submerged vehicle; both incidents are under investigation.

A teacher in Massachusetts is charged with assaulting two autistic students. The school placed her on leave and she is facing charges, with conditions set at her arraignment.

Police in Mansfield are investigating a string of mailbox vandalisms believed to be caused by someone swinging a baseball bat. They seek public assistance and additional video evidence.

A person died in a crash on Route 3 in Billerica, MA, after a car caught fire and the victim was hit by a Mercedes Benz upon exiting the Honda Accord. The incident is under investigation. Traffic resumed after closures for several hours.

A car was found submerged in Charlestown's waters, with no one inside. Boston Police and Fire Departments responded; no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

The Westboro apartment fire displaced about 100 families and caused significant water damage to the building. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.