Massachusetts Crime

In the last 4 hours

Karen Read trial: Crime lab expert testifies blood evidence was never tested Fox News05:18

Justice Department charges Russian Harvard researcher with smuggling biological samples into Boston Just The News03:51

In the last 6 hours

Certifications for Lincoln police chief, Gloucester officer suspended by POST commission Boston.com02:30

Earlier today

Boston City Council blocks resolution calling for removal of disgraced Tania Fernandes Anderson Boston Herald01:16

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos into United States MailOnline00:11

Yesterday

Harvard researcher in ICE custody charged with smuggling frog embryos into Boston Boston Herald23:40 14-May-25

Trump administration says it plans to deport Harvard researcher back to Russia ABC News22:41 14-May-25

Boston police ID Dorchester man killed in daytime Roxbury shooting MassLive.com21:30 14-May-25

Fall River woman sentenced to prison for stealing child’s Social Security benefits MassLive.com16:45 14-May-25

Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Remind Borrowers of Resources and Rights as Trump Administration… Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:03 14-May-25

Man Who Tried to Stab Flight Attendant with Broken Spoon After Attempting to Open Aircraft Door Mid-Flight Pleads Guilty People14:36 14-May-25

Colleagues up pressure calling for resignation of convicted Boston city councilor WHDH-TV, Massachusetts10:46 14-May-25

Residents rebuke Worcester City Council after chaotic ICE arrest Boston.com05:09 14-May-25

In the last 7 days

Mom steals $86K in benefits meant for young daughter in Massachusetts, feds say The Tribune, California23:32 13-May-25

Person dies after daytime shooting in Roxbury MassLive.com23:16 13-May-25

Massachusetts Gets Tech, Software to Aid in Drug Probes Government Technology22:57 13-May-25

Malden man arraigned in Somerville cold-case murder Boston.com15:35 13-May-25

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Reentry and to Selling Green Cards and Counterfeit Social Security Cards U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)15:28 13-May-25

Lowell Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Trafficking More Than 11,000 Meth Pills Disguised as Adderall U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)15:28 13-May-25

No Karen Read trial Tuesday due to ‘unavoidable circumstances’ Boston.com14:14 13-May-25

Mass. National Guard supplies Hampden DA, state police with new gear for combating drug trafficking WAMC12:22 13-May-25

Harvard Affiliates Deliver Hundreds of Complaints Alleging Anti-Arab and Anti-Muslim Bias to President Garber’s Office The Harvard Crimson11:06 13-May-25

Battenfeld: Democrats’ new platform: We’re not the party of law and order Boston Herald10:08 13-May-25

Is it time to uncancel Gauguin? Boston Globe08:03 13-May-25

Boston City Council set to debate removal of disgraced Tania Fernandes Anderson Boston Herald23:08 12-May-25

National Guard donates technology to fight drug trafficking in Hampden County Western Mass News21:36 12-May-25

Officials searching for hunter caught on video poaching turkey in NH cemetery Boston.com17:24 12-May-25

After 41 years, Mass. man to leave prison for crime he committed when he was a teen MassLive.com16:55 12-May-25

Livestream: Sgt. Bukhenik back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial Boston.com15:11 12-May-25

Boston man jailed for more than a decade for raping schoolgirl seven years ago Lincolnshire Live10:47 12-May-25

Convicted ex-Mass State Police sergeant’s pension is $100,000-plus. Will he lose it? Boston Herald10:16 12-May-25

Federal investigation leads to unintended drug bust in Lowell’s Belvidere neighborhood Boston Herald18:33 11-May-25

Former Wayfair employee loses age discrimination suit Boston.com16:10 11-May-25

Mass. had fifth most antisemitic incidents in the country last year Boston.com15:20 11-May-25

Rümeysa Öztürk Released From ICE Custody After Judge Cites Threat to Free Speech Truthout18:33 10-May-25

Chaotic video shows Massachusetts ICE arrest being disrupted by 'unruly' crowd, leading to 2… Fox News18:11 10-May-25

16-Year-Old Violently Arrested for Trying to Stop Mother's ICE 'Kidnapping' in Massachusetts Common Dreams12:57 10-May-25

