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Brockton Double-Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico

Plymouth DA says 23-year-old Davinci Leonard was apprehended after a nationwide manhunt.

Pittsfield Police Seek Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run

New photos released of suspected vehicle in deadly incident

Mila Adams Denies Settlement Rumors After Stefon Diggs' Not Guilty Plea

The personal chef accusing the NFL star of assault responds to claims she sought money to settle the case.

Retired New Bedford Firefighter Faces Trial for Bar Fight

Manuel Mota declined a plea deal and will go to trial on April 7 over a disorderly conduct charge from a 2025 incident.

Boston Man Charged After Attacking Woman, Setting Himself on Fire

The 55-year-old Hyde Park resident pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges.

Pittsfield Police Seek Driver Who Killed Pedestrian and Dragged Body Across City

Authorities say the 69-year-old victim's body was found nearly 4 miles from the initial crash scene.

Arjun Murder Case: Plot Hatched 25 Days Prior - Shocking Revelations

Recent investigations reveal a disturbing trend of meticulously planned contract killings.

Former Boxer and Police Officer Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter

Edwin Rodriguez faces charges in 2024 death of Massachusetts State Police recruit during training exercise

Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Switches Legal Team Before Arraignment

Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges from alleged incident with personal chef

Pedestrian Killed, Dragged for Miles in Pittsfield Incident

Police search for driver who fled the scene after the deadly hit-and-run.

Man Killed in Pittsfield Hit-and-Run, Police Searching for Suspect

Authorities are looking for a dark-colored sedan that fled the scene after the fatal incident.

Northampton School Investigates Student-Visitor Altercation

Officials say situation was quickly contained, no details on injuries released

Former Worcester City Councilor Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer

Etel Haxhiaj found guilty of hitting officer during ICE arrest protest

Quincy Home Destroyed in Two-Alarm Fire

Two residents, two firefighters, and a police officer hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries