MIT researchers have proposed a new model of how memory is stored in the brain, involving cooperation between place and grid cells in encoding episodic memories.

Boston Police Academy welcomes Recruit Class 65-25, focusing on diversity, including 29% women, and recruits with multi-language skills and international backgrounds, aligning with the "30/30 Pledge."

Sebastien Bejin of Lynn, part of a drug trafficking group, pleaded guilty to distributing controlled substances. His sentencing is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Authorities arrested Derek Ford for several break-ins at ATMs and cash registers in Boston, following a joint police investigation. He faces charges in Dorchester District Court.

Raymond B. Melanson III was arrested by law enforcement in Boston for a January shooting in Revere, MA. He faces charges including Assault with Intent to Kill and is due in Chelsea District Court.

Firefighters battled a house fire in Quincy, MA, exacerbated by severe hoarding, which made accessing and extinguishing the flames challenging. No injuries were reported.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating an unattended death onboard a Paris-Boston Air France flight. A passenger died despite a doctor's in-flight intervention.

Willie Duke was arrested by Springfield police for a series of armed robberies. Police used R-TAC data to locate and apprehend him after a vehicle and foot chase.

A Connecticut man, Hanibal Tayeh, received a 27-month prison sentence for bank fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent loans and a scam involving fake Saudi Arabian projects.

Treanthony Williams was arrested for multiple thefts, including lottery tickets, in Springfield after a multi-agency effort. He attempted to evade capture but was apprehended.

Boston Police Department's District B-2 officers participated in the "No Books No Ball" basketball event at Orchard Gardens School in Roxbury to strengthen community engagement.

Shavon Gurley was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine to an undercover officer. He had plead guilty to related charges.

A Lexington attorney, David Smerling, 74, has been charged with wire fraud, accused of embezzling $2.5 million from companies he managed. He allegedly transferred funds to hide the theft and faces up to 20 years if convicted.