Michael Naughton
Michael Naughton is a local news reporter for Metro Boston. His primary area of coverage is crime/courts, but he also covers general city news. Before joining the Metro staff in March 2010, Michael worked for the The Day newspaper in New London, Conn., as a town reporter and, later, crime reporter. Prior to that, Michael worked at The Boston Globe for three years as a night news reporter and co-op while attending Northeastern University, from which he graduated in 2008 with a degree in journalism. Born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain and on the South Shore, Michael now lives between the Alewife and Davis Square T stations. When he's not trying to perfect his chili recipe, Michael is likely watching the Bruins or Red Sox. He's also extremely proud to say that he has planted one on the Stanley Cup.
DA: Murder suspect’s sis intimidated witnesses on Facebook
The sister of a murder suspect was charged with witness intimidation after making phone calls to and sending Facebook messages to witnesses.
Boston’s summer violence prevention effort includes more cops, more outreach
Boston officials unveiled plans Thursday that they hope will combat summer violence that typically increases during the warmest months.
Archdiocese of Boston clears priest of abuse claims
Claims of abuse against a Falmouth priest were found to be unsubstantiated, the Archdiocese of Boston said Thursday.
Indictment for head of Beacon Hill church
The head of a Beacon Hill church was indicted Wednesday morning for allegedly taking money from the church and intimidating other members during his time in power.
Boston’s innovation center close to opening
The city’s new innovation center, now called District Hall, will partially open next month in an area that city leaders hope will foster the next big idea.
(UPDATE) Former state rep allegedly trafficked meth
Stephen Doran, a former state representative from Lexington, allegedly received 400 grams of meth at his workplace in Jamaica Plain.
EdX adds Berklee, Boston University to online course offering
EdX announced Tuesday that it has added 15 new schools to its list of consortium members including Boston University and the Berklee College of Music.
(Updated) Dozens arrested in Boston gang raids
About 30 people were arrested or were being sought for arrest today as authorities conducted gang raids to crack down on violence in the city.
Tea Party plans protest outside Boston IRS office
Local Tea Party members are planning a protest outside the local IRS office in downtown Boston Tuesday afternoon.
Cambridge police called to fight find 400 people in street
Cambridge police responding to calls of a large fight early Friday morning found about 400 people outside on Massachusetts Avenue.