Two New Bedford men, Coakley and Medeiros, were detained for a drug deal in the city, with Coakley facing multiple drug charges and Medeiros charged with possession.

Boston Parks and Recreation Department offers free activities during February school vacation, including sports clinics, a snowshoeing safari, animal meet-and-greets, and a children's festival.

Scaffolding at a Quincy construction site collapsed, prompting an emergency response; all workers are accounted for with no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.

The Beverly Fire Department quickly responded to a car fire that spread to two apartment buildings, displacing over a dozen residents. No injuries were reported, but four apartments were left uninhabitable.

Three individuals were arrested for an armed robbery at a Framingham Gulf Gas Station, involving a knife and gun. Merchandise and a wallet were stolen. Framingham Police and Ashland Police collaborated in the investigation.

Holyoke Police Chief reports two arrests and the seizure of an illegal firearm following a disturbance call. Officers praised for de-escalating the situation and community safety emphasis.

A man in Manchester, NH charged with identity fraud and sexual assault of a child was found using a stolen identity for over a decade. His true identity remains unknown.

Hector Navarro was arrested in Springfield for carrying an illegal firearm and cocaine after a traffic stop by police near Mulberry and Maple Streets.

Governor Maura Healey has implemented a policy that prohibits the use of NDAs in employment cases across the executive branch, ensuring settlements are public records.

Worcester Police Vice Squad arrested Isaias Martinez after finding 96 grams of cocaine and paraphernalia in his apartment, leading to trafficking charges.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other mayors are called to testify in Congress on their cities' sanctuary policies amid GOP scrutiny and federal immigration law compliance concerns.

Bradley Asbury received a 20-40 year sentence for his role in the sexual assault of a boy at a New Hampshire youth detention center in 1998. He intends to appeal the conviction.

Damien's Food Pantry partners with Mullaney's Seafood and the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department to distribute farm-raised tilapia, boosting nutrition for the food-insecure.