Juan Carlos Torres was arraigned for a fatal arson that occurred in October 2023 in Springfield, resulting in the death of Janayrah Rivera. He faces murder and arson charges.

The Boston Police Department thanked community members for signing up for the Civil Service Exam at recruitment events, which included discussions on law enforcement careers.

Emmanuel Rivera-Robles turned himself in for a November burglary at a senior complex; he impersonated a worker and stole from an elderly woman. Police used surveillance and records to identify him, and he was charged with multiple crimes.

Boston faces a cold Thursday with sunny skies; temperatures will be in the upper 20s to 30s, wind chills in the teens.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a vehicular accident in Marstons Mills, Barnstable, Massachusetts, and has been airlifted to a Boston trauma center.

Lowell man Erickson Dao, linked to the Asian Boyz gang, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and cocaine. He will be sentenced in May 2025, facing 5 to 40 years in prison.

Boston marks the third anniversary of Officer John O'Keefe's death, amidst tensions over a vigil fundraiser and the upcoming re-trial of Karen Read, charged with his death.

Massachusetts State Police pilots StarChase technology to safely track fleeing vehicles, showing success in capturing suspects without high-speed chases.

An 18-year-old high school student in Lynn was detained by ICE after a family dispute, despite being in asylum proceedings and scheduled for release by a local judge.

An Everett police officer, Marie Sylvain, was arrested for allegedly assaulting and biting her ex-boyfriend, also an officer. She denies the charges and was released on recognizance.

The Matthew Perry Foundation and MGH have started a Fellowship in Addiction Medicine to combat substance abuse, honoring Perry's legacy and addressing the addiction crisis.

A former high school athletic director from Auburn, MA was arrested for disseminating obscene materials to a minor and released on bail with strict conditions.

Springfield Police seek public help to find 16-year-old runaway Anjalisa Rodriguez, who may be near Kimberly Ave., Wayne Street, or West Alvord Street. She is 4'11", 90 lbs, with an "A" tattooed on her hand.