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Police seized firearms, 3D-printed gun components, high-capacity magazines and ammunition during a Fall River apartment search, taking two residents into custody.

New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after video shows dog abuse

A 32-year-old woman was charged with animal cruelty in New Bedford after surveillance footage showed her repeatedly striking an eight-month-old dog.

One dead, another hospitalized after Worcester shooting

One person died and another was critically injured in a shooting on Southbridge Street in Worcester early Sunday morning, police said.

False hostage report triggers regional police response in Cohasset

A false hostage report at a Cohasset jewelry store prompted a regional police response and temporary Route 3A closure Sunday evening.

Firearm parts and 3D printer seized from Dennis juvenile’s residence

Dennis police seized unfinished handguns, firearm parts and a 3D printer from a juvenile’s residence during an investigation into a reported handgun incident.

Former Santander employee sentenced for $126,000 fraud involving Rhode Island senior

A former Santander Bank employee received 30 months in prison for stealing $126,000 from a 78-year-old Rhode Island customer with dementia.

79-year-old man critically injured in SUV crash while walking dog in Hopkinton

A 79-year-old Hopkinton man was critically injured and his dog struck by an SUV while walking near Wood and Fruit streets.

Longmeadow woman sentenced to 22 months in $18.2 million loan fraud case

A Longmeadow woman received 22 months in federal prison and must pay $18.2 million in restitution for a commercial loan fraud scheme.

Stoughton police shoot man after reported attempt to hit pedestrians with SUV

A 32-year-old man was shot by police in Stoughton after reports he tried to hit pedestrians with an SUV outside a bar.

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