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Boston Officer Was Drunk Driving At 65 MPH Before Crash: DA

Prosecutor said the off-duty officer sped 65 mph in 25 mph Zone before crash that resulted in brain damage for someone in the other car.

Lawmakers Push To Impeach Judge

Salem Superior Court Judge Timothy Feeley has developed a reputation for being easy on convicted criminals.

I-495 North Closes After Rollover, Car Fire

One car was flipped over and another fully engulfed this afternoon in Andover.

Brandy The Pitt Bull Needs A Home- Again

Remember the lovable dog Brandy who spent nearly a year at the MSPCA? She's back because the landlord told her new owner 'no Pitt Bulls.'

Hanscom Man Wins $1M Mass. Lottery

A man living at the Air Force base in Bedford is the sixth million-dollar prize winner in the lottery's newest instant game.

Body Found In Little River

The body of a female was recovered in Haverhill this morning, the Essex County DA's Office said.

Cape Cod Man With 63 Priors Arrested In Drunken Assault: Cops

Yarmouth police said Daniel Whelden was arrested after a disturbance on Ivanhoe Road.

What Will Replace Sears At The Northshore Mall?

A chain of upscale health clubs is planning to expand to Peabody when the Sears store is demolished.

Burlington Police Holding Active Shooter Drill At Mall

The drill will take place from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Burlington Mall and involve police officers from Billerica, Lexington and Woburn.

Bear Captured In Newton, Put Down

The bear believed to have been spotted in a tree in Newton had to be put down, officials said.

Accused Atlanta Murderer Captured In Massachusetts

Atlanta police said Brejon Nabors murdered his partner-in-crime then fled to Massachusetts. He was caught on a rooftop in New Bedford.

Accused Yarmouth Police Shooter Texts 'I Killed A Cop': Report

Thomas Latanowich, a "career criminal" with 125 criminal charges, was charged with murdering Yarmouth police Officer Sean Gannon April 12.

Teen Charged In Shooting In Downtown Crossing

Police say the teen, believed to have attempted to murder another teen, was wearing a court-ordered gps monitoring device.

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