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Crime September 26

Massachusetts nonprofit CEO who helps people clear criminal records now charged with distributing cocaine

Federal prosecutors charged Javan Tooley with distributing crack cocaine near his Dorchester nonprofit, allegedly with a child present in his vehicle.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash September 25

DHS rebukes 'disgusting smear' by NBC after claim ICE used autistic child to pressure father's surrender

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin calls NBC report claiming ICE used autistic girl as bait a 'disgusting smear' and defends law enforcement on 'Fox & Friends.'

Massachusetts September 23

DHS rejects NBC report claiming ICE used 5-year-old autistic girl as bait to arrest father

Tricia McLaughlin calls NBC report a disgusting smear, saying Edwards Hip Mejia abandoned his daughter during ICE arrest attempt in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Charlie Kirk September 19

Antifa agitators disrupt Boston Charlie Kirk vigil; 2 arrested

Police arrested two protesters at a Boston vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, with one charged for using amplification devices and another for suspicion of assault and battery.

Blue City Crime September 18

Blue city bus attack heightens commuters' fears after Charlotte train stabbing

Police arrested a suspect in an alleged violent bus assault against an elderly woman in Massachusetts amid growing concerns about public transit safety nationwide.

Charlie Kirk September 17

Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny

Education officials condemn inappropriate responses from teachers following Charlie Kirk's assassination, with several educators placed on leave pending reviews.

Airlines September 17

Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine

A Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport on Sept. 16 after flames were seen shooting from its engine.

Crime September 12

Brian Walshe assaulted in Massachusetts jail with makeshift weapon ahead of murder trial for wife's death

Massachusetts man Brian Walshe, charged with dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, was attacked with a makeshift weapon at Norfolk County jail on Thursday night.

2025 Elections Coverage September 9

Mayor of sanctuary city advances to November election amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic mayor Michelle Wu advances to Boston's November election amid ICE operation targeting Massachusetts and ongoing sanctuary policy disputes.

Homicide September 9

Father of 3 shot dead confronting suspected graffiti vandal, weeks before wedding: officials

A father of three who was scheduled to get married later this month was fatally shot after confronting a man he accused of spray-painting graffiti.

Immigration September 9

Massive ICE operation in blue city racks up rape and drug trafficking arrests: 'Harbor criminals'

Boston becomes focus of Trump administration deportation efforts as ICE clashes with Mayor Michelle Wu over sanctuary policies ahead of preliminary mayoral elections.