Tag: Criminal charges
North Shore Firefighter Accused of Rape Placed on Administrative Leave
A lieutenant in the Nahant Fire Department, Lt. Frank Anthony Pappalardo, has recently pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges, including four counts of rape and assault and battery. This week, he was...
Ex-Emmanuel Admissions Official Approached 13-Year-Old for ‘Fun’
Jacob Henriques got himself in some serious trouble last week. This guy, a former assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, allegedly thought it was a good idea to offer a 17-year-old prospective student some...
Charges Filed, ‘Borgs’ Seized at South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston this year had an earlier start time to address previous issues of public drinking and violence, resulting in multiple arrests and the confiscation of "borgs" by...
Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty for False Purple Heart Application
A former U.S. Marine, Paul John Herbert, 54, from Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, recently admitted to deceiving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by submitting false claims of being injured by an improvised explosive...
Lowell Firefighter Charged with Child Porn Offenses
A seasoned journalist named Ross Cristantiello is no stranger to breaking news, local politics, crime, and the environment. In his latest coverage, he delves into the unsettling case of a Lowell firefighter charged with...
Teens Charged in Roxbury Shooting: Legal Developments & Updates
Two teenagers are facing serious charges, including assault with intent to murder while armed, after allegedly shooting a 29-year-old man near Nubian Square in Roxbury. The incident took place on Tuesday, just before 5...
Neo-Nazi Sticker Incident at Bridgewater State University
A man from Bridgewater, Michael Beaudry, 32, found himself in hot water as he faced vandalism charges related to the placement of neo-Nazi stickers on the Bridgewater State University campus. The incident sparked controversy...
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Court-Martial Hearing: What to Expect
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira is facing a court-martial hearing on additional charges after his sentencing last year for leaking highly classified military documents. In a case that has shaken the nation...
Men Charged with Murder in Mattapan Shooting Case
In a tragic turn of events, two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man in Mattapan, according to Boston police. The incident took place on February...
Teacher in Needham Charged for Child Sex Abuse Material
A middle school teacher in Needham, Michael R. Ciccolella, 47, was charged with possession and distribution of child sex abuse material, as announced by the Middlesex District Attorney's office. The arrest took place after...
Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft in Court
A Dominican national residing in Dorchester, Luis Alison Roa Lara, has recently pleaded guilty to charges of identity theft in a U.S. court. The U.S. Attorney's office disclosed the details of Lara's criminal activities,...
Former Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Filming Minors in Bathroom
Former American Airlines Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Filming Minors in Bathroom
A former American Airlines flight attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, has pleaded guilty to disturbing charges of attempted sexual exploitation of children and...
Avon Man Accused of Killing Mother Denied Bail
A tragic incident unfolded in Avon, Massachusetts, as Thadeus Joseph, a 22-year-old man, was charged with the murder of his 55-year-old mother, Astrid Joseph. The shocking details of this case were revealed during his...
High-End Brothel Network Case: Third Defendant Pleads Guilty
A Torrance, Calif. man, James Lee, has pleaded guilty to charges related to operating a high-end brothel network in Greater Boston and eastern Virginia. Lee, along with two other individuals, was arrested for their...
Rideshare Driver Arrested for Assaulting Rider in South Boston
A shocking incident occurred in South Boston over the weekend, as a rideshare driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger. The driver in question, Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng, 39, of Brighton, was apprehended...
Air Force member facing rape charges held without bail
A U.S. Air Force member, Airman First Class Nicholas Sweetser, 30, from Eastham, faced serious charges of rape and photographing an unsuspecting nude person. The allegations led to a thorough investigation by the State...
Delivery Driver Arrested for Raping Customer
Delivery Driver Arrested for Raping Customer
In a shocking turn of events, Roiber Andres Rodriguez Melendez, a 21-year-old food delivery driver from Springfield, was arrested on Feb. 13 for allegedly raping a customer in her...
Colombian Woman Charged with Identity Theft and Stealing Benefits
A Colombian woman living in Boston recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 58, found herself in hot water after being arrested and charged with identity theft and stealing over...
Arrested for Human Trafficking and Kidnapping in New Hampshire
Arrested for Human Trafficking and Kidnapping in New Hampshire
In a shocking turn of events, two suspects are now facing serious charges including kidnapping and human trafficking in connection with the tragic death of a...
SJC Upholds Charges in Karen Read Case
The recent decision by the state's highest court regarding Karen Read's appeal to dismiss two of her charges has sparked significant debate and controversy. Despite defense attorneys' claims that jurors in her first trial...
Alabama Man to Plead Guilty in 1980 South End Murder
An Alabama inmate, Steven Fike, is set to plead guilty to manslaughter in connection with a 1980 murder case in Boston, as reported by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. This development comes after...
Amherst Man Pleads Guilty Child Porn Charges
In a startling revelation that shook the quiet town of Amherst, a local man, Bradley Driscoll, has recently pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography. The case unfolded in Boston, where Driscoll, aged...
Man Charged with Abusive Sexual Contact on Boston Flight
The recent incident involving Jonathan Alan Lefman, a 46-year-old man from Newton, has sparked outrage and concern among passengers on a JetBlue flight from Puerto Rico to Boston. Lefman stands accused of engaging in...
Boston Woman Charged with Murder in Charlestown Stabbing
A tragic incident unfolded in Charlestown earlier this week, as a 65-year-old man named Joseph Donohue was found dead on a houseboat. The unsettling discovery led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Boston woman,...
DA to appeal judge’s decision overturning ex-Dartmouth officer’s child rape conviction.
A veteran journalist, seasoned by years of reporting on various topics, delves into the recent legal battle that has captivated the community's attention. The story centers around the appeal filed by the Bristol County...
Father Arrested for Raping and Impregnating Daughter
A Heartbreaking Crime Unveiled: Father Arrested for Raping and Impregnating Daughter
In a shocking and deeply disturbing case that has left a community reeling, a migrant man who sought refuge at a state-run shelter in...