An 18‑year‑old was arrested after shots were reported near East Columbus Avenue; police say officers recovered a firearm capable of holding 18 rounds.

Vice detectives executed warrants at The Spot and an adjacent apartment, seizing drugs, weapons and roughly $65,000 while detaining a 45-year-old man.

A pedestrian was killed on Tremont Street Thursday morning near Brigham Circle; police closed the road while investigators worked the scene.

A man with active warrants who fled a traffic stop was found stuck in a Methuen marsh and arrested after drones and troopers located him.

Auburn police say a 20-year-old from Worcester flashed a gun at a McDonald's, boarded a WRTA bus and was arrested after officers recovered a loaded revolver.

State police detectives and Randolph officers are investigating possible human remains found in woods near Plain Street in Randolph. Officials have released few details.

An injured dog was seized and quarantined after a Chestnut Street incident in Chelsea. Police reviewed body‑cam footage and Animal Control is evaluating possible violations.

Plymouth police searched Charge Pond after a 53‑year‑old was reported in the water; officials described the pond as dark and deep and the search remained active. State records show the Charge Pond beach is unguarded.

Two Holbrook DPW employees face felony counts after a June 13 assault left an unhoused man hospitalized and prompted both criminal and personnel probes.

Bradley Collins, 21, was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at his East Bridgewater home and police say electronic devices were seized as part of an ongoing child pornography investigation.

Police say a July 4 search of an East Falmouth home turned up about 120 grams of cocaine, other drugs and $3,172 in cash; a 30‑year‑old man was arraigned and ordered held.

A 70-year-old Vermont man died after a three-wheeled motorcycle crashed on Route 8A in Heath. Investigators say the overturned trike was found by a passerby; the rider later died at Baystate Franklin.

A 22‑year‑old Boston man is accused of nine moped‑assisted purse robberies targeting older women; prosecutors say he’s been ordered held ahead of a dangerousness hearing.