A teen in Dighton's Junior Firefighters program saved a choking woman using the Heimlich maneuver at a restaurant. His training was instrumental in the rescue.

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing funds from a suicide prevention grant meant for veterans, with his sentencing set for October 2024.

Jose Rivera of Worcester was sentenced to over six years for drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. The investigation was a cooperative law enforcement effort.

Prisoner Quarri Tyree Queen briefly escaped custody during a probation hearing in Dedham District Court but was quickly recaptured by law enforcement officers.

Local authorities in Worcester warn of homemade explosive devices after three were discovered, one detonated. Residents are urged to report suspicious objects and avoid handling them.

Boston Police arrested 22-year-old Fortunato D’Ampolo for multiple drug offenses in the North End, confiscating Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, pills, and cash.

Arn Jones of Hyde Park was charged with drug and firearm violations after police found a large cache of drugs and a loaded gun in his car. A judge set his bail at $10,000 with GPS monitoring.

The Worcester Police seek aid to find Amanda Pierce, a 60-year-old missing woman, through social media. They urge public vigilance and prompt reporting of any information.

Colonel Christopher Mason responds to a mistrial in Commonwealth v. Karen Read with sympathies to Officer O'Keefe's family. Trooper Michael Proctor is reassigned due to misconduct, awaiting an internal investigation and future duty status hearing.

Worcester police arrested Miguel Martinez for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, after he was seen allegedly dividing a substance into smaller pieces in Castle Park.

Gregory Knowles was arrested for attacking a man with a baton in a Cohasset road rage incident, facing several charges including assault with a dangerous weapon.

A 17-year-old was killed and two others injured in a car crash in Mendon, Vermont, where a car struck a tree. State Police are investigating the cause.

A three-alarm fire struck Casella Transfer Station in Oxford, MA, early Monday, with multiple fire departments responding to heavy smoke and visible flames. The cause and damage extent are unclear.