Crime & Safety

State Troopers Suspended During Probe|Infant's OD Death Leads to Years in Prison for Parents: PM Digest

Also: Governor announced Drought Emergency Fund launch; FBI looks for 'Homeboy' in Mass.; Firefighters rescue worker from 30-foot pit; More.

Three department members assigned to an armory are suspended without pay indefinitely.

Last Night Was Effectively Nov. 8

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Police at the apartment found three grams of heroin and hypodermic needles on a shelf in the room shared by the infant and her parents.

MS-13 'Homeboy' Sought by FBI

The North Shore Gang Task Force is offering up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Efrain Vasquez-Yanez, known as "Caballo," who is believed to be in the Greater Boston Area.

Baker Elevates State's Drought Response

A Drought Emergency Fund is being launched after Hermine did little to dent the prolonged drought.

2 Killed, 4 Seriously Hurt in Route 495 Crash

Four others were injured in Thursday morning's crash.

Firefighters Rescue Injured Cambridge Construction Worker

Multiple reports say the worker was at the bottom of a 30-foot pit.

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