Boston MA

Medford Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Fire crews battled a three-alarm fire in Boston early Sunday morning that left more than 30 people displaced, official said. Crews responding to a reported structure fire at 378 Centre St. around 4:45 a.m. found heavy fire on the rear porches of the six-family home that eventually caused the porches...

The Cambridge Animal Commission has issued a warning about a regional scam involving the sale of toy poodles, advertised through flyers on vehicles. Scammers state that they are offering eight-week-old, fully vaccinated, and registered puppies for $1,000 each. In reality, the commission said, no dogs are being sold...

Boston community activist Monica Cannon-Grant is expected to plead guilty Monday to 18 of the 27 federal charges against her. The Boston Herald said a change of plea motion was filed and granted in her case earlier this month. Federal prosecutors are reportedly recommending an 18-24 month sentence. Cannon-Grant and...

BFD responded to a call around 4:45am at a 6-family home located 378 Center Street in Dorchester. The fire started on the rear porch and extended to another 6-family next door. A third alarm was quickly ordered. The rear porches collapsed, and firefighters were able to knock down the fire.

PLYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Shortly after being on trial for a second time, Karen Read will be back in court Monday – this time seeking dismissal of a portion of the civil lawsuit filed against her by the family of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. O’Keefe’s family filed...

BOSTON – A Mexican man, and member of a Tijuana-based Sinaloa Cartel cell, was sentenced for his role in a cocaine and money laundering conspiracy. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, “Eber Alain Estrada Palafox, also known as “Doctor,” 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison...

Three people in Somerville have been detained by federal agents this week, according to reports and state Rep. Mike Connolly. A Somerville man was “abducted” by federal agents last week, a state representative said, as apparent federal immigration agents reportedly swarm the Boston suburb. Rep. Mike Connolly shared...

SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - Despite dozens of candidates looking to claw their way to the top, Minerva has been crowned the new cat mayor of a bike path on Somerville that was lined with campaign signs featuring local felines. Residents started voting for their favorite candidates earlier this year with...

Eat Out in East and address the effect of federal actions on Somerville. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are out in East Somerville, and the streets are noticeably silent. Multiple East Somerville residents have been detained by Ice in the past two weeks. No one has been charged with any crimes, and some...