Boston TweetsA listing of the syndication formats available for the Boston News feed.2020-05-22T19:55:17+00:00urn:syndication:dee7c658b31843c685e561abf28581c1https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSLynn Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:59e19d7f10364480884a9d70debdbf90Ever Edilberto Zuniga Ramirez of Lynn was sentenced to 62 months in prison for distributing, receiving, and possessing child sexual abuse material.2024-03-20T10:00:00+00:002024-03-25T14:57:16+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prisonurn:syndication:28a82ac86ac3483e80882cdb993c8c5aSanto Feliberty of Springfield was sentenced in federal court to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from over 490 vehicles.2024-03-22T10:00:00+00:002024-03-25T14:55:32+00:00Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Chargesurn:syndication:ded62c1a9d2c4b8c83306eff5e7f2fddBeau Christopher Benson of Dorchester pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material obtained via Zoom chat rooms.2024-03-21T15:30:00+00:002024-03-25T12:37:59+00:00Serial Violent Bank Robber Found Guilty of Robbing Multiple Spas at Gunpoint; Duct-Taped Victimsurn:syndication:cc84101ed93b4eea90e9ffbf7a6d07c6Alfeu Barbosa of Burlington was convicted for his role in the armed robberies of multiple businesses in which he and two others beat, dragged, and duct-taped victims.2024-03-21T13:00:00+00:002024-03-22T17:50:28+00:00Pawtucket Man to Serve Six Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl Pillsurn:syndication:e307ce063420465493cf1340c9daeb6cGary Doran of Pawtucket, who previously served eight different jail sentences for selling drugs, received six years in prison for selling thousands of fentanyl pills.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T14:19:50+00:00Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening and Harassing Interracial Couple and Obstructing Justiceurn:syndication:86a3d8e7eb9d4e7689e9d78ba20b8ff8Stephen M. DeBerardinis of Massachusetts pleaded guilty to threatening an interracial couple via Facebook Messenger in January 2021.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T14:17:40+00:00Two Men Charged with Robbing U.S. Postal Carriers at Knife Pointurn:syndication:d623202b3d6b4f9b80a216d0c52b926eWinston McLeod and Lance Funderburk, from the New York City metro area, were charged with burglarizing two Maine post offices and robbing, at knife point, two USPS letter carriers.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T14:15:53+00:00Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors and Tax Evasionurn:syndication:55cc9323c63341ae87eb83e6640b62faThomas Huling of Rhode Island has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running a decade-long Ponzi scheme to defraud investors and to evade his taxes.2024-03-19T17:00:00+00:002024-03-21T13:11:36+00:00Beverly Farms Man Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Payroll Schemeurn:syndication:103e0f027e2e4838b3b77d28c4bfb442Frank Loconte of Beverly Farms has been sentenced in connection with a payroll scheme involving underreporting of overtime hours for his union employees.2024-03-18T13:00:00+00:002024-03-20T18:05:44+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:d652d090a9ed428ba0c8dc73f8dff70cCarlos Fonseca of Springfield, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from nearly 500 vehicles.2024-03-19T13:00:00+00:002024-03-20T17:55:30+00:00Westbrook Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Sexually Exploiting a Childurn:syndication:e4f64a92494a40a6a17e6e46955cb9a5Rayevon Deschambault of Westbrook has been sentenced in Portland to 216 months in prison for sexually exploiting a child.2024-03-19T11:30:00+00:002024-03-20T16:23:40+00:00Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Racist Death Threats to Black Family in His Apartment Complexurn:syndication:443c713e403a466fa27b3d7bc585e2c2Charles Allen Barnes of Maine pleaded guilty to one count of threatening communications in interstate commerce for sending racist death threats to a Black family.2024-03-18T12:30:00+00:002024-03-19T20:04:00+00:00Retired Boston Police Captain Found Guilty of Overtime Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:01306fce580c4dc1899538e7e9195719A Retired Boston Police Captain has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston of orchestrating and participating in a long running overtime fraud scheme.2024-03-15T18:30:00+00:002024-03-19T14:13:06+00:00FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Japanurn:syndication:fbdafca3916d42c98fed13c0a4c2a7edThe FBI Boston Division has recovered 22 historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa and has orchestrated their return to the Government of Japan, Okinawa Prefecture. These artifacts had been missing for almost 80 years. A formal repatriation ceremony will be held in Japan at a later date.2024-03-15T11:30:00+00:002024-03-15T15:45:36+00:00Sudbury Bookkeeper Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Fraud Chargesurn:syndication:363e0424b6d14c10be6141cea9b0f0aeChristina Iannelli, a former bookkeeper for a Lexington interior design firm, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud charges.2024-03-14T08:30:00+00:002024-03-15T15:28:04+00:00California Man Pleads Guilty to Arranging Large Shipments of Methamphetamine From Californiaurn:syndication:f7afaecb6a544ba1aab66f9a3aad8633Alex Hanna of California pleaded guilty in Bangor to his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in Downeast Maine.2024-03-14T08:00:00+00:002024-03-15T15:24:52+00:00FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Okinawa, Japanurn:syndication:695a56103e564f9dbb474787c626e5a5The Boston Division recovered 22 historic artifacts looted at the end of World War II and has orchestrated their return to Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.2024-03-15T06:00:00+00:002024-03-15T17:41:02+00:00Insurance Agent Charged in Alleged Scheme to Steal Clients Identities, File Fraudulent Insurance Applicationsurn:syndication:7bbb56cf79e64f2ab6a75cea093b5373Bruno Francis Ragusa has been charged by way of a federal criminal complaint with wire fraud, identity theft, and aggravated identity theft.2024-03-13T13:00:00+00:002024-03-14T18:01:50+00:00Hopkinton Couple Arrested for Multiple Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:8fcc70d4f8e742b2b8c6c2987b892db2A Hopkinton couple has been arrested and charged in connection with separate schemes to defraud their workers’ compensation insurance carriers.2024-03-13T11:30:00+00:002024-03-14T16:49:01+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prisonurn:syndication:97f2236613df4625a48e6dc5c45052b8Nicolas Davila of Springfield was sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters.2024-03-12T15:30:00+00:002024-03-14T12:28:07+00:00Operators of Large-Scale Marriage Fraud 'Agency' Sentencedurn:syndication:5ac3ed3ec944498eb1690ddc1a36100fFour California-based individuals have been sentenced in federal court in Boston for their roles in running a large-scale marriage fraud agency.2024-03-12T15:00:00+00:002024-03-14T12:11:15+00:00Man Sentenced for Sending Bomb Threat to Arizona State Election Officialurn:syndication:00a2ba2029074780ac9c0a015754a79fJames W. Clark of Massachusetts has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sending a communication containing a bomb threat.2024-03-12T12:30:00+00:002024-03-13T19:14:35+00:00Georgia Woman Sentenced in Rhode Island for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Romance Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:12c6e344d7ec433db2f4ac50ea337dd9Syretta Scherer of Georgia, who played a key role in a romance scam conspiracy, was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison.2024-03-11T09:00:00+00:002024-03-12T15:17:33+00:00Repeat Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison for Armed Robberyurn:syndication:f5641ac1558f4e77b9ec1fbe605b868cFernando Bost, a previously convicted felon, was sentenced to prison in connection with the armed robberies of two Boston and Brockton businesses.2024-03-08T15:37:00+00:002024-03-11T14:11:46+00:00Former Stoughton Water Department Employee Arrested for Tampering With Drinking Waterurn:syndication:f2e834c8911e4005a86d888e042b75f1Robert J. Bullock, Sr., a former Stoughton Water Department employee, was arrested on charges that he tampered with the drinking water supply and made false statements.2024-03-08T15:34:00+00:002024-03-11T14:13:27+00:00Former College Track and Field Coach Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Sextortion, Cyberstalking, and Cyber Fraudurn:syndication:a119bb65347f413ba1d8567024f772c8Steve Waithe, a former college track and field coach, was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain thousands of explicit photos.2024-03-06T14:00:00+00:002024-03-11T14:03:06+00:00Chicopee Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:ef4cb121d79842e19662257047b82954Michael Geoffroy of Chicopee has been sentenced in Springfield to 20 years in prison for creating and distributing child sexual abuse material.2024-03-06T13:30:00+00:002024-03-11T12:20:06+00:00Massachusetts Man Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Funds Intended to Help Veterans at Risk of Suicideurn:syndication:75ff37dc2c304da792a327637efc3559David Duren of Massachusetts was indicted in connection with defrauding a health care provider to obtain funds designated for reducing suicide rates among veterans.2024-03-05T14:00:00+00:002024-03-06T20:27:45+00:00New York Man Convicted by Jury of Sex Trafficking a Minor and Forced Laborurn:syndication:c431c574782d4b8a9cc69afe646ac9ccSherriff Cooper of New York has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston of sex trafficking a minor and forcing her to work at a strip club for his financial benefit.2024-03-01T13:30:00+00:002024-03-06T20:28:51+00:00Quincy Man Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Counterfeit Check Schemeurn:syndication:630d31a2ad284fcaa9d769e5ceb5f834Hui Zhang of Quincy pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to a million-dollar bank fraud scheme in which he deposited hundreds of counterfeit checks.2024-03-01T13:30:00+00:002024-03-06T20:34:12+00:00Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:35c441c8f0c148d390ca8abb5df6b41dFredis Manuel Guerrero Guzman of Lawrence pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.2024-03-05T13:30:00+00:002024-03-06T20:36:31+00:00Lawrence Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:a5ac50d1b2c24e6ab74384b669df9985Francis Manuel Santos Arias of Lawrence has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.2024-03-05T13:30:00+00:002024-03-06T20:37:47+00:00Grandparent Scammer Sentenced to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:e55f515e38ab4dbd987cf42964d7493cA New York City man who traveled to pick up thousands of dollars in cash provided by seniors involved in grandparent scams has been sentenced.2024-02-29T17:30:00+00:002024-03-06T18:54:41+00:00Air National Guardsman Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Disclosing Classified National Defense Informationurn:syndication:452bc8b845e64970ac7f71074e98eb23Jack Douglas Teixeira, a member of the United States Air National Guard, pleaded guilty to retaining and transmitting classified National Defense Information.2024-03-04T12:30:00+00:002024-03-06T14:42:54+00:00Air National Guardsman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Unlawfully Disclosing Classified National Defense Informationurn:syndication:368bda49b0964561aed09c77d5ba9a3eJack Douglas Teixeira, 22, of North Dighton, Massachusetts—a member of the U.S. Air National Guard—has agreed to plead guilty to retaining and transmitting classified National Defense Information on a social media platform beginning in or around 2022 and continuing until his arrest in April 2023.2024-03-04T17:00:00+00:002024-03-04T22:13:26+00:00Member of Violent Criminal Enterprise Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:b7d9d8fd98d14198854703d2d06f8b95Khristy Guzman, a member of a violent criminal enterprise, was sentenced for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed large amounts of cocaine.2024-02-23T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:07:45+00:00California Man Pleads Guilty to Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:3793723002c44d208118451ed1416279Qinliang Chen of California pleaded guilty to his involvement in a sophisticated international money laundering and drug trafficking organization.2024-02-26T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T12:45:19+00:00Connecticut Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Corporate Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:ac1f0a7b79044eb6ad9bcefb4377dc4dAriel Legassa of Connecticut was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 from his former employer.2024-02-27T14:30:00+00:002024-03-01T12:04:13+00:00Boston Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Chargesurn:syndication:d689f8d258cb49bfb76ec8be742361b4Robinson Alberto Baez-Nova of Boston was sentenced in federal court for the sexual exploitation of children as well as distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.2024-02-28T14:30:00+00:002024-03-01T17:18:24+00:00Former Grantham Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Almost $240,000 From a Charity and Gambling the Funds Awayurn:syndication:63fe18ec55504272b35eaa53b995c867Kyle Fisher, formerly of Grantham and a current resident of Holly Springs, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord to embezzling almost $240,000.2024-02-27T17:30:00+00:002024-02-29T13:58:49+00:00Fifth Defendant Sentenced for Laundering Proceeds of Scams Targeting Elderly U.S. Citizensurn:syndication:4aa09a1e2d6e4bcc88815ad26f917cd7The fifth and final foreign national convicted for laundering proceeds of a multi-faceted conspiracy has been sentenced to federal prison.2024-02-27T09:00:00+00:002024-02-28T17:28:53+00:00Rochester Man Pleads Guilty in Connection With COVID-19 Fraud, Identify Theft, and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:9abbdb233537497f8c2dc81a7cc6c882Heath Gauthier of Rochester pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft related to his fraudulent applications for CARES Act loans and to possession of child sexual abuse material.2024-02-22T11:30:00+00:002024-02-23T18:32:39+00:00Thirteen Defendants Indicted in Connection With Two Drug Trafficking Conspiraciesurn:syndication:e81ab74c1617472ead1b943eee3019fcThirteen defendants have been indicted in connection with drug trafficking organizations out of Manchester and Concord.2024-02-22T09:30:00+00:002024-02-23T15:28:54+00:00Texas Man Who Threatened Doctor Serving Transgender Patients Sentenced to Three Months in Prisonurn:syndication:1e3a45461ecf48d29ce8fe7ebee1e8b1Matthew Jordan Lindner of Texas was sentenced in federal court in Boston for threatening a Boston doctor affiliated with the national LGBTQIA+ health education center.2024-02-22T09:30:00+00:002024-02-23T15:13:51+00:00Brian Walshe Sentenced for Scheme to Sell Counterfeit Warhol Paintingsurn:syndication:dad83e434379450bb352349c2013cadcBrian R. Walshe of Lynn was sentenced in connection with a years-long, multi-faceted art fraud scheme involving two purported Andy Warhol paintings.2024-02-20T12:00:00+00:002024-02-22T18:33:15+00:00Manchester Man Pleads Guilty for Intending to Traffic Methamphetamine and Fentanylurn:syndication:92d5c9d525b34437b5aa8682510127ceJohn Barber of Manchester pleaded guilty in federal court for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.2024-02-16T13:30:00+00:002024-02-20T19:16:31+00:00Boston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamineurn:syndication:561657543c3c44cfaa125399b50463e4Joshua Westbrook of Boston was sentenced in federal court in Boston to 10 years in prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine.2024-02-16T11:30:00+00:002024-02-20T17:47:26+00:00Justice Department Transfers Approximately $500,000 in Forfeited Russian Funds to Estonia for Benefit of Ukraineurn:syndication:1ae5022de9f0480bbc7d141e145ca6e7Nearly $500,000 in forfeited Russian funds were transferred for the purpose of providing aid to Ukraine.2024-02-17T17:30:00+00:002024-02-20T12:02:25+00:00Two Men Charged With Sexually Exploiting Minorurn:syndication:9d8b3d5720784c4cb732b84545734efcTwo men have been charged in U.S. District Court for their alleged sexual exploitation of a minor female and filming the assault.2024-02-16T10:52:00+00:002024-02-16T16:54:05+00:00Owner of Telemedicine Companies Charged With $110 Million Medicare Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a3f657cfb2f94cdb9c21552558a77c2aSteven Richardson, the owner of Expansion Media and Hybrid Management Group, has agreed to plead guilty in connection with a $110 million telemedicine fraud scheme.2024-02-16T10:48:00+00:002024-02-16T16:51:27+00:00Blackstone Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Former Employer, Identity Theft, and Tax Evasionurn:syndication:0d9cafcc2066470c941d2f32033c8e62Anthony Prizio of Blackstone pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding his former employer, a company that operates a national chain of second-hand retail stores.2024-02-15T17:30:00+00:002024-02-16T16:47:38+00:00Massachusetts Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:d9960bed23c44fa7bb06a685a233694dThomas J. Method of Massachusetts has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-14T16:00:00+00:002024-02-16T13:39:41+00:00Hampton Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling More Than $2 Million and Will Forfeit More Than $800,000 to the United States Governmenturn:syndication:fc9d1758d58d4504b89d56332dd22667Anthony Silva of Hampton pleaded guilty in federal court to four separate fraud schemes involving a total intended loss of approximately $2.1 million.2024-02-15T13:50:00+00:002024-02-15T20:53:51+00:00Justice Department Conducts Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU)urn:syndication:c5d4cdaf963b4c6da3599b9f4748f539A January 2024 court-authorized operation has neutralized a network of hundreds of small office/home office routers that GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit, used to conceal and otherwise enable a variety of crimes.2024-02-15T11:32:00+00:002024-02-15T17:35:52+00:00Ian Freeman Ordered to Pay More Than $3.5 Million in Restitution to Victims and to Forfeit Proceeds of His Bitcoin Money Laundering Schemeurn:syndication:734f646af32f40d7aa5db919af88faa2Ian Freeman was ordered to pay restitution totaling more than $3.5 million to 29 victims and forfeit various other assets that were seized during the investigation.2024-02-13T14:30:00+00:002024-02-14T20:44:29+00:00Guatemalan Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Approximately $10 Million From a New Hampshire-Based Investment Companyurn:syndication:a721e66b85b8429aba1b940471592d28A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord to stealing approximately $10 million from a New Hampshire-based investment company.2024-02-13T12:00:00+00:002024-02-14T20:34:22+00:00Georgia Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Identity Thefturn:syndication:75fb54d968cd4088a9b0d53a96ce7959Lester Aceituno of Georgia has been sentenced in federal court in Concord for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.2024-02-12T11:00:00+00:002024-02-13T17:15:08+00:00Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:16b9ba685cac4a8a9bc10841b7bd0a19Fraily Rodriguez Morillo of Lawrence pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.2024-02-12T11:00:00+00:002024-02-13T17:13:57+00:00Michigan Man Who Orchestrated International Computer Fraud Scheme and Online Drug Distribution Scheme Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:0d8011b72fce45d482beb19c43b82355Doyal Kalita of Michigan has pleaded guilty to organizing separate multi-year schemes that defrauded internet users via scam virus alerts.2024-02-09T10:00:00+00:002024-02-12T15:44:24+00:00Lexington Doctor Found Guilty of Engaging in International Money Laundering Scheme, Importing Illegal Merchandise, and Receipt and Delivery of a Misbranded Drugurn:syndication:528c00995baa45db9a2b91bb0ee0bab4Rahim Shafa, a Lexington, Massachusetts, doctor, was convicted following a 14-day jury trial in connection with an international money laundering scheme.2024-02-09T09:30:00+00:002024-02-12T15:42:59+00:00International Cybercrime Malware Service Dismantled by Federal Authorities: Key Malware Sales and Support Actors in Malta and Nigeria Charged in Federal Indictmentsurn:syndication:869dcd86f0ef49209a346d6c82a6733eThe Justice Department announced that, as part of an international law enforcement effort, federal authorities in Boston seized internet domains that were used to sell computer malware used by cybercriminals to secretly access and steal data from victims’ computers. Federal authorities in Atlanta and Boston also unsealed indictments charging individuals in Malta and Nigeria, respectively, for their alleged involvement in selling the malware and supporting cybercriminals seeking to use the malware for malicious purposes.2024-02-09T15:00:00+00:002024-02-09T20:22:53+00:00New Hampshire Man Who Harassed and Intimidated Journalists Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:8027e41f12d54c81aaad7b0a817f6d19Michael Waselchuck of New Hampshire pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to harass and intimidate a journalist employed by New Hampshire Public Radio.2024-02-08T09:30:00+00:002024-02-09T15:25:51+00:00Two New York Men Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:d829184a4100479cb09825edd09d134eTwo New York men previously charged in December 2023 in connection with staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy have been indicted.2024-02-08T09:30:00+00:002024-02-09T15:24:14+00:00Malden Man Who Robbed Market with Airsoft Gun Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:2f0c6bb2fcc64d43851a485132811b43A Malden man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to robbing a local market using an airsoft gun in December 2021.2024-02-07T13:30:00+00:002024-02-08T20:52:28+00:00Former Attorney Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:5464e4e81b9648eaa6c7b0d753112be0A former Massachusetts attorney was sentenced for engaging in a scheme to bribe the Chief of Police in Medford, Mass.2024-02-07T13:30:00+00:002024-02-08T20:51:35+00:00Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in a Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanylurn:syndication:ab303d3e60a34d8d9a28b6bfd5db40f7Alesha Neault of Manchester pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in New Hampshire.2024-01-26T13:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:36:31+00:00Violent Machinegun-Wielding Drug Trafficker From North Shore Sentenced to 40 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:4cee5e642e834a2ea1a39adcd5498802A leader of one of the largest and most violent criminal street gangs in the country was sentenced for leading a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy across the North Shore and into Maine.2024-02-02T12:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:17:18+00:00Serial Bank Robber Pleads Guilty to Robbing Four Businessesurn:syndication:ab37baac7e164b4298040bdd96c1508bAkeem Lahens of Boston pleaded guilty to robbing four businesses, during which he brandished two large knives, while on federal supervised release.2024-02-02T12:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:15:21+00:00Fall River Police Officer Found Guilty of Assaulting Man in Custodyurn:syndication:e8988b4b659f48da9d15c40eaf97c900A Fall River Police Officer was convicted following a four-day jury trial of assaulting a man in custody with a baton and failing to report the assault in subsequent reports.2024-02-01T11:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:06:42+00:00Martha’s Vineyard Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robberyurn:syndication:41e1c475c6434ea9a59474e26ea4a019Petar Petyoshin of Edgartown has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for robbing a Falmouth bank.2024-02-05T11:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:05:30+00:00Massachusetts Man Extradited from Sweden on Charges Related to Fires at Jewish Institutions in Massachusettsurn:syndication:c319572ded6e422281bea3d6ac529d56Alexander Giannakakis has been extradited from Stockholm, Sweden, to face charges in connection with his alleged obstruction of an investigation into fires set at Jewish institutions in Arlington, Needham, and Chelsea, Massachusetts, in May 