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25 charged in connection with multi-state fentanyl and cocaine conspiracy
Prosecutors said the organization allegedly generated $20,000 a day, used a color-coding system to differentiate between drugs and hid them in socks inside the engine compartments of cars driven by dealers.
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Man captured and arraigned on rape charges in Massachusetts
Werlen Luiz, 48, of Brazil, was found in North Carolina on Nov. 15 and he was subsequently transported to Plymouth County to face the charges.
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Man convicted of raping minor in Brazil arrested in Methuen, ICE says
Alexandre Romao De Oliveira, who was sentenced in 2022 by a Brazilian court for the rape of a child, was arrested Monday in Methuen, Massachusetts, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Missing Northborough teen found safe, police say
A 16-year-old who went missing Monday night in Northborough, Massachusetts, has been found safe, police say. The teenager was reported missing to Northborough police around 7 p.m. on Monday, prompting a large search. He was located safely on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 20, police said. No further details have been released.
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Striking North Shore teachers unions rally at State House
The North Shore teacher strike is now in in its second week, and on Tuesday all three unions held a rally at the State House to call on Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to intervene in the negotiations. At 11:15 a.m., the three striking educators unions, the Beverly Teachers Association, the Marblehead Education Association and the Union of Gloucester Educators, sent…
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Linkin Park comes to Boston with ‘From Zero World Tour' in 2025
Iconic band Linkin Park has announced dates for its “From Zero World Tour 2025,” which includes a stop at Boston’s TD Garden. The show, set for Friday, August 1, 2025, will be a big day for fans who have been awaiting a Linkin Park comeback. Last September, and seven years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, the band announced…
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Man arrested in Christmas Eve killing at Lawrence nightclub held without bail
Franklin Laras of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested in Mexico about nine months after allegedly shot 29-year-old Edward Javier-Perez to death at the Energy Lounge.
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Six suspects arrested in connection with a string of firearm-armed robberies in Springfield
At least fourteen similar armed robberies have taken place over the past five months in Springfield and other similar armed robberies in neighboring cities, police said.
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Deadly crash shuts down I-91 in Springfield for several hours
A deadly crash shut down part of Interstate 91 in western Massachusetts for several hours Thursday morning, according to state police. The crash happened just after 2 a.m. on I-91 south in Springfield, police said. Preliminary investigation indicates that a Toyota Corolla struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the highway. State police did not say if any charges…
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Upon arrival: Migrants in Massachusetts
In August 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency as a historic influx of migrants sought out help from the Commonwealth’s strained shelter system. Massachusetts is the only state in the country with a “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees homeless families access to emergency shelter. In June, Healey sent state officials down to the southern border to emphasize…
