Red Sox Fan Charged, Arrest In Globe Threat: MA Crime

MASSACHUSETTS—A former Boston Police Officer was convicted Monday by a federal jury in Boston with using his police credentials to illegally purchase two firearms for two civilians, according to the Department of Justice. Read more.

A Red Sox fan was allegedly drunk when he groped an elevator attendant at Fenway Park Sunday, "It's my birthday" he told the woman, according to a police report. Read more.

Police are investigating a home invasion in Marlborough in which the occupants were robbed, pistol-whipped and had a car stolen from the house. Read more.

The alleged graffiti artist who plagued the MBTA is serving six months behind bars for violating his probation on a 2015 vandalism conviction, according to the DA's office. Back in July Boston police arrested Marc Meadowcroft, 22, about two weeks after video surveillance caught him allegedly drawing his tag sign "CIGA" on a door at the MBTA's Forest Hills Station. Meadowcroft has four warrants for vandalism and disorderly conduct, according to Transit police who describe Meadowcroft a "serial graffiti" artist. Read more.

A federal grand jury indicted a California man who was previously arrested and charged with making violent threats against Boston Globe employees in retaliation for the newspaper's editorial response to political attacks on the media, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney's Office. 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.

Level 3 Sex Offender To Be Charged In Brookline: MBTA Police

The man was wanted in connection with sexual assaults on the Green Line said MBTA transit police.

Armed Robbery At Pine Manor College: Brookline Police

Now Brookline police are looking for two men who are believed to have shot into the air as the student ran away from them.

Man Found Guilty Of String Of Masked, Armed Bank Robberies

He'll serve concurrent 8-10 year sentences for each conviction.

Man Stabbed In Hadwen Park: Worcester Police Seek Suspect

A bystander who lives in the neighborhood saw the bloody man and called 911.

'Take A Good Look At What Your Kids Are Playing With': Natick PD

"If this 'toy' was mistakenly believed about to cause harm to us or any other individualr, it would be met with a most negative response."

Race Not A Factor In Brookline Officer's Traffic Stop: Report

A 34-page report and addendum was released following an investigation into an off-duty officer who pulled a gun on men on Rt.9.

3rd MA State Trooper Agrees To Plead Guilty In Overtime Abuse

He is the third trooper to plead guilty as a result of the ongoing investigation into the MA State Police overtime abuse scandal.

Brookline Off Duty Officer Who Pulled Gun On Men Disciplined

After a hearing, the off-duty officer who pulled a gun on two men on Rt. 9 earlier this summer was suspended without pay.

Missing Man: Boston Police Asking For Help To Find Him

This man in his mid 20s was last seen on Sept 12.

Framingham 'Gang Fight' Results In Injuries, Arrests: Reports

Dozens of teenagers were reportedly involved in a fight late Friday night at a home in Framingham.

Photo via Shutterstock