Boston Police officers from District D-14 supported the Boston Lodge of Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition, engaging with the community and celebrating local youth talent.

Two individuals were arrested in Holyoke on drug and ammunition possession charges following a raid by local and federal agencies. They were found living in poor conditions without basic utilities.

MassDOT's Aeronautics Division received a $1 million grant from the AID Demonstration Program to enhance drone utilization for infrastructure, advancing data collection and asset management.

A suspect was arrested for the July 2024 homicide of Dexter Ortiz in Holyoke. Police, after responding to a reported shooting, are continuing their investigation.

Mayor Michelle Wu announces the Boston Acquisition Fund, a $25 million initiative to provide loans for affordable housing development to combat displacement in Boston.

Two students and a staff member at a Boston elementary school suffered burns from a hot water spill from a mobile lunch cart.

A Boston man pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting minors and creating child pornography, facing up to 30 years in prison. His sentencing is set for 2025.

A Brooklyn man received a three-year prison sentence for bank fraud and identity theft related to COVID relief funds, after using a fake ID to steal $3 million.

Two Suffolk County corrections officers are charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs by submitting false claims to obtain funds from PUA and PPP.

A 2-year-old girl was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lowell, Massachusetts. Witnesses say she ran into the street. The driver is cooperating with police; the girl's condition is unknown.

Maya Smith of Fenway High is named Assistant Principal of the Year by the MSAA, recognized for her significant contributions to education and promoting equity in Boston Public Schools.

An elderly woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood; the driver remained on scene and no charges have been reported yet.

Boston Police investigate a woman's death at The Harris luxury apartment in the South End; homicide unit is involved, but no arrests yet as details remain limited.