2019.2024-02-04T09:00:00+00:002024-02-06T14:42:07+00:00Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:c25dbd37b39f4f2cb57979f13111c79fA Massachusetts man and former Boston Police Department officer pleaded guilty for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-01T17:30:00+00:002024-02-06T15:49:49+00:00Massachusetts Man Arrested for Threatening Local Synagogue; Allegedly Threatened to Kill Members of Jewish Community and Bomb Places of Worshipurn:syndication:87c69301ffa44b9b8b0950c8186a61b1John Reardon of Millis was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb places of worship.2024-01-29T17:30:00+00:002024-02-02T16:30:23+00:00Sex Offender Previously Convicted of Child Rape Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenseurn:syndication:024cf5f5ae644872ad742492c889f614Eric Robert Johnson, a lifetime Level 2 sex offender, pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.2024-01-29T17:30:00+00:002024-02-02T16:27:06+00:00Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Machinegun Conversion Devicesurn:syndication:797dd4af8ccc4351ab4517fd62b8cbf3Michael Williams of Chelsea pleaded guilty to illegally selling multiple machinegun conversion devices to an undercover federal agent.2024-01-31T17:30:00+00:002024-02-02T16:23:14+00:00Boxing Gym Owner Sentenced for COVID Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:76edec3e88ff4e91836ff33cf8e0a2e4Daniel Olivar of Lynnfield was sentenced in court in Boston for fraudulently obtaining multiple Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act loans.2024-01-30T09:30:00+00:002024-02-02T15:31:34+00:00Summer Camp Operator Who Defrauded More Than 300 Families Sentenced to Prisonurn:syndication:87d88cd5a47d4efc95d281c3c5ddf5d5Mehdi Belhassan of Florida has been sentenced for stealing tuition and deposits from families who planned to send their children to sports camps in the Boston area.2024-01-30T09:30:00+00:002024-02-02T15:33:29+00:00Canton Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking 15-Year-Oldurn:syndication:d1daf26d5ebf42f0a463f6145172279bKeion Rowell of Canton has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor who had been reported missing.2024-01-31T09:30:00+00:002024-02-02T15:35:35+00:00Members of U.S. Attorney's Office Honored at Attorney General's Awards in Washington D.C.urn:syndication:e59da94e993b4f6fb04840aae6d0025dMembers of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts were recognized by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.2024-02-01T09:00:00+00:002024-02-02T15:36:27+00:00California Man Sentenced for Defrauding Three Businesses in Connection With His Fake Experimental Truck Companyurn:syndication:880e681afd62496bbcf2d395cd566559Jesse Hernandez of California was sentenced in federal court in Concord to 30 months in prison for wire fraud charges.2024-01-29T09:00:00+00:002024-02-02T21:21:37+00:00Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 30 Pounds of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:b5864b5c5f5e44e8b299aca39d2396dbBrian Strout of Maine pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord in connection to trafficking approximately 14 kilograms (30 pounds) of methamphetamine.2024-01-29T08:30:00+00:002024-02-02T20:50:23+00:00Former Fall River Man Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison for Role in Nationwide Identity Theft Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:6a3bfc865ec145fab338bd50c0411841Caio Felipe Oliveira Dos Santos of Brazil was sentenced in a nationwide conspiracy to open fraudulent driver accounts with rideshare and delivery companies.2024-01-30T08:30:00+00:002024-02-02T14:58:42+00:00Former Foxborough High School Teacher Who Collected Child Pornography Sentenced to Five Years in Prisonurn:syndication:154aa31aa4344efc8f55310945bffab1Thomas Davis, a former teacher at Foxborough High School, was sentenced for possession of child pornography and receiving child pornography over the Internet.2024-01-26T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:40:43+00:00Boston-Area Man and Woman Charged With Orchestrating Bank Fraudurn:syndication:a9f019ddddca4c69a66c80bd724dc588Two Boston-area residents have been charged with allegedly conspiring to defraud an area credit union by obtaining loans in the names of other individuals.2024-01-25T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:39:35+00:00Berklee College of Music Student Convicted of Stalking, Threatening Individual Promoting Democracy in Chinaurn:syndication:3a28d6e4a2944e3d82511ba4d2aad215Xiaolei Wu, a Berklee College of Music student, was convicted in Boston of stalking and threatening an individual who posted fliers in support of democracy in China.2024-01-25T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:38:34+00:00Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Targeting His Wife and Her Boyfriendurn:syndication:fa63bcd7cf114c9e9c671d7608de8448Mohammed Chowdhury of Boston pleaded guilty to trying to hire a contract killer to murder his wife and the wife’s boyfriend.2024-01-25T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:25:40+00:00California Businessman Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud Involving Penny Stock Companyurn:syndication:875d4ec493d940eba16388f3ebf032eeKevin C. Dills, a California businessman, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to engaging in a fraudulent market manipulation scheme.2024-01-25T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:24:37+00:00Level 3 Sex Offender Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Soliciting Minors on Social Mediaurn:syndication:ac180e510c484083bc4ca040b0e2260dHector Acevedo of Jamaica Plain has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for coercing a minor he found on TikTok to send him child sexual abuse material.2024-01-24T15:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:23:37+00:00Former Chicopee Superintendent of Schools Admits to Lying About Threatening Messages She Sent to Chief of Police Candidateurn:syndication:8e7d1e1b7d5f463e870caf9a23bf866dLynn Clark, the Superintendent of the Chicopee Public Schools, pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with her sending 99 threatening messages.2024-01-23T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:21:12+00:00Chatham Man Sentenced for Insider Trading Schemeurn:syndication:7efa9a4a7d8f4b548c37a68a213baf5aGregory Manning of Chatham has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for trading on inside information.2024-01-23T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:19:25+00:00Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in a Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaineurn:syndication:11ddbfac12154257b7d54236139f464cKatie Girgus of Manchester pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.2024-01-22T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:17:55+00:00Concord Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offensesurn:syndication:706ecc7287524fcbaff64e95fe85203cScott Wilkinson of Concord has been sentenced in federal court for the sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material.2024-01-25T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:16:51+00:00Corinna Counselor Ordered to Pay MaineCare $13,087.62 for Submitting Bogus Treatment Recordsurn:syndication:99dacf2867c3452ab18d6adabba98bb0A Corinna woman was sentenced for false statements involving a health care benefit program.2024-01-24T12:00:00+00:002024-01-26T19:30:46+00:00Lowell Gang Member Sentenced to 96 Months for Drug Trafficking and Money Launderingurn:syndication:05aac670ac5a4125bec76b2710797c87Virak Prum, a leader of a Lowell-based gang, was sentenced for conspiring with fellow gang members to traffic cocaine and launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds.2024-01-19T16:00:00+00:002024-01-23T14:44:15+00:00Lynn Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Identity Thefturn:syndication:3e9dda3b7e464ee49b03701658a08c59Antonio Niati, the former owner of several physical therapy clinics in Greater Boston, has been convicted by a federal jury of health care fraud charges.2024-01-18T16:00:00+00:002024-01-23T14:41:41+00:00Owner of Physical Therapy Clinic Convicted by Federal Jury of Health Care Fraud Chargesurn:syndication:4254979731424e4cb86f07b4d7a7cd02Chang Goo Yoon, the former owner of several physical therapy clinics in Greater Boston, has been convicted by a federal jury of health care fraud charges.2024-01-18T16:00:00+00:002024-01-23T14:37:55+00:00California Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding His Massachusetts Employer Over a 16 Year Periodurn:syndication:9e11205098d745ea896822383ae5e0c7Darrell Pike of Hesperia, California, was sentenced in federal court in Boston for embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer over a 16-year period.2024-01-18T16:00:00+00:002024-01-23T14:36:27+00:00Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:1b7f210b5cfc4ecd8d74552d29d10076Matthew Brackley of Maine pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-18T09:00:00+00:002024-01-22T18:15:16+00:00Recidivist Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:47a77574f1794ff9b7056f3be85e8e21David Sweeney, formerly of Belmont, has been sentenced in federal court for trafficking methamphetamine in New Hampshire.2024-01-17T13:30:00+00:002024-01-18T19:37:21+00:00Former New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Arising From Romance Scamurn:syndication:82aa670e2ab54b03a5590655262d92b3Chukwunonso Umegbo, formerly of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges involving funds obtained from romance scam victims.2024-01-16T10:30:00+00:002024-01-17T20:04:11+00:00Providence Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Minor Children to Engage in Illicit Sexual Activityurn:syndication:580027fffdb94c99bb7c7fde293e6ed0Akinola Akinlapa of Providence has been sentenced for coercing a 10-year-old Utah girl and more than a dozen other minor females to engage in sexually explicit conduct.2024-01-16T10:30:00+00:002024-01-17T20:08:53+00:00Jamaica Plain Man Sentenced for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:4030e76c716d4547945770c7ce3bc196Jalonni Shabazz of Jamaica Plain has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for a May 2022 robbery of a TD Bank in Cambridge.2024-01-08T16:00:00+00:002024-01-17T14:45:23+00:00Randolph Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minorurn:syndication:0089f6d439fa40eb949923137e94b165Admilson Gomes Pires of Randolph has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for sex trafficking a 15-year-old minor.2024-01-09T16:00:00+00:002024-01-17T14:44:24+00:00Former Head of New Mission School Sentenced for Misusing Nearly $40,000 in School Fundsurn:syndication:54c1339886064d85abf080fe2ab150edNaia Wilson, the former Head of School for New Mission School in Hyde Park, was sentenced for misusing approximately $38,806 in school funds for her own personal use.2024-01-09T15:30:00+00:002024-01-17T14:02:22+00:00eBay Inc. to Pay $3 Million in Connection with Corporate Cyberstalking Campaign Targeting Massachusetts Coupleurn:syndication:f5f2ffc1ab224be3bb6424fd9769ea5aeBay Inc., the global ecommerce company, has agreed to pay a $3 million criminal penalty for an August 2019 harassment and intimidation campaign targeting a Massachusetts couple.2024-01-11T15:30:00+00:002024-01-17T14:01:23+00:00Five Individuals Indicted for Long-Running Pump-and-Dump Schemesurn:syndication:3460c5c0deed4ef88f60f315be529477Four Canadian nationals and one former California attorney were indicted in connection with long-running international securities fraud schemes.2024-01-11T15:30:00+00:002024-01-17T13:53:55+00:00New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty in Harvard University Bomb Extortion Caseurn:syndication:817125218eb344cfb4364db3a4115d28William A. Giordani of Manchester, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston for a series of extortionate bomb threats against Harvard University.2024-01-10T17:02:00+00:002024-01-11T14:59:22+00:00Malden Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl and Using and Trafficking Stolen Identities and Credit Cardsurn:syndication:da277e10b8164d70a26fab4c605a062aA Malden man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to distributing fentanyl and using stolen identities to conduct