Shakespeare Gets Life, Hostage Prank, More: MA Crime

MASSACHUSETTS—An MS-13 gang member who lived in Boston before he fled to New York was convicted today of shooting a rival and a bystander at the Maverick MBTA station, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced. Read more.

Anthony Hathaway, 29, of Whitman, was arraigned in Brockton District Court Friday and pleaded not guilty to drugged driving, motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence of drugs, endangering a child while operating under the influence of drugs, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lanes violation. Read more.

Police charged a man with indecently assaulting a girl under 14 at Downtown Crossing, thanks to a Good Samaritan who saw it happen and helped keep an eye on the 44-year-old man until police arrived. Read more.

Here are more of the top crime stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

Man Gets 5+ Years Prison For Boston, Dominican SEC Email Scam

The Dominican national pretended to be Securities and Exchange Commission, and had victims send money to accomplices in Boston.

Norwood Man's 2 Arrest Separated By Hours: Taunton PD

Ricky Araujo got an officer's attention when he allegedly yelled, "I got that fentanyl! I make b------ overdose!"

Hostage Prank Caller Also Threaten Girl Over Social Media: Cops

The caller turned out to be someone who gained access to a group video chat that included a local juvenile.

Man Charged With Stabbing On Allen Street

The victim said he was walking on Allen Street with a female friend when the attack occurred.

Unlicensed Pharmacy Tech Guilty Of Working At Compounding Center

Scott M. Connolly, 46, of East Greenwich, R.I., pleaded guilty to nine counts of mail fraud.

Springfield House Of Horrors Suspect Faces 52 Charges

After authorities found three bodies in his home, an investigation began on Stewart Weldon, who was charged with murder, rape, kidnapping.

Life In Prison For Convicted Murderer William Shakespeare

Family members remembered the victim, Marcus Hall, as a shining star who brought out the best in people.

Stoughton Police Investigating Cobb Corner Shooting

Police say a man was shot while sitting in his car at the Mobil at Cobb Corner.

WATCH: Singing Cops Perform At Brad Paisley Xfinity Center Show

The Boston Police Officers who went viral just before the Fourth of July sang during the country star's show Saturday night in Mansfield.

Photos via local police departments