• chelsea March 1, 2024 11:59 pm

    Dozens forced from their homes by fire in Chelsea

    A raging fire in Chelsea, Massachusetts, consumed several multi-family homes Friday morning, leaving around 40 people displaced at least for the night. The flames spread quickly and firefighters from several cities were called in to extinguish the blaze on Maverick Street. Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese said the fire is believed to have started in the back of one of…

  • chelsea February 23, 2024 7:37 pm

    Man arrested in deadly Charlestown hit-and-run crash near Encore

    A man was arrested in a deadly December hit-and-run in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood, near the Encore casino, on Friday, police said. Jaydon A. Colon, 22, was arrested on Carter Street in Chelsea Friday morning at 7:45, local police said. He was wanted on charges including motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation. Boston police were seen making an arrest Friday morning…

  • chelsea February 20, 2024 12:18 pm

    Major delays due to 2 rollover crashes on Route 1 south on Tobin Bridge

    Major delays are being reported following two rollover crashes on Route 1 south on the Tobin Bridge near the Chelsea-Boston line. There was no immediate word on any injuries. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a social media post that the right and center lanes are closed and delays should be expected. The scene was cleared and all lanes…

  • chelsea February 20, 2024 7:15 pm

    Chelsea nonprofit opens as day shelter for migrants

    A nonprofit in Chelsea, Massachusetts, opened its doors Tuesday as a day shelter for people in need of homes.     La Colaborativa  — or the Collaborative in English — had been working with the state for several weeks to make room inside their offices and be able to shelter 200 people during the day. “In total right now, we have 212 people,…

  • chelsea January 22, 2024 10:48 pm

    Arrest made after Chelsea shooting leaves young person injured

    A young person was injured in a shooting Monday evening in Chelsea, Massachusetts, police said. The shooting happened on Bellingham Street. Police say the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. Another young person has been arrested and faces charges out of juvenile court, authorities said. They did not share the age of…

  • chelsea December 6, 2023 12:25 pm

    Police: Credit card skimmer found at Market Basket in Chelsea

    More credit card skimmers are cropping up inside stores in the Commonwealth. The latest community to be hit by these scamming devices is Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea police are advising shoppers to visibly check any electronic device that requires the use of a bank card — before inserting your card — especially at grocery stores like Market Basket. However, this does…

  • chelsea December 5, 2023 12:37 pm

    19-year-old arrested in connection to Chelsea stabbing due in court

    A 19-year-old will face a judge on Tuesday after being arrested in connection to a stabbing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, according to authorities. Chelsea police said they’re not sure how many people in total were involved in this fight, but have two in custody, including Kenny Cuyuch of East Boston. All those involved are believed to be male and under 21….

  • chelsea December 2, 2023 12:58 pm

    Missing Chelsea 11-year-old found safe

    Authorities found missing girl in Chelsea, Massachusetts safe. She was last known to be walking small dog in the area of Bellingham Square on Friday.

  • chelsea November 22, 2023 1:28 pm

    Popular restaurant, apartments destroyed in fire on Broadway in Chelsea

    A building housing a popular restaurant and multiple apartments in Chelsea, Massachusetts, was destroyed in a fire Wednesday morning. The fire was first reported around 8:15 a.m. in the 300 block of Broadway, and about 50 firefighters from Chelsea, Revere, Lynn, Medford and other area communities helped battle the blaze. The building houses Los Amigos restaurant, with apartments above. Two…

  • chelsea November 9, 2023 4:09 pm

    MS-13 member charged in 2010 killing under Chelsea bridge, feds say

    A suspected MS-13 gang member was arrested Wednesday in the killing of a man under a Massachusetts bridge in 2010, authorities said, after investigators matched his voice to a recording in which he allegedly acknowledged he took part in the killing. Adam Rodriguez, 33, was indicted Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy, or RICO, charge, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts…

  • chelsea November 8, 2023 12:03 am

    Man faces animal cruelty charge after police find dead dog in Chelsea apartment

    A man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police found a decomposing dog inside his apartment in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Massi Ennis, 24, was arraigned Friday in Chelsea District Court and bail was set at $500, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office. He was ordered to have no contact with dogs or other pets and is scheduled to return…

  • chelsea October 24, 2023 11:20 pm

    14-year-old accused of threatening to ‘shoot everyone' at Chelsea school

    A 14-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up a school in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The office of Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said the boy, whose name was not released, was arraigned Monday in Boston Juvenile Court. Police responded to Shore Educational Collaborative on Revere Beach Parkway on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 17, when the…

  • chelsea October 11, 2023 9:38 pm

    Man arrested in deadly Chelsea shooting

    A man has been arrested after a deadly shooting this weekend in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that 28-year-old Edgar Nerys had been arrested by Massachusetts State Police. Nerys is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Santos David Canizales Sunday night. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds at the intersection of Congress Avenue and...

  • chelsea October 9, 2023 9:14 am

    23-year-old man killed in Chelsea shooting

    A 23-year-old man was killed in a shooting late Sunday night in Chelsea, Massachusetts, authorities said. The Chelsea Police Department responded Sunday night to a report of shots fired at Congress Avenue and Shurtleff Street around 10:23 p.m., the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office said. A 23-year-old male victim was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He...

  • Manhattan October 3, 2023 2:11 pm

    Woman who fatally shoved beloved NYC singing coach sentenced to more prison time than expected

    The Long Island woman accused of killing an 87-year-old voice coach when she callously shoved her to the ground in an alleged unprovoked attack on a Manhattan street pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nearly a decade in prison.

  • chelsea September 26, 2023 4:46 pm

    ‘My mind is not well,' says man charged with killing girlfriend in Chelsea

    A woman was found stabbed to death in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Monday, prosecutors said. First responders were at the scene on LaFayette Avenue Monday morning.

  • chelsea September 19, 2023 6:56 pm

    Advocates team up to help feed the hungry in Chelsea

    With many Chelsea residents dealing with food insecurity, PriceRite is working with Feed the Children to combat hunger.

  • chelsea September 19, 2023 7:33 pm

    11-year-old boy missing from Chelsea found in Cambridge, police say

    A boy who was reported missing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been located in Cambridge. The Chelsea Police Department and Massachusetts State Police had said the 11-year-old boy, who is autistic and nonverbal, had last been seen Tuesday afternoon. Authorities in multiple communities took part in a search. State police said on social media that the boy had been found by…

  • chelsea September 14, 2023 11:10 am

    Firefighters battle blaze at Chelsea restaurant

    Firefighters were battling a blaze at a small restaurant in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. The fire was reported before 10 a.m. on Everett Avenue, according to the Chelsea Fire Department. No further details were immediately available. Photos from the scene showed firefighters working behind and on the roof of a Mexican restaurant. No injuries were reported.

  • Crime and Courts August 23, 2023 10:20 pm

    Woman pleads guilty in deadly NYC sidewalk shove of Broadway voice coach

    The Long Island woman accused of killing an 87-year-old voice coach when she callously shoved her to the ground in an alleged unprovoked attack on a Manhattan street pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to nearly a decade in prison, NBC New York has learned.

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