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.

Keith Lockhart celebrates his 30th anniversary with the Boston Pops, featuring Cynthia Erivo's debut on May 8. Despite his tenure, Lockhart emphasizes the music over his personal milestone.

An 18-year-old man from Brockton is charged with the shooting of a 16-year-old girl at an Easton apartment complex; he faces several serious charges including assault and armed robbery.

Lynn Police Department is seeking public help to locate missing 15-year-old Kandhri Baker, last seen December 20, 2024, and urges reporting sightings to authorities.

Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has filed to run for Mayor of Boston, challenging incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu. He's known for charity work and aligns as a Democrat.

Jennifer Poulin, 37, drove under the influence, hit a police officer, vehicles, and a building in Springfield; charged with various offenses including assault and OUI-drugs.

A fire on Arlington Street in Quincy displaced eight residents, with no injuries reported. Firefighters used a ladder truck to fight the flames, and the Red Cross is aiding those affected. An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9, initially reported as 4.1, struck off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine, jarring residents throughout Massachusetts and parts of New England.

Springfield Police arrested a man following a ShotSpotter alert for a recent shooting, using city cameras and rapid response to seize a loaded firearm and charge the suspect with multiple felonies.

A car crashed into a Dorchester home for the second time in four years, damaging the structure and prompting calls for improved traffic safety measures at the intersection. No injuries were reported.