Worcester police are investigating the water-related death of a 14-year-old after the child was taken to a hospital; officials released few details as investigators probe the scene on Almont Avenue.

A shooting from a road rage incident in Chicopee led to charges against a person, who was found with a loaded handgun and a device for converting firearms into machine guns.

The Worcester Police Department shared a video of a suspect who stole $15,000 worth of purses from a local shop, seeking the public's help in identification.

Two New Bedford detectives were involved in a collision during a police operation; they've been released from the hospital. Two individuals were arrested for DUI and other charges. The incident is under investigation.

Somerville Police seek public help in identifying a person of interest related to recent home break-ins, and urge the community to secure their homes and share information.

Police files show surveillance footage, a rental‑car trail and witness accounts tied to the Dec. 15–16 killing of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro.

Firefighters in North Attleboro, with aid from multiple agencies, responded to two separate house fires early Saturday, which displaced residents but caused no critical injuries. Both fires are under investigation and not deemed suspicious.

A Massachusetts State Trooper was seriously injured after his cruiser was hit on I-95 South in Salisbury while he was removing a ladder from the road.

Braintree officers forced entry at a Skyline Drive home Saturday after a man barricaded himself; a 35‑year‑old was arrested on outstanding 209A warrants.

Two people were found stabbed near Walnut Street in Fall River; one person is in custody and the investigation remains active.

A Boston officer discharged a firearm on Cushing Avenue late Saturday; no one was struck and a suspect was taken to a hospital. An investigation is underway.

A multi-agency ice rescue at First Encounter Beach drew Coast Guard crews and state detectives Saturday morning; one person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital.

A construction worker was hospitalized with injuries after an accident in Bridgewater at a former Friendly's site. OSHA is investigating the incident.