Several men accused of paying for services at high-end Cambridge brothel are arraigned WHDH-TV, Massachusetts21:55 9-May-25

Gloucester Police Officer Charged with Child Pornography Offense FBI (Press Release)19:32 9-May-25

Watch live: Karen Read defense grills Michael Proctor’s police partner over evidence Fox News14:50 9-May-25

State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's car Fox News05:30 9-May-25

I gave my baby up for adoption hoping she'd have a better life... but she was placed with a… MailOnline04:57 9-May-25

Mass. family helps put ‘cousin’ in prison for life for brutal murder of great-grandmother MassLive.com22:50 8-May-25

Karen Read lawyer Alan Jackson cross-examines Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik Fox News22:36 8-May-25

ICE Boston, federal partners arrest fugitive convicted of murder in Brazil ICE (Press Release)22:36 8-May-25

Member of Drug Trafficking Organization That Distributed Heart Shaped Pills Resembling Candy, Laced with Lethal Drugs,… FBI (Press Release)19:49 8-May-25

CAIR-MA Releases New Civil Rights Report Showing Escalation of Hate Crimes and School Violence Against Muslims in… Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)18:32 8-May-25

2 New England states beat Mass. on list of 'Best States in the U.S.' Boston.com16:59 8-May-25

Livestream: Testimony continues in Karen Read murder retrial Boston.com13:57 8-May-25

In Trump’s White House, corruption is the coin of the realm Boston Globe09:12 8-May-25

Massachusetts State Police bust alleged fentanyl, cocaine trafficking in ‘Operation No Love’ Boston Herald02:52 8-May-25

2 men facing charges in connection with Lynn murder Boston.com02:05 8-May-25

Alleged Massachusetts child sex predators arrested in national effort: ‘Sacred’ responsibility Boston Herald00:40 8-May-25

In the last month

Pedestrian struck by carjacking suspect on Lowell sidewalk has since died Boston.com21:00 7-May-25

Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in Five-Day… U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)20:14 7-May-25

State trooper takes plea deal in $1K Target shoplifting charges Boston.com17:16 7-May-25

'Terrifying' Details Reportedly Emerge In Case Of Convicted Child Rapist Migrant Nabbed By ICE The Daily Caller17:15 7-May-25

Mass. teacher accused of indecently assaulting female students Boston.com16:25 7-May-25

Watch live: More pieces than expected in Karen Read evidence bag Fox News15:22 7-May-25

Livestream: Karen Read trial resumes after jurors hear expletive-laced voicemails Boston.com14:02 7-May-25

Viken Appoints Erica Wolfkill as Head of Sales Business Wire (Press Release)13:02 7-May-25

Paying for sex through independent prostitution ads is not sex trafficking, SJC rules Boston.com02:52 7-May-25

NH woman pleads guilty to assaulting town election official Boston.com02:42 7-May-25

Massachusetts police detective who tackled alleged court attacker is honored: ‘Lives were protected’ Boston Herald02:08 7-May-25

Sheriff issues warning after Bourne resident loses $68K in phone scam Boston.com01:41 7-May-25

This BPS teacher was attacked by her student. The district has left her behind, she says. Boston.com23:18 6-May-25

Karen Read Called Boyfriend 44 Times Around Time He Died: 'You’re F---ing Another Girl!' People22:48 6-May-25

The Scope of "As-Is" Provisions in Your Vessel's Purchase and Sales Agreement JD Supra20:34 6-May-25

ICE arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crime against Massachusetts child ICE (Press Release)16:41 6-May-25

One year after Steward bankruptcy, Warren, Markey demand criminal probe Boston Globe14:13 6-May-25

Man struck in Lowell hit-and-run ‘not likely to survive,’ prosecutor says MassLive.com13:00 6-May-25

Battenfeld: Disgraced Democrat councilor clings to seat despite guilty plea Boston Herald10:11 6-May-25

‘A devil amongst us:’ Father of slain 10-year-old speaks out ahead of killer’s parole hearing Boston Herald10:11 6-May-25

Editorial: Homicide survivors face life sentence with killers up for parole Boston Herald08:13 6-May-25

Ex-State Trooper Found Guilty of Taking Bribes to Pass Commercial Drivers Insurance Journal06:19 6-May-25

