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Charges Filed Against Former Allentown Officer

Charges Filed Against Former Allentown Officer

**Allentown, PA** – The Allentown Police Department has been informed by the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office of charges against former officer Jason Krasley. The charges include Rape, Sexual Assault, Criminal Solicitation, Official Oppression, and Patronizing Prostitutes in connection with an alleged incident between September 2012 and December 2013.

In a separate case from May 2018, Krasley is also facing charges of Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, Official Oppression, and Patronizing Prostitutes. The Allentown Police Department emphasized that these charges do not reflect the department’s values or professionalism.

The department, under the leadership of the Chief of Police since June 2021, has been focused on enhancing policies and procedures to align with accreditation standards. This includes improved policies for the Vice Unit.

The department assured the community of its dedication to addressing concerns, building relationships, and conducting thorough investigations on complaints. No further comments will be provided at this time.

West Roxbury Officers Arrest South Boston Man on Firearm Charges

West Roxbury Officers Arrest South Boston Man on Firearm Charges

**Boston, MA** – On Wednesday, at approximately 12:45 PM, officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury) arrested Brendan Donovan, 45, of South Boston, on multiple firearm-related charges.

A detective on patrol observed a person on a scooter, who was carrying a duffel bag, run a red light in the area of Centre Street and Lorette Street. The scooter continued onto the sidewalk towards Temple Street and parked at 7 Spring Street.

The detective also noticed two masked individuals walking from the same location and tracked them as they met Donovan behind an unoccupied van in a parking lot. The detective and a beat officer approached the group, whereupon a firearm was seen in Donovan’s waistband; it was later identified as a less lethal CO2 firearm.

Additional officers arrived, removed Donovan from the scooter, and checked the duffle bag, discovering an AR-15 Camouflage Assault Rifle and a bag of Fentanyl. Donovan was arrested and will face several charges in West Roxbury District Court, including unlawful firearm possession and possession of class A substances.

Delaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer for Drug Charges

Delaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer for Drug Charges

**Smyrna, DE** – The Delaware State Police, working alongside the Delaware Department of Correction, arrested Yesenia Martinez-Morales, a 27-year-old Wilmington resident, on felony drug charges after an investigation into official misconduct.

On Sunday, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit was called to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center at 1181 Paddock Road in Smyrna. The investigation, prompted by the Department of Correction, found that Correctional Officer Yesenia Martinez-Morales had smuggled approximately 5.82 grams of methamphetamines into the facility.

Terra Taylor, the Department of Correction Commissioner, emphasized the action taken to address this incident, highlighting a strong commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of correctional facilities.

Martinez-Morales was arrested by State Police Detectives and brought to Troop 2. She faced multiple charges, including Official Misconduct and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was released on a $3,500 unsecured bond after arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11.

MS-13 Leader Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales Arraigned on Multiple Charges

MS-13 Leader Arraigned on Multiple Charges

**Brooklyn, NY** – A leader of the MS-13 gang, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, was arraigned earlier today on charges related to directing the gang’s illegal activities in the U.S., El Salvador, and other countries over two decades. Roman-Bardales, a 47-year-old from Ahuachapán, El Salvador, had been a fugitive for nearly three years and was recently apprehended and expelled by Mexican authorities.

Roman-Bardales is accused of holding a significant leadership position within MS-13’s organizational structure, which spans several countries. In the related case of United States v. Henriquez, et al., a grand jury previously indicted 14 members. Extradition requests for 11 defendants have been submitted and are pending.

The indictment alleges activities that include violent acts aimed at influencing Salvadoran government policies and expanding territory through intimidation and violence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has prosecuted numerous MS-13 members, accounting for over 80 murders in the region since 2009.

Roman-Bardales faces multiple charges, including racketeering and narco-terrorism conspiracies. He was

Ansonia Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Ansonia Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

**Stamford, CT** – Daqwon Graham, a 30-year-old resident of Ansonia, has been apprehended in Stamford following a federal complaint accusing him of fentanyl trafficking offenses. The arrest was announced by Marc H. Silverman, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen P. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA for New England, on Thursday.

Authorities allege that Graham was identified as a major distributor of fentanyl in Fairfield County by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force and the Stamford Police Department. His activities are linked to an overdose death in Branford in March 2023 and another in Shelton in October 2024. Controlled purchases of fentanyl were reportedly made from Graham in January and February 2025.

Graham was arrested on High Ridge Road in Stamford on Wednesday, allegedly in possession of approximately 400 grams of fentanyl. He subsequently appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport, where he was ordered to remain detained.

The charges against Graham include possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, carrying