Boston Police Commissioner says Boston is 'safest major city' in U.S.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox went On the Record with NewsCenter 5 to talk about the role of the federal government in keeping communities safe.
‘Use good judgement’: Mass. State Police release ice-safety video ahead of school vacation week
School vacation week is coming up next week,” said Lieutenant Dan Popovich. “Make sure your parents know where you’re going.” ...
Police identify man killed in nighttime shooting on Tennis Road in Boston
BOSTON — Police on Friday identified a man who was shot and killed in Mattapan earlier this month. Mauricio M. Lawrence, 33, ...
Geese are rescued, a housepainter is found asleep on a homeowner’s bed, and a van ends up on MBTA tracks
A goose is rescued from a frozen lake, a housepainter dozes off on the job, and other odd tales from local police and fire ...
Police identify shooting victim who died in ambulance
Boston police on Friday identified a man who died after being shot in Mattapan earlier this month. Mauricio Lawrence, 33, of Mattapan, was found with a gunshot wound at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Feb ...
Andrew Lester strikes plea deal in shooting of Ralph Yarl in 10-minute court hearing Friday
Andrew Lester entered a guilty plea to second-degree assault in a quick 10-minute court hearing Friday. Lester, 85, was accused in the April 2023 shooting of an unarmed Black teenager, 16-year-old ...