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Peabody Police Logs Detail Weekend Incidents

Arrests, alarms, disturbances, and motor vehicle issues reported across the city

Threat Investigated at Gardner High School

Police and school officials worked together to address the situation and ensure safety.

Loaded Firearm Recovered in Roxbury Neighborhood

Boston police seize weapon with obliterated serial number after confrontation with suspect

Loaded Stolen Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop in Dorchester

Weymouth man arrested after police find concealed weapon during vehicle search

Massachusetts State Police Knew Trooper Drank Before Fatal Crash, Prosecutors Say

Colleagues allegedly failed to disclose Sgt. Scott Quigley's drinking to authorities before he crashed into a van, killing a man.

State Police Sergeant Charged in Deadly Woburn Cruiser Crash

Suspended officer pleads not guilty to motor vehicle homicide, as related cases raise questions about misconduct allegations

North Andover Police Chief Placed on Paid Leave

Chief Charles Gray requested leave amid no-confidence vote by police unions

Boston DA Ordered to Explain Withholding Police Shooting Video

State public records division demands justification for denying access to body cam footage of fatal incident.

Suspended state trooper pleads not guilty in fatal 2023 Woburn crash

Prosecutors allege negligence and cover-up, while defense says collision was tragic accident

Haverhill Police Respond to Incident, Urge Public to Avoid Area

Authorities report 'significant' law enforcement presence at local intersection as investigation continues.

ICE Boston Arrests Five Fugitive Illegal Immigrants Wanted for Murder

The fugitives, who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration, face homicide charges in their home countries.

Suspended State Police Sergeant Charged in Deadly 2023 Crash Pleads Not Guilty

Sgt. Scott Quigley faces motor vehicle homicide charges in a crash that killed a 37-year-old man.

Boston Police Commissioner says DA controls release of body cam footage in fatal officer encounter

Commissioner Michael Cox was subpoenaed to testify on protocols for releasing police body camera footage, but the subpoena has since been withdrawn.

State Trooper Charged in Recruit Death Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury

Lt. Jennifer Penton faces new charges related to 2024 incident at police academy.

Boston Police Remember Officer Jose Fontanez on 6-Year Anniversary

The department honors the service and sacrifice of the fallen officer who died in 2020.

Boston Police Arrest 3, Recover Gun in 'Chaotic' Dorchester Incident

Authorities say officers faced resistance, disruptions during encounter with armed suspect

Cambridge Police Now Accepting Officer Applications

Department partners with GetBadged.com for new hiring process