Federal prosecutors say six people were indicted after more than 260 UPS packages shipped from California to Massachusetts were intercepted, revealing about 12 kg of cocaine and 1 kg of fentanyl.

A Methuen High teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district investigates complaints involving a minor.

A Boston man is accused of gouging an MBTA officer’s eyes during an arrest, leaving the officer with facial injuries. A probable-cause hearing is set for May 12.

Waltham police say a Lowell man admitted owning a defaced Glock and 14 one‑pound bags of marijuana found in a storage unit on River Street.

A 36-year-old man was treated for a single gunshot wound near Fitchburg State; university alerts said there was no ongoing threat to campus.

A 4-year-old boy is stable after falling from a seventh-floor window in Worcester; police say the Crime Scene Unit is investigating and the case underscores window-safety risks.

A Pittsfield man was arrested after state police say he repeatedly sexually assaulted a 14‑year‑old resident at a Valatie group home. He faces 35 counts and is jailed.

Robert Cheevers, son of Bruins great Gerry Cheevers, was arrested after police say he sold fake sports tickets and defrauded multiple people out of thousands.

Waltham police and a regional drug task force say a search warrant turned up more than two kilograms of suspected cocaine; one man was arrested and another is wanted.

Federal prosecutors say a Florida man ran a multi‑state Ponzi scheme that cost Massachusetts investors millions. Jose Bello faces federal wire fraud charges and could be arraigned in Boston.

Federal prosecutors arrested a Carver man accused of running a years‑long dogfighting ring; authorities seized multiple dogs and released images showing kennels.

A Dorchester homeowner says a downstairs tenant refused to pay and made her life a yearlong court fight, leaving her with big repair bills and emotional strain. The landlord estimates heavy financial losses after a protracted eviction and subsidy problems.

A pre-dawn fire at Boston Medical Center’s Brighton campus knocked out a backup generator and forced the evacuation of ICU patients early Wednesday. Emergency crews moved about eight patients as firefighters worked on scene.