Estarlin Ortiz-Alcantara, 37, from Providence, pled guilty in a Boston court to leading a fentanyl distribution operation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Matthew Galletta, 55, was fatally struck by a pickup truck on I-95 in Augusta, Maine; authorities are investigating why he was standing in the traffic lane.

Former Rhode Island priest James W. Jackson was sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography, with over 12,000 images and 1,300 videos found.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Hyannis, MA, for trafficking over 18 grams of cocaine and, following an investigation, was caught with 40 grams of crack cocaine and other substances.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in East Boston for illegal firearm and ammunition possession after police found a gun with a large capacity magazine in his home.

Brian Walshe has been assigned a court-appointed lawyer after being declared indigent, following the withdrawal of his previous attorney. He faces charges in the murder of his wife Ana Walshe.

A space heater caused a fatal fire in Springfield, MA, taking the life of a 91-year-old resident. Officials emphasize heater safety and report six deaths from home heating fires in the state over the past five winters.

A man from Rhode Island was charged with armed robbery at a Massachusetts liquor store, assaulting the clerk and stealing cash, alcohol, and cigarettes. He was later arrested and faces several charges.

Logan Clegg received life imprisonment for the murder of a retired New Hampshire couple, after being convicted of "knowingly and recklessly" causing their deaths.

A man suffered life-threatening injuries in an East Boston stabbing incident early today, with no arrests made so far. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

Springfield police arrested 18-year-old Raymond Lopez after a foot chase, finding him in possession of a loaded gun. He faces multiple charges, including carrying a firearm without a license.

Westford Police are searching for three suspects who stole a Colombian Red Tailed Boa from a Petco store. They're asking for tips to find the individuals involved in the daytime heist.

A woman in Webster was caught on camera stealing over $1,000 worth of Christmas gifts from a porch; she has been identified and is cooperating with the police.