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.
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night.
Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
At Boston's Logan Airport holiday travel traffic and icy runways caused long lines and big delays.
Slow zones on the T are no more. The final slow zones were removed from the Green Line on Friday.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
More than four inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts.
A Braintree woman started a non-profit that pays for service members' flights home in exchange for two or three days of community service.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
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.
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night.
Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.