Massachusetts is home to nearly 7 million people and that can mean a lot of crime. According to FBI statistics, residents report 1,362 crimes per 100,000 people and 338 violent crimes per 100,000 people. Math-wise, that makes the Bay State among the safest in the country.
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A man with an extensive criminal history was found dangerous and held without bail after being indicted on charges connected to a home invasion in Fall River.
An alleged Fall River fentanyl trafficker with a long history of drug distribution-related offenses was found dangerous Monday and ordered held without bail.
A consumer watchdog group has listed fidget spinners among possible summer hazards for children.
Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm said Wednesday in unveiling its summer safety report that the spinners can fall apart and the small pieces can create a choking hazard...
Reputed New Bedford gang member Rayshond Lewis was found dangerous at a hearing today in New Bedford District Court and ordered held without bail.
Lewis, 19, has already been arrested three times this year. The most recent arrest came back on May 8, when he was picked up on multiple charges, after police say he broke into the North End residence of his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend the day before, and
NEW BEDFORD - City Councilors agreed during Thursday evening's meeting that something needs to be done soon to alleviate dangerous traffic conditions in the area of Casimir Pulaski Elementary School.