Woman killed after carjacking suspect plows onto sidewalk in Mattapan
Police say a Dorchester woman was struck and killed after an alleged carjacking sent a vehicle speeding through Mattapan Square BOSTON, Mass. — A Dorchester woman was killed after an alleged carjacking…
Loaded Gun Found During Dorchester Traffic Stop, 20-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Giving False Name
Boston police recovered a loaded handgun during an early morning traffic stop in Dorchester and arrested a 20-year-old Roxbury man who allegedly provided officers with a false identity and was wanted on…
Vehicle slams into hotel before gunfire leaves guest critically wounded
Guest critically wounded and suspected shooter dead after overnight chaos at Sturbridge hotel STURBRIDGE, Mass. — A vehicle crashed into a hotel, gunfire erupted, and a guest was left fighting for his…
Seven arrested in Boston prostitution sting targeting demand for commercial sex
Boston police say the operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and identify potential victims BOSTON, Mass. — Seven men were arrested during a prostitution enforcement operation in Boston…
Worcester jury convicts man of first-degree murder in 2021 double homicide
Christopher Burns found guilty in the fatal shooting of two Worcester brothers outside a former Grafton Street motel. WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester Superior Court jury has convicted Christopher Burns of first-degree…
Methuen man lands $2M lottery prize with ticket bought close to home
A Massachusetts Lottery player turned a local convenience store stop into a seven-figure payday METHUEN, Mass. — A Methuen resident is celebrating a $2M lottery win after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket…
Randolph woman lands final $1M prize in popular Monopoly scratch off game
The winning ticket claimed the last top prize remaining in a Massachusetts Lottery game that awarded ten $1M winners RANDOLPH, Mass. — A Randolph resident has claimed the final $1M top prize…
Copper steals the show at New England heart walk in Boston
Boston police comfort dog joins officers in supporting children and families at Franklin Park Zoo BOSTON, Mass. — Wagging tails and community spirit were on full display as Boston Police officers and…
Massachusetts Painter Accused of Hiding Dead Man in Backyard Greenhouse
Ashley Falls Man Held Without Bail in Berkshire County Homicide Case GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — An Ashley Falls man accused of killing a Connecticut resident was ordered held without bail Tuesday following…
Pittsfield Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Hall Place Stabbing
A 24-year-old Springfield man is being held without bail after prosecutors say he fatally stabbed a Pittsfield resident during an altercation outside a Hall Place residence. Pittsfield, MA – A Springfield man…
Four Men Accused of Kidnapping Victim and Stealing Jeep Trackhawk in Armed Robbery Spanning Two States
Providence, RI — Four Rhode Island men face federal charges after a grand jury accused them of kidnapping a victim in Massachusetts, transporting the individual across state lines, and stealing a high-performance…
Illegal Immigrant Who Voted in 2024 Election Sentenced After Stealing More Than $400,000 in Benefits
Boston, MA — A Colombian national who lived in the United States under a stolen identity for more than two decades has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after…
Teen suspect crashes through fences before loaded Glock recovery in Roxbury
Police chase ends with juvenile arrest after pursuit through neighborhood yards BOSTON, Mass. — A teenage suspect wanted on an arrest warrant allegedly tore through Roxbury streets, vaulted fences, and disappeared into…
Facebook Marketplace scam busted after stolen dirt bikes and ATVs recovered in Boston area raids
Police say suspects used fake checks to steal off-road vehicles before investigators tracked the operation to homes in Dorchester and Dedham BOSTON, Mass. — A joint investigation into fraudulent Facebook Marketplace vehicle…
Ghost gun bust erupts after Boston traffic stop uncovers loaded weapons and crack
Two women were arrested in Dorchester after police say a late-night stop uncovered firearms, drugs and a hunting knife inside the vehicle BOSTON, Mass. — A routine traffic stop in Dorchester turned…
Second Suspect Charged in Connection With Armed Bank Robberies in Massachusetts
Federal prosecutors have charged a second suspect in connection with two armed bank robberies that targeted Boston-area banks last month. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, 25-year-old…
Boston gang and SWAT units storm Dorchester homes after Roxbury shooting investigation explodes
Police say surveillance footage and ShotSpotter evidence led to arrests weapons seizures and juvenile gun charges BOSTON, Mass. — A Roxbury shooting investigation fueled by surveillance footage and ShotSpotter technology has now…
Teen gun suspect hauled in after bullets ripped through Charlestown building
Boston police say a 17 year old fired multiple shots into an occupied building before vanishing BOSTON, Mass. — A 17-year-old Dorchester male wanted in a Charlestown shooting investigation was arrested Thursday…
Deadly overnight shooting rocks Dorchester as homicide detectives swarm Bowdoin Street
Boston police say a gunshot victim died after officers rushed to the early morning scene BOSTON, Mass. — A quiet early morning in Dorchester turned deadly Friday after police responding to reports…
Crack cocaine bust erupts near Nubian Square as Roxbury woman arrested in street drug probe
Boston police say officers spotted an alleged hand to hand drug deal before making the arrest BOSTON, Mass. — A Roxbury drug investigation near Nubian Square ended with a woman under arrest…
Boston drug bust explodes near Nubian Square as cops seize crack cocaine and cash
Police say suspected dealer was caught after an apparent street-level drug transaction in Roxbury BOSTON, Mass. — A drug investigation near Nubian Square ended with a suspected cocaine dealer in handcuffs Tuesday…