Texas man sentenced to 3 years in prison for smuggling cocaine in cheese
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.
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.
Two Malden residents are under arrest on drug trafficking charges after police seized more than 100 ounces of powdered and crack cocaine from an apartment.
Boston police are reporting a significant heroin bust at a home on Washington Street in Roxury.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
Dr. Jim O'Connell loves his job and is passionate about the people he serves.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
The music of Bob Dylan takes spotlight in "Girl From The North Country," playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester.
This is the third fire in a store in the same area of East Boston over the last few days.
An MBTA Commuter Rail train crashed into a tractor-trailer in Littleton on Monday afternoon.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having an impact on gyms in Massachusetts and across the country.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
About 60 million Americans suffer from spring allergies and each year, symptoms are starting earlier and stronger than before.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
A man who spent 33 years behind bars said few inmates are getting the education and training needed to make it on the outside.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Massachusetts is one of 15 states holding its primary on March 5.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will honor the late Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 9.
The opening rush of free agency is over, the draft is on the horizon, and the swing into "next" season is officially underway in Foxboro.
Antonio Gibson was asked for his first impressions on new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo. The answer provided some insight into the new era in Foxboro.
The Celtics have already ruled out four players for Monday night's game against the lowly Pistons. The good news is that Kristaps Porzingis is not one of them.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.
The jockstrap was invented in Boston in 1874 to help bicycle messengers navigate the city's bumpy cobblestones.