A former treasurer of a Gardner-based labor union was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution for embezzling nearly $50,000.
Fitchburg police offer monitored exchange location for online purchases
Fitchburg residents buying or selling items online can use a video-monitored internet exchange location outside the police station on Oliver Street for a safer experience.
Skull found near Route 3 in Plymouth identified as missing Hanson woman
A skull fragment found in a wooded area along Route 3 in Plymouth in March 2025 was identified by the FBI as belonging to Sandra Crispo, who disappeared from Hanson in 2019.
Leominster man arrested after reports of woman screaming, possible gunshots near Bank of America
A 44-year-old Leominster man was arrested on drug charges after police responded to reports of a woman screaming and possible gunshots near Bank of America.
Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Stow flown to hospital in serious condition
A bicyclist was flown to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a serious crash involving a vehicle Monday evening in Stow.
Milford man arraigned on assault charges after man dies following altercation
A 60-year-old Milford man was held without bail on charges related to the assault of a 54-year-old man who suffered serious injuries and later died.
Tewksbury man arrested after armed standoff at March Road residence
A man in distress was taken into custody Monday afternoon after Tewksbury police said he threatened others at his March Road residence and came outside with a knife.
Peabody man sentenced to more than four years in prison for extortion
A Peabody man was sentenced to 51 months in prison for threatening two people to extort money out of them while he was incarcerated in state prison.
Cambridge man arrested for brandishing knife at detective in Davis Square
A 46-year-old Cambridge man experiencing homelessness was arrested for allegedly brandishing a knife at a Somerville detective while he was removing illegal posters in Davis Square.
Eleven protesters arrested outside ICE office in Burlington
Eleven protesters were arrested outside a Burlington ICE office last Tuesday after police said they refused to move from an administrative entrance.