Two MS-13 members sentenced in 2010 Chelsea murder after cold case breakthrough
BOSTON — Two members of the violent street gang MS-13 were sentenced this week for their roles in the 2010 murder of a 28-year-old man in Chelsea, federal officials announced Wednesday. Jose Vasquez, 31, also known as “Cholo” and “Little Crazy,” was sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison and five years of...
Boston police searching for suspects in connection with armed carjacking
A search is underway for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed carjacking in Boston late Thursday night, authorities said.
Toddler found in pool at Lawrence home, flown to Boston hospital for treatment
A toddler was rescued from a pool at a home in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Friday night and flown to a Boston hospital, police said. The child's condition has stablized, Lawrence police said late Friday, but didn't share what that condition was, noting only that the situation was developing. "We urge the...
Empty Offices Rapidly Turning Into Housing In Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu had an update on the city's building conversion program Thursday, which is turning vacant office spaces into desperately needed housing. Boston has dealt with a housing supply crisis for years, as housing stock dwindles and rents rise. With huge office vacancies...
Sentencing delayed for former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson
The sentencing date for former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has been pushed back.
Steward claims former CEO defrauded company of $262 million
The former owner of eight Massachusetts hospitals said its founder and former chief executive, Ralph de la Torre, defrauded the company out of more than a quarter of a billion dollars.
Study Finds Older Adults Are Spending Too Long in Emergency Departments
BOSTON - Research by a group of Boston-area doctors suggests older adults are spending more time than they should in hospital emergency departments, substantially increasing their risk of immobility and delirium. The study, which examined trends in older adults' ED stays, was published in June in JAMA Internal...
Brockton school officials asking for National Guard support to prevent ‘potential tragedy’
Members of the Brockton School Committee have penned a letter to the city’s mayor, urging him to ask Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for...
Boston Police Department Honors Local Hero Det. Sherman Griffiths, 36 Years After His Line...
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is remembering Detective Sherman Griffiths. He was killed on duty 36 years ago. On February 18, 1988, Griffiths was...
Jerod Mayo Already Copying Bill Belichick in One Controversial Area
Bill Belichick might be out of the door in Foxborough, but it appears nepotism could still be lingering behind. Deron Mayo, the younger brother...
