A sex offender from Sandisfield admitted to federal charges of possessing child pornography and an unregistered firearm, with sentencing set for May 2024.

Leon Blount III of Boston pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor across states, with sentencing set for April 24 by U.S. District Court Judge Burroughs.

During a patrol, a Hyundai SUV with a bent plate led to a traffic stop in Hatfield, MA. A drug bust followed, with firearms charges against the occupants after finding a loaded gun and drugs in the vehicle.

Two suspects, Julien Rivera and Marcus Johnson, face murder charges for an August double-homicide in Springfield; they are already detained on separate charges.

Two Massachusetts men were arrested on charges of mailbox bombings across four towns last month, facing counts of possession and placement of destructive devices.

Christopher Boyer of Dorchester was arrested with drugs, a loaded gun, and cash. After being taken into custody, further search revealed more narcotics and ammunition at his residence. He faces multiple felony charges.

A 76-year-old Manchester man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 69-year-old who later accused him. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect faces multiple charges including Attempted Murder.

MBTA Transit Police arrested a 35-year-old man for brandishing a knife at JFK-UMass station after he threatened another passenger; no injuries were reported. Concerns over public transportation safety are rising.

Boston establishes the first comprehensive Animal Cruelty Task Force in response to a 70% increase in abuse cases, aiming to improve investigation and prosecution efforts.

A teenage girl was injured at a Beverly cemetery when a headstone fell on her, emergency services responded and she was taken to hospital with a leg injury.

The Worcester Police are seeking assistance in finding missing girl Jaylynn Nieves, last seen with a purple fleece blanket, urging anyone with information to contact them.

The Boston Police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in a car break-in in Roxbury, described as a black male with dreadlocks riding a red bike.

A former corrections officer who was attacked in a Massachusetts prison advocates for a ban on gym equipment in high-security jails to protect guards.