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Man Accused of Trying to Steal MBTA Bus at Knifepoint Appears in Court

Prosecutors say Micah Martin threatened the bus driver and struggled with transit police at the Forest Hills T-stop.

16-Year-Old Arrested in Allston Shooting

Another juvenile was injured in the incident on Brighton Avenue last week.

Maine Boy Severely Burned Trying to Light Fire Pit with Gasoline

12-year-old airlifted to Boston hospital in serious condition after flash fire incident.

Sleeping Man Grazed by Bullet During Brockton Police Shootout

Suspect shot by officers after allegedly opening fire on police during chase

16-Year-Old Charged in Allston Shooting

Suspect surrendered to police after warrant issued for his arrest.

Bystander Grazed by Stray Bullet After Brockton Police Shootout

Suspect also shot during exchange of gunfire with officers investigating an ongoing investigation

Woman Arrested in Fatal South Boston Stabbing

Gisselle Pascual charged with manslaughter in Old Colony Ave. incident

Crews Respond to Violent Crash in Boston

Boston police and fire crews on scene of serious accident on American Legion Highway

Lowell Shooting Near Pawtucket Boulevard Under Investigation

Authorities remain tight-lipped as they process the crime scene and gather evidence.

One Person Killed in Woburn Tractor Trailer Crash

Authorities investigating fatal collision on Route 93 southbound

Person killed in shooting at Lowell apartment complex

Authorities say two armed men got into a fight, leaving one dead