A Pennsylvania teen was charged for making a bomb threat in a Boston store by handing a note to a shopper. He admitted it was a prank after arrest; he was released and is due in court on April 14.

Charges against former Uber driver Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng for an alleged rape were dropped due to lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the accuser's statements.

Man arrested for firearm charges after mall security threat in South Boston; Ortiz resisted arrest but was subdued and found with a loaded, illegally-possessed gun.

The Jonas Brothers have announced their 20th-anniversary tour, "Jonas 20: Living the Dream," which includes a stop at Boston's Fenway Park on August 23.

A man on Boston's Most Wanted list was arrested in Dorchester for vehicle break-in and resisting arrest, with burglary tools and a weapon found on him.

Bourne, Massachusetts police responded to a truck fire early Saturday; the blaze was contained, and state fire marshals are investigating the incident.

Over 30 people were displaced by a fire in Lawrence, with no injuries; investigations into the cause are ongoing. Mayor DePena and Rep. Reyes pledge support for victims.

Boston police arrested Roberto Lima with 115 grams of cocaine in Roxbury after he attempted to flee during a routine patrol stop. He faces drug trafficking and resisting arrest charges.

Boston's weather this week includes sunny skies, potential snow, and fire concerns, with highs near 44°F and gusty winds today, and a chance of snow turning to rain on Monday.

Thieves broke into The Vape Shop in Brighton, stealing $1,000 worth of goods. Owner Jonathan Lau's alarm failed to notify police, who were called hours later. No arrests have been made, and Lau highlights increased burglaries in the area.

Boston's One Lincoln office tower sold at a foreclosure auction for $400 million to lender affiliate BDT & MSD Partners, below its previous appraisal and refinancing value.

Springfield Police are seeking public assistance to locate missing 12-year-old Avianna Diaz, who was last seen early Friday morning in the Plainfield Street area.

Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner is implicated in a greater Boston area brothel bust, with his lawyer Tim Flaherty and Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons advocating for due process.