A large skeleton head nicknamed "Kevin" was taken from Medway Parks & Recreation; detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips.

A Fall River judge gave William Machado 35–40 years after a jury found him guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a child in 2022.

A three-alarm blaze on Linden Street in Lynn displaced six adults and a child Wednesday; firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

A man was rescued from a Summer Street house fire in Lynnfield after firefighters worked through heavy clutter; investigators remain on the scene.

A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.

A body was recovered from Fall River's Quequechan River Wednesday; the state medical examiner is examining the decedent while state police and local detectives investigate.

A late-night Dorchester blaze gutted the top floor and roof of a multi-family home, displacing 22 people. The American Red Cross is assisting while Boston Fire investigates.

An undercover Worcester sting targeting buyers at a hotel led to five arrests and charges including human trafficking of a child. Local and federal partners say the operation focused on buyers.

Photos show police, fire and EMS at a Wareham home after a vehicle struck the residence; officials have released limited information.

Six Manchester residents were arraigned after prosecutors say they chased and beat a 19‑year‑old at Downtown Crossing and stole his phone.

Weymouth police say a shooting at Webb State Park is under investigation; state police detectives are assisting and officials say there is no ongoing threat.

Lt. Jennifer Penton is set to be arraigned April 2 in Worcester on charges tied to the death of recruit Enrique Delgado‑Garcia during academy boxing drills.

A 15-year-old was arrested after a Paris Street stabbing in East Boston that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries. Police recovered knives and a ski mask.