Healthy Teen Relationships Are a Matter of Safety

The following is by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian.

Runner Hit by Car in Arlington Center's Main Intersection

The runner was struck in a crosswalk but had a ‘Do Not Walk’ sign, according to police.

Alleged Belmont Child Rapist Captured in Colombia Friday, 2 Decades After He Fled

The suspect was one of Massachusetts State Police’s ‘Most Wanted’ fugitives.

Medford Man Charged with Tuesday’s Indecent Assault in Arlington

The 21-year-old man allegedly indecently assaulted an Arlington student Tuesday on the teen’s walk home from school.

MSPCA-Angell, ARL Rescue 35 Animals from Unlicensed Petting Zoo

A Ludlow man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.

Police Investigating Recent Spike in Heroin Overdoses

A high number of heroin overdoses, including fatalities, have been reported in Massachusetts in the last two weeks.

Belmont Driver Strikes Three Brandeis Students in Crosswalk

The crash occurred Sunday evening.

Feds Seeking Death Penalty for Accused Boston Marathon Bomber

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, of Massachusetts, announced the decision Thursday.

Water Main Break Closes Blanchard Road from Concord to Hamilton

Heavy traffic and backups in the vicinity of the break. Police advising all to avoid the area.

Belmont Under Snow Emergency Beginning at 10 PM

Parking ban will be in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22.

How Much Would You Pay for Whitey's Sweatshirts?

Federal prosecutors will sell off James "Whitey" Bulger's belongings to raise money for his victims' families, but they don't want to glamorize the gangster's crimes.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Lynn Woman Arrested in Armed Robbery of Trapelo Road Store

Belmont Police along with colleagues from Lynn and Peabody caught suspect who is allegedly behind robberies in Lynn, Peabody and Belmont.

Governor: State Offices Close at 3 p.m., Highways Remain Open

Patrick asked residents to heed warnings as the winter storm intensifies.

Update: Accident Closes Concord Ave. From Mill to Pleasant Streets, Should Reopen by Noon

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Belmont Fire Log: '911? Could You Check If My Clothes Are Dry?'

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Update: 250 Homes Left in the Dark after Two-Vehicle Crash Friday Night

Watertown residents – the only ones in the vehicles – crash at Lexington and Burnham.

Belmont Police Log: Car+Pole=No Power in Lexington Street Area

Electricity were cut late Friday in the Waverley neighborhood when a driver happened to hit a light pole.

Belmont Fire Log: Careless Ash Disposal Sparks Christmas Day Blaze

Horne Road fire nearly one of 11,600 caused by hot ash in the US annually.

Belmont Fire Log: Arcing Incidents Brings Out Belmont Companies

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Rash of Break-Ins Prompt Belmont Police to Provide Some Advice

B&E's are on the rise so protect your homes; a good first step is lock your doors.

Belmont Police: Warming Your Car Could Be An Unwanted Invitation

Two "warming" vehicles were stolen in the past week from private driveways by thieves.

Belmont Fire Log: Sprinkler Going Off On Its Own, Elevator Shutting Down, House Locking Out Owner

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Masked Woman Holds Up Trapelo Road Convenience Store

Witness grabs description of get away car and its tag number.

Belmont Fire Log: Garage Destroyed In Vehicle Fire

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Belmont Fire Log: Post-Thanksgiving Outdoor Grilling Pit Ups Neighbor's Ire

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Belmont Fire Log: Meeting House's Dance (Smoke) Machine

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Welcome Belmont's Five New Police Officers

New officers are filling vacancies in the department; positions are fully funded in fiscal '14.

Belmont Fire Log: Suspicious 'Device' at Joey's Park Brings State Bomb Squad

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Belmont Police, Fire Honored by Local Chamber of Commerce

Awards given in recognition of the importance public safety agencies play in the community highlighted last April with the Boston Marathon terror bombings.

State Police Need Your Help: Do You Know These People?

Massachusetts State Police need the public’s help to identify those responsible for vandalizing a car following the Red Sox Win.

Belmont Police: Residents Seeing Increase in Attempted Phone Fraud

A family member in trouble and collection agency demands money are scams increasing in numbers.

Updates from the Police Global Tweet-a-thon

Follow Mass State Police and other departments from around the world as they tweet throughout the day in a global tweet-a-thon.

State Police Sobriety Checkpoint Coming to Middlesex County Next Week

Yearly Prescription Drug Take Back This Saturday

Drop off old, unused prescriptions at the DPW yard, 37 C St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Belmont Fire Log: Toast Slightly Burnt On McLean's Menu

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.

Belmont Police Seek Public's Help ID'ing Hit and Run Driver

Elderly pedestrian hit around 10 a.m. at the corner of Belmont and School streets.

Belmont Man Arrested in Brazen Waltham Home Invasion

Adam Main, 41, of 491 Belmont St. was one of two suspects who threatened Waltham couple.

Belmont Fire Log: Smoke Alarm Full of Steam

Incidents and emergencies handled by the Belmont Fire Department.