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.

A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down the Dorchester Ave Overpass on I-93 South Boston, causing extensive traffic disruptions and leading officials to advise motorists to seek alternative routes.

Jasmyne Botelho of Dartmouth is charged with embezzling over $280,000 from her employer through wire fraud and will face prosecution. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.

Boston Police are seeking public help to find Jimmie Toodle, an 88-year-old man from Dorchester with mental health issues, last seen Thursday on Blue Hill Avenue.

A Canton orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo, was convicted of health care fraud related to opioid prescriptions and upcoding, facing a potential decade in prison.

A Dominican woman received an 11-year sentence for her involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation linked to Sinaloa, Mexico. She pleaded guilty to distribution and money laundering charges.

Two arrested in a Worcester drug bust by local police, involving charges for distributing and possessing Class B substances such as cocaine and Suboxone.