Two Venezuelan nationals charged in conspiracy that included robberies and attempted robberies in Massachusetts,...
BOSTON – Two Venezuelan nationals, alleged to be members of the violent transitional criminal organization Tren De Aragua, have been charged in connection with an ATM jackpotting conspiracy that included robberies and attempted robberies in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. ATM...
Massachusetts business owner indicted in connection with failing to pay over $1.2 million in...
WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Massachusetts Department of Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder have announced that 47-year-old Jean Brito of Woburn, has been indicted on five counts of tax evasion and five counts of making or subscribing false tax returns for his business. He was arraigned...
People Drive From All Over Massachusetts For The Outrageously Good German Food At This...
Step aside, schnitzel skeptics—there’s a slice of Deutschland tucked away in Springfield where the beer flows like poetry and pretzels hang from special stands like edible works of art. There’s something profoundly satisfying about discovering a restaurant that feels completely authentic to another time and place –...
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Dog Off Balcony in Drunken Rage, Released on...
“MILFORD — On Saturday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 2:39 a.m., the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a possible disturbance at the Oak Ridge Apartments on Pheasant Circle. The caller also reported that a dog may have been thrown from a balcony. Upon arrival,...
Upton Man Charged After Alleged Threat and Booking Room Incident
MILFORD — An Upton man is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened another man with a gun and later acted inappropriately while being booked at the Milford Police Department. Police say the alleged victim called 911 Monday reporting that Dominick Cristino had brandished a pistol and threatened...
State agency accuses Worcester County public employee of double-dipping
The Massachusetts Ethics Commission is accusing a public employee of working hundreds of hours for a state agency while he was also on the clock and collecting a paycheck as the Department of Public Works superintendent in the Town of Barre. The agency said Jason Pimental violated the state’s conflict...
Incident on Main Street Ends in Arrest for Civil Rights Violation
Milford – At 11:12 am on Feb. 23, Milford Police arrested 60-year-old Dominick Cristino, of Upton. Officers were dispatched to the area of Main Street after Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call at 10:57 am about an incident involving a male subject displaying what happened to be a handgun and...
Massachusetts State Police sergeant faces assault charges in connection with Springfield traffic stop
A Massachusetts state police sergeant is facing assault and battery charges following a use-of-force investigation. The Hampden District Attorney's Office says it has "initiated criminal charges" against Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Joel Daoust over a traffic stop he conducted last month. According to the DA’s...
Two vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
GRAFTON — The Grafton Fire Department responded to two motor vehicle accidents that resulted in rollovers in the last 24 hours. One accident occurred on the Pike and the other was by Wheeler Road and Worcester Street this morning. The department reminded commuters in a Facebook post to be...
Massachusetts Towns Can Issue Fines for Uncleared Sidewalks
After a powerhouse winter storm dumped feet of snow on southeastern Massachusetts, businesses and residents are being reminded to clear snow and ice from sidewalks. According to a Herald News report, cities and towns in Massachusetts can create laws requiring property owners to shovel their sidewalks or face a...

















