Boston Police arrested Reginald Williams in Dorchester, recovering two firearms after ShotSpotter detected gunfire. Williams is facing multiple charges.

Melvin Mercedes-Rodriguez was arrested in Springfield after a ShotSpotter alert for firing a gun. He was found with a modified firearm and drugs, facing multiple charges.

A driver distracted by his phone was hit by a commuter rail train in Cambridge, but no injuries were reported. The 24-year-old was cited following the low-speed incident.

North Shore schools in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead remain closed due to teacher strikes over wages and contract terms despite a judge's order to return.

Human remains found in a burned vehicle in Sandwich on Cape Cod are under investigation, with no threat to public safety per the DA's office. Identity not released; circumstances under review.

Massachusetts residents face a surge in data breaches, with almost 7 million affected in 2023. Both large companies and small businesses have been hit, causing concern for personal and financial information security.

Two people were hospitalized after a dog attack in Dorchester, Boston, leading to police shooting the aggressive dog. The victims' conditions and dog's breed are unknown; the incident is under investigation.

An explosion at a New Hampshire condo complex forced evacuations, with no injuries reported. The Red Cross is aiding displaced residents, and officials are investigating the cause.

A man died in a tent fire in Bangor, Maine, and authorities, including the State Fire Marshal's Office, are investigating.

Massachusetts battles over 13 brush fires, with the Lynn Woods Reservation fire consuming 400+ acres. Dry conditions worsen the situation, causing closures and home damages.

Boston Police arrested three juveniles in Roxbury for traffic violations, a foot chase, and gun recovery. A "ghost gun" was found under a vehicle along the suspect's escape path.

A North Dighton man was charged with multiple offenses, including DUI, after a single-vehicle crash in Swansea. No injuries were reported, and his arraignment is pending.

The Pittsfield Police Department warns against sharing false missing persons posts online, often spread by a specific Facebook page, using photos of individuals already found or unrelated cases.