An adult male died Tuesday after crashing into a tree on Littleton Road in Chelmsford; police are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
Taunton man headlocks intruder at mother’s home; suspect tells police he mistook it for his own after drinking
A late-night break-in at a Taunton residence ended with a resident restraining an intruder in a headlock until police arrived; after his arrest, the suspect told police he had been drinking in Seekonk and believed he was entering his own home.
Body recovered from Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield believed to be missing man
A body police recovered from Lake Quannapowitt today is believed to be that of a 45-year-old man reported missing to Wakefield police in December.
Haverhill police arrest woman after discovering fentanyl in vehicle in Target parking lot
Two Haverhill police detectives arrested a 28-year-old woman after observing her leave a CVS parking lot and later park at a Target, where she was seen handling a syringe as officers approached. The registered owner of the vehicle, who was also inside, was released.
Leominster residents push for creation of human rights commission as council delays vote
At the March 9 Leominster City Council meeting, residents spoke on behalf of a petition to create a human rights commission, but councilors raised funding concerns, made no mention of hiring a contractor, and gave Petition 37-26 more time.
Brockton woman, former VA nursing assistant, sentenced for PPP loan fraud
A Brockton woman was sentenced after prosecutors say she obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan using fraudulent income claims, used it for personal expenses then had the PPP loan forgiven with an other fraudulent application.
Tyngsborough man charged with murder after remains of missing Lowell woman found beneath garage floor
Human remains believed to be a missing Lowell woman, Jill Kloppenburg, were discovered beneath a garage floor in a Tyngsborough home, leading to murder charges against a 40-year-old man.
Sterling man arrested in Ayer for driving with suspended license, resisting arrest
A Sterling man with five prior convictions for driving on a suspended license faces new charges after Ayer police said he resisted arrest and yelled, “I pulled across the f*ckin street f*ck face.”
Former Lowell temp agency manager charged with filing false tax return
Federal prosecutors say a Dunstable man failed to report more than $3.5 million in business income to the IRS, allegedly avoiding nearly $1 million in taxes.
The war with Iran is making America weaker, not stronger
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux argues U.S. intervention is fueling retaliation, empowering hardliners, raising prices, and creating more long-term dangers than it resolves.