The Journey of a Boy Born in Korea and Becoming a Judge in Boston – Judge Steven Kim
In 1976, a boy was born in Seoul, Korea, the youngest of three and the only son of Paul Jin Kim and Cecilia. When that boy was five in 1981, his family moved to the United States. and settled in Anchorage, Alaska. This was the beginning of the American journey for Steven Kim. When Kim’s…
Boston Man Connected To Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization, Sentenced to 5 Years
Eddy Javier Guerrero, a 32-year-old man from Boston, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to five years in prison and four years of supervised release. Guerrero pleaded guilty in January 2023 to one count of attempting to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. The case…
Worcester Police Arrest 16-Year-Old In Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old
By Tiffany Williams – Authorities in Worcester, Massachusetts are currently investigating a tragic incident involving a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday evening in the Belmont Hill section of the city. As per reports, around 4:15 PM, the Worcester police department was informed of a possible shooting victim in the lower Belmont St neighborhood. Upon…
Lawrence Man Held In Custody on Gun Charges
By Tiffany Wiilams – At his arraignment on April 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Lawrence District Court before Judge Sorina S. Puzzo, Mike Abad was charged with multiple offenses. These offenses included carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, carrying a firearm without a license, resisting arrest,…
Amazon Delivery Driver Arrested In Auburn, Massachusetts For Trafficking Cocaine
By Tiffany Williams – Police in Auburn, Massachusetts, on Monday arrested an Amazon delivery driver for trafficking cocaine. Auburn Police says Erick Xavier Perez-Torres was operating an Amazon delivery van at 59 mph in a 40 mph zone in the area of Washington Street and Prospect Street just after 9:00 PM Monday night. The officer…
Larry Lucchino, Chairman of The Worcester Red Sox, Dies At 78
By Tiffany Williams – Red Sox Nation is in mourning as they remember Red Sox Hall of Famer and former President/CEO Larry Lucchino, who passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 78. The news of Lucchino’s passing came just a few hours before the home opener of the Worcester Red Sox, a team…
Boston Police Arrest Nathaniel Wallace-Gomes of Somerville With Loaded Firearm And Drugs
By Tiffany Williams – At Boston Municipal Court Roxbury on March 15, 2024, Nathaniel Wallace-Gomes, 24, of 59 Myrtle St. Somerville, Massachusetts was charged with Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Carrying a Firearm Without a License 2nd Offense, Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License 2nd Offense, Possession of Ammunition Without FID, Possession of…
Boston Police Officer Shot Monday Night
By Tiffany Williams – A shooting occurred Monday night near Edmond Street in Boston, with one police officer sustaining injuries from gunfire. The officer is presently undergoing medical attention at Boston Medical Center. The officer’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Boston Police have not confirmed if a suspect is in custody.
Man Charged With Aggravated Rape of A Child At Rockland Migrant Shelter
ByTiffany Williams – On Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hingham District Court, Cory B Alvarez appeared before Judge Bradley Heather for aggravated rape of a child – ten years age difference. Alvarez was ordered committed without bail to the Plymouth County House of Correction pending a dangerousness hearing on March 22. On Wednesday night at the…
Boston Police Drug Control Unit Arrest Joseph Vilbrun For Trafficking Cocaine
By Tiffany Williams – On Monday at Dorchester District Court, Joseph Bonhuer Vilbrun was arraigned before Judge Erika Reis for possession to distribute class A drug, trafficking in cocaine (100 Grams or more, less 200 grams), possession class B drug, two counts of possession of firearm without FID card, possession of ammunition without FID card,…
US Marshals Arrest Worcester Fugitive In San Diego
By Tiffany Williams – Late Monday afternoon law enforcement sources in Massachusetts and in California confirmed to NewsTalk that Dejan Dante Belnavis was arrested in San Diego. Belnavis is wanted by the Worcester Police Department in connection to the homicide of Chasity Nunez and her 11-year-old daughter, Zella, who were shot while sitting in a…
Worcester Police Investigating 2 Separate Shootings, Mother And Daughter Fatally Shot
By Tiffany Williams – The first shooting was in the area of 2 Main St on Monday, March 4. An 18-year-old male was shot, and he was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second shooting incident happened on Tuesday, March 5. In the area of Lisbon St at Englewood Ave. Two females,…
