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CONCORD, MA — On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Concord Police and Fire responded to Walden Street at Bristers Hill Road for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, first responders observed a two-vehicle crash involving a Honda Accord and a Tesla Model 3, with...

A Boston man accused of bringing homemade explosive devices onto an MBTA Commuter Rail train remained jailed Tuesday after returning to court on charges stemming from a June incident that prosecutors said could have ended far differently if passengers had not spoken up. Authorities alleged that 29-year-old Shane Cautil

BOSTON (WHDH) - A Beacon Hill man is facing criminal charges after police say he called in a bomb threat to a downtown movie theater following his removal from the venue for harassing an employee. Officers responding to a reported bomb threat at the AMC on Tremont Street around 3:45...

Shriners Children’s Boston is seeing an "alarming" number of patients with severe burns due to gel-filled fidget toys exploding. Doctors at Shriners Children’s Boston are warning families against a social media trend encouraging people to microwave gel-filled fidget toys, resulting in severe scald and chemical burns. S

Heavy smoke has prompted officials to warn residents to stay alert and, if possible, avoid the area.

CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Chelsea police arrested a man outside the FBI Boston headquarters. The man is accused of making threats to law enforcement. Investigators said when they wouldn’t let the man into the building, he threatened to harm officers. The man was sent for a mental evaluation. (Copyright...

A routine Tuesday morning on the Salem waterfront turned grim when a body was found floating in the water near Central Wharf, police said. Officers were notified at approximately 9:40 a.m., and the person was recovered from the water a short time later. Salem police said the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have n

Jinbin Ren has been indicted for allegedly playing a role in an international conspiracy to defraud victims of millions of dollars worth of gift cards to purchase Apple products. The 38 year old, who is originally from China but lived in Lynnfield, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud....

One was shut down after inspectors found "items of sexual nature," police say. Four bodyworks establishments in Watertown have been shut down after city inspections found licensing and occupancy violations, authorities said. Thai Body Spa, located at 12 Belmont St., was closed July 21 due to possessing “items of sexual

BOSTON (WHDH) - Shane Cautillo, 29, is accused of bringing homemade bombs on a commuter rail train back in June. Transit police say they got to him before he could detonate the explosives, and it’s thanks to a teenager, Liam. “I truly don’t know what would have happened,” Liam...