Jake Demeritt, an inmate with distinctive tattoos, has escaped from minimum-security housing in New Hampshire, prompting a manhunt. He has charges including stalking and drug possession.

A box truck overturned on I-495 in Berlin, MA, causing injuries and closing all northbound lanes. Emergency services, including a MedFlight, responded. The cause is under investigation.

A tree fell on a vehicle on Route 8 in Washington, blocking traffic in both directions. MassDOT alerted drivers via Twitter to avoid the area and provided no details on injuries or the cause.

A judge ordered the release of redacted documents related to the murder case of Karen Read, with specific details regarding the defense's motion to dismiss charges and the Commonwealth's opposition.

Boston pizza chain owner Stavros Papantoniadis faces wire fraud charges for allegedly lying to obtain a $499,900 SBA disaster loan for a business he sold. He awaits trial for both the new charges and previous forced labor allegations.

A commuter train in Massachusetts struck an abandoned boat on the tracks without causing injuries or train damage; police are investigating the incident.

A Revere man is charged with armed robbery of two stores and firearm use by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.

The DCR offers a variety of programs for kids during April vacation week, including animal discovery, painting, and bird watching, across multiple state parks in Massachusetts.

A former Massachusetts teacher, Gilbert Hernandez, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, with multiple charges including child rape.

Levon Atupem was arrested by the Worcester Police for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Clarkson Street.

A Chelsea mother, Jennifer Prudencio, faces arraignment for involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment following the death of her toddler son.

A truck crashed into TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts, catching fire and trapping the driver inside. The crash did not injure staff or patients.

A crash on I-93 Southbound in Andover prompted a lane closure and traffic delays; MassDOT is working to clear the site. No details on injuries or cause are provided.