Benjamin Hirtle was charged after escaping Tewksbury State Hospital and assaulting employees. Police quickly captured him, but concerns about hospital security were raised.

Former Tufts anesthesiologist Sadeq Quraishi was convicted of attempting to traffic a child for sex and faces severe penalties, including a potential life sentence.

Trevor Bady, 21, is indicted for the first-degree murder of 15-year-old Ahliana Dickey, with evidence of prior violence and threats in their relationship.

Michael Burke was arrested in Cambridge for possession of cocaine, cash, and untraceable firearms, including a modified "ghost gun," following a law enforcement operation focused on narcotics activities.

A Lynn man, Justin David Gaglio, faces federal charges for sending threatening messages to an unnamed official, with a maximum 20-year sentence if convicted.

Two individuals were convicted in a baccarat cheating scheme at Encore Boston Harbor Casino, involving a dealer sharing card sequences with a player for illegal winnings.

A tenant, Leda Nery, is charged with arson after a fire at a Swampscott condo; authorities cited the building’s alarm and sprinkler system for preventing disaster.

Boston Police detectives seek public help to identify a person involved in a $90,000 check fraud case in downtown Boston. Tips can be anonymously given via phone or text.

Boston Police seek public help to identify a female suspect in a shoplifting incident at the Sunglass Hut in Back Bay involving $5,100 in stolen goods.

Diamond Jose Brito was arrested in Mattapan for the murder of Elijah Clunie from Dorchester, following a collaboration between local police and U.S. Marshals.

A boat at Newton Yacht Club caught fire, no injuries were reported, and the firefighters contained the blaze despite strong winds and the boat being a total loss.

A phishing campaign has compromised Massachusetts state employees' payroll info, while officials assess the extent of the breach and work to prevent further attacks.

The Ritzer family opposes Philip Chism's appeal to vacate his murder conviction of Colleen Ritzer, as he seeks a new trial citing exclusion of brain-scan evidence.