Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
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Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
Several people have been arrested in Dudley with about 90 grams of crack cocaine.
The Middlesex District Attorney's office says a multi-million-dollar drug operation was being run in part from a building on Hewins Street in Dorchester.
Researchers at the University of Surrey discovered that 13 percent of drug-free individuals had illegal drugs mixed in with their fingerprints.
When ESPN president John Skipper abruptly resigned in mid-December to address what he called substance addiction, the news sent shock waves through the sports and media industries. Now three months later, Skipper has detailed the exact reason why he left the job.
State and federal law enforcement authorities say they have seized more than 77 pounds (35 kilograms) of illegal drugs in the Boston area as the result of a wiretap investigation.
Massachusetts State Police say two Pennsylvania men have been arrested on a charge of cocaine trafficking at Logan International Airport.
A man wanted by police for about three years was arrested following a fall from a second-story porch he tried jumping from to evade officers Wednesday morning in Fitchburg.
Police say they stopped a driver who was violating the "hands free" law and ended up arresting him on several drug charges in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday.
Ireline Aponte Melende of the Dominican Republican allegedly put four bricks of cocaine into the battery of her wheelchair.
Two Provincetown men are facing a slew of drug and assault charges following an investigation by Provincetown and Truro police.
Jimmie 'Mook' James was charged with "Improper Storage of a Firearm (Bible)."
A Brockton man is facing charges of cocaine trafficking after police pulled him over on his moped.
Jason Arias allegedly had guns and $58,000 cash inside his home, where police said he was selling drugs from.
The incident is the latest in a town that is grappling with a seemingly growing drug problem.
A Lynn man has been charged with trafficking in cocaine after he was pulled over for motor vehicle violations, Massachusetts State Police said.
Step aside Lil Poopie. Another rapper has caught the eye of Toucher & Rich.
A man arrested for leading police on a high speed chase through two states tells officers he was high the whole time.
Troopers arrested a Milwaukee man after a K-9 unit allegedly found cocaine in his van.
Royer Vasequez Delrosario and Victor Soto Sanchez were arrested on Saturday evening.
As a result of an investigation and search of the vehicle, police found 100 grams of heroin and 60 grams of cocaine.
Two men were arrested in a pair of drug busts in Brockton and Weymouth.
Cheering crowds lined the streets in Boston's North End for the 250th anniversary reenactment of Paul Revere's ride.
Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
A federal judge has ordered a Tufts University student detained by ICE last month to be brought to Vermont by May 1.
After discovering a personal connection to Old North Church, Harry Bukeley donated a historic 300-year-old Bible.
Cheering crowds lined the streets in Boston's North End for the 250th anniversary reenactment of Paul Revere's ride.
A UMass Boston student was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri.
A federal judge has ordered a Tufts University student detained by ICE last month to be brought to Vermont by May 1.
Nearly 500 nails were found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth Friday morning.
Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The Boston Celtics have a chance to do something special this summer, but the Orlando Magic could give them a strong test in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The New England Patriots have a giant hole at left tackle, and should be adding a blindside protector (or two) sometime during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony is swinging a red-hot bat for Triple-A Worcester. But it doesn't sound like he'll be playing for the Red Sox in Boston anytime soon.
The Boston Bruins have a small chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft -- or they could fall to the seventh selection.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.