Somerville Police Officer Saves Choking Baby

Somerville Police Officer Thomas Lambert was on a construction detail when he got a radio call for a choking baby. See what he did next.

Brookline Police Chief ; Melrose Hospital ‘C’ Grade: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories for Somerville, Arlington, Melrose, Medford, Malden, Brookline, and Newton.

Manhole Cover Blown Out Of Somerville Street In Explosion, Lands In Roof Of Triple-Decker Home

"Everybody got scared at four in the morning, everybody home, nobody got hurt," said Jose Darosa, the building's owner.

Early Morning Underground Explosion In Somerville

The explosion occurred on Cross Street at McGrath Highway around 4:17 a.m. Thursday, police said.

False Tax Return Scheme, H Mart In Brookline: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories for Somerville, Arlington, Melrose, Medford, Malden, Brookline, and Newton.

Newton Marathon Controversy, Medford Double-Murder: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories for Somerville, Arlington, Melrose, Medford, Malden, Brookline, and Newton.

Somerville Tax Preparer Facing Charges For False Tax Returns Scheme

Yves Isidor was indicted for filing false federal tax returns for clients, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses to the IRS.

Fire Destroys Boat Docked Near Assembly Square In Somerville

Somerville firefighters battled a blaze on a boat docked near Assembly Square at the Winter Hill Yacht Club.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Has Made Over 200 Arrests in 2022

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warrant Apprehension Unit has made or assisted in nearly 215 arrests in 2022, officials said Thursday.

Somerville Community Invited To Help Guide New Police Chief Search

Residents can participate in a public listening session Thursday.

Somerville Man Crashes Stolen Car While Fleeing Police

The man crashed the car on Bishop Allen Drive​ while attempting a turn, Cambridge Police said.

TPD Seeking 2 Men In Connection With Somerville Assault, Hate Crime

Transit police said a woman of Asian descent was assaulted and verbally harassed with racial epithets on Feb. 20 at Davis Station.

Truck With 35K Pounds Of Peanut Butter Collides With Somerville Bridge

The tractor-trailer struck the Route 28 overpass while turning onto McGrath Highway. The truck's 51-year-old male driver was uninjured.

Somerville Announces Police Chief Search Firm Listening Sessions

Two virtual sessions will take place as GovHR gathers feedback from the public about the qualities they would like to see in a new chief.

Convicted Brazilian Drug Trafficker Taken Into Custody In Somerville

Diogo De-Sales Gomes was arrested by U.S. immigration officers, who learned of his presence from Brazilian authorities.

'Check On Elderly, Disabled' Somerville Mayor Urges In Statement

Katjana Ballantyne also said the police will be searching for unsheltered persons and helping them find shelter during the extreme cold.

Woman In Somerville On Date Of November Disappearance: DA's Office

Reyna Morales Rojas was last seen entering a vehicle in East Boston on November 26, before being dropped off on Alston Street in Somerville.

Somerville Police Officer 1 of 15 Suspended By MA POST Commission

Keith O'Donnell was suspended, which the Commission said is required for any officer who is arrested, charged or indicted for a felony.

Somerville Youth Leaders Participating In Project Sticker Shock

Members of the Somerville Positive Forces have placed 3K stickers on shopping bags reminding adults not to provide alcohol to minors.

Somerville Man Arrested In Connection With Sat. Armed Robbery, Assault

Juan Alberto Marinhas been charged with masked armed robbery, kidnapping, indecent assault and battery, and assault to rape.

Somerville Police Looking For Suspect In Reported Armed Robbery

Police have circulated a security camera photo of the suspect who allegedly brandished a gun and took money from an East Somerville store.

Sign Falls Onto I-93 In Somerville, Hitting Car

Two right lanes of the highway near Sullivan Square have been restricted following the incident, which occurred Friday morning.

Tufts University Faces 3rd Day Of Security Threats

The campus ordered bomb threat evacuations on Wednesday and Thursday, after which Tufts determined that no threats were found.

No Threats Found At Tufts After 2nd Day Of Evacuations

Buildings have reopened, though the university postponed Thursday exams "in an abundance of caution."

All Clear At Tufts After Bomb Threat, University Says

An alert earlier in the afternoon had mandated evacuations from Ballou Hall, Miller Hall, and Campus Center immediately.

Fatal Stabbing In Somerville: Local Man Arrested, Charged

A Weymouth man died after the stabbing Monday night at a Main Street laundromat.

Somerville Police Respond To 8 Breaking & Enterings In One Week

The incidents took place from Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 14.

Somerville Man Pleads Guilty To Illegal Drug, Firearm Possession

Tevon Ngomba was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2020 and is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 1, 2023.

Sprinkler Systems Prevent 2 Serious Fires In Somerville

The fires took place this past week during the early morning hours while occupants were asleep.

Somerville Resident Injured While Hiking Mt. Chocorua In NH

Steven Mathieu was descending a trail from the summit Saturday afternoon when he severely injured his ankle.

Somerville Police Searching For Breaking & Entering Suspect

Police said the incident occurred on October 5 around 1:30 a.m. at a business in Assembly Row.

Somerville Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers

Officer Patrick Barton and Officer Tenzing Kartso graduated the Lowell Police Academy Friday and have started field training.

Somerville Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect

The incident took place on Monday at a business in the area of Mystic Ave. and Temple St.

Somerville Residents Two Of 15 Arrested During Boston Climate Protest

Boston police said officers arrested Allen Patrick McGonagill, 32 and Andrew Reginald Iliff, 41, and charged them with disorderly conduct.

Police Investigating Fistfight At Political Event In Somerville

The fight involved Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s GOP Challenger Donnie Palmer, who is challenging Pressley in November.

Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Restaurant On Somerville/Medford Line

Crews from both cities were called to the building at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street around 5 p.m. Monday.

MBTA Train Catches Fire In Somerville

The train has been out of service and was unoccupied when the fire started.

Fire Breaks Out At Caffè Nero In Somerville

Firefighters responded to the coffee shop just before 2 p.m.

Somerville Police Searching For Missing Teen

Alexander Sanon, 15, was reported missing Thursday.

Somerville Police Investigating Shooting On River Road

Police said they received two 911 calls Saturday around 1:05 a.m. reporting shots fired around Memorial Road.