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Feds charge 4 in multistate SNAP fraud case

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Federal authorities have charged several men in a more than $1 million multistate SNAP fraud and stolen identity case and are blaming Massachusetts officials for failing…

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Essex resident heading up Stop Child Predators

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

ESSEX — For Maureen Flatley , there is possibly no task greater than protecting children. Flatley, who has lived in Essex since 2002, was recently named president of…

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Legacy of Merlin Hunt Jr. lives on in those he mentored or assisted on the roadways

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

GLOUCESTER — Merlin Hunt Jr. went out of his way to help others, whether it was part of his Tally’s towing business or just wanting to assist someone…

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Former Peabody police officer decertified by POST Commission

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

PEABODY — A former police officer’s law enforcement certification has been permanently revoked following an investigation by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. The commission, in…

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Police/Fire

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: Source link

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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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Transitions PA legal advocate was once a client

October 28, 2025November 23, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

LEWISBURG — Stephanie Balliet discovered her life’s work amid one of the most difficult times in her young life. Following an assault by a stranger at the age…

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Police/Fire

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: Manchester-by-the-Sea × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able…

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3 arrested in connection with NH homicide

October 8, 2025October 9, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

CONCORD, N.H. — Two men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Derry in May. New Hampshire Attorney General John…

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Mayor announces another business shuttered and creation of Human Trafficking Task Force

September 29, 2025September 30, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — The city has followed up a “declaration of war” against human trafficking with the investigation of another business and the creation of a task force. On…

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BREAKING NEWS: Methuen mayor declares ‘war on human trafficking’ after spa owner’s arrest

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

METHUEN — The manager of Beauty Garden Spa on Wallace Street is facing human trafficking charges after a lengthy police investigation. Suping Zhu, 38, of Flushing, New York, is…

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Methuen mayor declares ‘war on human trafficking’ after spa owner’s arrest

September 28, 2025October 1, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — The manager of Beauty Garden Spa on Wallace Street is facing human trafficking charges after a lengthy police investigation. Suping Zhu, 38, of Flushing, New York,…

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Man charged with beating woman, 74, in home invasion

August 1, 2025August 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

ANDOVER — A Maine man is accused of carrying out a violent home invasion along with an assault in a downtown restaurant in incidents that occurred less than…

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Police: Andover man charged in attack, carjacking

July 28, 2025August 21, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NEWBURYPORT — An Andover man was arrested Friday night in Rhode Island, hours after police say he attacked a 77-year-old man and stole his car. David L. Agneta,…

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Danvers stands with Ducky

Danvers stands with Ducky

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — It was easy to feel the love Danvers has for Chris “Ducky” Anderson during a walk downtown Saturday morning. A crowd of people made their way…

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Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

September 19, 2024September 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

LAWRENCE — The suspect in a murder on Christmas Eve at the Energy Lounge nightclub has been captured, authorities said. Franklin Laras, 27, who allegedly shot and killed…

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2 dead in incident at North Andover home

2 dead in incident at North Andover home

August 19, 2024August 25, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NORTH ANDOVER — Two people are dead following an incident Monday evening at a home at 201 Turnpike St. (Route 114), according to the District Attorney’s Office. One…

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Mother, child stabbed in North Andover

Mother, child stabbed in North Andover

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NORTH ANDOVER — A mother and a small child, possibly an infant, were critically injured in a stabbing Monday evening at a home at 201 Turnpike St. (Route 114) Police,…

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Transgender girl murdered in western Pa.; man charged in homicide

Transgender girl murdered in western Pa.; man charged in homicide

July 6, 2024July 7, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SHARON, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania man is charged with homicide following the death and dismemberment of a transgender teenager. Dashawn Dale Depree Watkins, 29, of Sharon, Pa.,…

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Killer in 1987 Salem murder granted parole

Killer in 1987 Salem murder granted parole

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — A man who was serving a life sentence for a 1987 execution-style murder in Salem has been granted parole, despite the objections of the victim’s family…

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