Boston Fire Responds To 2 Separate House Fires Overnight
By Tiffany Williams – In the wee hours of the morning, Boston firefighters were called to action not once but twice to battle raging flames that engulfed two different structures. The first call came at around 2:00 a.m. from Ashford Street in the Brighton section of the city. There, firefighters at one point worked through…
Massachusetts State Police Arrest International Fugitive Wanted For Homicide In El Salvador
By Tiffany Williams – Massachusetts State Police on Sunday, February 18, 2024 arrested Wilmer A. Garcia-Manzanares, 44, of El Salvador who is known to have affiliations with MS-13 and is wanted for homicide in his home country. Trooper Ralph Dasilva of the Troop H Community Action Team was conducting traffic enforcement on the ramp from…
Boston Police Charge Known Drug Dealer Selling Crack Cocaine Near Boston Common
By Tiffany Williams – On November 15, 2023, officers assigned to the Boston Police A-1 Drug Control Unit were conducting a drug investigation in the area of 138 Tremont Street in Boston. During the course of their investigation, officers observed a group of individuals congregating on the steps of the church located at 138 Tremont…
3 People Displaced In Mattapan Fire Friday Night
By Tiffany Williams – The Boston Fire Department Friday night responded to a structural fire at 37 Maryknoll In Mattapan. Three adults have been displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. Boston Fire said the estimated cost of damage is around $10,000, and BFD-FIU was on scene to investigate the cause of the…
Boston Firefighter Injured And 5 Displaced At Roxbury Fire On Woodbine Street
By Tiffany Williams – Happening overnight in the Roxbury section of Boston, firefighters with Boston Fire Department responded to a structural fire around 4:00 a.m. on Woodbine Street. Boston Fire Department confirmed that the fire started in the rear of the structure which is a two family duplex. There was a report that people were…
Drug Cases At BMC Central – 2/16/2024
On 2/16/2024 at BMC Central: Rigal DJ Fineus Jr. was arraigned before Judge Paul Treseler for possession to distribute class B drug (2 Counts), possession to distribute class C drug, and possession to distribute class D drug. A plea of Not Guilty was entered on all charges and Treseler was ordered committed to Suffolk County…
7 People Displaced At 2-Alarm Fire In Roxbury
By Tiffany Williams – Friday night just around 6:00 p.m., Boston Fire Department responded to a structural fire at 14 Dorr Street in Roxbury. 14 Dorr Street is a 3 family occupied building. Boston Fire Department said, “The fire was on floors 2 and 3 and traveled into the attic. Major damage to the rear…
Massachusetts and Southern New England Bracing For Winter Storm Lorraine
By Tiffany Williams – New England is bracing for a severe winter storm that is expected to hit Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and other areas with heavy snow and strong winds. The storm, named Winter Storm Lorraine, will significantly disrupt travel along the Interstate 95 corridor from Providence in Rhode Island to Boston and up…
Winter Parking Ban Declared In Worcester
By Marcel Carter – A snowstorm is expected to hit the City of Worcester on Tuesday, February 13th. As a result, the city has announced a Declared Winter Parking Ban which will go into effect at midnight on the same day. During this ban, parking will be prohibited on both sides of main arteries, emergency…
Former Massachusetts Resident Extradited From Sweden Will Face A Federal Judge In Boston Monday
By Tiffany Williams – A former Chelsea, Massachusetts resident has been extradited from Stockholm, Sweden, and will face a judge Monday afternoon in the U.S. District Court in Boston. Alexander Giannakakis, 37, was indicted by federal grand jury in Boston in 2019 for making false statements in a matter involving domestic terrorism; falsifying, concealing and…
School Closings / Delays
A Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Closed Monday Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District 2 Hour Delay Ayer Shirley Regional School District 2 Hour Delay B Berlin-Boylston Public Schools 2 Hour Delay, No AM Pre-K C Crossroads Christian School 2 Hour Delay D Derry Cooperative – SAU 10 Remote Learning Due to Weather F Fitchburg Public…
Christine Baldini Taking Over As Superintendent of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea
By Tiffany Williams – Christine Baldini, the former Director of Continuing Care at Erickson Senior Living, Brooksby Village, is the new Superintendent of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. “Christine Baldini’s qualifications and dedication to high-quality senior living care made her the ideal candidate,” said Secretary Jon Santiago. “I’m thankful for Robert Engell’s leadership during…