transactions and obtain credit cards.2024-01-08T15:00:00+00:002024-01-09T22:04:16+00:00Concord Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine and Fentanylurn:syndication:bce3ea9bf4c74f91924022f391b19e49Ethan Lea was sentenced in federal court for possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances.2024-01-08T13:30:00+00:002024-01-09T21:53:30+00:00North Carolina Woman Indicted for Embezzling More Than 500,000 from Farwell Funeral Service in Nashuaurn:syndication:799f25d9808f45a4827cf8a0b6bc464fA North Carolina woman was indicted in connection with charges arising out of her embezzlement of funds from her previous employer.2024-01-05T12:30:00+00:002024-01-08T19:47:41+00:00East Longmeadow Man Sentenced for Marijuana Traffickingurn:syndication:74fc257bb0bb470ab6635307cc039352An East Longmeadow man was in federal court in Springfield for marijuana trafficking.2024-01-04T12:30:00+00:002024-01-08T19:35:41+00:00Former Stoneham Police Officer Sentenced for Defrauding Three Landloardsurn:syndication:b3ffdae8b0fb43f79368ab652c32d216A former detective sergeant for the Stoneham Police Department was sentenced for concealing his history of evictions to obtain an apartment lease.2024-01-04T15:10:00+00:002024-01-05T15:03:16+00:00NuDay Charity Sentenced for Illegal Exports to Syriaurn:syndication:513e619b3c304c77abe3d6777d8cf4d8The New Hampshire charity NuDay has been sentenced in federal court for export offenses.2023-12-28T17:00:00+00:002024-01-03T16:43:55+00:00Two New York City Men Charged With Visa Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:393bdaea5cf54da5a910b4007fc26c04Rambhai Patel and Balwinder Singh of New York have been arrested on charges related to visa fraud.2023-12-29T17:00:00+00:002024-01-03T16:40:02+00:00Two Men Charged in Connection With Kidnapping of New Jersey Residenturn:syndication:54b1edfafbb14c78a3f33096dd86e5a6Two men have been charged in connection with their respective roles in an armed kidnapping for ransom of a Paterson, New Jersey, resident.2023-12-21T16:30:00+00:002024-01-02T13:32:24+00:00Hampton Man Indicted on Additional Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:f2cabad6c5074ff89a3d318e0f04ee66A grand jury returned a superseding indictment against a Hampton man in connection with four fraud schemes.2023-12-28T16:30:00+00:002024-01-02T15:09:12+00:00Second New York Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Over $200,000 in Products From Home Depot and Lowe’surn:syndication:b85cec5be69540b484fe1c6650f3a1faA New York man was sentenced in federal court for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines.2023-12-28T16:30:00+00:002024-01-02T15:08:14+00:00Pharmaceutical Company Ultragenyx Agrees to Pay $6 Million for Allegedly Paying Kickbacks to Induce Claims for Its Drug Crysvitaurn:syndication:870a3b611daa415781440c6c7a442557Pharmaceutical company Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. has agreed to pay $6 million to resolve allegations that it caused the submission of false claims.2023-12-21T15:00:00+00:002024-01-02T14:58:42+00:00Connecticut Man Sentenced for Receiving Over $919,000 in Bribes From Contractorsurn:syndication:ad0670d5e9a444069bd36d68e65ca7b3A Connecticut man who held positions involving facility maintenance at three collegiate institutions was sentenced for bribery.2023-12-21T15:00:00+00:002024-01-02T14:57:37+00:00New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Harass and Intimidate Two Journalistsurn:syndication:6beb05b1b06747d1ba746a91be29e8ddA New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to harass and intimidate two journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio.2023-12-21T14:30:00+00:002024-01-02T14:56:11+00:00Dover Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill Three Presidential Candidatesurn:syndication:8888e94e556a4282b1ddf1097e7c18ecTyler Anderson of Dover, New Hampshire, has been indicted in connection with sending threatening text messages to three presidential candidates.2023-12-21T13:00:00+00:002023-12-22T20:52:10+00:00Revere, Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Nationwide Rideshare and Delivery Account Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:2e9d7b719b0d488ca3d2b17c204b89feThiago De Souza Prado was sentenced for defrauding rideshare companies using fraudulent driver accounts that he created using stolen identities.2023-12-19T17:00:00+00:002023-12-22T17:04:29+00:00Watertown Man Pleads Guilty to African Sports Ponzi Schemeurn:syndication:0381dabf43f34510817fc573631911e5Adrian Kawuba pleaded guilty to defrauding investors who believed they were financing lucrative short-term sports ventures in Africa.2023-12-20T12:30:00+00:002023-12-22T15:03:42+00:00Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Children in Laosurn:syndication:9578a7f01cea4b548577843735801763Michael Sebastian pleaded guilty today to sexually exploiting minors to whom he taught English in Laos.2023-12-20T12:30:00+00:002023-12-22T15:02:23+00:00Vancouver Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Penny Stock Fraudurn:syndication:a90d871579314a1d8437bf3e3c11207aMarco G. Babin pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to defraud investors in the Boston-based biomedical company Endeavor Power Corp.2023-12-20T12:00:00+00:002023-12-22T15:01:12+00:00New Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.5 Million Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:facb7d587cbb4b4ba45fad9f6c6fe81fEdwin Tavarez of New Jersey has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in connection with his scheme to defraud a friend of more than $1.5 million.2023-12-18T14:30:00+00:002023-12-19T20:45:19+00:00Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Nationwide Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:ea50df3f35934c87bb105f36df8438cfFrancis Jose Perez-Baez of Boston pleaded guilty to his role in a nationwide large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy and distribution of large quantities of fentanyl.2023-12-18T14:30:00+00:002023-12-19T20:50:45+00:00United States Files Complaint Against St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Steward Medical Group and Steward Health Care Systemurn:syndication:193a101c0e8f4d7aa8fa2d5e75f2843eThe U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Steward St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston, Inc.2023-12-18T14:30:00+00:002023-12-19T20:54:10+00:00Sudbury Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Fraud Chargesurn:syndication:7614dfdc011644cfb6706eefd401d79eChristina Iannelli, a former bookkeeper for a Lexington interior design firm, pleaded guilty to bank fraud charges in connection with embezzlement from her employer.2023-12-15T11:30:00+00:002023-12-19T20:55:20+00:00Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanylurn:syndication:7a15287caa1a4954b8e5e285af322fa6Victor Cuevas Romero of Boston, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in New Hampshire.2023-12-13T10:00:00+00:002023-12-18T17:13:36+00:00Virginia Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:a61eb7a98ba240e2a5d279c0903be8b8A Virginia man was sentenced for participating in a pump-and-dump securities fraud scheme involving the Massachusetts-based company Cannabiz Mobile, Inc.2023-12-12T13:30:00+00:002023-12-15T21:21:02+00:00Former Massachusetts State Police Troopers Convicted of Conspiring to Steal Overtime Funds and Wire Fraudurn:syndication:da6bd2ac10464cf5893a6450f8a28730Former MSP Lieutenant Daniel J. Griffin and former MSP Sergeant William W. Robertson were convicted by a federal jury in Worcester of conspiracy.2023-12-13T13:00:00+00:002023-12-15T21:19:02+00:00Former Public School Information Technology Manager Pleads Guilty to Damaging School's Computer Networkurn:syndication:2552b028652d4c7b955d2c72badd701cAn Ayer man pleaded guilty to committing a cyberattack against the computer network of his former employer, an Essex County public high school.2023-12-13T13:00:00+00:002023-12-15T21:17:23+00:00Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Doctor Affiliated with the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Centerurn:syndication:5928af7be06249e082ec51aa7622929aA Texas man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to threatening a Boston doctor who provided care for members of the transgender community.2023-12-13T13:00:00+00:002023-12-15T21:16:15+00:00Dartmouth Woman Charged with Embezzling From Employerurn:syndication:59716ed07d844ce2b5c4cdb2e27c0a16A former employee of a Bristol County industrial company was arrested and charged in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $280,000 from her employer.2023-12-14T12:30:00+00:002023-12-15T18:47:11+00:00Orthopedic Surgeon Convicted of Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:ea0f5765770547289ae09d46f6497b70A Canton orthopedic surgeon has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston for his role in a health care fraud scheme.2023-12-14T12:30:00+00:002023-12-15T18:45:58+00:00Maine Man Pleads Guilty for Threatening Portsmouth High Schoolurn:syndication:16ef6f67cf864bcc9bff8ae4877cb634Kyle Hendrickson of Maine pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord to charges in connection to the online threats he made to the Portsmouth High School.2023-12-11T12:00:00+00:002023-12-12T19:55:10+00:00Dover Man Arrested and Charged with Threatening to Kill a Presidential Candidateurn:syndication:5f4cdc9d437248b298e6da612bdbd9c3Tyler Anderson of Dover has been arrested and charged in connection with sending text messages that threatened a presidential candidate and attendees at a campaign event.2023-12-11T11:00:00+00:002023-12-12T19:54:11+00:00Federal Jury Convicts Buxton Man for Twitter Threaturn:syndication:2cfa775d1d6a4d3c8963d61296e99236Brian Dennison of Buxton was found guilty of transmitting a threatening interstate communication.2023-12-07T11:30:00+00:002023-12-11T17:41:52+00:00Revere Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Possessionurn:syndication:d1851d3ac7ab483d869e8879b203189fCesar Rivera of Revere was sentenced in federal court for possessing cocaine and fentanyl as well as receiving a firearm while under indictment for felony charges.2023-12-07T11:00:00+00:002023-12-11T17:34:18+00:00Repeat Felon Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Two Businessesurn:syndication:d4086ee82dbd4d179ba090eb368492b5Fernando Bost, a previously convicted felon, pleaded guilty in connection with the armed robberies of two Boston and Brockton businesses in March.2023-12-07T11:00:00+00:002023-12-11T17:32:20+00:00Naval Commander Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Retaining Classified National Defense Informationurn:syndication:1777c168cfa844dcaaf5c059ac606c3aGregory Edward McLean, of Jacksonville, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing videos depicting the sexual assault of children.2023-12-06T08:00:00+00:002023-12-08T14:55:38+00:00Melrose Man Sentenced for $375,000 Bank Fraudurn:syndication:757a26444ec743229a1e068444d9f2a8Pablo Rocha, a bank teller supervisor, was sentenced in federal court in Worcester for his role in defrauding his employer out of $375,000.2023-12-06T16:13:00+00:002023-12-07T14:15:29+00:00Blackstone Man Arrested for Defrauding Former Employerurn:syndication:61ab4d61f9054b4c87ac6ede9ce79e8fAnthony Prizio of Blackstone has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent scheme to steal money from his former employer.2023-12-06T16:09:00+00:002023-12-07T14:14:20+00:00Former Nashua Man Sentenced for Transporting Stolen Apple Products Worth $2 Millionurn:syndication:b3ddb07e407644ee9cb4499df1f57eeeGuangwei “William” Wu, a former Nashua man, was sentenced in federal court for transporting stolen Apple products worth $2 million.2023-12-01T08:30:00+00:002023-12-05T16:02:55+00:00Berwick Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Traffickingurn:syndication:ebdd35d193bc43a1baaf02aa28f6142bBo Rodden pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.2023-11-30T08:00:00+00:002023-12-05T15:31:21+00:00Los Angeles Man Convicted in Large-Scale Marriage Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:3dda8d2ba4d444e08364370012a23840Engilbert Ulan was convicted by a federal jury in Boston for his role in operating a large-scale marriage fraud