Boston takes steps to deter shoplifting, will target repeat offenders
Boston is ramping up efforts to deter shoplifting, protect consumers, businesses and retail workers through their Safe Shopping Initiative.
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Boston is ramping up efforts to deter shoplifting, protect consumers, businesses and retail workers through their Safe Shopping Initiative.
Boston is taking steps to deter shoplifting, protect consumers, businesses and retail workers through their Safe Shopping Initiative. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox was asked Thursday for the first time about references to him and his department during testimony in the Karen Read trial.
A police officer was dragged and several cars were hit in the rampage in Boston's South End Tuesday. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A Boston Police officer of over 30 years has been charged with child rape after being accused of paying a 14-year-old for sexual acts.
A driver is under arrest after a wild ride through Boston's South End, allegedly crashing into several cars and driving off with the vehicle's airbags deployed.
The driver had struck at least one other car before hitting a Boston police officer, according to police.
A Boston police officer of over 30 years appeared in Boston Municipal Court in Dorchester, Monday, facing eight charges related to rape of a child.
A group of older women in Boston have found a way to get together once a week, with the help of the police.
WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka recently took a walk with the "Walk the Beat" women to find out what it's all about.
Boston police say a man was able to grab an officer’s gun and shoot himself near Massachusetts General Hospital. WBZ-TV’s Paul Burton reports.
A man grabbed a police officer's gun near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Tuesday morning and shot himself in the foot. WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
Boston homicide detectives were called to the scene of a death on Annunciation Road in Roxbury early Tuesday morning.
Boston homicide detectives were called to the scene of a death on Annunciation Road in Roxbury early Tuesday morning. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Witnesses say the man is accused of licking the woman's feet. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Boston Police are looking for the public's help in identifying a group of people who allegedly attacked a man on Saturday night in the Downtown Crossing area.
A four-year-old boy was shot in an incident that left three other people hurt in Mattapan late Monday night. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Omar Riaz, 26, of Allston is charged with murder after police say he killed a woman and then jumped out of the window of an apartment to escape. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
A dog attempted to attack an officer near the Boston Marathon finish line, police said.
Boston Police said they encountered a "vicious dog" on Boylston Street near the Boston Marathon starting line Thursday morning. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Body camera video shows the moment Boston police officers rescued three fishermen from a sinking boat in Boston Harbor.
Boston police say a man was duct-taped and robbed by two men with a knife posing as workers. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The Boston Police Detectives Union praised the actions of an off-duty officer who authorities say shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect inside a city Chick-fil-A.
A community meeting in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood focused on safety after months of crime and drug activity in the area. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
The Methuen School Committee is considering restricting students who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license from riding electric bicycles on school campuses.
In Norwood and North Attleboro, Massachusetts, their police chiefs are making pleas to keep their Flock cameras rolling.
Macklemore and Robert Kraft each issued new statements Wednesday as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media.
Macklemore asked Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Franklin, Massachusetts, police released video that shows a Tesla passing another car and failing to stop for a school bus with its lights on.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
In Norwood and North Attleboro, Massachusetts, their police chiefs are making pleas to keep their Flock cameras rolling.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.