Brockton middle school student sexually assaulted walking home from school, police sayA 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking home from school, prompting police efforts to identify the suspect.
Police search for suspect in Brockton murder of 15-year-old and 18-year-oldDavinci Leonard, 22, is the prime suspect in a double homicide at a Brockton mall, and is considered armed and dangerous.
Man struck and killed by commuter rail in BrocktonAuthorities do not suspect foul play in the commuter rail collision in Brockton.
Brockton park closes due to potential bird flu outbreakD.W. Field Park is closed indefinitely due to potential avian flu risks after dead swans and Canada geese were discovered.
Brockton middle school student sexually assaulted walking home from school, police sayA 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking home from school, prompting police efforts to identify the suspect.
Police search for suspect in Brockton murder of 15-year-old and 18-year-oldDavinci Leonard, 22, is the prime suspect in a double homicide at a Brockton mall, and is considered armed and dangerous.
Man struck and killed by commuter rail in BrocktonAuthorities do not suspect foul play in the commuter rail collision in Brockton.
Brockton park closes due to potential bird flu outbreakD.W. Field Park is closed indefinitely due to potential avian flu risks after dead swans and Canada geese were discovered.
Brockton student falsely reported an attempted kidnapping, police sayA Brockton student falsely reported an attempted kidnapping, leading to police investigations and increased presence in the area.
Pedestrian killed in Brockton crash, prosecutors sayBettie Etienne, 37, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Brockton; the investigation is ongoing.
'Screeching' from behind Brockton fire station leads to a furry rescueFirefighters rescued a raccoon stuck in a traffic pole in Brockton, relocating it safely after freeing it with soap and water.
Brockton student falsely reported an attempted kidnapping, police sayA Brockton student falsely reported an attempted kidnapping, leading to police investigations and increased presence in the area.
Pedestrian killed in Brockton crash, prosecutors sayBettie Etienne, 37, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Brockton; the investigation is ongoing.
'Screeching' from behind Brockton fire station leads to a furry rescueFirefighters rescued a raccoon stuck in a traffic pole in Brockton, relocating it safely after freeing it with soap and water.
Two Brockton men indicted for staged credit union robberyTwo brothers staged a bank robbery, stealing $197,146 from the Energy Credit Union where one was employed as a teller.
Young dancer stabbed to death in Brockton honored with community vigilA vigil was held for KYre Ambrose, a talented young man murdered in his home in Brockton.
Man, woman charged in Brockton fatal shootingRivaldo Jean and Imani Cort have been arraigned for the murder of Frantzy Jeanty in Brockton, supported by investigative security footage.
Young dancer stabbed to death in Brockton honored with community vigilA vigil was held for KYre Ambrose, a talented young man murdered in his home in Brockton.
Man, woman charged in Brockton fatal shootingRivaldo Jean and Imani Cort have been arraigned for the murder of Frantzy Jeanty in Brockton, supported by investigative security footage.
Brockton firefighter dies days after he went into cardiac arrest during a callVeteran Brockton firefighter Jeffrey Albanese died after cardiac arrest during a call, highlighting the dangers firefighters face and the support they need.
Tow truck driver stabbed in Allston following apparent road rage incidentBrockton man charged for stabbing tow truck driver after prior road rage incident.Incident escalated from a verbal altercation to a violent stabbing outside a restaurant.Tow truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor campingBrockton and Lowell banned camping in public spaces, allowing for enforcement actions against unhoused people.The Supreme Court ruling supports the legality of such camping bans.Brockton will impose $200 fines daily for camping violations.
Brockton mayor vetos City Council's ban on tents, loitering in public placesMayor Sullivan vetoed ordinances criminalizing sleeping and loitering in public, asserting they violate the rights of homeless individuals.
Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor campingBrockton and Lowell banned camping in public spaces, allowing for enforcement actions against unhoused people.The Supreme Court ruling supports the legality of such camping bans.Brockton will impose $200 fines daily for camping violations.
Brockton mayor vetos City Council's ban on tents, loitering in public placesMayor Sullivan vetoed ordinances criminalizing sleeping and loitering in public, asserting they violate the rights of homeless individuals.
Did Brockton's mayor know about the looming school budget crisis? School Committee to discuss him behind closed doors.Mayor Robert Sullivan may have known about a significant $18 million budget deficit earlier than he claimed, raising questions about accountability.
Brockton mayor agrees to step aside as chair of School Committee after budget scandalMayor Sullivan agrees to resign as chair of the School Committee to address budget crisis, supporting the need for separate leadership roles.
Did Brockton's mayor know about the looming school budget crisis? School Committee to discuss him behind closed doors.Mayor Robert Sullivan may have known about a significant $18 million budget deficit earlier than he claimed, raising questions about accountability.
Brockton mayor agrees to step aside as chair of School Committee after budget scandalMayor Sullivan agrees to resign as chair of the School Committee to address budget crisis, supporting the need for separate leadership roles.
'We'll figure it out later:' New report shows how Brockton schools overspent by $18 millionThe Brockton school budget crisis stemmed from structural failures and incompetence, not criminal activities.
Pedestrian killed in Brockton crash Tuesday nightA pedestrian, Domingos Gomes, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Brockton at age 57 during the night.
New Brockton Starbucks closes dining room after school to deter teensStarbucks is closing its dining room between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays to manage high school student gatherings.