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Former Worcester Councilor Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer During ICE Arrest

Etel Haxhiaj found guilty of misdemeanor charge, acquitted on separate charge of interfering with law enforcement

Massachusetts Police Use AI-Powered License Plate Readers to Solve Crimes

Concerns over privacy and civil liberties remain as departments expand use of the technology

Boston Police Oversight Agency Flexes Subpoena Power

Will officers comply with subpoenas to testify before civilian review board?

Four MSP Troopers Charged in Recruit's Death

Family attorney says Enrique Delgado-Garcia should not have been allowed to spar after a prior concussion

4 Massachusetts State Police Officials Indicted in Recruit's Death

Supervisor and instructors charged with involuntary manslaughter and causing serious bodily injury during training exercise

4 Massachusetts State Police Trainers Charged in Recruit's Death

Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, died after a training exercise at the State Police Academy in 2024.

Man Arrested in Lowell for Lawrence Shooting

Authorities executed a search warrant and took the suspect into custody for parole violations.

MA Police Academy Staff Charged in Trainee's Death, Suspended

Four staff members face manslaughter charges after a trainee's death during an unauthorized boxing exercise.

Massachusetts Cop Justified in Shooting Alleged Carjacker of Trash Truck

Middlesex DA's office rules officer's use of deadly force was warranted to protect driver and public

Ex-Worcester City Councilor Stands Trial After ICE Arrest Confrontation

Etel Haxhiaj accused of assaulting police officer during tense immigration enforcement incident

Police Investigate After Person Hit by MBTA Train

Incident leads to train cancellations on Haverhill commuter rail line

FBI releases photos and video of potential suspect in Guthrie disappearance

Surveillance footage shows armed, masked subject at victim's home on morning of disappearance