Thirteen arrested in Roxbury human trafficking and vice operation
BOSTON, MA – A joint enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and related crimes in Roxbury on Monday led to the arrest of 13 individuals on a range of charges, Boston police announced.…
Road Rage Incident in Dorchester Leads to Firearm Recovery and Arrest
DORCHESTER, Mass. — A road rage incident in Dorchester on Thursday evening resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man and the recovery of a loaded firearm. Davente Monteiro, of Dorchester, was…
California Woman Sentenced in Boston for Role in Money Laundering Linked to Drug Trafficking
BOSTON – A California woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy tied to large-scale methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. Christina Lua, 51, of Santa Rosa,…
Trucking Company Owner Charged for Crash That Killed 7 Bikers
BOSTON, MA—Dunyadar Gasanov, also known as Damien Gasanov, 39, a former owner of the now-defunct Westfield Transport, Inc., entered a guilty plea today to federal charges stemming from a June 2019 crash…
Former Boston Cop Going to Prison for Overtime Fraud
BOSTON, MA – James Carnes, a 61-year-old former officer of the Boston Police Department from Canton, was sentenced yesterday for committing substantial overtime fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton ordered…
Secret Service Agents Broke Into Private Business at Kamala Rally to Relieve Themselves
Pittsfield, MA – The U.S. Secret Service is out of control. Reports came in today that a Secret Service detail attached to Vice President Kamala Harris broke into a local business to…
Massachusetts Man Smuggled Contraband into Philadelphia Prison
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that Wanderis De La Cruz, a 24-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts, faces federal charges for attempting to provide contraband in a prison.…
Massachusetts Man Indicted for Defrauding 9/11 Victim and Her Mother
MINEOLA, NY — A Massachusetts man has been indicted on charges of grand larceny after allegedly posing as an investment broker and defrauding a 9/11 victim and her widowed mother of over…
Man Struck by Train by North Adams American Legion
NORTH ADAMS, MA – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, July 30, when Douglas Hawley, a North Adams was fatally struck by a train. The Berkshire State Police Detective Unit reported that…
Attorney Among Four Charged in Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Federal Prison
Providence, RI – A Massachusetts attorney, two detainees from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged with involvement in a contraband smuggling operation, as disclosed in…
Massachusetts to Erase “Mother” and “Father” from Official Birth Records
Springfield, MA – If a bill moving quickly through the Massachusetts legislator gets signed into law, you can say goodbye to terms like mother, father, man, and woman from official birth records…
Nantucket Still Suffering After More Debris Falls From Wind Turbine Failure
Nantucket, MA — It has been nearly two weeks since the catastrophic failure of a wind turbine operated off the coast of Nantucket sent dangerous debris across the Atlantic Ocean. That debris…
Berkshire County D.A. and Yo-Yo Ma Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris at Campaign Stop
PITTSFIELD, MA – Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy Shugrue was among the notable figures attending a fundraiser for Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on July 27, 2024. The event, held at the…
Firearm Recovered After Traffic Stop Escalation in Dorchester
DORCHESTER, MA – A routine traffic stop by Boston Police Department’s District B-3 officers led to the recovery of an unlicensed firearm early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 12:38 AM…
Roxbury Hit and Run Leads to Arrest and Firearm Recovery
ROXBURY, MA – A hit and run incident in Roxbury resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Dequell Golson of Boston, along with the recovery of a firearm and narcotics on Saturday evening.…
BPD Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Roxbury Armed Robbery
BOSTON, Mass. — Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, July 22, 2024, at approximately 7:40…
Massachusetts Mayor Bit Husband, Slashed Him With Gasket Scraper
TAUNTON, MA — Mayor Shaunna O’Connell of Taunton is facing charges after allegedly biting her husband during a domestic dispute over the weekend. O’Connell, who has been vocal about reducing crime, is…
Boston Police Arrest Man with Crack Cocaine in South End
BOSTON, MA — On Saturday, July 20, Omar Credle, 55, of Boston, was arrested by officers from the Boston Police Department’s District D-4 for drug trafficking. While patrolling Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea…
Boston Police Arrest Man for Firearm Possession and Assault in Hyde Park
BOSTON, MA—Boston Police have arrested a 22-year-old West Roxbury man on multiple charges following a confrontation in Hyde Park. The incident occurred around 9:48 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Officers from…
People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelor Heading to Prison for Rape
Boston, MA – Former Boston prosecutor Gary Zerola, once recognized by People magazine as one of the nation’s most eligible bachelors, has been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for…
Boston Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Incident
Boston, MA – Boston Police, along with Transit Police, arrested 58-year-old Jesus Garcia of Haverhill on charges of armed robbery on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 8:47 PM at 194 Massachusetts…
Authorities Search for Suspect in Northborough Shooting Death
Northborough, MA – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., announced that a manhunt is underway for Erik Coelho Dos Santos, wanted for the murder of a teenager at a Northborough…
Massachusetts Wind Turbine Danger Not Over After Company Issues New Debris Warning
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — A significant incident at the Vineyard Wind construction site has led to the temporary closure of several beaches on Nantucket. The company that is building the turbine, Vineyard…
Police Seize Multiple Mopeds Driving Illegally in Downtown Crossing
BOSTON, MA – On Monday, Officers from District A-1 of the Boston Police Department conducted a targeted moped and motorcycle enforcement operation in Downtown Crossing, seizing nine mopeds due to various motor…
Dave Portnoy Gets Sea Tow From U.S. Coast Guard After Tiny Ship Was Tossed
NANTUCKET, MA— It was a three hour tour that ended with Dave Portnoy stranded just feet from the shoreline in Nantucket harbor. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, found himself in…
Boston Police Arrest Man on Drug Trafficking Charges in Mattapan
Boston, MA — On Friday, July 5, at approximately 7:10 p.m., members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Paulo Barbosa, 23, of Brockton, on drug trafficking charges. Officers on patrol in…
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