Police seek help identifying bicycle theft suspects in Boston
BOSTON — The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals in connection with a breaking and entering and bicycle theft in Roxbury. At about 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, officers assigned to District B-2 took a report from a victim regarding the...
North Reading man arrested, charged after found growing psychedelic mushrooms
A North Reading man has been charged with growing and distributing psilocybin mushrooms following a search warrant executed by local and federal law enforcement agencies.
The No-Frills Restaurant In Massachusetts Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Lobster Rolls
There’s a place in Plymouth where the lobster rolls are so good, they’ve turned ordering seafood into a religious experience – and the congregation keeps growing. Let me tell you about a little spot called the Lobster Hut. It sits right on Plymouth’s waterfront, with those big...
A year after “rat summit,” what is Boston doing to tackle the rodent problem?
A year ago, the city of Boston met with other rat plagued cities to try to learn from each other on how best to tackle the problem.
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after obtaining 23 firearms from Florida, distributing fentanyl
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for distributing fentanyl in exchange for firearms. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 41-year-old Caesar Ross of Quincy, “was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis F. Saylor IV to 90 months in prison...
Driver injured when car rolls over on Mass. Pike, lands in opposite lane
A rollover crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston caused serious traffic delays on Friday morning. Aerial footage from the scene showed a black vehicle rolled over on its roof in the westbound lane, with multiple police and fire vehicles surrounding it. The vehicle appeared to have suffered serious front-end...
Woman who shoved 63-year-old off MBTA bus in Roxbury agrees to plea deal
The woman who was seen on camera shoving a 63-year-old off an MBTA bus in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood last month has agreed to a plea deal.
Boston launches $1.25 million grant cycle for legal access and community mental health for...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $1.25 million grant cycle from the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement to support Boston’s immigrants in accessing legal services, community mental health resources, and neighborhood initiatives. Supporting immigrant residents helps keep Boston a welcoming and connected community....
Harvard University Police Department Reports Falling Campus Crime in 2024
The Harvard University Police Department headquarters are located on the sixth floor of the Smith Campus Center. By Julian J. Giordano. Reports of violent crime on Harvard’s campus decreased by 52 percent between 2023 and 2024, according to data from the Harvard University Police Department released Wednesday....
Mobster pleads guilty in murder plot case
DeLeo, a former Mafia street boss, was accused of plotting to kill three federal officials who handled a prior criminal case against him.