agency.2023-11-30T08:00:00+00:002023-12-05T15:29:17+00:00Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Madison Buildingurn:syndication:4b292000a3b34d36a23f35dbac68a4f9Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury of Madison, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building.2023-12-01T11:30:00+00:002023-12-04T18:35:19+00:00Manchester Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $165,500 in a Series of Robberiesurn:syndication:1eb2c2edd26249358c356e3e2ad939c9Hector Rivera Ayala of Manchester has been sentenced in federal court in Concord to 130 months in prison for Hobbs Act robbery and bank robbery.2023-11-29T17:00:00+00:002023-12-01T14:51:59+00:00Vancouver Man to Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:290b2a7676c2462588ca3c80634d7e71Steve M. Bajic, a British Columbia resident, has agreed to plead guilty to facilitating pump-and-dump securities fraud schemes.2023-11-28T17:00:00+00:002023-12-01T15:01:20+00:00Local Magician Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:0ac681ded8634c85af96aaa549b621f9Scott Jameson of Sutton, who worked as a magician for more than 20 years, pleaded guilty in Boston to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place.2023-11-28T17:00:00+00:002023-12-01T15:02:44+00:00Florida Man Sentenced for Money Launderingurn:syndication:03891d2bc61849e79c80ec0909a086dfTochukwu Abel Edeh of Florida has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for laundering the proceeds of online investment fraud schemes.2023-11-29T16:30:00+00:002023-12-01T15:17:57+00:00Lynn Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Thefturn:syndication:00c9b1dc84a1466bbf0b16b82947c466Steeve Jean of Lynn was sentenced for submitting false federal loan applications and using a stolen identity to rent an apartment, for which he made no rent payments.2023-11-29T16:30:00+00:002023-12-01T15:20:31+00:00Bangor Woman Sentenced for Stealing More Than $27,000 From Native American Tribal Organizationurn:syndication:153c4ab8d5374a8384f1c884cef5ca0dAngelia Holt of Bangor was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $27,979.78 in restitution for stealing from her employer, a tribal organization.2023-11-29T16:30:00+00:002023-12-01T15:19:29+00:00Former Public School Information Technology Manager Charged with Damaging School's Computer Networkurn:syndication:cb3837577d1b4b91b9692a64b3ddcc6cConor LaHiff of Ayer has been charged and agreed to plead guilty in connection with a June 2023 cyberattack targeting the computer network of his former employer.2023-11-29T14:00:00+00:002023-12-01T14:58:56+00:00Federal Jury Finds Hancock Man Guilty of Assaulting FBI Special Agenturn:syndication:fdb2e61adc854e7184e6fc508c760aebAlan Howell Parrot of Hancock was found guilty of assaulting a federal officer following a one-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor.2023-11-29T11:30:00+00:002023-11-30T17:15:51+00:00Derry Man Pleads Guilty to Passport Fraud and Hacking a Telecommunications Companyurn:syndication:16bce4fa54a845f29d8da8b1dcb4d1c7Andrew Mahn of Derry, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord, New Hampshire, to passport fraud and wire fraud in connection with hacking a telecommunications company.2023-11-28T10:38:00+00:002023-11-29T14:26:18+00:00Lawrence Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:5aaaf4c9c0e3474fbf0794423963ce61Eddy Reyes Tejada of Lawrence has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.2023-11-22T15:00:00+00:002023-11-27T20:57:40+00:00Dorchester Man Arrested on Child Pornography Chargesurn:syndication:50c600fd2b394084839981ec66c90579Beau Christopher Benson of Dorchester has been arrested for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material obtained via Zoom chat rooms.2023-11-22T15:00:00+00:002023-11-27T20:56:30+00:00Former College Track and Field Coach Pleads Guilty to Cyber Fraud Scheme to Obtain Explicit Photos of Innocent Women From Across the Countryurn:syndication:0dfe5b7678614831bd00dff80a9ae255Steve Waithe, a former college track and field coach, pleaded guilty in a scheme to trick women across the country into sending him nude or semi-nude photos.2023-11-21T14:30:00+00:002023-11-27T20:55:22+00:00Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to $7.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:f4f2c21d76a841e4ae06906820350fd2Daphne Jenkins, a Virginia-based nurse practitioner, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme.2023-11-27T13:47:00+00:002023-11-27T20:53:37+00:00Quincy Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenseurn:syndication:9261ee4dd1af4526a9a7464cee8ac3b8A Quincy man was sentenced in federal court in Boston yesterday for receiving child pornography.2023-11-17T18:00:00+00:002023-11-21T23:43:32+00:00Worcester Psychiatrist Convicted of Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substancesurn:syndication:bc366dbbc28145e88bffe69a228fcca2A Worcester psychiatrist was convicted by a federal jury for illegally prescribing controlled substances.2023-11-17T18:00:00+00:002023-11-24T17:10:27+00:00Former Massachusetts State Senator Arrested for COVID Fraudurn:syndication:434dd33b54804e2a845d0bdc8565d3bfFormer Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran was arrested and charged in federal court in Boston with a COVID-19 fraud scheme.2023-11-17T18:00:00+00:002023-11-24T18:41:17+00:00Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with Intent to Distribute More Than Two Pounds of Cocaineurn:syndication:6ca12cc2f22140b5938ea042d4838d88Michael Francis pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing with intent to distribute a kilogram of cocaine in New Hampshire.2023-11-14T16:00:00+00:002023-11-20T20:21:29+00:00North Kingstown Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud, Suborning Perjury, Money Laundering, and Wire Fraudurn:syndication:43bcad78214847bab06e8db176a5007aA North Kingstown man working as a self-employed contractor admitted to a federal judge today that he committed bankruptcy fraud and related crimes.2023-11-15T14:30:00+00:002023-11-20T16:33:58+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:f29113cc88284d34ac6e762e5b87b60cA Springfield man pleaded guilty to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from over 490 vehicles.2023-11-14T11:00:00+00:002023-11-20T16:12:19+00:00Worcester Man Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunitionurn:syndication:e2d61b2d2ce44d4f8d0de1bfe013d53cA Worcester man was arrested for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.2023-11-15T10:30:00+00:002023-11-20T16:11:13+00:00Venezuelan Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Distributing Thousands of Fentanyl Pillsurn:syndication:d036dd95fdc84ac5b6eb95d27c56ee9bA Venezuelan man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for trafficking fentanyl.2023-11-15T10:30:00+00:002023-11-17T19:10:01+00:00Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing and Selling Ghost Gunsurn:syndication:7d3d3db428154cf982e6d96f839d54f9A previously convicted felon pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to manufacturing and selling firearms.2023-11-15T10:30:00+00:002023-11-17T18:59:31+00:00Repeat Sex Trafficker Arrested for Sex Traffickingurn:syndication:7dce134300524a2883b19234044c2dbcA Stoughton man previously convicted of multiple counts of sex trafficking has been arrested on sex trafficking charges.2023-11-15T10:30:00+00:002023-11-17T18:57:45+00:00Boston Man Sentenced for Securities Fraudurn:syndication:e7cb17338c294b6abeb595e3d845b6ceA Boston man has been sentenced in federal court for exerting secret control over a Massachusetts-based company.2023-11-16T10:00:00+00:002023-11-17T18:56:22+00:00Boston Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking a Minorurn:syndication:a3c9224ec9f743b0900c4d7a91de7e1cA Boston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly sex trafficking and transporting a minor to Rhode Island to engage in prostitution.2023-11-16T10:00:00+00:002023-11-20T16:19:17+00:00Amesbury Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:72e86714c30e4fd2813a56f5f8e4b5f4An Amesbury man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for child pornography charges.2023-11-16T10:00:00+00:002023-11-17T18:46:59+00:00Former Needham Police Officer Sentenced for Insider Trading Conspiracyurn:syndication:0f03328862a745a89eed885ba2007dfcA former Needham police officer was sentenced for conspiring to trade on inside information.2023-11-16T09:30:00+00:002023-11-17T18:40:02+00:00Providence VA Service Representative Indicted on Federal Extortion, Bribery, Witness Tampering Chargesurn:syndication:893d849490be4952b2f33ff45f6a0ac9Michael Darrah was charged with three counts of bribery and one count each of extortion, gratuity received by a public official, and witness tampering.2023-11-09T09:30:00+00:002023-11-14T16:17:12+00:00Addiction Treatment Center Supervisor Admits to Participating in a Scheme to Defraud Federal, State, and Private Health Care Insurersurn:syndication:143e4aea4ac74e2181a62b14fadff239Mi Ok Song Bruining, a clinical social worker, admitted to a federal judge that she helped devise and execute a fraud scheme.2023-11-09T09:00:00+00:002023-11-14T16:16:05+00:00Manchester Man Arrested for Defrauding State and Federal Taxpayersurn:syndication:e7b1026199194ec0b934e9b1b16993d9Kyereem Sackey of Manchester has been arrested for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain CARES Act funds from the U.S. government and the State of New York.2023-11-09T09:00:00+00:002023-11-14T16:15:01+00:00MS-13 Member Charged for Alleged Role in 2010 Murderurn:syndication:2576b5b9b3c042b88ba44f2023ded3f9Adam Rodriguez, a member of the transnational criminal organization known as La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, has been arrested on RICO charges.2023-11-09T09:00:00+00:002023-11-14T16:13:51+00:00International Fugitive Wanted for Embezzling Approximately $10 Million Arrested by the FBI in Miamiurn:syndication:0d11ab99dcb04dd4807eb4a3e00c4d35Roberto Montano of Guatemala has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation following an international manhunt.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T18:11:36+00:00Federal Jury Convicts Georgia Man of Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Identity Thefturn:syndication:b25fd1abe5a94a8fa73368aaa12b1bccLestor Aceituno of Georgia has been convicted in Concord for bank fraud conspiracy and identity theft after a five-day trial.2023-11-03T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T18:12:42+00:00New York Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Products From Home Depot and Lowe’surn:syndication:d7e8d2f6d3a647f88009067483958108Jalil McIntyre of New York has been sentenced in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines.2023-11-06T16:30:00+00:002023-11-13T18:14:08+00:00Xavier Pelkey Sentenced to 15 Years for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terroristsurn:syndication:d7f73d2fe7754b329176bb6284dc87deXavier Pelkey of Waterville has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.2023-11-06T15:00:00+00:002023-11-13T15:56:02+00:00Large-Scale Cocaine Supplier Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison for His Role in Wide-Ranging Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:df55657440e0463e9b4fbd2023fd7d48Pedro Villot-Santiago has been sentenced in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack, and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.2023-11-01T07:30:00+00:002023-11-09T16:25:26+00:00Two Sentenced for Roles in Wide-Ranging Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:f058ae9487d6405badc8d55d26c00c42Two men were sentenced for their participation in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack, and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.2023-11-01T07:30:00+00:002023-11-09T16:23:54+00:00Cambridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Possession of Firearmsurn:syndication:62eee639990f4768974635a80bf3bd6eA Cambridge man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for federal drug and firearm charges.2023-11-02T07:30:00+00:002023-11-09T16:22:39+00:00Former Stockbroker Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Penny-Stock Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a07539751dc0400387ed87dce077650bA California man was sentenced for his involvement as the