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Holden man allegedly tried to enter a Leominster hospital with a gun, authorities sayDarius Webb, 27, was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in Leominster District Court on Tuesday pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Friday, according to the Worcester district attorney’s office.
Jury begins deliberations in Karen Read trial and will return on WednesdayJurors heard closing arguments and the judge's instructions on Tuesday. They are set to resume their deliberations on Wednesday morning.
ADRIAN WALKERThe State Police are already big losers in the Karen Read trial The agency’s investigation and conduct have taken a public beating at the hands of Karen Read’s defense lawyers, and its frat-boy culture was placed on full display.
Jury in Karen Read case completes first day of deliberationsThe high-profile case went to the jury on Tuesday after closing arguments from attorneys and instructions from the judge. The jurors are set to return to continue their deliberations on Wednesday morning.
Traffic in the Boston area got worse in 2023, study showsThe average Boston driver spent 88 hours stuck in traffic in 2023, 10 more than the year before, putting the Hub in the top five most congested cities in the United States, according to a study.
AG’s office investigating allegations of voter fraud in Springfield mayoral election, city official saysCriminal investigators from the Massachusetts attorney general’s office have been interviewing Springfield city employees about allegations of voter fraud during last fall’s mayoral election, a city official said Tuesday.
Here’s what to know about the Sandra Birchmore case A forensic pathologist hired by Birchmore’s estate believes she died by homicide, contradicting findings by state investigators who say she died by suicide.
Needham man pleads guilty to negligent homicide in 2023 crash that killed Athol woman, officials sayBenoit Marande, 64, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation in the death of 57-year-old Tracy Matthews, officials said.
Watch live: Closing arguments in the murder trial of Karen ReadClosing arguments are underway on Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read.

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Man convicted of gun and drug charges connected to South Shore trafficking operation, officials say

A jury found Aderito Patrick Amado, of Brockton and Quincy, guilty of more than half a dozen drug and weapons charges, including possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, and 500 grams or more of cocaine, prosecutors said. 11:01 p.m.

Experts say John O’Keefe’s injuries not consistent with being struck by SUV as testimony concludes

The defense rested its case Monday in the murder trial of Karen Read, and closing arguments are set for Tuesday. 10:08 p.m.

Malden man sentenced to federal prison for robbing grocery store with airsoft gun, officials say

John Schurko, 58, pleaded guilty in February in US District Court in Boston to interference with commerce by robbery, officials said. 9:09 p.m.

Tamayo Perry, professional surfer, dies after shark attack off Oahu

A lifeguard and professional surfer who grew up on the beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, cementing himself as a local celebrity both in the water and in film and television appearances, died Sunday after he was attacked by a shark while surfing, authorities said. 7:47 p.m.

Mass. Senate unveils $5.2 billion housing bond bill, excluding real estate transfer fee

The Senate's version dashes the hopes of housing advocates and pleases the powerful real estate industry that had lobbied hard against the idea. 6:48 p.m.

Two boys, 16, charged after allegedly stabbing each other in Dartmouth Mall parking lot, officials say

Two 16-year-old boys are facing charges after they allegedly stabbed each other in a Dartmouth parking lot during an altercation Sunday afternoon that officials believe was previously arranged over social media, officials said. 6:47 p.m.

$5,000 reward offered for fugitive sought in 2017 Boston murder, police say

US Marshals issued the reward for the arrest of Alan Lewis, 38, who is wanted on a warrant for murder in the killing of Brent Stevenson, 37, of Boston, on Nov. 6, 2017., police said. 6:23 p.m.

Following Healey, Mass. lawmakers seek more than $1 billion in life sciences, climate-tech investments

The 130-page bill is packed with a variety of other spending and policy proposals, among them measures that would create new tax credits for live theatre productions and video game companies and rename the Seaport convention center for late Boston mayor, Thomas Menino. 5:48 p.m.

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