Jeremy Holmes received a 50-year sentence for a double murder in Fall River, which he committed at age 18. The victims were Jovaughn Mills and Miguel Sanjurjo. The court's ruling considers youth culpability and crime severity.

A woman was hospitalized after a shooting in Beverly, Massachusetts, with police responding and one person being arrested; the incident is not seen as posing ongoing danger.

A food delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in Braintree; the vehicle was later found, but the suspects remain at large despite an extensive search involving local and state police.

Activists protested all day at an ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts, decrying the treatment of detainees and broader ICE policies, including the case of detained student Marcelo Gomes da Silva.

An Everett man was arrested on drug charges after a Chelsea Police Department investigation resulted in a search warrant where police seized prescription pills and cash.

Three people were injured in a shooting in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood; no arrests made yet. Witnesses described a disturbing increase in violence in the area.

A powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain and winds to Southern New England, impacting Boston through Tuesday, with warnings of minor flooding and power outages.

A tractor-trailer in Waltham snagged overhead wires, causing a fire that engulfed three vehicles, including two school vans, and led to evacuations and power outages. No injuries were reported.

The 49th annual Boston 10K for Women drew over 6,000 participants, celebrating health and wellness with a route through the city's Back Bay and along the Charles River.

Police thwarted a HELOC fraud scheme, arresting suspects trying to take out a $600k loan with fake ID at M&T Bank. Evidence suggests a series of similar crimes in the Northeast.

Boston officially recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor the original inhabitants and their legacy, replacing the second Monday of October's Columbus Day.

A Mississippi man has been indicted for the 2009 murder of ex-girlfriend Patricia Santos from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Boston acknowledges October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on survivor resilience, healthcare access, and the importance of early detection and research.