principal stock trader in a sophisticated securities fraud scheme.2023-11-02T07:30:00+00:002023-11-09T16:21:42+00:00Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to 110 Months in Prisonurn:syndication:39b60229fcf447918ed2a6903b4fbf6dA New Bedford man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for the July 2021 robbery of a Bristol County Savings Bank branch in Dartmouth.2023-11-02T07:00:00+00:002023-11-09T16:20:49+00:00Connecticut Man Convicted of Corporate Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:274276a13917499898f1962f6b466aa0A Connecticut man was convicted by a federal jury in Boston of fraudulently obtaining over $500,000 from his former employer, New England Sports Network.2023-11-03T07:00:00+00:002023-11-09T16:09:12+00:00Tewksbury Woman Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Embezzlement, Unemployment Fraud and Tax Crimesurn:syndication:0f06de863fa542a7b0851860a416190cJoanne Dinoto was sentenced in federal court in Boston for embezzling more than $1.8 million from her employer.2023-11-07T07:00:00+00:002023-11-09T18:46:15+00:00Lawrence Men Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bedfordurn:syndication:dd5fb5044e67479c8e406fd8dacdd150Two Lawrence men have been sentenced in federal court for conspiring to distribute fentanyl to individuals at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center.2023-11-07T07:00:00+00:002023-11-09T16:05:30+00:00Over 220 Pounds of Suspected Controlled Substances Seized, Including Pills Shaped to Resemble Heart-Shaped Candyurn:syndication:6b6dc24e234b4557bf742f2f1a8264d7Three men have been arrested in connection with allegedly running this large-scale drug trafficking organization on the North Shore of Massachusetts.2023-11-06T16:30:00+00:002023-11-16T02:31:46+00:00Four Florida Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Nationwide 'Felony Lane Gang' Conspiracyurn:syndication:62d57f41e7dc454187c054bc01251fb7Four men from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have been sentenced to federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and related charges.2023-10-27T13:00:00+00:002023-11-02T14:30:25+00:00Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:1fb6f444bd2d486796f19e57de2bbfe2Francis Manuel Santos Arias of Lawrence pleaded guilty to his role in a trafficking fentanyl conspiracy.2023-10-30T09:00:00+00:002023-11-03T13:19:40+00:00United States Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Personnel for Exceptional Serviceurn:syndication:f97c5ef3579a48178dee366a39f3d361Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy has announced the recipients of the 2023 Law Enforcement Awards.2023-10-30T09:00:00+00:002023-11-03T13:17:26+00:00Quincy Man Arrested for Hiding More Than $10 Million in Corporate Incomeurn:syndication:5016aaad8d4044a58b55071d673c9690Su Nguyen of Quincy was arrested in connection with his involvement in filing false tax returns on behalf of his company that hid more than $10 million in corporate income.2023-10-31T09:00:00+00:002023-11-03T13:15:52+00:00Warwick Man Detained in Federal Custody on Enticement and Obscenity Chargesurn:syndication:643649fa64fc4ea6921b91646773444bJeffrey Locke Slinn of Rhode Island was detained in federal custody following his arrest on charges that he allegedly attempted to entice an 11-year-old New Jersey girl.2023-10-30T16:30:00+00:002023-11-02T15:00:40+00:00Drugmaker Nostrum and CEO Agree to Pay Up to $50 Million to Resolve Claims of Underpaying Rebates Owed Under Medicaid Drug Rebate Programurn:syndication:5beaf5c956534a48b477bbf6466024a0Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (Nostrum), and its founder and CEO, have agreed to pay a minimum of $3,825,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act.2023-10-30T11:35:00+00:002023-10-30T20:33:41+00:00Former Attorney Convicted for Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:37be2c1ab67b4c00ba76cba2a909645cSean O’Donovan, a former attorney, has been convicted of a scheme to bribe the Chief of Police in Medford to obtain approval for a client to sell recreational marijuana.2023-10-27T11:00:00+00:002023-10-30T20:32:54+00:00Four Charged with Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:a7ddf5875cf14ea09ee4ba0953db2537Four individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed fentanyl and cocaine.2023-10-25T07:00:00+00:002023-10-30T15:18:54+00:00Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:07d11cf8f1af46d5a38060566abf6c9bMelvin Antonio Perez Medina of Lawrence pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.2023-10-25T07:00:00+00:002023-10-30T15:17:50+00:00Psychiatrist Convicted of Billing Medicare and Private Insurance Companies for Services Never Renderedurn:syndication:48b2d75b37804015ba120271fe791d39Gustavo Kinrys, a Natick psychiatrist, was convicted of billing Medicare and private insurance companies for more than $11 million in treatments he did not provide.2023-10-25T07:00:00+00:002023-10-30T15:16:49+00:00Statement from FBI Boston Division Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen on the Lewiston, Maine, Mass Shootingurn:syndication:78fb87e58bb24d23b88190db14beda8bFBI Boston continues to support the investigation and the victims of the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting.2023-10-28T07:46:00+00:002023-10-28T14:01:26+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:b6ddd3f435964e019bc50a9dcf595f0eSanto Feliberty of Springfield pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters.2023-10-20T17:00:00+00:002023-10-24T14:09:30+00:00Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Minorurn:syndication:04153245a218483188c073a7fff5ee0aMarkell Greene of Bronx, New York, pleaded guilty in Boston to coercing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography.2023-10-20T17:00:00+00:002023-10-24T14:08:18+00:00Florida Man Convicted of Stealing Sports Camp Tuition Funds From 303 Familiesurn:syndication:eb9e773297e34634b072d9f4b1366fbfMehdi Belhassan of Florida was convicted of stealing tuition and deposits from families across the country who planned to send children to sports camps in the Boston area.2023-10-20T16:30:00+00:002023-10-24T14:03:18+00:00Tewksbury Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:82a87cc82e92420aaa7d04619ed51f84Nicholas O’Neil of Tewksbury has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for the September 2020 robbery of a Santander Bank branch in Tewksbury.2023-10-23T16:12:00+00:002023-10-24T13:36:45+00:00Norway Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining $240,000 in Paycheck Protection Program Loans During Pandemicurn:syndication:f32c5acc14044efda741f102719860ceMerton Weed Jr., of Norway, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to filing fraudulent applications for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).2023-10-23T16:09:00+00:002023-10-24T13:31:59+00:00Rutland Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Access Protected Computer Network of Medical Treatment Providerurn:syndication:2915cfc182f44d0f937d143a81ff228eNathan Howe of Rutland pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to conspiring to access a protected computer of his former employer.2023-10-18T16:30:00+00:002023-10-20T14:06:51+00:00Felon Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for the Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunitionurn:syndication:7683280f6e1b40f3985ec23aad483d20Brian Woodburn of Vermont has been sentenced in federal court in Concord for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.2023-10-18T13:00:00+00:002023-10-19T19:32:52+00:00Amherst Man Arrested for Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:6902a644d89f49ab81a5c53b45447eb1Bradley Driscoll of Amherst has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.2023-10-18T06:30:00+00:002023-10-19T13:26:06+00:00Rhode Island Man Sentenced to More Than One Year in Prison for Wide-Ranging Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:ce36a25160e14213b5f2aebe7e5bdba5Hector Matos of Rhode Island has been sentenced in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging cocaine trafficking conspiracy.2023-10-17T08:30:00+00:002023-10-18T15:06:23+00:00Massachusetts Man Indicted for Knowingly Concealing the Source of Material Support or Resources to a Terrorist Organizationurn:syndication:a9eeea0b909441bea21d3452d62d4f51Mateo Ventura of Wakefield was indicted for concealing the source of material support or resources that he intended to go to a foreign terrorist organization.2023-10-17T08:30:00+00:002023-10-18T14:46:25+00:00Former Information Technology Manager Sentenced for Scheme to Steal More Than $1.4 Million From Employerurn:syndication:c3720eb2c7ba4e2f942fca49cc210c68Tod Erickson, the former information technology manager of a Quebec City, Canada-based telecommunications company, was sentenced in connection with a fraud scheme.2023-10-17T08:30:00+00:002023-10-18T13:19:23+00:00California Attorney Sentenced for Selling Unregistered Securitiesurn:syndication:20b0964d5a104d8b99acec0f378f3a4cDaniel V. Martinez, a California attorney, was sentenced in Boston in connection with the illegal sale of more than $1.3 million worth of unregistered company shares.2023-10-12T11:30:00+00:002023-10-17T20:41:21+00:00Keene Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill a Member of Congressurn:syndication:9be0ac6f26de486e9caa6358af382e1cAllan Poller of Keene pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to kill a member of Congress.2023-10-12T11:30:00+00:002023-10-17T19:59:03+00:00Founder of Swiss Asset Management Firm Sentenced for Global Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:9dd43188c7f04d928c079fddb9baa7b5Roger Knox, the founder and operator of a Swiss asset management firm, was sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a massive global securities fraud scheme.2023-10-13T06:30:00+00:002023-10-17T13:18:03+00:00Member of Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:ce588d3074ae4ce782d012d8132b171bNicolas Davila of Springfield pleaded guilty to his role in a regional organized theft crew that stole catalytic converters from more than 470 vehicles.2023-10-13T14:30:00+00:002023-10-16T20:09:00+00:00Former U.S. Congressional Candidate Convicted of Federal Election Campaign Act Violations and False Statementsurn:syndication:9f2897100c0340a382a152bd32d5d56fA former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives was convicted by a federal jury in Boston of charges of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act.2023-10-13T14:30:00+00:002023-10-16T20:14:03+00:00Manchester Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:76686af1959847de9dd6a88200651272A Manchester man was sentenced for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine in New Hampshire.2023-10-11T16:30:00+00:002023-10-13T16:31:26+00:00Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Fentanyl, Firearms and Ammunitionurn:syndication:394adc876b744526ba0fab8918c44b6aA Weare man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a prohibited person and drug crimes.2023-10-11T16:00:00+00:002023-10-13T16:31:07+00:00Level Three Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography from a Minor He Solicited on TikTokurn:syndication:b49bc07e4a4146ccae82441f710f0b86A Boston man pleaded guilty to coercing a minor he found on TikTok to send him child sexual abuse material.2023-10-11T14:00:00+00:002023-10-13T14:34:58+00:00Chatham Man Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Schemeurn:syndication:bd82f8f1cf9e45dda47da522c74d88b6A Chatham man pleaded guilty to securities fraud for trading on inside information.2023-10-11T14:00:00+00:002023-10-13T14:30:02+00:00Bangor Bank Robber Sentenced to 17-and-One-Half Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:ee0c8f987a564d309d4fa87cb4f0a874A Bangor, Maine, man was sentenced for bank robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon.2023-10-10T14:00:00+00:002023-10-13T14:22:45+00:00Martha's Vineyard Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Falmouth Bankurn:syndication:2c232c302968426e812764b53f32a014An Edgartown man pleaded guilty to an armed robbery of a Falmouth bank.2023-10-12T13:35:00+00:002023-10-13T14:21:47+00:00Penobscot Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:7a6fc60244bb4f9988396e55c5f54218A Penobscot man was sentenced for conspiring to distribute fentanyl.2023-10-11T13:30:00+00:002023-10-13T14:21:28+00:00Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner Charged with $7.