The Lynn Police Department is searching for Justin Phan, a missing 14-year-old autistic boy last seen wearing a green jacket and carrying a black backpack. They urge public assistance.

The George Lewis Ruffin Society honored Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and others as "Distinguished Fellows" for their contributions to justice and community relations in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts AG's Office has issued a cease-and-desist to Bovada for illegal gambling operations without a state license.

Nicholas Espinosa pleaded guilty to fraud involving sober homes, the Mass Save program, and mortgage fraud, with potential for heavy prison sentences.

Two suspects are charged after a firearm incident and moped theft in Dorchester. Police arrested a teen and Jeremiah Charles, recovering a gun and the vehicle.

Boston's weather forecast includes cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures, with a chance of showers over the next week and fluctuating temperatures.

Boston Police Department officers from District C-6 partnered with Cops for Kids with Cancer to donate to Franyelis, a 16-year-old girl fighting cancer, to help as she nears her final treatment.

Transit Police arrested a 33-year-old man at Newmarket Commuter Rail for trespassing and discovered he had 25 outstanding warrants with over 50 charges.

Lowell Police arrested a man in Pawtucketville with a loaded gun, drugs, and cash, facing multiple charges including firearm and drug trafficking offenses.

A student was arrested for allegedly brandishing a gun outside Brockton High School; no firearm found, no injuries reported, and the school was not threatened.

A sixth-grader from Massachusetts died after a medical emergency while playing basketball. Despite CPR and defibrillator use, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident isn't considered suspicious.

A man is critical after a stabbing in Pittsfield, with local police seeking the public's help in providing information via various anonymous channels.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a $2.2 million fund allocation to 40 community initiatives in Boston to help over 3,000 low-to-moderate income residents.