Christmas Tree and Outdoor Holiday Lights Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal’s Office offers way to stay safe this holiday season.

Icy Roads Lead to Multiple Crashes Sunday Morning

Freezing rain, low temperatures made travel dangerous.

Ex-Chemist Dookhan Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Prison

She said in court she falsified evidence to further her career.

Massachusetts' Most Wanted Sex Offenders

Should Police Have the Right to Inspect That Guns are Properly Secured?

Does the upside of knowing that household guns are properly secured outweigh the obvious risks to civil liberties?

Should Up-Skirt Photos Have First Amendment Protection?

The Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments this week about whether or not people can expect privacy on public transportation.

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.

Updates from the Police Global Tweet-a-thon

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

Police Have 'Person of Interest' in Torture of 'Puppy Doe'

A Connecticut man is being brought in for questioning, the Boston Herald reports.

Mass State Police Will Take Part in Global Tweet-a-Thon

The second Global Police Tweet-a-Thon is on Friday.

Massachusetts State Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint in Worcester County This Weekend

Should This Man Have Been Fired?

Shannon “Bear” Cothran, who scared off a would-be robber by showing a gun in Nashua, NH, got fired for having a gun at the Shell gas station convenience store.

Investigators Pursuing 'Puppy Doe' Leads

Kiya, a dog found beaten and tortured in a Quincy park, had formerly lived in a Grafton home.

Grafton Chief: Know the Signs of an Abuser

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the chief has compiled a list of abuser "red flags."

Assault & Battery, Threats, Among Recent Grafton Arrests

The following information was provided by the Grafton Police Department. All arrests are reported. Charges do not indicate a conviction.

Probation for Kai's Village Charity Co-Founder

Andrea Merrill had been accused of stealing from a Grafton charity that contributes to families of children who have serious illnesses.

Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off in the Kitchen

More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home.

Grafton Chief: Domestic Violence Knows No Boundaries

Juvenile Arrests, Road Rage Among Recent Grafton Police Calls

The following information was provided by the Grafton Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Chief: Are YOU the Aggressive Driver?

Grafton Police Chief Normand A. Crepeau Jr. has a quiz for you.

New York Woman Indicted in One Fund Fraud

Suffolk County Grand Jury delivers indictment of $480,000 fraudulent claim

Former Horseback Riding Coach Jailed for Indecent Assault

Charles Leffler was initially charged with statutory rape, but pleaded guilty to assault and battery.

Grafton Man Nabbed in String of Housebreaks

The 20-year-old is believed to have broken into at least four houses this month.

Assault & Battery, Drug Distribution Among Recent Grafton Arrests

The following information was provided by the Grafton Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Warrant Arrest, Radar Enforcement Keep Police Busy

The following information was provided by the Grafton Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Grafton Woman Gave Away 'Puppy Doe,' Dog Found Tortured in Quincy

Police say Kiya, a dog found beaten and tortured in a Quincy park, had formerly lived in a Grafton home.

Grafton Battling House Fire

Grafton Fire Department just called a second alarm at 3:10 p.m. for a house fire Sunday afternoon.

The Chief: Road Rage is Everywhere

Impatience may be the worst "drug" out there.

Police Respond to Calls for Brush Fire, Neighbor Complaints, B&E

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Grafton Man Arraigned on Vehicular Homicide

A Grafton man is facing allegations that he hit and killed a man on a motorcycle.

State Police Set Up Weekend Sobriety Checkpoints

Worcester County is the chosen area for sobriety checkpoints this weekend.

Man Arrested for A&B, Property Destruction, Violating Abuse Prevention Order

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Grafton Man Arrested for Harassment Violation; B&Es on Merriam, Carroll

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Domestic Violence, Fraud Investigated by Police

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Grafton Police Has New Facebook Page

From the Chief: Increase in House Breaks in Grafton

Crime is up. Know how to protect your home.

Attempted B&E; Road Rage

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Erratic Driving Leads to Arrest for Two OUI Charges

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Respond to Illegal Dumping, Structure Fire, Vandalism, Larceny

The following information was supplied by the Grafton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

From the Chief: 'Know the Rules' and Get to School Safely

It's about the buddy system, and a lot more.