Boston Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspects in Lucca Restaurant Credit Card Theft...
The Boston Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying individuals connected with a case of larceny and credit card fraud that took place earlier this month. According to BPD's official statement, the incident occurred at 6:30 PM on Saturday, September 13, at 226 Hanover Street,...
Boston pays $150,000 to men wrongfully suspected in 1989 murder
Boston is paying a total of $150,000 to two men who were wrongly suspected in the 1989 Charles and Carol Stuart case.
Tewksbury man arrested, charged with drug-related offenses following investigation
The Tewksbury Police Department announced the arrest of a man on drug-related offenses following a month-long investigation.
Road rage shooting in Saugus leaves 1 man injured and 1 man arrested
One man was injured in a shooting in Saugus that police said was triggered by road rage and the alleged shooter is now facing several charges.
Boston outreach organization closing health facility, laying off staff
Two recovery coaches who've spent years helping people through Boston's opioid crisis are losing their jobs just as the need for addiction services continues to grow. Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program is laying off 25 employees and closing its medical respite in Jamaica Plain, citing anticipated Medicaid...
Pizza shop denies speculation about ICE vehicles parked outside business
A popular pizzeria in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is pushing back against online claims that it's helping immigration enforcement agents by allowing them to use its parking lot. The controversy began Monday when an activist, who regularly documents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations outside Chelsea...
Boston reviews hiring policy amid questions about criminal background checks
There are new calls for Boston City Hall to take a close look at its hiring policies, specifically when it comes to background checks -- after issues with two city workers involving criminal records. The main question is whether the city should conduct a criminal background check for every single...
Man convicted of fatal stabbing in Salem granted parole after first hearing
A man convicted of stabbing another man in the neck in Salem in 1980 was granted parole this week by the Massachusetts Parole Board in a unanimous decision. John Almon stabbed Paul Legere twice during a confrontation on March 13, 1980, and Legere died from his wounds a week after the incident. Almon was convicted of...
Person stabbed near East Boston High School, police say
A person was stabbed Wednesday afternoon near East Boston High School and police are now investigating.
Police Therapy Dog and ‘Beloved Member of the Community’ Dies in Two-Car Crash in...
The 3-year-old Bernedoodle joined the Wilmington Police Department in 2022, when she was 8 weeks old
