A ten-vehicle crash shut down 495 northbound, causing major traffic delays. Emergency services cleared the scene and investigated, advising caution during reopening.

A Dartmouth man is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in New Bedford; the suspect is held for a psychiatric evaluation before his arraignment.

The Worcester community is searching for 14-year-old Jaden Rivera, missing since August. Authorities urge vigilance and public assistance in locating him.

Markenson Beuge was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Brockton middle school student. He was captured after a warrant was issued. The incident is under investigation, and the school is working with police.

Braintree settled for $14.9 million with Frederick Weichel, wrongfully convicted of murder in 1980 and exonerated in 2017, after dubious evidence and interference by mobster James "Whitey" Bulger surfaced.

A fire engulfed a house in Scituate, Massachusetts; no injuries were reported, as the house was unoccupied. Multiple fire departments responded to the wind-driven blaze, which is under investigation.

The Pittsfield Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 31-year-old Hollisha Johnson and has circulated her description and photo on their Facebook page.

Jakari Sylvia, 19, has been arrested for breaking into 21 vehicles in Hyannis following a previous release for similar crimes involving 18 vehicles. He faces multiple charges with bail set at $2,250 and GPS monitoring.

A woman, 72, was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Wayland, MA, and police are seeking witnesses or surveillance footage of a dark sedan with front-end damage.

The New Bedford community is shaken after a 31-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her home, with no suspects or motives identified as the investigation continues.

Five members of the Tufts lacrosse team are hospitalized after a workout led by a Navy SEAL graduate; 12 players have rhabdomyolysis, and the university is investigating. Team activities are postponed.

A Newburyport man faces charges for a hit-and-run incident that left a cyclist seriously injured last month. Community aid and police work led to his identification.

A laptop fire at Brockton High School caused an evacuation but no injuries. The fire was quickly put out, minor damage was incurred, and safety checks on other equipment are planned.