5+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) MILFORD, Mass. " ICE is responding following the release of a Milford teen from a detention center in Burlington, saying he "peddled blatant lies. Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was released from ICE custody on June 5 after being detained on May 31 while on his way to volleyball practice. ICE officials say they were looking for his father, but arrested Gomes Da Silva due to his legal status. ICE officials say his father is wanted for speeding more than 100 miles an hour in residential areas. Following his release, Gomes Da Silva described the poor conditions inside the facility, telling Boston 25 News that lunch and dinner sometimes consisted of just crackers, which he often shared with others. "The younger Gomes da Silva has peddled blatant lies regarding his treatment while in custody in Burlington," an ICE spokesperson said. According to ICE, Marcelo received "three…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (558+ words) WESTBORO, Mass. " A 26-year-old suspect is expected to face a judge on Friday morning in connection with the shooting death of a father in Shrewsbury that allegedly followed a confrontation over graffiti. The suspect, who investigators haven't identified, is slated to be arraigned in Westboro District Court on charges stemming from the death of a 57-year-old man near Jordan Pond on Thursday morning, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early and Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson. Officers responded to a pathway at Jordan Pond in the area of Edgewater Avenue shortly after 9 a.m. after overhearing gunshots on a 911 call from the victim, who reported being involved in a disturbance in the area, Early and Anderson said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon. When officers arrived at the scene, they found they found the 911 caller unresponsive on the path and suffering…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (183+ words) Thursday is the pick of the whole week with high 70s and mostly sunny skies. The Cape will stay a little cooler in the low 70s. A cold front will pass through this afternoon and evening with just some ... What a beauty! Sunshine will rule today. After a cool start in the 50s, highs will land in the 70-75 degrees range in southern New England. The beaches may top out in the upper 60s. With bright, calm conditions it will be a very nice September day. Saturday will run partly sunny and dry in most spots. Temperatures will warm from the 50s at sunrise to mid 70s in the afternoon. Clouds will increase during the second half of the day with the chance for an isolated pop up shower north and west of Boston. Sunday will see a better chance for an afternoon shower in the region,…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) DEDHAM, Mass. " The first of three winter storms on the Boston 25 Weather team's radar is expected to bring snow, ice, and rain to Massachusetts on Thursday, likely disrupting travel on roads across the region. Boston 25 Meteorologist Shiri Spear has us on a WEATHER ALERT and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for nearly all of Massachusetts. Sunrise on Thursday will be dry and chilly, but snow is projected to arrive between 8 and 10 a.m., persisting into the afternoon before ice mixes in. A flip to mixed precipitation, including pockets of rain and freezing drizzle, ending between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. "Roads will quickly become snow-covered with chilly temperatures in place. Accumulation will peak at lunchtime and afternoon with snowy, icy, and slushy roads in most local towns," Spear wrote in her latest weather blog. "Slightly milder temperatures in southeastern Massachusetts will allow…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) We're starting this Sunday off on a very different note compared to yesterday'clouds have moved in, and it's feeling mild and muggy out there. Expect some dry time for the first half of the day, with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s this afternoon. But don't let the warmth fool you'we're tracking another round of showers and storms that could bring some impactful weather. Storms will begin developing after 1 PM and move from north to south across the region. Boston likely won't see any rain until after 5 PM, though timing could still shift a bit, so stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening. Not everyone will see rain today, but where storms do develop, they could pack a punch. The main concerns are heavy downpours and frequent lightning, along with the possibility of damaging wind gusts and even small hail. Rain and…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago (473+ words) Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a group of males after a college student was brutally attacked over the weekend on Tremont Street. BOSTON " Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a group of males after a college student was brutally attacked over the weekend on Tremont Street. The males "are believed to be connected to an aggravated assault and battery incident" on Saturday at 140 Tremont St., police said. Aidan Knaster, a student at Suffolk University, told Boston 25 that he was walking home to his dorm at Suffolk Saturday night around 11 p.m. when he was brutally attacked by a group of males. Boston assault suspects (Boston Police) "One of them body-checked me, like he put his shoulder out and it was purposeful," Knaster said. He said one of the males shoved him unprovoked, and when he turned around…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (224+ words) Boston voters are heading to the polls for the preliminary election for mayor and city council. Polling places in Boston open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. There are 275 polling places open across the city. Find your polling place here. Four candidates are running for mayor: incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft, Domingos DaRosa, and Robert Cappucci. The city council race is also underway, with at-large seats up for a vote. Voters in districts 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 will be casting ballots for city councilor positions. See the full ballot: 2025 Boston Election Ballot by Boston 25 Desk The election will test Boston's election office, which faced challenges during the presidential election last November when some polling locations ran out of ballots. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin is overseeing the election to prevent issues like the ballot shortages experienced last fall. Galvin has ensured that every…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) AVON, Mass. " A suspect was apprehended Tuesday night in connection to the killing of an Avon mother in her home. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey's Office confirmed a suspect connected to a homicide in Avon was placed into custody around 8 p.m. in Braintree. Boston 25 cameras were rolling when a young man was taken into custody at the South Shore Plaza and transferred into an Avon Police cruiser. A white Nissan Pathfinder was also towed from the scene. Suspect put into back of police cruiser at Braintree mall The DA's office did not identify the suspect, or specify what charges he is facing, but said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a residence on Nichols Avenue in Avon around 4:22 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about an unresponsive woman in need of medical assistance, according…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago (517+ words) BOSTON " A 7-year high in crime in the Downtown Crossing and Boston Common area is uniting leaders from across the city and state for a closed-door meeting on Thursday night. More than 70 elected leaders, public health officials, law enforcement members, civic leaders, and other active stakeholders are expected to attend. Neighborhood leaders are hopeful that the collective approach will prevent a repeat of the crime pattern the district saw last year. Data from the Boston Police Department shows total crime reached the highest level in least seven years in Downtown Crossing and the Boston Common area in 2024. The 995 crimes reported include shoplifting, petty crime, & drug-dealing. Community members believe the powerful opioid fentanyl and synthetic marijuana, known as K2, is making drug users in the area especially volatile. "We need people who are pushing fentanyl and K2 off the streets. It's having a…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) BOSTON " Wild video shows heavy rains filling part of the Ted Williams tunnel in Boston on Wednesday night. MassDOT says they were alerted around 8:30 p.m. of excessive flooding on the off ramp and ... WATCH: Video shows heavy rains flooding I-93 tunnel in Boston BOSTON " Wild video shows heavy rains filling part of the I-93 tunnel in Boston on Wednesday night. MassDOT says they were alerted around 8:30 p.m. of excessive flooding on the off ramp and that they were having an issue with the pump station blockage from road debris. Video shows cars plowing through the water. An emergency crew is currently on scene working on the issue. Officials say the issue will be resolved within the hour. There were no reports of any injuries....