Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police
Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police An investigation began at the beginning of the year netted a drug trafficker and his spoils, officials say. Humberto "Pancho" Mesa-Gomez, 52, was arrested on Monday, March 6 at a residence in Revere as a result of the investigation that revealed 16 total kilograms of cocaine and a large amount of cash from multiple locations in Suffolk County, according to Massachusetts State Police.  The investigation involved multiple state and federal agencies, including:  State Police Detectives  State Police Gang Unit and Narcotics Section DEA Boston Police  The State Police Speci…
Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds
Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds A Suffolk County made facing federal gun charges over an alleged strawman purchase is now facing state charges after officials found explosive material in his home, officials said.  Cory John Daigle, 28, of Revere, was charged with possession of an incendiary device on Monday, March 6, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. He was released on his own recognizance with stipulations that he stays away from incendiary material and firearms while awaiting trial.  ATF agents and Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad techs raided his home on Proctor Avenue and found explos…
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28.  A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service.  Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating
Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating College students in Boston may be having flashbacks to 2020, as soaring COVID-19 infections are causing a reinstatement of mask regulations.  The current COVID-19 community level for Suffolk county is "high," according the the CDC COVID Data Tracker. The case rate per 100,000 residents is 138.7, as of Thursday, Jan. 5. The spike may be the reason behind the University of Massachusetts Boston's decision to reinstate a mask regulation.  Masks will be required indoors beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the university said in an online message. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to monitor the…
Crew Turned Boston Logan Airport, Others Into Personal Piggy Banks: DA Crew Turned Boston Logan Airport, Others Into Personal Piggy Banks: DA
Crew Turned Boston Logan Airport, Others Into Personal Piggy Banks: DA A New Jersey man accused of being the driver for a crew of thieves who swiped passenger's luggage filled with cash and jewels from Logan International Airport returns to court this week.  Luis Arellano-Corrales, 30, of Paterson, is accused of working with a trio of thieves to steal a woman's bag with more than $13,000 in jewelry and cash inside from the Boston airport in February 2022, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  It wasn't exactly an "Ocean's 11" style heist, but it took some coordination to pull off, authorities said. Three men worked as a team to swipe the bag be…
Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA
Bail Revoked For Suspected Boston Crack Dealer As Prosecutor Focuses On Mass And Cass Area: DA A Boston man arrested earlier this week for allegedly selling crack in the 'Mass and Cass' area had his bail revoked from a previous case, authorities said.  Robert Smith, 56, is charged with distribution of a Class B substance (crack cocaine), second offense, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Smith has a pending Roxbury drug case, and a judge revoked his bail on that charge and imposed a $2,501 bail on the more recent count, the prosecutor said.  Smith, who has a criminal record 20 pages long that stretches back to the 1980s, was ordered to stay away from t…
Pregnant Woman Stabbed In Stomach During Boston Gas Station Brawl: DA Pregnant Woman Stabbed In Stomach During Boston Gas Station Brawl: DA
Pregnant Woman Stabbed In Stomach During Boston Gas Station Brawl: DA A 30-year-old pregnant woman was in the hospital Thursday, Dec. 22, after she was stabbed in the stomach during a fight at a Boston gas station a day before, authorities said.  Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Caroline Merck told a judge that doctors were treating Vanessa Parham and her unborn child in the neonatal intensive care unit following the stabbing, per courtroom video from WCVB. The baby's condition was not disclosed.  Skilar Morris, 30, of Boston, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon in the incident, the Suffolk C…
Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office
Boston Man Charged With Attacking Tenants Over 'Messy' Rooms: DA's Office A man who apparently assaulted three teenagers and one woman over the condition of their home has been charged with assault and battery and is being held in lieu of $500 bail, authorities said. Desmond Fortes, 37, was intoxicated and being held down by a woman and a teenage boy when police found him at a Maywood Street home at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Fortes had apparently attacked his captors after complaining of their messy rooms. The two victims told police he had attacked two other teenage boys as well. The woman had a b…
Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA
Man Charged With Unprovoked Attack On Woman In Boston Allowed Back On Street Before Trial: DA Police arrested a 61-year-old Boston man with a long criminal history after they said he attacked a woman on the street without provocation and broke her phone.  Albert Williams is charged with unarmed robbery, assault and battery, and vandalizing property from the alleged Oct. 15 attack on Boylston Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. The prosecutor asked for a $1,000 bail and a revocation of his bail from another assault and battery case, but the judge released Williams on personal recognizance as long as Williams completes a treatment program and stay…
Jury Convicts Boston Man On Child Rape Charges From The 1990s: DA Jury Convicts Boston Man On Child Rape Charges From The 1990s: DA
Jury Convicts Boston Man On Child Rape Charges From The 1990s: DA A jury convicted a Boston man of three counts of child rape in a case that dates back to the 1990s, the Suffolk Couty District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday, Nov. 22.  Edgard Andre will be sentenced on Wednesday following his conviction, the prosecutor said.  The victim testified that Andre raped her repeatedly when she was between the ages of 8 and 12 years old in the 90s, authorities said. Police didn't have enough information to arrest him then but reopened the case after speaking with the victim in 2016.  Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said the victi…
Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist
Feds Charge Famed Bank Robber With Another Boston Heist Federal authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 21, they charged a Fall River man who claims to have robbed more than 100 banks with a heist in Boston on Sept. 30. The prolific robber, who says he's the inspiration for a Ben Affleck character, faces at least one other bank robbery charge in Suffolk County court.  William Sequeria, 59, faces a bank robbery charge after investigators allege he walked into a TD Bank on Union Street and told the teller to "give me all the $100s in the drawer" and "give me all the money before I blow your brains out," the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Poli…
Boston Men Busted Carrying Ghost Gun, Stolen Pistol From Ga Held Without Bond: DA Boston Men Busted Carrying Ghost Gun, Stolen Pistol From Ga Held Without Bond: DA
Boston Men Busted Carrying Ghost Gun, Stolen Pistol From Ga Held Without Bond: DA Two men arrested this week on several weapons charges are being held without bail pending a dangerous hearing set for Thursday, Oct. 20.  Terrance Potter, 20, faces charges of illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, possession of a high-capacity weapon, and trespassing, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Mekhi Young, 18, is charged with illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, receiving stolen property over $1200, and trespassing, the prosecutor said.  Police said they spotted the men while on patrol in the Orchard …