Massachusetts State Police Warn Of Phone Scam Involving "Fake Trooper"

"In this scam, victims receive a call from a person claiming to be a Massachusetts State Trooper," police said.

Brockton High School Choral Director Facing Human Trafficking Charges

Police say that the arrest is the result of several months of investigation into 35-year-old Matthew Cunningham of Brockton.

RI Fire Marshal Charged In MA Federal Court With Possessing Child Pornography

The fire marshal was indicted by a federal grand jury, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Uber Driver, Passenger Escape Late-Night Armed Carjacking In Lancaster

The incident remains under investigation.

$5M Foreign Phone Scam Targeting Elderly MA Residents Exposed: US Attorney

Hundreds of elderly Americans were tricked into thinking their grandchildren were in peril, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Attleboro Man Charged After Misbranded Erectile Dysfunction Drug Probe: Feds

The drugs were imported from India and distributed in Rhode Island without FDA approval, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Man Sentenced For Bank Fraud Conspiracy In MA, RI

The conspirators victimized banks in Massachusetts and at least eight other states, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Charges Against 120 MA Defendants Dropped Because They Can't Get Attorneys

Most of the dismissed charges involved minor crimes such as shoplifting, drug possessiona nd motor vehicle violations.

13 Injured, 7 Hospitalized After Truck Crashed Into Devens Building: Reports

The truck struck the Devens Job Corps building, numerous media outlets reported.

Boston Teacher Facing Child Sex Charges + Trash Strike Enters Week 4 + CEO Resigns After Concert: MA Weekend

Plus: a notable trend is revealed in the Boston real estate market.

Victims Of Gabriel House Fire Identified As Investigation Continues

Seven of the nine men and women killed in the assisted living facility fire have been identified.

Fall River Fire Kills 9 + Trash Strike Enters Week 3 + Identity Thief Sentenced For Crimes: MA Weekend

Plus: Severe storms expected in parts of MA this week.

9 Dead, 30 Hospitalized In Fire At MA Assisted Living Facility

More than 30 residents were hospitalized, as well as five firefighters, according to the state.

Bartender At Ground Round In Shrewsbury Jumps Over Bar To Save Choking Customer

Justin Goodney might have learned a thing or two from his mother. She was a nurse who taught CPR classes of her own over the years.

MA Launches Campaign To Prevent Drowning Deaths Among Children With Autism

Massachusetts agencies promote water safety and emergency preparation for children with autism.

9-Year-Old Dies At Jones Beach In Dartmouth: DA

The boy had been swimming shortly before he died, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.

Man Charged In Murder| 9 Hospitalized After Porch Collapse| Second Plane Crash Victim Identified: MA Weekend

Plus: Newton street paint change causes controversy.

Staffers Facing Charges After MA 12-Year-Old Dies On School Trip

The student died on a school trip.

MA Man Pleads Guilty In 2024 Armed Cannabis Cash Courier Robbery

Three other people face charges in the case, in which they were involved in robbing the courier of more than $430,000.

After Minnesota Shootings, Mass. Lawmaker Says Threats Are "Part Of The Fabric Of Our Jobs"

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Harvard Kennedy School alumna, was remembered by faculty this weekend following her tragic death.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Condemn Political Shootings In Minnesota As "Horrific"

Gov. Maura Healey led Massachusetts lawmakers in condemning the shootings of state politicians and their spouses in Minnesota on Saturday.

DOGE Gets Access To Social Security Data: What MA Residents Should Know

The department now has access to things such as school records, salary details and medical information.

MA State Police On High Alert After 'Hate-Fueled Act Of Violence'

State Police said there is no known connection or any direct threat to Massachusetts after the killing of two Israeli Embassy employees.

Nationwide Fire Truck Shortage Impacting Mass. Departments. IAFF Asks For Investigation.

"If one of these old trucks needs a radiator, that's $10,000. That's ten grand on a 30-year-old truck, and you have no choice."

"Chromebook Challenge" Warning Issued After More Than A Dozen Incidents In Massachusetts Schools

Fire Marshal Jon Davine says the trend involves putting an object like a paper clip or pencil lead into a laptop's charging or USB ports.

"Senior Assassin" Game Prompts Warning To Students From Police

Police in Groton, Hopkinton, Wilmington and Walpole said this week that the water guns can be mistaken for real firearms.

MA Serial Killer Set To Be Executed In FL Rape, Strangulation

A man linked to two other deaths was convicted of kidnapping, raping and fatally strangling a Miami Herald staff member, reports say.

Massachusetts State Police Using New Technology In Cruisers That Sends Alerts To Drivers

The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.

'Risk Of Collapse' Evaluation Ordered For 3 MA Bridges

The National Transportation Safety Board said these area bridges have "unknown levels of risk of collapse" from vessel collisions.

Got A $1,400 Rebate Text From The IRS? It's A Scam, Better Business Bureau Warns.

If you get a text claiming you're due a $1,400 stimulus check from what looks to be the IRS, don't click on any links.

More Than 8,000 Across Massachusetts Without Power After Winter Storm

In Connecticut over 15,000 customers also lost electricity, along with 2,794 in Maine, 1,690 in Vermont, NBC Boston reported.

TSA Detected 24 Guns, Most Of Them Loaded, From Boston Airport In 2024

The TSA detected 24 firearms, most of them loaded, at Boston Logan airport in 2024.

Marijuana Products Sold In MA Potentially Contaminated

A slew of marijuana products may have been contaminated with unsafe bacteria and mold, according to the Cannabis Control Commission.

2 Boston Skaters, Coaches Feared Dead In D.C. Plane Crash

Coaches and teenagers from The Skating Club of Boston are among those feared dead following a plane collision in Washington D.C.

Coyote Mating Season In MA Likely To Increase Conflicts

It's coyote mating season in Massachusetts once again, and the soul-searching canines will be more likely to exhibit aggression toward pets.

18 Jan. 6 Defendants From MA Pardoned In Trump's First Official Act

The pardons marked the first official act from President Trump.

Open Burning Season: Is Your Community Eligible? Rules, Safety

It's once again open burning season in the Commonwealth. Find out if your community allows it, and what the safety guidelines are.

2 Perish, 2 Hurt In Acushnet Blaze On Christmas Morning: Authorities

“This is a heartbreaking day for them and our community.” - Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland

FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives And Cases In 2024

From the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft to a suspect in the Boston Chinatown Massacre, here's who's on the MA FBI list.

‘Santa-Antics’: MA Man Fleeing Police Gets Stuck In Chimney [Video]

Fall River, Massachusetts, police said they rescued a man who hid from them in a chimney and arrested another person “with less theatrics.”