Worcester Police Welcomes 8 New Officers and 30 New Police Recruits
By Tiffany Williams – Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista, late Thursday afternoon, swore in eight new Worcester Police Officers at City Hall in the Levi Lincoln Chamber. Mayor Joseph M. Petty of Worcester joined City Manager Batista along Worcester City Councilors Kate Toomey, Jenny Pacillo, and Luis A. Ojeda. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey To Deliver State of the Commonwealth Address
By Tiffany Williams – Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. Wednesday night will deliver her first State of the Commonwealth Address. The speech is scheduled for 7 p.m. January 17 in the House chamber.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Delivers 2024 State of The City Address
By Tiffany Williams – Tuesday night, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her 2024 State of the City Address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Mayor Wu talked of her vision for Boston, where every resident feels at home. She also highlighted new initiatives, including housing families, expanding homeownership, and plans for a green and growing…
Christmas Night Fire Leaves 5 Displaced In Boston
By Tiffany Williams – Boston Fire Department on Monday responded to a structure fire at 31 Wooddale St in Mattapan. District Chief Scott Whalen said five people were displaced and the Red Cross as well as the BFD-VAU were assisting those displaced. Whalen confirmed there were no injuries.
Boston Police Arrest Edwin Mendez Hernandez of Everett, Massachusetts For Murder
By Tiffany Williams – Police in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday arrested a suspect in connection to the stabbing of Wilfredo Landaverde Arevalo, 34, of Medford. Early Friday morning, at 6:39 a.m. Boston Police responded to the area of 186 Gove Street in East Boston for a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival officers located…
4 People Stabbed, 1 Suspect Arrested At Boston Hotel
By Tiffany Williams – Boston Police are investigating a stabbing at 240 Mount Vernon Street, the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Bayside. Just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday night Boston Police responded to a report of a person stabbed at 240 Mount Vernon Street. Upon arrival officers located four people with apparent injuries from a stabbing. All…
Christmas in Fall River Concert Scheduled For December 22
The 5th Annual Christmas in Fall River Concert, sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank, is scheduled for Friday, December 22nd, 2023, at the B.M.C. Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium. The Christmas in Fall River Concert will feature the Sons of Serendip, preceded by a performance from The Khourys and the B.M.C. Durfee Chorus. Doors will…
Massachusetts Pirates Moving From Worcester To Lowell
By Tiffany Williams – Monday night, the Massachusetts Pirates announced they have found a new home for their 2024 season at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. The Massachusetts Pirates, who have played their last five seasons, since their launch in 2018 at the DCU Center in Downtown Worcester announced they will play all their…
Worcester Cultural Development Division Hosting Special Events Community Input Session
By Tiffany Williams – The City of Worcester Cultural Development Division is hosting a Special Events Community Input Session regarding the municipality’s event, vendor, and concessionaire permitting processes. Information regarding special events can be found here or by emailing culture@worcesterma.gov. The Worcester City Manager’s office said that the public is invited to attend and share…
Boston Police Arrest Two Suspects In The Homicide of Princess Charles
By Tiffany Williams – Early Thursday morning at about 7:40 AM, members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit, Fugitive Unit, the Massachusetts State Police and Nantucket Police, arrested Tevin Herman, 31, of Nantucket, in the area of 49 Nobsdeer Farm Road, Nantucket. Herman was wanted on warrants that were issued out of Dorchester District Court…
Fugitive Arrested In Brooklyn In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Worcester State University
By Tiffany Williams – On Thursday morning a second suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Randy Armando Melendez Jr., 19, of Southbridge and the shooting of a second victim, has been arrested. Massachusetts State Police confirmed late Thursday afternoon that Kevin Rodriguez, 18, of Lawrence, Massachusetts was arrested at an apartment in…
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