A 14-year-old girl was fatally shot in Central Falls, RI. Suspect Moises Maldonado, 18, faces manslaughter and firearms charges. Community and officials grieve and seek solutions to gun violence.

The Boston Police Department's District E-5 team joined the YMCA's Fright Night event, mingling with the community in costume and celebrating Halloween together.

Boston Police arrested Paul Bennett from Brockton for firearm charges after a traffic stop in Dorchester revealed he had a loaded Glock with a high-capacity magazine.

Holyoke Police Department seeks information on Aleeanaliz Colon who has been missing since September 20 and was last seen in the Bronx, urging the public to report any leads.

Researchers at MIT and their colleagues have observed the molecule pyrene in a distant molecular cloud, which could help understand carbon in space and the solar system.

A Brockton man has pleaded guilty to drug and firearms trafficking, with connections to the Cameron Street gang. He faces a sentence in 2025, which could amount to 30 years in prison and significant fines.

A Lynn man faces drug charges after selling to an undercover officer and having 5000 grams of fentanyl pills at his home. He could get 10 years to life in prison if convicted.

Stoughton man James Holyoke receives a 14-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking operation involving over 160 pounds of meth and illegal firearms.

Two Winchester men, a father and son, have been indicted for child pornography and trafficking, following a Massachusetts joint law enforcement investigation.

A Massachusetts National Guard member faces charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, with evidence of over 70 videos distributed and more materials found at his residence.

Robert Severino pleaded not guilty to the 2017 killing of Juan Espinal in Lawrence after his arrest in Worcester. He has been ordered to be held without bail.

A man was detained by MBTA Transit Police at Malden Center after throwing alcohol at a woman, who declined to press charges. He had an outstanding warrant and was arrested.

A retired Boston Police captain was sentenced to a year in prison for overtime fraud, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands. He must also pay restitution and fines.