State public defenders have urged the attorney general to order an independent review of Shacoby Kenny’s December death at South Bay, citing conflicts and worrying witness accounts.

A Cheshire contractor admitted diverting more than $500,000 in customer checks into his personal accounts and pleaded guilty to four federal tax‑fraud counts. Sentencing is set for May 19, 2026.

A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of misdemeanor assault for her role in a chaotic ICE arrest; she was sentenced to probation and community service. The jury acquitted her of interfering with police.

Kamal Oliver from Mattapan was sentenced to 16-20 years for manslaughter of Xavier Barkon after a guilty plea. The shooting occurred in a car during an argument. Evidence included car rental records linked to Oliver.

Three juveniles were arrested in Dorchester for breaking and entering, property destruction, and trespassing after a police chase early Tuesday morning.

Maynard Police arrested John Fenton on drug charges after a months-long investigation and apartment raid that yielded methamphetamine and other drugs.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum says viral posts misread DOJ Epstein files and are hampering the hunt for 13 stolen works. Officials ask people to send credible leads, not theories.

Boston man James Schaff, 59, serving time for other offenses, has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering and larceny in Chinatown burglaries from 2021, with DNA evidence linking him to the crimes.

Westborough Police, with other agencies, raided Westborough Wellness Spa, arresting two for alleged prostitution-related activities. More details are promised as the investigation continues.

Ballistic evidence was recovered after reports of shots fired near Monument Street in Charlestown; police say there were no injuries and no arrests as detectives investigate.

A man was arrested after a Dorchester domestic-violence call involving firearms. Police say they have not released further details and pointed to local survivor resources.

A 50‑year‑old was taken into custody after an hours‑long Laurel Street standoff that ended when SWAT breached a window and deployed less‑lethal munitions. Charges include stalking and breach of bail.

A Boston man convicted in a 2009 Allston stabbing was granted parole after serving 16 years; the Parole Board cited sobriety, education and activism and imposed strict monitoring.