A Dominican national was extradited March 18 and appeared in Boston federal court accused of laundering proceeds from a call‑center ‘grandparent’ scam that targeted seniors. Authorities say investigators found hundreds of victims and millions in losses.

A Dorchester woman is searching for her 11‑lb dog Biscuit after a stranger allegedly kicked the pup into traffic; police arrested a suspect and charged him with animal cruelty.

A Cambridge retiree says scammers posing as Fidelity convinced him to grant remote access and a one-time code, leading to the theft of nearly $100,000; Fidelity recovered most but denied reimbursement.

An analysis of PROMISE trial CT scans found women’s heart risk rises at lower plaque burdens than men, even though women had less plaque overall. Researchers say sex-specific thresholds may be needed.

A federal lawsuit accuses Worcester of routinely dispatching armed officers to mental‑health 911 calls, citing cases where responses allegedly escalated into harm. Plaintiffs say the practice discriminates against people with disabilities.

Federal prosecutors say a Cambridge man ran a multi‑state operation that forced four women into commercial sex and attempted to recruit a fifth. He faces mandatory minimums if convicted.

An Eagle‑Tribune correction on March 18 updates photo credits and a flights figure in an AP storm roundup. Here’s what changed and what to watch locally.

A Union Street traffic stop turned into a trafficking seizure: police found crack, heroin and cash and arrested two men on trafficking and related counts.

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

Mayor Cathleen DeSimone unveiled a plan to convert Capron Park Zoo into a nature reserve and wildlife‑rehabilitation center, prompting debate at recent city meetings. Officials say more planning and approvals are required.

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.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate primary, injecting national muscle into a contentious race before the June 9 vote.

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.