Boston Police ensured safety during the 2026 New Year's festivities, with Mayor Wu and Commissioner Cox guiding efforts to provide security at public celebrations.

Street closures and parking restrictions in Boston for Mayor Wu's Inauguration on January 5, 2026. Public transit is advised due to expected congestion.

Christmas celebration in Cambridge marred by a shooting, leaving two injured; 34-year-old Nelson Portillo arrested.

Mohamed Salieu Jalloh was arrested by East Bridgewater Police on charges of sexual assault, including rape and kidnapping, after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met via a dating app. He is being held without bail pending a hearing.

The Fitchburg Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Sophia Forgues, urging public assistance. Described as Caucasian, with blue eyes and black hair, she was last seen on December 23.

Massachusetts secured $162 million in federal funds to improve rural healthcare, part of a five-year initiative involving local partners and focusing on service upgrades, preventive medicine, and technology.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Grafton, MA, for running an illegal marijuana cultivation operation, with investigations ongoing for potential additional charges.

Massachusetts reported a 12% drop in fire fatalities in 2025 compared to the prior year, with 44 deaths across 30 fires. Smoking materials were the main cause, and most deaths occurred in residential settings.

The Sturbridge Police are looking for missing resident Steven Lynch, last seen December 29th. He may be in Worcester or Springfield. Lynch is white, 5'4", with a shamrock tattoo, and was wearing a dark coat. Public urged to call 911 if seen.

A suspect was arrested for trying to sell stolen skis on Facebook Marketplace, with Boston Police coordinating a sting operation after the victim noticed the items online.

Kwessi Silcott, 20, from Mattapan, is under arrest for his alleged involvement in a triple shooting on Hiawatha Road, Boston, which resulted in one fatality. He faces murder and firearm charges and awaits arraignment.

Officials seek info on beheaded birds found near Mother Brook Reservation in Dedham. Dedham Animal Control urges witnesses of the event occurring on December 27-28 to come forward.

Two died after their scalloping vessel capsized off Martha's Vineyard amidst heavy snow and high winds, with preliminary investigations pointing to the weather as the cause.