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:f5fb97a1b783443795352502edd0646aDaphne Jenkins, a Virginia-based nurse practitioner, was charged in a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment.2023-10-06T15:30:00+00:002023-10-11T13:35:32+00:00Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Chargesurn:syndication:6339ba722c3a418daeb0ae9757b263f3Juan Ramos of Lynn pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to possessing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine intended for distribution.2023-10-05T08:00:00+00:002023-10-06T15:14:26+00:00Commercial Truck Driver Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:2b88a016239845a08988b8c21accca0cGerardo Madrigal Quintero of Mexico has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.2023-10-05T08:00:00+00:002023-10-06T15:13:22+00:00Inmate at FCI-Berlin Sentenced to an Additional 30 Months for Assaulting Another Inmateurn:syndication:7e140167283b49cc8c85dd9f04f52f5aAniel Gomez, an inmate at FCI Berlin, was sentenced in federal court in Concord for assaulting another inmate.2023-10-03T07:30:00+00:002023-10-04T16:11:41+00:00Project Safe Neighborhoods Investigation Nets More Than Five Kilos of Fentanyl Pills and Powder, Along With Commercial Pill Pressesurn:syndication:e19447ae10f141ca83dd46e8b230a717Two Rhode Island men were arrested for drug trafficking and more than seven kilos of fentanyl pills and powder and two commercial pill presses have been seized.2023-10-02T15:00:00+00:002023-10-03T20:24:53+00:00Unsealed Indictment Charges Connecticut Man with Trafficking Guns and Fentanyl in Rhode Island and Connecticuturn:syndication:58a7934a3cf846ed89cb2501f911b19fA Windsor, Connecticut resident was arrested after being charged with engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license and drug crimes.2023-10-03T14:52:00+00:002023-10-04T13:57:04+00:00Ian Freeman Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Operating a Bitcoin Money Laundering Schemeurn:syndication:9af28b224b2244538030f115c62fee2fIan Freeman has been sentenced in federal court for laundering more than $10 million in proceeds from romance scams and other Internet fraud.2023-10-02T12:00:00+00:002023-10-03T18:18:50+00:00Boston Man Sentenced for Defrauding Victims of More Than $1 Million Using Various Online Scamsurn:syndication:56aeb460379c4b4391fd0381a902dd6fKelechi Collins Umeh of Boston has been sentenced in connection with his role in expansive online fraud schemes targeting individuals in the United States.2023-10-02T09:30:00+00:002023-10-03T14:36:45+00:00Former Senior Executive in College Admissions Case Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Connection with Payments to Secure Son’s Admission to University of Southern Californiaurn:syndication:3a4d5ec5dbec45d296f7c67231268723John Wilson, a private-equity investor and former senior Staples executive, has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for tax fraud.2023-09-29T09:30:00+00:002023-10-02T17:03:28+00:00Former Boston Bank Branch Manager Sentenced for Bank Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:c8a1ecc1abbb48d0bca184019b6b4698Nathan Wadsworth, the former branch manager for a Boston bank, was sentenced for stealing more than $100,000 in funds from customer bank accounts.2023-09-29T09:30:00+00:002023-10-02T16:58:31+00:00Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Making Hoax Bomb Threat Against Boston Children's Hospitalurn:syndication:d16e4cff5ca04a47a1a1f99d06bdd38bCatherine Leavy of Westfield pleaded guilty to calling in a hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital.2023-09-28T15:30:00+00:002023-09-29T20:13:20+00:00Lowell Man Indicted for Armed Bank Robberyurn:syndication:300c761833c04bda8d46241f54579a98Joselito Santiago-Matias of Lowell has been indicted in connection with the April 2023 robberies of three banks in Worcester.2023-09-28T15:30:00+00:002023-09-29T20:10:26+00:00Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:c2ecf1bc3ae94a98803b5a8b893e3537Joel Enrique Armenta Castro of Mexico received four years in prison for his role in a Mexican-based drug trafficking organization seeking to operate in the Boston area.2023-09-28T15:30:00+00:002023-09-29T20:06:50+00:00Former Airline Gate Agent Sentenced for Cheating Airline Ticketing Systemurn:syndication:072dbd8894fb403aae51085f79e04616Tiffany Jenkins of Chelsea was sentenced for using her position as an airline gate agent to convert low-cost flights to more expensive flights for friends and others.2023-09-28T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T20:03:01+00:00Providence Man Sentenced for Robbing Five Rhode Island Banksurn:syndication:ed14fbea39ff42a7b3d719526eb39237Dashawn Diaz of Providence, who previously admitted to robbing five banks in Rhode Island within five weeks in 2022, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.2023-09-25T14:30:00+00:002023-09-26T19:21:03+00:00Massachusetts Man Convicted in Rideshare and Delivery Account Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:88c9b67bb0e440609ead34cab12e253bThiago De Souza Prado of Massachusetts was convicted of defrauding rideshare companies using fraudulent driver accounts that he created using stolen identities.2023-09-20T12:30:00+00:002023-09-21T18:05:07+00:00Former Stoneham Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Three Landlordsurn:syndication:6aafd8f33452450892de97a2754da124Robert Kennedy of Stoneham pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud.2023-09-20T11:30:00+00:002023-09-21T17:57:53+00:00Man Sentenced for Defrauding Hundreds of Victims Onlineurn:syndication:8746f31c82664db3a9a0d875cfb23a56Esogie Osawaru of Nigeria has been sentenced to six months in prison for using various online scams to steal more than $1.3 million from approximately 125 victims.2023-09-20T11:30:00+00:002023-09-21T17:56:31+00:00Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Role in Nationwide Conspiracy That Trafficked Drugs Hidden in Toy Trucks, Disney Items, and Halloween Decorationsurn:syndication:d03aeeb54ffe4e399d27225453e87a58Nathan Boddie of Rhode Island was sentenced in Boston for his role in a nationwide conspiracy to traffic controlled substances from Arizona into Massachusetts.2023-09-20T11:30:00+00:002023-09-21T17:50:42+00:00New Hampshire Doctor Indicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Benzodiazepinesurn:syndication:9c7a8a4159934d25997626673edc72bdRobert G. Soucy Jr., D.O., of Columbia, New Hampshire, has been indicted in connection with his unlawful distribution of opioids and benzodiazepines.2023-09-15T09:30:00+00:002023-09-18T14:29:46+00:00Convicted Felon Charged with Fentanyl Distribution Following His Release From Prisonurn:syndication:f1103eacb3974dafbead6771ef0947b9Ruben Depina, a previously convicted felon, was charged with allegedly contacting a law enforcement officer to coordinate a drug deal after being released from prison.2023-09-15T09:30:00+00:002023-09-18T14:25:54+00:00Serial Bank Robber From Fall River Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prisonurn:syndication:17aa1e09b87b42278586c2f5bca02936William Sequeira of Fall River has been sentenced for robbing four separate banks in Massachusetts within a five-day period and attempting to rob a fifth bank.2023-09-15T09:30:00+00:002023-09-18T14:24:38+00:00Three Defendants Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Conspiracy and Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Offenses for Obstructing Access to a Reproductive Health Services Facilityurn:syndication:b7280273a5dd4862b42032ef9fd93bedJonathan Darnel of Virginia, Jean Marshall of Massachusetts, and Joan Bell of New Jersey have been convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.2023-09-15T09:00:00+00:002023-09-18T19:41:43+00:00Maine Man Indicted for Threatening to “Shoot Up” The Portsmouth High Schoolurn:syndication:ceb30ee5208c4abf9e6939f13c39eecaKyle Hendrickson of Maine has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Concord for threatening the Portsmouth High School on SnapChat.2023-09-14T08:30:00+00:002023-09-15T14:56:07+00:00Canton Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking a Minorurn:syndication:129ddd1a54ef469e9eec575a9ac29f21Keion Rowell of Canton has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston of sex trafficking a minor who had been reported missing.2023-09-14T08:00:00+00:002023-09-15T13:45:31+00:00Wayland Woman Sentenced for Role in Physical Therapy Clinic Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a1cdea3fe5e74180b2084926339e8b04Anna Barenboym of Wayland has been sentenced for a scheme to defraud multiple insurance providers for physical therapy services that were not provided to patients.2023-09-13T07:00:00+00:002023-09-14T14:35:39+00:00Boston Doctor Indicted for Exposing Himself to Minor Sitting Next to Him on Flighturn:syndication:0b723fed8def48c28359da2305241c02Dr. Sudipta Mohanty of Boston has been indicted for allegedly masturbating and exposing himself within the view of a 14-year-old female onboard a flight.2023-09-13T07:00:00+00:002023-09-14T14:31:11+00:00Leader of $25 Million International Money Laundering Conspiracy Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:8b06bc58d15944faa0f7083216800cb7Jin Hua Zhang of New York pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to leading a sophisticated international money laundering organization.2023-09-12T16:30:00+00:002023-09-14T11:24:29+00:00Repeat Felon Charged with Armed Robbery of Two Businessesurn:syndication:c570cd444b1e4bb690c58294d0d7f3eeFernando Bost, a previously convicted felon, was charged in connection with the armed robberies of two Boston and Brockton businesses in March.2023-09-12T16:30:00+00:002023-09-14T12:41:40+00:00Maine Man Arrested for Racially-Motivated Death Threats Against Black Neighborurn:syndication:18c68ec972d4443f8aa357998cba158fCharles Allen Barnes of Maine was arrested on federal charges for sending a threatening voicemail to a neighbor.2023-09-12T09:00:00+00:002023-09-13T14:01:52+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Extorting Massachusetts Victims He Met Via Online Dating Websiteurn:syndication:d7fafbe6a46541dd91321d21ff174d2cBrandon D. Kane of Maryland pleaded guilty to making extortionate threats toward victims in Massachusetts.2023-09-08T17:30:00+00:002023-09-13T12:47:38+00:00Lowell Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiraciesurn:syndication:6da9fb71f0ba475ca6960038e3cb3d27Virak Prum, a leader of a Lowell-based gang, pleaded guilty to conspiring with fellow gang members to traffic wholesale quantities of cocaine and launder the proceeds.2023-09-08T17:30:00+00:002023-09-13T12:50:14+00:00Bridgewater Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investorsurn:syndication:3137789826dd45fc8be9188facdd1030Jose Rocha of Bridgewater pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston for defrauding investors out of more than half a million dollars.2023-09-07T17:30:00+00:002023-09-13T12:51:17+00:00Quincy Man Arrested for $1 Million Counterfeit Check Schemeurn:syndication:7d43b028943d430694f7606e20f16ae1Hui Zhang of Quincy was arrested and charged in connection with a bank fraud scheme involving approximately 114 counterfeit checks worth more than $1 million.2023-09-07T17:30:00+00:002023-09-13T12:52:45+00:00NuDay Charity Pleads Guilty in Connection with the Illegal Export of Goods to Syriaurn:syndication:ea7c4c93c48b4be1ba552d83b7b15423NuDay, a New Hampshire charity, pleaded guilty in federal court to export offenses.2023-09-08T17:30:00+00:002023-09-13T13:02:28+00:00Merrimack Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 From Confluence Medicalurn:syndication:acb2d7797584484bb72f73b968715890Scott Dulac of Merrimack pleaded guilty in federal court to charges in connection with his theft of funds from his previous employer.2023-09-07T17:00:00+00:002023-09-13T13:03:36+00:00Fitchburg Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for His Role in Wide-Ranging Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:f4fa950922554c22a1a363025f8fc071Ivan Torres of Fitchburg was sentenced in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack, and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.2023-09-08T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:29:04+00:00Four New Hampshire Men Charged in Connection with the Stalking of Two Journalistsurn:syndication:cf1b36a4a48448039dc6ff3c7fc5e04dFour New Hampshire men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for their roles in a conspiracy to harass and intimidate two journalists.2023-09-08T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:30:09+00:00Man Charged with March 2023 Armed Robberyurn:syndication:8b50856bf2624740a034b0e401710ea1Royal Benjamin has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with the March 20, 2023, armed robbery of the JP Wireless store in Jamaica Plain, Mass.