Sheriff Steven Tompkins is accused of using his position to extort a cannabis company for discounted shares of its stock ...

The Boston Police Department said its mission is to “reduce fear, enhance public safety, and improve the quality of life for ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins has been charged with extortion for his alleged dealings with a Boston-based cannabis ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested on federal extortion charges after allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 stock deal.

A Boston-area sheriff could soon face 20 years in prison after being indicted on federal charges that alleged he extorted an area cannabis dispensary.

After two men paid for $160,000 worth of high-end jewelry with fake cash, police say one posted an image of a watch with the ...

"Public servants must be held to the highest of ethical standards, and those falling short will be rooted out," the FBI said.

Boston Police and Red Sox mascot visited West Roxbury YMCA for community outreach, engaging kids with safety education, photo ...

Boston Police seek public aid to identify suspects in an August 3 aggravated assault in Roxbury; one suspect displayed a ...

President Donald Trump already has said he's eyeing an expansion of his law and order campaign to such cities as Baltimore ...

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is trying to declare the area around Mass and Cass a public health and humanitarian crisis.

Thirteen people were arrested in connection with a human trafficking bust carried out by Boston, state and federal ...