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Five charged in violent Mattapan assault

MATTAPAN, MA — Detectives from the Civil Rights Unit have charged five individuals in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred at 550 River Street. The suspects have been formally charged and arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Franklin Francois, 51, from Randolph, faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Woopenson Morisset, 30, from Boston, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.

Gardy Exantus, 33, from Mattapan, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as assault and battery. Maurice Payne, 37, from Brockton, also faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.

Patrick Fanfan, 53, from Hyde Park, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The charges reflect the severity of the incident.

Officers from District B-3 responded to reports of the aggravated assault on Saturday, September 13, at approximately 7:45 PM. The situation was referred to the Civil Rights Unit following further investigation.

No civil rights violation charges are being sought at this time, according to authorities.

This incident marks a major development in the ongoing investigation into violent crimes in the area.

Police arrest maintenance worker for sexual assault in Utica

UTICA, NY — Utica Police responded to a sexual assault complaint reported from an apartment complex on Bleecker Street. Officers learned that a maintenance worker had entered the victim’s apartment under the pretense of conducting necessary repairs.

Once inside, the maintenance worker went into the victim’s bedroom and remained there for an extended period. The victim approached to ask about his actions and noticed he had removed his clothing and was making inappropriate gestures.

According to reports, the suspect then forcefully placed the victim on the bed and attempted to commit sexual acts. The victim managed to escape, and the suspect subsequently left the premises.

The investigation was assigned to a member of the Criminal Investigations Division, which led to a positive identification of the suspect. On October 10, Richard Melendez, 54, of Utica, was arrested.

Melendez faces charges of aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree and failure to update his employment status as a sex offender.

Utica Police continue the investigation and urge anyone with further information to contact authorities.

A maintenance worker’s alleged actions have led to serious charges in Utica.

Juvenile charged in aggravated assault involving knife attack

WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 12-year-old male has been charged in connection with an aggravated assault that resulted in a stabbing incident. The event occurred on Madison Street.

Officers responded to a residence on North Main Street on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report of a male victim with stab wounds. Upon arrival, they encountered the 17-year-old victim who informed them of an ongoing dispute with the suspect.

The victim stated that he went to the suspect’s residence to confront him. Following a verbal altercation, the suspect allegedly displayed a knife, prompting the victim to flee.

The victim noted that he fell to the ground during his attempt to escape. In the process, the suspect reportedly stabbed him in the back before fleeing the scene.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the incident further.

No additional information about the suspect has been released as the investigation is ongoing.

A juvenile has been arrested and charged while the victim seeks medical attention for his injuries.