Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Drugs via the Dark Web
BOSTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with conspiring to manufacture and distribute controlled substances. Binh Thanh Le, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…
USC Professor Agrees to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Case
BOSTON – A California parent has agreed to plead guilty to a tax offense in connection with his involvement in the college admissions case. Homayoun Zadeh, 59, an associate professor of dentistry…
Former West Boylston Nurse Sentenced for Tampering with Hydromorphone and Meperidine
BOSTON – A former nurse was sentenced on Tuesday, June 29 in federal court in Boston for tampering with opioids intended for emergency department patients at a hospital where he worked and…
Massachusetts Congressional Democrat Candidate Indicted of Federal Election Charges
BOSTON – A former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 3rd Congressional District of Massachusetts was arrested today on charges of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act and false…
Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy
BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering and drug charges. Natanael Velazquez, a/k/a…
Former Boston Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty in Overtime Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A former Boston Police Sergeant pleaded guilty today in connection with an ongoing investigation of overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s evidence warehouse. William Baxter, 62, of Hyde Park,…
Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Misusing a Social Security Number
BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to fraudulently using another person’s Social Security number. Manuel Maria German Familia, 30, who previously resided in Lawrence, pleaded…
Boston Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm
BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Elvis R. Abinader, 22, was sentenced by U.S.…
Boston Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cocaine conspiracy. Luis Alfredo Baez, 53, of Boston, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel…
Georgetown Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud
BOSTON – A Georgetown woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for embezzling over $419,000 from her employer. Michelle Higson, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns…
Hingham Man Indicted for Role in Business Email Compromise Scheme
BOSTON – A Hingham man was arrested today in connection with a business email compromise (BEC) scheme. Gustaf Njei, 26, was indicted on two counts of wire fraud, one count of structuring…
Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft Charges
BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with using the identity of a U.S. citizen at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Hector Antonio Cruz Ciprian, 33, a Dominican…
Milton Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Milton man was sentenced in federal court in Boston today in connection with a scheme involving the use of false identification documents to obtain funds from bank customers’ accounts. …
Former Boston Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Overtime Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A former Boston Police officer pleaded guilty today in connection with an ongoing investigation of overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) evidence warehouse. Joseph Nee, 48, of Randolph,…
Barnstable Man Charged with Firearm Trafficking
BOSTON – A Barnstable man was charged on Tuesday, June 15th in connection with selling three “ghost guns” to an undercover officer. Jacob Linhares, 34, was charged by criminal complaint with one…
Turkish National Charged with Wire Fraud and Illegally Exporting Defense Articles to Turkey
BOSTON – A Turkish national was arrested today and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with fraudulently having various parts and machine components for the United States military made by…
Kenyan National Pleads Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy Involving Romance Scams
BOSTON – A Kenyan national pleaded guilty today in connection with her role in a fraud conspiracy involving romance scams targeting individuals in the United States. Florence Mwende Musau, 36, a Kenyan…
Newburyport Physician Agrees to Resolve Allegations of Illegal Prescribing of Opioid Controlled Substances
BOSTON – A Newburyport physician has agreed to resolve allegations that he improperly prescribed opioid controlled substances outside the usual course of his professional practice. Guido Navarra, M.D., an internist practicing in…
Worcester Man Indicted for Using Stolen Identities to Open Bank Account and Attempting to Purchase $83,000 Sports Car
BOSTON – A Worcester man was indicted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 for using two victims’ identities to open a bank account and attempting to purchase an $83,000 Chevrolet Camaro. Brandon Brouillard,…
Pittsfield Man Sentenced for Marijuana and Tax Offenses
BOSTON – A Pittsfield man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield for marijuana and tax offenses. Jacob Sweener, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to…
Worcester Man Charged with Possessing Counterfeit Adderall Pills Containing Methamphetamine
BOSTON – A Worcester man was arrested and charged today for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine disguised as counterfeit Adderall pills. Nestiano Kristo, 20, of Worcester, was charged by criminal complaint…
Two Career Criminals Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking
BOSTON – Two career criminals still on supervised release on previous federal convictions were indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking charges. Ozair Pereira, 33, of Brockton, and Robert Roscoe,…
Former Boston Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Overtime Fraud
BOSTON – A former Boston Police Sergeant pleaded guilty today in connection with committing over $25,000 in overtime fraud while assigned to the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) evidence warehouse. Gerard O’Brien, 62,…
Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Offenses
BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for distributing and possessing fentanyl. Yunior Darismir Prandys Torres, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G.…
East Longmeadow Man Convicted of Placing Firebomb at Entrance of Jewish Nursing Home
BOSTON – An East Longmeadow man was convicted by a federal jury yesterday in connection with placing a lit firebomb at the entrance of a Longmeadow senior health care facility in April…
Two Alleged Boston Gang Members Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Possession
BOSTON – Two alleged Boston gang member were sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for cocaine conspiracy and firearm charges. Winston McGhee, 36, of Dorchester, was sentenced yesterday by U.S.…
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