Haverhill school committee member Cheryl Ferguson was arraigned on charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager outside a 7-Eleven store on Halloween eve.

Four MBTA employees were fired amid an investigation into inappropriate activities at a Boston maintenance facility, with claims they worked on personal vehicles on the job.

A Dracut man is charged with animal cruelty for the death of his roommate's dog, found covered in blood and feces, with injuries including broken ribs and blunt-force trauma to its head.

A school bus driver in New Bedford, MA, was arrested for DUI and child endangerment after erratic driving with children onboard.

A woman in Shrewsbury received a fraudulent postcard falsely telling her that migrants would be moving into her home due to her support for Kamala Harris. The tactic, meant to intimidate, reflects heightened election stress.

A man self-transported to a hospital after a daytime shooting in Boston's Charlestown; his injuries are serious but non-fatal. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Firefighters in Braintree, Massachusetts, rescued a woman hanging from a window during a late-night house fire; both she and another occupant sustained minor burns.

A Webster man is charged with attempting to entice a minor for sex and making an inappropriate gesture during the local Trick or Treat event. The police were informed and the suspect admitted to the encounter.

A Boston woman pled guilty to robbing and assaulting USPS workers, with sentencing set for 2025. The case is part of a trend of postal worker attacks in the area.

MBTA displays a mockup of its new Green Line Type 10 car in Boston, seeking public feedback on its accessible design features, with a planned rollout by 2031.

A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and faces up to 20 years in prison. The case was supported by interagency efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Governor Maura Healey has nominated attorney Cara Krysil for a Massachusetts District Court position, with her legal experience expected to benefit the judiciary.

Boston hotel workers from Hilton properties reach a tentative agreement after a 24-day strike, potentially ending their picket for better wages and conditions.