Katherine Cox, 34, was arrested on Wednesday in Charlestown for allegedly starting a fire, facing charges of Arson of a Dwelling and Burning Personal Property.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Boston for graffiti on a school, facing charges including Destruction to Schoolhouse and Trespass. Another teen was summonsed for trespassing.

Mixed weather is predicted for Boston, with showers, storms, and sun throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of rain Friday, with possible thunderstorms and high 80s temperatures, intensifying early next week.

Five teenagers were arrested in Medford following a high-speed chase after a reported shoplifting incident, ending in a residential crash without injuries.

Manchester Police are pursuing a driver in a hit-and-run that left a 71-year-old cyclist seriously injured. The suspect's car is a black Nissan Rogue with veteran plates.

Police investigate a dead turtle hung outside a blogger's parents' home in Worcester, an incident linked to blogger Aidan Kearney's controversial coverage.

A non-fatal shooting in Charlestown, Boston, injured one man and involved six cars. No suspects are in custody yet, and residents are increasingly anxious due to the frequency of local shootings.

The House Select Committee is investigating Harvard University's response to protesters during a speech by China's ambassador, questioning its commitment to free speech.

A Salem gym teacher was arrested for trying to meet a minor for sex, caught by an undercover sting operation. He faces enticement and dissemination charges.

Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that caused major damage to Jana Grill & Bakery in Watertown but the driver remains unknown.

Marblehead's Fourth of July fireworks were canceled due to an overnight barge fire, with investigations ongoing and alternative local displays available.

The Harvard Republican Club has endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, a significant shift from their previous stance in 2016. President Michael Oved cited Trump's policies and criticized Biden to justify their support.

Brockton Police and State Police seized fentanyl and made an arrest in a drug bust at a West Elm Street home, charging Scott Pierce with drug and weapon-related offenses.