A new Florida filing says a previously undisclosed James 'Whitey' Bulger manuscript may undercut John 'Zip' Connolly's murder conviction and seeks a new hearing. The motion revives long‑running questions about the Bulger era and prosecutorial disclosures.

A resident who found what looked like a mortar shell walked into Essex’s public safety building Monday, triggering an evacuation while bomb technicians confirmed the item was not explosive.

Human remains found under a Tyngsboro garage are believed to be those of a Lowell woman missing since January 2025. Authorities say a suspect will face charges as the medical examiner works to ID the remains.

An 18-year-old from Stoneham was arrested after troopers say a 118-mph, multi-town chase in New Hampshire ended in a crash. Authorities say felony and misdemeanor charges are pending.

Jury selection begins Monday in Salisbury for a woman prosecutors say poisoned her boyfriend with antifreeze. Authorities point to phone videos and residue found at the home.

A Saturday night porch fire on Medway Road displaced five people and left the home uninhabitable; state investigators have been called in.

Boston police want help identifying a woman accused of brandishing a knife and stealing from a Dorchester shop on March 4. Detectives ask for tips to District B‑2 or CrimeStoppers.

A person was shot Sunday evening in Boston's South End; the victim was taken to a hospital and police say no arrests have been made. Detectives are investigating.

A 22-year-old man died after his kayak overturned off Wellfleet on Saturday night; local harbormasters, Eastham crews and the U.S. Coast Guard searched before he was located.

A 26-year-old Massachusetts man was taken into federal custody after an email allegedly threatened a victim with an assault rifle; he is due in Boston federal court.

A JetBlue flight from Boston to Vero Beach was searched after a bomb threat; passengers sat on the tarmac as K‑9 teams swept the plane.

Two juveniles were arrested after an alleged attempt to steal a coat at Green Street Station; a replica gun was recovered and the suspects were booked.

Detectives arrested three people and seized two loaded handguns during a raid on Plymouth Avenue; one gun was found in a bag embroidered 'Lambert'.