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A nurse who worked at the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston for over 10 years has been accused of a drug diversion scheme involving nearly 100 forged signatures to steal thousands of pills. Mary Forte, 69, of Boston was charged with two counts of obtaining a drug by...

The City of Boston and Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) have unveiled the newly renovated 570 Warren Street housing development in Dorchester, delivering 26 affordable single-room occupancy (SRO) units to local residents in need. In a milestone that also celebrates CLT's 40th anniversary, this project underscores the...

For the first time, several of the workers taken into custody during an ICE raid at the Allston Car Wash are sharing their stories.

STONEHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A 13-year-old boy was killed in a crash between an electric dirt bike and a car in Stoneham Friday afternoon, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Stoneham Chief of Police James O’Connor. In a statement, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office wrote, “The preliminary...

A section of Highland Avenue was reportedly closed off by the police recently, causing a stir among local residents. The closure stretched from Benton down to Highland Kitchen, with no immediate explanation provided by the authorities. The incident led to a flurry of speculation and discussion on social media...

DORCHESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Several mopeds remained outside a Dorchester home where police said a moped owner battled a group of juveniles who tried stealing a ride. Police say the victim fought the kids off and then police chased them down the street. The juvenile girls allegedly broke a fence trying to get away.

This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson finishes month-long prison sentence.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission says it will not investigate Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox following a request from Alan Jackson, Karen Read’s lead attorney. In a scathing letter sent to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Jackson demanded that the BPD head be placed...

's civil case returns to court on Friday. A hearing is scheduled in Plymouth Superior Court at 2 p.m. She's facing a wrongful death suit from the family of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, who died in 2022. Read was charged with killing O'Keefe, but was acquitted at...

WESTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A man was shot by a pellet gun while playing golf in Weston Thursday, according to police. Gary Louie, 76, of Brookline, said he heard a popping noise and found the pellet on the ground while he was watching a friend tee off on the second hole at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course. Louis said the...