Man convicted in series of random assaults in Waltham
WALTHAM, MA — A man has been convicted in connection with a string of unprovoked attacks that occurred throughout the city in November 2020. Clauvens Janvier, 29, of Waltham, pleaded guilty this week to twelve separate assaults that occurred in public areas over a 30-day period. The defendant randomly...
Officials identify victim of Mattapan homicide
Boston Police have identified the victim who was shot and killed on Monday morning in Mattapan.
Inspector general’s probe of Mass. sheriffs’ spending includes communications with Beacon Hill
In his investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs, state Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro is probing a broad set of financial data, communications with top Beacon Hill officials and "non-law enforcement" activities, according to a document reviewed by WBUR. State lawmakers ordered Shapiro to conduct a deep dive into...
Boston nightclub faces license review after woman’s death on dance floor: What we know
The Boston Licensing Board is expected to vote Thursday on whether the management of a downtown nightclub violated licensing regulations when a woman collapsed on the dance floor last month. Anastaiya Colon, 27, was at Icon Nightclub to celebrate her sister’s birthday when she suffered a medical emergency and...
Man Accused of Raping Patient in Boston Medical Center Emergency Room
A 55-year-old man is being accused of raping a patient while they were both in Boston Medical Center’s emergency room. Barry Howze, of Boston, is expected to be arraigned at 2 p.m. on Monday in Suffolk Superior, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden‘s office. He will be charged with two counts of...
Boston nightclub says it handled a woman’s fatal medical episode properly. Her loved ones...
A woman collapsed on the dancefloor of ICON, a club in Boston's Theater District, last month and died. Early on the morning of Dec. 21, Anastaiya Colon suffered a medical episode while at ICON, a nightclub in Boston’s Theater District. She collapsed on the dancefloor and was later pronounced dead. Now, the club is...
105-Year-Old Massachusetts Veteran Believed to Be Nation’s Oldest Marine
Louis Tanzer is still armed with that sharp wit and zany sense of humor that’s kept him ticking all these years. Tanzer was showing off his comedic chops on Dec. 26 during a special celebration . Having turned 105 years of age on Christmas Day, the Beverly, Massachusetts, resident is believed to be the nation’s...
New Year, New Goals: Free Fitness Classes Available Throughout Boston
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has launched its Winter Fitness Series, offering free fitness classes throughout the city to help residents achieve their 2026 wellness goals. The program, which runs through early April, provides a diverse range of workout options led by certified trainers at community...
‘70s Rock Legends Expand 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour— Some Fans Aren’t Happy
The Canadian rockers are set for their first tour in 30 years.
Man accused of raping fellow patient at Boston Medical Center pleads not guilty
In her detention order, Judge Sarah Weyland Ellis noted Barry Howze’s alleged victim was “particularly vulnerable” because she was paralyzed on one side of her body. A Boston man accused of raping another patient at Boston Medical Center in September pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges Monday.