Killer of Massachusetts State Police trooper gets split ruling from Supreme Judicial Court Boston Herald01:12 6-May-25

Disgraced Boston city councilor’s guilty plea leaves colleagues scrambling to restore trust Boston Herald00:59 6-May-25

Tania Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty to 2 federal charges Boston.com00:56 6-May-25

Massachusetts man convicted in CDL bribery scam FreightWaves23:25 5-May-25

Boston councilwoman pleads guilty to federal corruption charges in a kickback scheme MailOnline23:12 5-May-25

Boston City Councilor pleads guilty to fraud, corruption charges MassLive.com21:33 5-May-25

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty to federal corruption charges WHDH-TV, Massachusetts21:20 5-May-25

Boston City Councilor Pleads Guilty to Federal Public Corruption Charges U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)20:48 5-May-25

18 States File Suit to Challenge Trump’s Order Pausing Wind Energy Licenses The Maritime Executive20:38 5-May-25

Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty to federal corruption charges Boston Herald20:37 5-May-25

New York sex offender allegedly sent ‘sexually explicit material’ to Massachusetts child Boston Herald19:16 5-May-25

Will Mass. lawmakers take action on illicit drug-making machines? Public comment sought. MassLive.com19:01 5-May-25

Level One Sex Offender Charged with Possession of Child Pornography U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)18:17 5-May-25

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sending Obscenity To A Massachusetts Minor U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)17:26 5-May-25

Guatemalan National Indicted for Illegal Reentry U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:25 5-May-25

Tania Fernandes Anderson expected to plead guilty to corruption charges at hearing Boston Globe15:30 5-May-25

Trial for man accused of fatally shooting Boston taxi driver in 2019 begins MassLive.com12:24 5-May-25

City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson set to plead guilty to corruption charges at hearing Monday Boston Herald10:03 5-May-25

Emmanuel College admissions director accused of asking prospective students for sex Boston.com02:02 5-May-25

College Admissions Worker Allegedly Solicited Teen Applicant for Sex 'Within Hours' of Her Campus Tour People00:40 5-May-25

In Mass., volunteers pack thousands of abortion pills destined for states with bans WBUR-FM16:07 4-May-25

Late loyalist terror chief confessesed to sectarian murder of taxi driver Sunday World15:17 4-May-25

The Green Mirage Sweeping America Banker & Tradesman, Massachusetts10:08 4-May-25

Editorial: The left’s hypocrisy on the plight of Gazan civilians Boston Herald08:17 4-May-25

Mass. lawmakers eye lesser charge to deter animal cruelty MassLive.com16:27 3-May-25

Editorial: Accused Tesla torcher’s release a win for progressive agenda Boston Herald08:15 3-May-25

Former Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Convicted of Bribery and Extortion Conspiracy U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)05:46 3-May-25

Emmanuel College Assistant Admissions Director Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting a College Applicant to Engage in… FBI (Press Release)00:20 3-May-25

Former Massachusetts state police sergeant found guilty of taking bribes to pass commercial… MailOnline23:23 2-May-25

Key witness in Karen Read murder retrial testifies for 3rd day Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:20 2-May-25

Key witness in Karen Read murder retrial grilled for 3rd straight day ABC News22:59 2-May-25

Ex-state trooper convicted of falsifying drivers tests in years-long bribery scheme MassLive.com22:38 2-May-25

Ex-Massachusetts State Police sergeant found guilty in driver’s license bribery scheme Boston Herald21:18 2-May-25

Revere Man Pleads Guilty to Role in International Money Laundering Organization U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)21:18 2-May-25

Paying for sex does not make you a sex trafficker, Mass. court rules MassLive.com21:07 2-May-25

New England serial killer fears stoked by 12th body found in 3 months, 2 in same small town Fox News20:55 2-May-25

Wareham Man Charged with Child Pornography Offenses FBI (Press Release)20:54 2-May-25

Agawam Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography FBI (Press Release)20:17 2-May-25

Maine police made arrest in 40-year-old cold case murder Boston.com17:56 2-May-25

ICE Boston arrests criminal alien fugitive convicted of homicide, firearms crime in Brazil ICE (Press Release)17:04 2-May-25

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