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:41:35+00:00Boston Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:6f08cb3b97d3462ba2c4beeb185c51ebColeman Nee was sentenced in federal court in Boston for robbing a TD Bank branch in Boston.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:39:21+00:00Federal Prison Employee Pleads Guilty to Accepting Payments from High-Net-Worth Inmateurn:syndication:685efe01514f410c8b2244f6f98c50d9A Correctional Counselor pleaded guilty to accepting payments from an inmate under his care.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:37:42+00:00Former Head of New Mission School Pleads Guilty to Misusing Nearly $40,000 in School Fundsurn:syndication:4d0c163fdff14d4c9c740187d4f70f61Naia Wilson, the former Head of School for New Mission School in Hyde Park, pleaded guilty to engaging in a scheme to defraud Boston Public Schools.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:36:19+00:00Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Thefturn:syndication:a402cd2d46e442789dcadc2f6fea7c4fSteeve Jean pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized use of a Social Security number.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:34:42+00:00Beverly Farms Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Payroll Schemeurn:syndication:ecf55f3e77c3473f9ba30257efe5225bFrank Loconte pleaded guilty in connection with a payroll scheme involving underreporting of overtime hours for his union employees.2023-09-06T09:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:26:38+00:00Russian Businessman Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison in $93 Million Hack-to-Trade Conspiracyurn:syndication:46014a3338af4245aa5bfb6dccbf7b8bA Russian businessman was sentenced in federal court in Boston for his involvement in an elaborate hack-to-trade scheme.2023-09-07T16:19:00+00:002023-09-08T15:17:03+00:00Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:15088c0f6bdc492f80c443439bf98162Mariano Santana pleaded guilty to his involvement in a sophisticated international money laundering and drug trafficking organization.2023-09-01T17:00:00+00:002023-09-06T14:12:09+00:00Franklin Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill a U.S. Senatorurn:syndication:dd9ab37f053e4b669ce6dad62a1d44cbBrian Landry of Franklin has been indicted for threatening to kill a United States Senator.2023-08-31T08:00:00+00:002023-09-01T16:20:14+00:00Boxing Gym Owner Pleads Guilty to COVID Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:898b04dabe714c9785d122bd6ce73299Daniel Olivar of Lynnfield pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to fraudulently obtaining multiple Coronavirus Aid loans.2023-08-31T08:00:00+00:002023-09-01T16:18:10+00:00Norfolk Man Charged with Price Gouging N95 Masks in Early Months of COVID-19 Pandemicurn:syndication:5204c1546135402e9cf5fa8a95308e66A Norfolk, Massachusetts man has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to price gouge hospitals for scarce N95 filtering facepiece respirators.2023-08-31T16:51:00+00:002023-09-01T15:28:54+00:00Former MBTA Transit Police Officer Indicted for False Reports Related to Assault at MBTA Stationurn:syndication:4784a2aded044ec7948ef88d22fb3c5bA former Sergeant with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department was arrested for filing false reports regarding an assault by another officer.2023-08-31T16:27:00+00:002023-09-01T12:21:49+00:00Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted for Threatening to Burn Down the Plymouth County Courthouse and Kill Law Enforcement Officersurn:syndication:aada8deca41848ca9faf9233150defbcA federal grand jury in Boston indicted a former Middlesex County Sheriff’s deputy for allegedly threatening to burn down the Plymouth County Courthouse.2023-08-30T09:00:00+00:002023-08-31T14:50:44+00:00Former North Shore Pizzeria Owner Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for COVID Fraudurn:syndication:544fc269cf14491f8f1723f07ded47a4Dana L. McIntyre, a former North Shore resident, was sentenced for filing fraudulent applications for more than $660,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loan funds.2023-08-30T16:40:00+00:002023-08-31T14:01:48+00:00Five Defendants Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Conspiracy and Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Offenses for Obstructing Access to a Reproductive Health Services Facilityurn:syndication:d23578a290c8408198341461e3b40ff7Five individuals have been convicted of civil rights offenses in connection with a reproductive health care clinic invasion in Washington, D.C., on October 22, 2020.2023-08-29T06:00:00+00:002023-08-30T11:53:00+00:00Lee Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Child Exploitationurn:syndication:3545717604464b8aa09954c50e990fc9Joshua Olsen of Lee has been sentenced in federal court for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).2023-08-29T17:29:00+00:002023-08-30T12:30:46+00:00Former Stockbroker Pleads Guilty to Penny-Stock Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:23b0b046b8f24e1aa36852163dd5859aJoseph A. Padilla of California pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his involvement as the principal stock trader in a sophisticated securities fraud scheme.2023-08-29T17:27:00+00:002023-08-30T12:27:58+00:00Chelsea Man Indicted for Unlawful Trafficking of Machinegun Conversion Devicesurn:syndication:bfc7af91e6bd4c8bbf37165a5a6deff7Michael Williams of Chelsea has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston with illegally selling machinegun conversion devices.2023-08-25T18:00:00+00:002023-08-29T13:19:41+00:00Jodi Cohen Named Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Field Officeurn:syndication:24158264f3874c5db5bbf4abcd93f374FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Jodi Cohen as the special agent in charge of the Boston Field Office. Ms. Cohen most recently served as the special agent in charge of the Louisville Field Office in Louisville, Kentucky.2023-08-28T13:42:00+00:002023-08-28T20:50:13+00:00Interaction with Undercover Agent in an Online Chatroom for Kids Leads to Prison Sentence for Canton Manurn:syndication:c90134655d0442348b821b09dea60da1Dale Carr of Canton has been sentenced in Portland for attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor.2023-08-24T17:00:00+00:002023-08-28T13:26:53+00:00United States File Forfeiture Action to Recover Cryptocurrency Traceable to Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:2485296f699c44e09c7c6e906bb05eefThe United States Attorney’s Office filed a civil forfeiture action to recover cryptocurrency alleged to be proceeds of a business email compromise.2023-08-24T09:00:00+00:002023-08-25T15:04:09+00:00Justice Department Announces Results of Nationwide COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Actionurn:syndication:80ea0e23506b4e909339b45bd4f29caeThe Justice Department announced the results of a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action to combat COVID-19 fraud, which included 718 enforcement actions.2023-08-23T17:22:00+00:002023-08-24T15:21:26+00:00Boston Man Charged with Robbing Three Businessesurn:syndication:56ddad1365ff4513bc802ccfef90308bAkeem Lahens of Boston has been charged with robbing three Boston businesses.2023-08-21T10:30:00+00:002023-08-22T18:16:55+00:00Amesbury Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offensesurn:syndication:0c5f2ee78486473ea1150d7fb070c061Thomas Cross of Amesbury has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to child pornography charges.2023-08-21T10:30:00+00:002023-08-22T15:45:30+00:00Corinna Counselor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding MaineCare Using Falsified Treatment Recordsurn:syndication:d679e23f42274b39bad08f35424785e5April McKinney of Corinna pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to false statements involving a health care benefit program.2023-08-15T09:00:00+00:002023-08-16T13:57:27+00:00Boston Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:6cf9932448664f65b17345176a6617beLondon Lee of Boston has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.2023-08-15T08:30:00+00:002023-08-16T13:48:39+00:00Connecticut Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Human Smuggling Conspiracyurn:syndication:dcb65d0e7bed480fbbf2cc976a7c59f1Fagner Chaves De Lima of Connecticut has been sentenced in federal court in Worcester for conspiring to commit human smuggling.2023-08-15T08:30:00+00:002023-08-16T13:11:55+00:00FBI Announces $10,000 Reward for Information in Connection with 15-Year-Long Murder Investigationurn:syndication:d052bef388d94360809eed1e03c80310The FBI’s Southern Maine Gang Task Force and the Portland Police Department in Maine are asking for the public’s assistance and offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Frank A. Williams in 2008.2023-08-16T12:30:00+00:002023-08-16T16:36:19+00:00Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Theft and Misuse of COVID-19 Pandemic Assistanceurn:syndication:993bd69739d6408eaf383b8426983ef1Dquintz Alexander of Rhode Island has been sentenced for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain and misuse COVID-19-related unemployment assistance.2023-08-10T11:30:00+00:002023-08-11T18:17:18+00:00Boston Doctor Arrested for Lewd Acts on an Aircrafturn:syndication:938b0f59016a4638bd29d531c6a1105cDr. Sudipta Mohanty of Boston has been charged for masturbating and exposing himself within the view of a 14-year-old female seated next to him onboard a flight.2023-08-10T06:30:00+00:002023-08-11T13:10:24+00:00Middleboro Financial Adviser Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Investment Adviser Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:1bcbb5a4a1aa4cd6b5362b3ee9fca4f9A Middleboro financial adviser was sentenced in Boston for defrauding his elderly and otherwise vulnerable clients and stealing the victims’ retirement assets.2023-08-09T16:00:00+00:002023-08-11T13:27:34+00:00Malden Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:dc58e786da49476c93cab232f5278b09Dhamari Jordan of Malden was sentenced in federal court for operating a drug trafficking enterprise in which he sold drugs to an undercover officer on multiple occasions.2023-08-09T16:00:00+00:002023-08-11T13:28:52+00:00Career Criminal Sentenced to Four Plus Years in Prison for Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking in Androscoggin Countyurn:syndication:c60d6dc280be4240b5703d6f9b80e1bfZachery Paradis of Auburn was sentenced in Portland to 51 months in prison for trafficking both fentanyl and cocaine base in and around Androscoggin County.2023-08-10T12:51:00+00:002023-08-10T18:27:13+00:00Lowell, Maine Man Sentenced to Three Years for Cyberstalkingurn:syndication:d7264551ca624be2b47f5d459644ec0cJonathan Trayes of Lowell, Maine, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for cyberstalking.2023-08-10T12:49:00+00:002023-08-10T18:28:42+00:00Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Bomb Threat to Arizona State Election Officialurn:syndication:7218f7f98886442fb95b61ac6c92ca75A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to sending a communication containing a bomb threat to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.2023-08-11T18:30:00+00:002023-08-14T17:45:23+00:00Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute More Than 20 Pounds of Fentanylurn:syndication:d790c7136f9644d0ada7205598a363ddJohan M. Rodriguez of Massachusetts has been sentenced in federal court in Concord to 60 months in prison for drug trafficking.2023-08-08T08:00:00+00:002023-08-09T15:38:06+00:00