Crime

A Sharon woman was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for stealing Social Security benefits intended for her children. Stacey Orlando, 60, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel to time served (one day), two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $33,795 in …

A Worcester man pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court in Worcester to possession of child pornography. Michael Chapman, 62, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman scheduled sentencing for Dec. 19, 2019. Chapman was charged by criminal complaint in …

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Everett Police confirm that an arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on Ferry Street in Everett. This afternoon police arrested Charles Demos, 29 of Rochester, New Hampshire, in Seabrook, New Hampshire in connection with fatally …

The Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred on the night of Monday, Sept. 16, on Interstate 95 southbound in Attleboro and are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest. The State Police Detective Unit for Bristol County is looking for …

On Wednesday, September 18, at 8:30 p.m., Wareham Police responded to the Tobey Hospital emergency room for a disturbance. At the scene, Officers Christopher Corner and Lorenzo Grosso found a male who was acting unruly and swearing loudly. In addition, it was discovered that the male had attacked another male, …

A motor vehicle stop on Route 16 in Revere yesterday led to the arrest of a man on numerous motor vehicle charges and an outstanding warrant. Police also seized a large amount of cash. At about 4:00 p.m., Trooper Michael Daly, a recent graduate of the 84th RTT, and his …

A Dominican national was indicted Thursday in federal court in Boston of illegally reentering the United States. Manuel A. Mendez Pimentel, 44, a Dominican national formerly residing in New Bedford, was indicted on one count of unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported. According to the indictment, Mendez Pimentel …

At 12:50 p.m. today a motorist called State Police-Danvers to report that she observed a wheelchair van owned by Armstrong Ambulance, which had been stolen from Melrose-Wakefield Hospital this morning, being operated on Route 1 southbound in Peabody. A short time later, Trooper Martin Cooke, assigned to State Police-Danvers, located …

DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle announced today that the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts will be the second location in the Northeast to initiate a comprehensive Diversion Control, Law Enforcement and Prevention “360 Degree Strategy” to help cities dealing with the fentanyl, heroin, and prescription …

A motor vehicle stop on Route 290 in Shrewsbury last night led to the arrest of two people for trafficking in cocaine, among other charges. At about 9:35 p.m., Trooper Thomas Mace pulled over a 2005 Kia Sedona on Route 290 Eastbound for having defective brake lights and improperly using …