An off-duty Stoughton police sergeant was assaulted by Vashiyra Mason following a road rage incident. Mason faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer.

Governor Maura Healey signed a bill to expand access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery support in Massachusetts, covering opioid reversal medication costs and establishing recovery coaching licensure.

Police arrested Leider Sanchez Jimenez for allegedly displaying a firearm during a drug dispute in Quincy, seizing drugs, a gun, and cash from his vehicle.

A fire in Fitchburg injured residents and a firefighter, and left several homeless; investigators are examining a space heater and smoking materials as possible causes.

MIT researchers found that gut bacteria update their CRISPR-based viral defenses less frequently than lab bacteria, with updates occurring about every three years as opposed to daily.

The Boston Police led a successful toy drive for children in need, involving 19 agencies and a large convoy of vehicles, highlighting the value of community and collaboration.

A fire left six people homeless after it destroyed a residence on Paine Street, Boston. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. The cause is under investigation.

Boston Police seized narcotics and arrested Martin Alcantara, 41, from Dorchester on drug trafficking charges after executing search warrants at two residences and a traffic stop.

Boston experienced light snow on Christmas Eve with less than an inch of accumulation and forecasts suggest clear skies on Christmas Day with mild temperatures to continue through the week. Travelers heading north may encounter heavier snowfall.

Massachusetts State Trooper Zacharia Kent has been suspended due to accusations of shoplifting from Target, with alleged incidents occurring on multiple occasions.

A Massachusetts man was arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and could face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted.

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department hosted the first "Heroes and Helpers" event, teaming with local agencies to benefit needy children in Revere, MA, featuring a pizza party and shopping at Target.

A Raynham man was arrested for multiple charges, including leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, following a hit-and-run that injured a motorcycle passenger.