Massachusetts - Page 4

April 24

Forensic genealogy unmasks cold case suspect as strangler, sexual predator decades later: officials

Authorities say advances in forensic genetic genealogy solved two cold cases in Brockton, Massachusetts, identifying a suspect decades after the crimes.

April 23

Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students

A former teacher who was nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students who allege years of abuse and grooming.

April 23

17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town

Police in suburban Boston charge 17 people in connection with a coordinated street takeover that shut down a Randolph, Massachusetts, intersection.

April 22

LGBTQ migrant 'wellness' program paused and grant returned after city says funds were never approved for it

A Boston LGBTQ group returned city grant funding after facing criticism for a program that offered LGBTQ migrants wellness perks worth up to $500.

April 22

Hiker who set out in warm spring weather found dead after snowstorm in New Hampshire mountains

A Massachusetts hiker was found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountains after a snowstorm dumped several inches of snow, officials said.

April 20

Student charged, weapon recovered after 3 teens targeted in incident linked to high school tradition: police

A high school student in Massachusetts faces assault charges after allegedly firing gel projectiles at teens not involved in a "Senior Assassin" game.

April 18

Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits

OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.

April 16

Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’

Boston has partnered with a nonprofit to offer LGBTQ+ migrants wellness vouchers for yoga, massages and more as the city reportedly faces a $48.4M deficit.

April 14

Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist

A suspect was arrested after two masked men allegedly broke into a Beverly, Massachusetts, mansion and attacked a housekeeper before fleeing with money and valuables.

April 10

Teens suspected of murdering congressional intern linked by DNA on shell casings, prosecutors say

DNA evidence allegedly links two teenagers to the fatal shooting of a University of Massachusetts student working as a congressional intern in D.C.