Massachusetts Court Update: Child Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty, Firearms and OUI Cases Head to Court

By Tiffany Williams –

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Worcester District Court

Devondric D. Law — Animal Cruelty, Dangerous Weapons and Criminal Threats

Devondric D. Law faces five criminal charges following an alleged November 1 incident in Worcester.

The charges include two felony counts of animal cruelty, felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, felony assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor count of threatening to commit a crime.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2.

The case remains pending.

Richard H. Brooks — Drunken Driving and Leaving the Scene of an Injury Accident

Richard H. Brooks faces two misdemeanor charges following an alleged November 1 incident in Worcester.

Brooks is charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury.

He appeared in Worcester District Court on November 2, where his arraignment was held and bail or conditions of release were ordered.

A pretrial hearing was scheduled for December 17 at 9 a.m.

Daniel Macko — OUI, Negligent Operation and Reckless Driving

Daniel Macko faces three misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged November 1 incident in Auburn.

The charges include operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Macko appeared in Worcester District Court on November 2.

The court released him on personal recognizance.

His next pretrial hearing is scheduled for January 5, 2027, at 9 a.m.

Noah N. Ware — Obscene Matter to a Minor

Noah N. Ware faces a felony charge involving obscene matter allegedly provided to a minor.

The alleged offense occurred October 17 in Worcester.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2, and the court authorized a summons.

Ware is scheduled for arraignment December 10 at 9 a.m.

The case remains pending.

Fitchburg District Court

Bryttni Rose Benoit — Drug Possession and Motor Vehicle Charges

Bryttni Rose Benoit faces multiple criminal charges following an alleged November 1 incident in Lunenburg.

The charges identified in the records include possession of a Class B controlled substance, a subsequent offense of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, refusal to identify herself as a motor vehicle operator and possession of a Class E controlled substance.

The charges include misdemeanor offenses under Massachusetts drug and motor vehicle laws.

East Brookfield District Court

Megan Sewell — Operating Under the Influence and Negligent Driving

Megan Sewell faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged October 30 incident.

The charges include operating under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Sewell appeared for arraignment November 2 before Judge Maura K. McCarthy.

The court released her on personal recognizance.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 29 at 9 a.m.

Springfield District Court

Orlando Perez Ramos — Attempted Vehicle Burning and Resisting Arrest

Orlando Perez Ramos faces a felony charge of attempting to burn a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest.

The allegations stem from an October 30 incident in Springfield.

Perez Ramos appeared for arraignment November 2 before Judge Kevin Maltby.

The court ordered bail or conditions of release.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 8 at 9 a.m.

Jose L. Dones — Dangerous Weapon Assault and Drug Possession

Jose L. Dones faces a felony charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor charge of subsequent-offense possession of a Class B controlled substance.

The alleged offenses occurred November 1 in Springfield.

Dones was initially scheduled for arraignment November 2.

However, the hearing was rescheduled by court order.

Judge Kevin Maltby ordered Dones committed without bail to the Hampden County House of Correction pending his next appearance.

John James — Class A Drug Possession and Trespassing

John James faces misdemeanor charges of possession of a Class A controlled substance and trespassing.

The alleged offenses occurred October 30 in Springfield.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2 following a new arrest.

James is scheduled for arraignment November 3 at 9 a.m.

Shawn M. Rock — Subsequent Drug Possession and Trespassing

Shawn M. Rock faces misdemeanor charges of subsequent-offense possession of a Class B controlled substance and trespassing.

The alleged offenses are dated August 31.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2, and the court authorized a summons.

Rock is scheduled for arraignment November 24 at 8 a.m.

Boston Municipal Court — Dorchester Division

Nathaniel D. Shearrion — Child Rape and Indecent Assault

Nathaniel D. Shearrion faces two felony charges involving alleged sexual offenses against a child.

The charges include rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

The alleged offenses occurred October 31.

Shearrion appeared in the Dorchester Division of Boston Municipal Court on November 2.

The court ordered $25,000 cash bail.

He was ordered committed to Suffolk County Jail in lieu of posting bail.

The court also specified that GPS monitoring must be arranged before any release.

A probable cause hearing is scheduled for November 30 at 9 a.m.

Lonnie Haynes — Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapon Charges

Lonnie Haynes faces multiple criminal charges following an alleged October 31 incident in Boston.

The charges include possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license and assault with a dangerous weapon.

The firearm-related allegations include felony charges under Massachusetts law.

The case was opened November 2 in the Dorchester Division.

The case remains pending.

Xavier Castillo — Drug Possession and Shoplifting

Xavier Castillo faces two misdemeanor charges arising from an alleged November 2 incident in Boston.

The charges include possession of a Class B controlled substance and shoplifting merchandise valued at $250 or more by concealment.

Castillo appeared for arraignment November 2.

The court ordered $500 cash bail and committed him to Suffolk County Jail in lieu of posting bail.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for November 25 at 9 a.m.

Monica Doris Velez-Caraballo — Class A and Class B Drug Possession

Monica Doris Velez-Caraballo, also identified in court records as Monica Velez, faces two misdemeanor drug possession charges.

The charges involve possession of Class A and Class B controlled substances.

The alleged offenses occurred July 18.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2, and the court authorized a summons.

Velez-Caraballo is scheduled for arraignment November 9 at 9 a.m.

Boston Municipal Court — Roxbury Division

Nelson Nunez — Nighttime Breaking and Entering

Nelson Nunez faces a felony charge of nighttime breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony.

He also faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge.

Both allegations stem from an October 30 incident.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2.

The court also issued an arrest warrant.

No arraignment date was listed in the records provided.

Treyvaughn William Jacks — Operating Under the Influence

Treyvaughn William Jacks faces a misdemeanor charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.

The alleged offense occurred October 31.

Jacks appeared for arraignment November 2 and entered a not-guilty plea.

The court imposed conditions of release requiring him to commit no new offenses and prohibiting him from driving without a valid license.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2027, at 9 a.m.

Bradley Charles Webber — Shoplifting

Bradley Charles Webber faces a misdemeanor charge of shoplifting by asportation, which involves the alleged taking or carrying away of merchandise.

The alleged offense occurred November 1.

Webber appeared for arraignment November 2 and entered a not-guilty plea.

The court issued a bail revocation warning.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 7 at 9 a.m.

Anthony M. Hall Rosa — Class D Drug Distribution

Anthony M. Hall Rosa faces a misdemeanor charge of distributing a Class D controlled substance.

The alleged offense occurred June 10 in Boston.

A criminal complaint was issued November 2, and the court authorized a summons.

Hall Rosa is scheduled for arraignment December 16 at 8:30 a.m.

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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