Woman killed after carjacking suspect plows onto sidewalk in Mattapan
Police say a Dorchester woman was struck and killed after an alleged carjacking sent a vehicle speeding through Mattapan Square BOSTON, Mass. — A Dorchester woman was killed after an alleged carjacking…
Springfield man possessed three stolen guns
BOSTON, MASS – A Springfield man pleaded guilty yesterday to possessing three stolen firearms, including a rifle and two revolvers. Luis Velez, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen…
Boston man recorded high school students while they used urinals and bathroom stalls
BOSTON, MASS – A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with surreptitiously filming boys in the restrooms at Boston Latin School (BLS). Eric Tran Thai, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts…
Career Brockton Criminal Indicted on Fentanyl Possession
BROCKTON, MA – A Brockton man was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday in connection with fentanyl and cocaine possession. Dedrick Lindsey, 37, was charged in a superseding indictment with one…
Illegal immigrant deported, returned to the country, and sold guns and ammo illegally
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – A Brazilian national, who previously resided in Malden, was sentenced yesterday for immigration and firearms crimes. Vanderlei Rodrigues DeAraujo, a/k/a Neneco, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…
East Boston woman charged for armed robbery in Worcester
WORCESTER, MA – On January 11th, 2021 at about 4:45 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of 877 Main St for a report of a carjacking. Officers investigated and…
Bobcat spotted on Hazelbrook Road in Wayland
WAYLAND, MA -A resident of Wayland reported a wild bobcat sighting on Hazelbrook Road. Police here say those out walking or jogging in the early morning should be aware that these animals…
Worcester teen arrested for illegal gun possession during traffic stop
WORCESTER, MA – On January 9, 2021, Worcester police were conducting an investigation at approximately 2:53 p.m. when they initiated the stop of a vehicle in the parking lot of St. Mary’s…
Bridgeport Felon Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearms
BRIDGEPORT, CT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that, on January 5, 2020, ANTONIO JOHNSON, 27, of Bridgeport, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge…
U.S. Marshals, Worcester Police Capture Fugitive
WORCESTER, MA -Worcester police and the the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force worked jointly to capture a man who was wanted as a fugitive from justice. According to police, on January 7th…
Chinese researcher stole vials of biological research and attempted to take them aboard a flight to China
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETS – A Chinese national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for making false statements in connection with his theft of 19 vials of biological research. Zaosong Zheng, 31,…
Drug dealer gets 5 years for selling fentanyl
PORTLAND, MAINE – A Parsonsfield man was sentenced today in federal court for distributing fentanyl and possessing it with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced. U.S. District Judge John…
State Police arrest man with gun in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Shortly before 9 p.m. on January 2 Trooper Justin Dauplaise, assigned to the Troop B Community Action Team, was patrolling Liberty Street in Springfield. Trooper Dauplaise observed a red…
AG Healey advises public about 2021 minimum wage increase to $13.50/hr
MASSACHUSETTS – Attorney General Maura Healey is reminding employees and employers that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The AG’s Office has made available…
AG Healey cautions residents about COVID-19 vaccine scams
BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS — As Massachusetts proceeds with its first phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Attorney General Maura Healey is advising residents about potential scams and misinformation intended to exploit the pandemic, while…
Massachusetts women stole funds from non-profit that she worked for
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A California woman who was a longtime resident of Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a scheme to steal funds from a Charlestown non-profit where she previously…
Two arrested for DWI in Providence, Richmond
RICHMOND, RI – On January 3, 2021, at 8:20 PM, Troopers arrested, Sherri A. Stanley, age 51, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs-1st Offense-Blood Results Pending and…
Police salvage 700 pound moose hit by car, feed those in need in community
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA – When a motorist hit a moose weighing 700 pounds early Sunday morning, officers from the Massachusetts Environmental Police saw an opportunity. That was to use that moose to…
Hartford Police, No Shots Fired During “Hostage Incident”
HARTFORD, CT – The Hartford Police Department has issued a statement regarding rumors online and in the community of an armed hostage situation with “shots fired”. Police here said that on Sunday,…
Fitchburg convicted felon who shot man, facing new firearms charge
BOSTON – A Fitchburg man was charged today with being a felon in possession of a 10 mm Glock pistol. Joel Polanco, 32, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of…
Convicted Bristol felon charged for illegal gun possession
BRISTOL, CT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging XAVIER CRUZ, 26,…