Man Arraigned For Months-long Scam Of Newton Woman

The New York native allegedly feigned the identity of multiple government entities to trick the senior into giving him money.

Person Struck By Car In Newton: Report

The accident remains under investigation by Newton police.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Newton Motor Vehicle Collision: Report

The accident occurred on Massachusetts Route 9.

Newton Man Charged With Inappropriate Behavior Toward Minor On Flight

The resident is being accused of physically harassing a teenage girl while flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Newton Police Seeking Potential Credit Card Thief

Multiple credit cards were stolen from a car and used in Watertown locations.

Newton Fire Department Battles Two House Fires

Two separate homes in town caught fire on Tuesday.

Former Newton Resident Dies After Falling Through Ice In NH: Report

Emer Mezzetti lived in Newton during her childhood.

Newton Celebrates Its Newly-promoted Officers

George Mcmains was officially announced as the city's newest police chief along with multiple other promotions.

Newton Resident Sentenced For Large-Scale Health Care Fraud

Michael Brier used his recovery center to defraud clients and health insurers.

Man Sentenced For 10 Home Break-ins

Juan Castano is a New York resident who traveled to Massachusetts to break into homes.

Championship Ring Stolen From Celtics Coach's Newton Home: Report

Amile Jefferson had his championship ring reportedly pilfered not long after Jaylen Brown's mother.

Newton PD Looking For Male Who Reportedly Exposed Himself To Teens

The individual was reportedly driving a white van with attached trailer at the time of the incident.

McMains Named Newton Police Chief

After serving in the role on an interim basis, George McMains was appointed full-time police chief.

Credit Card 'Skimmer' Found At Newton 7-Eleven Store: Police

Newton police said the skimmer was found on a payment device at the Washington Street store on Wednesday morning.

Newton Man Charged In Watertown Stabbing, Beating: Middlesex DA

The victim told police he was punched and stabbed while waiting for a bus on Mount Auburn Street on Oct. 22.

Newton School Bus Driver Accused Of Kidnapping Disabled Children, Taking Photos With Them

Justin Vose, 42 of Bedford, is now charged with three counts of kidnapping.

Newton Cyclist Killed In Memorial Drive Crash

State Police identified the victim of Monday's crash as 62-year-old John Corcoran.

Newton Teen Located Safe After Hours-Long Search On Tuesday Night

Newton police said at about 11 p.m. that the North High student had been located roughly five hours after he had last been seen.

Man Accused Of Shooting Man Who Charged Into Pro-Israel Rally Was Acting In Self-Defense, Attorney Says

Scott Hayes, of Framingham, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Newton Shooting Victim Expected To Survive, Charged With Assault: DA

Middlesex DA Marian Ryan said Friday afternoon that the man who charged pro-Israeli demonstrators will be charged with assault and battery.

Framingham Man Charged In Newton Shooting At Pro-Israel Demonstration

District Attorney Marian Ryan said the victim sustained life-threatening injuries on Thursday night.

MA Police Warn Of Scam That Threatens To Leak Personal Photos, Videos

Police are warning residents not to fall for fraud attempts in which scammers threaten to release photos found on phones and cameras.

Newton Man Faces Bomb Charges In Chicago Dorm Room Explosion

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Aram Brunson, 21, was engaging in bomb-making to aid Armenia in the territorial conflict with Azerbaijan.

Newton Police To Host National Night Out Event In August

The night of live music, food, games and activities is Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Captain John Ryan Park.

Unlicensed Newton Driver Strikes MBTA Bus, Flees: Transit Police

MBTA Transit Police said the man was charged after police located him following the crash on Mount Auburn Street on Monday morning.

Newton Arson Reward Offered For Burned-Out ATV

The $5,000 is for information leading to the arrest in the Dudley Road fire believed to have been intentionally set on June 1.

Handgun Seized From Newton Teenager's Home: Police

Newton police they confiscated a handgun with more than 50 rounds of ammunition from a teenager's home on Thursday.

Newton Police Warning Amid Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins In May

Newton police said there have been at least 13 reported vehicle breaks since the beginning of the month.

Boston Man Charged With Vandalizing Newton Jewish Community Center

Newton police said the man tore down blue ribbons on trees lining the property on Tuesday and is accused of harassing JCC members.

Newton Police Officer Rescues Infant From Choking

Newton police said Officer Peterson Gilbert was able to dislodge the substance that was preventing the 5-day-old infant from breathing.

Newton Teen 'Senior Assassin' Game Spurs Alert To Residents

Police told residents they may see the squirt gun-sporting high school students playing a version of the game of tag in the coming weeks.

'Oily Rags' Combustion Blamed For Newtonville Fire On Wednesday

The State Fire Marshal's Office and Newton fire said rags used during a renovation of the $1.5 million home were "mostly likely" the cause.

Stubborn Newton 3-Alarm House Fire Closes Roads In Newtonville

The Newton Police Department reported road closures in the Newtonville area early Wednesday afternoon and lasted for hours.

RI Man Charged After Chase Ends At Newton MBTA Station

Newton Police Chief John Carmichael praises the officers involved with the "very tense, unfolding situation."

1 Dead After Fire In Newton: Reports

The blaze occurred Sunday morning, according to reports.

Rocks Thrown Through Windows: Newton Antisemitic Attacks Escalate

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said Thursday night that additional incidents of hate toward the Jewish community have occurred in recent days.

Elderly Newton Resident Identified As Man Found Dead In Charles River

State Police said foul play is not indicated in the death of the 80-year-old man found in Boston on Tuesday morning.

Newton Pedestrian Killed Along Auburndale Commuter Rail Track: Reports

UPDATE: The MBTA said train service resumed on Tuesday afternoon after shuttles were used between Wellesley and Boston earlier in the day.

5 Newton Antisemitic Hate Incidents In Last 4 Weeks: Police

Police said they are investigating additional incidents to the defacing of posters of Israeli hostages on a home's fence Saturday night.

Vandalism Of Israeli Hostage Posters On Massachusetts Fence Investigated As Hate Crime

"They had to look at each of them as they destroyed them, blotted them out of existence once again," said Jeff Kosowski.