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Advocates seek to ease license suspension rules

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Massachusetts is among a minority of states where you can lose your driver’s license for unpaid parking tickets, tolls and other minor violations. But advocates want…

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Lawrence man arrested after police pursuit

January 25, 2026January 26, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM, N.H. — Police arrested a Lawrence, Massachusetts, man following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 93. Rafy Villa, 25, faces multiple charges after state police said he was speeding in a BMW…

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Murder suspect had firearm charges dropped in 2020

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — Five years ago, Anthony Nunez-Romano faced five weapons charges in Lawrence District Court, four of which were felonies. But for the 26-year-old Methuen resident now charged…

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2 arrested following drug investigation

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police. The Criminal Investigation Divisions of the…

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Salem, Lynn police arrest two following drug investigation

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police last Thursday. On Dec. 18, the…

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Salem, Lynn police arrest 2 following drug investigation

December 23, 2025December 27, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police last Thursday. On Dec. 18, the…

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Trial date set for wounded police officer

November 25, 2025November 27, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — Now that a wounded North Andover police officer has a 2026 trial date, her defense team is turning its attention to the culture of the North…

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Gang member pleads guilty to having machine gun

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A Trinitarios gang member from Lawrence pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to illegal possession of a loaded Uzi machine gun. Derek Mercado, 20, pleaded guilty…

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Healey: Police cracking down on street ‘takeovers’

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is citing progress with the state’s efforts to crack down on street “takeovers” fueled on social media by drag racing enthusiasts. On Thursday,…

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Judge looks to set trial for wounded North Andover officer

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — The trial of a wounded North Andover police officer could get underway as early as January, after an Essex County Superior Court judge pushes for the…

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North Andover officer who was shot to be under house arrest

August 28, 2025August 30, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM, Mass. — An off-duty North Andover police officer who was shot in her home by a colleague serving a restraining order will be released to the custody…

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North Andover officer who was shot to be free while awaiting trial

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM, Mass. — An off-duty North Andover police officer who was shot in her home by a colleague serving a restraining order will be released to the custody…

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Healey: Indicted sheriff to ‘step away’ from duties

August 27, 2025August 28, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Embattled Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins will step down from his post while he defends himself against federal extortion charges. In a joint statement, Gov. Maura…

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Methuen city, school officials debate legal services

August 27, 2025September 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — School officials defended the separation of school and city legal services Monday night in opposition to efforts by some to consolidate resources. The City Council has…

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Stolen body parts are ‘goods,’ Judge tells Salem woman in Harvard morgue case

July 25, 2025August 31, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

A Salem woman who was arrested in 2023 for allegedly taking part in a ring selling stolen human remains claims her case should be dismissed because body parts…

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First round of ‘dirty deeds’ cleaned up in Essex County

July 21, 2025September 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — Essex County’s “dirty deeds” containing discriminatory covenants are finally being cleaned up. The Southern Essex Registry of Deeds recorded its first round of affidavits Monday to…

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Suspect in Market Basket fires pleads not guilty in Superior Court

June 11, 2025September 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

A former Market Basket employee who officials allege lit two fires in the back of the supermarket in March, pleaded “not guilty” during his arraignment in Salem Superior…

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Gloucester Police welcomes two new officers

Gloucester Police welcomes two new officers

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Two new officers who are also Gloucester natives have joined the ranks of the Gloucester Police Department. Officers Ryan Muniz and Kalyn Koller bring a wealth of knowledge,…

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Steward’s creditors accused of ‘brinkmanship’

Steward’s creditors accused of ‘brinkmanship’

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Healey administration is lashing out at Steward Health Care System’s creditors for seeking to block $30 million in state funding to help transition the bankrupt…

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Steward’s creditors accused of ‘brinkmanship’

Steward’s creditors accused of ‘brinkmanship’

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Healey administration is lashing out at Steward Health Care System’s creditors for seeking to block $30 million in state funding to help transition the bankrupt…

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