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The Justice Department is bulking up its efforts to root out health care fraud, expanding a regional strike force into Boston and putting drug companies, medical device makers, doctors and corporate executives on notice about heightened investigatory measures. The department's criminal division announced on Tuesday...

A promising young professional who’d recently quit her high-flying job at JP Morgan was found dead at the mansion of a Boston-area nightlife mogul once dubbed America’s “most imaginative bartender,” according to an investigation into her final night. Julia Phan, 24, died after a night out partying with legendary...

The 24-year-old suspect told police that he meant no harm and only wanted to “send a message.”

Walking down Boylston Street in between classes, the last thing you expect to see is a gun on someone’s hip. In Massachusetts, we benefit from gun restrictions every day; it is illegal to carry a firearm onto a college campus. But this is not the reality for hundreds of...

Boston City Hall is currently reviewing its hiring policies related to criminal background checks, particularly for roles that involve public interaction and working with vulnerable populations. This review comes following recent incidents involving employees with criminal records. On Monday, Sept. 22, the Boston...

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 is paying a total of $150,000 to two men who were wrongly suspected in the 1989 Charles and Carol Stuart case.

The Tewksbury Police Department announced the arrest of a man on drug-related offenses following a month-long investigation.

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.

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...