Person of interest in custody following alleged assault at Plymouth campground

The Plymouth District Attorney’s Office is investigating an alleged assault at a Plymouth campground. Troopers responding to a report of an assault of a 30-year-oldRead More

Concrete falls onto Methuen roadway after excavator on truck strikes bridge

An excavator on a truck struck a bridge on Route 213 eastbound in Methuen, causing concrete to fall onto the roadway on Wednesday morning. TheRead More

2 firefighters, teen hospitalized due to smoldering chemicals inside Concord home

Two firefighters and a teenager were hospitalized after a mixture of chemicals were found smoldering in a pot inside a Concord home on Tuesday, officialsRead More

Waltham crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

Waltham police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead and two others injured on Tuesday. Emergency crews responding to a reported crashRead More

Suspect wanted for smashing Red Line train window with hammer

Transit police are searching for a suspect accused of using a hammer to smash a window inside a stopped Red Line train car at JFK/UMassRead More

Police arrest suspect accused of stabbing, carjacking man at Taunton gas station

A 29-year-old Bridgewater man is facing assault and carjacking charges after police say he repeatedly stabbed another man outside a Taunton gas station late SundayRead More

Fire officials: Dorchester blaze that displaced 6 families sparked by fireworks

A four-alarm blaze that forced six families from their homes early Friday morning was sparked by fireworks, officials said. Crews responding to Mount Everett StreetRead More

Fourth of July revelers urged to prepare for sweltering heat in Boston

Public safety officials are trucking in cases of bottled water and cooling fans as they continue to prepare for the thousands of Fourth of JulyRead More

Authorities step up security ahead of Fourth of July extravaganza on the Esplanade

Authorities have stepped up security measures as they anticipate thousands of people to pack the Esplanade for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday. LawRead More

Police: 18-year-old dead, 19-year-old wounded in separate Worcester shootings

Worcester police are investigating two overnight shootings, including one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old, officials said. Officers responding to the area of GageRead More