Arrest Made 12 Years After MA Rape When Rape Kit Finally Tested

The DA says that the rape could have been solved years ago if the survivor's rape kit had been tested right after the attack.

Antisemitic Incidents Reach Record High In U.S., Massachusetts: Report

From swastikas at curry College to hate messages sent to Salem health officials, Massachusetts has seen a spike in antisemitic incidents.

MA Sex Offender Accused Of Murder, Kidnapping Arrested In NY: Police

A level-3 sex offender is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, now facing murder charges in connection to a Dec. 4 shooting.

Rare, Endangered Cows Rescued From MA Farm Need New Home

More than 30 cows and goats are available for adoption after their former owner was charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty.

Family Of Teacher Last Seen In MA Seeks Tips About Disappearance

Meghan Marohn, 42, was last seen at the end of March after traveling from her home outside Albany to the Berkshires.

Amazon Truck Thief Sought By MA Police Department

The truck was stolen in Springfield on Sunday and later found abandoned, according to police.

Serial Rape Suspect Arrested, DA Looking For Additional Victims

A West Springfield man is charged in connection to the rapes of at least six women, the DA says, adding that more victims may be out there.

Pickup Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian At Leominster Walmart

The collision happened near the Jungle Road Walmart on Monday evening, according to authorities.

Police Continue Search For Missing Teacher Meghan Marohn

Now her family is offering a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to her safe return.

School Superintendent Threatens Candidate For Chief Of Police: FBI

The Superintendent of Chicopee Schools will face a judge after admitting to sending 99 threatening texts to a candidate for Chief of Police.

Body Of Leominster Marine Killed In NATO Exercise Returns Home

The bodies of four Marines killed during a training exercise in Norway will return to the U.S. where funeral arrangements will follow.

Driver Leaves UMass Student Seriously Injured After Hit-And-Run

State police are asking for help from the public finding the SUV driver who sent the student to the hospital.

Massachusetts Man Dies In NATO Exercise That Killed 4 Marines

The Leominster community is mourning the loss of Capt. Ross Reynolds, who was 27-years-old at the time of the overseas training crash.

How Some Massachusetts Businesses Are Supporting Ukrainian People

Massachusetts businesses are partnering with national charities and aids to help Ukrainians during the invasion. Here's how you can help.

DEA Warns Massachusetts Residents Of Pills Containing Fentanyl

New England residents are told to be on the lookout for pills containing fentanyl after some were seized in southern Maine.

12-Year-Old Leverett Boy Identified After Drowning In Puerto Rico

Leverett Elementary School confirmed 6th grader Zedekiyahu Miller was killed after being swept out to sea while on vacation in Puerto Rico.

Massachusetts Boy Drowns While On Vacation In Puerto Rico

While on vacation with a friend's family, a 12-year-old boy was swept out to sea and found two days later, officials say.

Man Who Hit Police Officer Facing Attempted Murder Charge

A Fitchburg man who police say hit a Boylston police officer and took off is now in police custody and will face serious charges.

FBI Arrests MA Man Over Capitol Riot Violence

Vincent J. Gillespie, 60, assaulted police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the FBI said.

Police Officer Struck By Car In Fitchburg, Suspect Flees

State Troopers are searching for a suspect who they say took off after hitting a task force officer on Mechanic Street in Fitchburg.

Ex-Fall River Mayor's Prison Date Pushed Back For Fifth Time

Convicted felon and former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia now has until "no later than noon," on March 4, 2022, to turn himself in.

Ex-Mayor Convicted Of Wire Fraud Due In Prison On Monday

Jasiel Correia has been granted two delays since November to report to federal prison, but time will be up if a judge denies a third delay.

Member Of MA Hate Group Gets 5 Years On Child Porn Conviction

Andrew Hazelton, 28, of Portland, ME, was expelled from NSC-131 after prosecutors accused him of possessing child pornography last year.

Beware Of Scams When Ordering Free COVID-19 Tests In MA

Double-check the site you're ordering free testing kits from before putting too much personal information out there.

MA Teen's Tweets Identify Mother, Relatives As Capitol Protesters

"If I did nothing I felt that I was as bad as them," 18-year-old Helena Duke told a national television audience

Baker Commutates Sentences Of Two Convicted Murderers

This is the first time Baker has made such a decision, and the first time a Massachusetts governor has commuted a life sentence in 25 years.

Report Shows Potential Conflicts In Donations To MA Sheriffs

A new report says more than $2.7 million in political donations to Massachusetts sheriffs may incentivize them to keep people in jail.

2021 Was MA's Deadliest Year On The Road Since 2007 — Here's Why

Over 400 people died on Massachusetts streets last year, including record numbers of motorcyclists.

What Happened To MA Residents Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

Six Massachusetts residents were charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Here's what they're accused of doing and the status of their cases.

Carcinogens In 32 MA Products: FDA Announces Dry Shampoo Recall

A voluntary product recall was issued for dry conditioners and shampoos from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless.

TikTok December 17 Challenge Has MA Police, Schools On High Alert

The challenge calls for violence at schools across the U.S. on Dec. 17, and several Massachusetts school districts are taking precautions.

DNA On Bloody Conch Shell Cracks 20-Year-Old New Bedford Case

David Reed, 53, has been arrested in the beating death of his half-sister in 2001 after police found his DNA on the shell, officials said.

Watch: Mass State Trooper Appears To Be Sleeping On Duty

The Massachusetts State Police say they are investigating a YouTube video that appears to show a trooper sleeping in his cruiser on-duty.

Springfield Courthouse Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

State and local police and explosives crews are searching the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield after a bomb threat.

Police In MA Continue Search For Maine Bank Robbery Suspect

Numerous agencies are searching for a man suspected of two bank robberies, and fleeing a crash and police chase.

MA State Police Searching For Missing 77-Year-Old Woman

Paula Kelsey was last seen Friday morning near Richmond Hill Road in Cheshire.

Homicide Rate Spikes In Massachusetts In 2020

The national homicide rate jumped 30 percent in the first year of the pandemic — the largest year-to-year increase in 100 years, data shows.

100K Fake Pills Later, Guilty Plea In Massive Drug Ring: Patch PM

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Ex-Police Union Head Charged In Federal OT Probe: Patch PM

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State Troopers Search For Missing Abington 22-Year-Old

Multiple nearby towns have come to assist in the search for the man last seen near a state park.