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John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY
John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In NY John Gotti Jr.’s wife and daughter will avoid criminal charges in connection with a fight at a youth basketball game on Long Island. A Nassau County judge cited “procedural grounds” for dismissing the misdemeanor assault charges against Kimberly Gotti, age 55, and Gianna Gotti, age 23, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. “We await the judge’s written decision and will review our options,” a spokesperson for the DA’s office told Daily Voice. The fight broke out in the Oyster Bay village of Lattingtown, during a basketball game at Locust Valley High School against visiting Oyster Bay High School, on Thursd…
Man Hacked Victim With Axe During Central Mass Robbery: Police Man Hacked Victim With Axe During Central Mass Robbery: Police
Man Hacked Victim With Axe During Central Mass Robbery: Police Police in Worcester County said they have arrested a man after he slashed someone in the neck with an axe.  Jorge Torres-Maldonado, 36, of Worcester, is charged with armed robbery, armed assault to murder, aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury, according to Worcester police.  Police were called to Ward Street in Worcester just before midnight on Saturday, July 20, to find a victim suffering from a wound to his neck from an axe. Police gave medical aid until paramedics could rush him to an area hospital for treatment.  Investigators did not release any inf…
No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA
No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA Two men were ordered held without bail after they were arrested for the vicious beating of a Franklin County liquor store employee earlier this month, authorities said.  Warren Martinez, 30, of Northampton, and Thomas Patnode, 24, of Greenfield, face several felonies including mayhem and a hate crime following the July 16 attack, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  A judge ruled the men were too dangerous to be released before their trial.  The men are accused of attacking a Sunderland liquor store employee after they refused to sell the duo any alcohol, the prose…
Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA
Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA Police have identified the teenage daughter and wife of a Springfield man accused of fatally stabbing them over the weekend along with attacking his new son-in-law just days after the wedding, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 4.  Nour Al Kherat, 19, and Ruwaida Salamat, 39, both of Springfield, were killed in an attack at 177 Marion Street on Sunday, June 2, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  Osamah Al Kherat, 46, of West Springfield, is charged with two counts of murder, armed assault to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the prosecutor…
Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center
Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center A 49-year-old Boston man has been charged with civil rights violations after authorities said he vandalized the Jewish Community Center in Newton this week and intimidated members there earlier this year.  Alexei Rodriguez was arraigned on Friday, May 24, and charged with defacing property, larceny under $1,200, damaging property to intimidate, two counts of assaulting to intimidate, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of a civil rights violation in connection with separate incidents, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Newton police were call…
'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker 'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker
'True Monsters Exist': Philip Chism Admits To Vicious Attack On Social Worker A social worker who was attacked by a convicted rapist and murderer said she has lived in fear for nearly a decade since that beating. However, she refuses to let it define her life.  Philip Chism, 25, of Danvers, admitted on Friday, April 26, to attempted murder, assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon (cinder block), and kidnapping, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced.  The attack happened in 2015 when Chism was on trial for the rape and murder of this Danvers High School algebra teacher Colleen Ritzer a year earlier, the prosecutor said. C…
21-Year-Old Bites Officer On Long Island, Police Say 21-Year-Old Bites Officer On Long Island, Police Say
21-Year-Old Bites Officer On Long Island, Police Say A man has been arrested after he allegedly bit an officer during a skirmish at a Long Island hospital, police claimed. Essex County, Massachusetts resident Anthony C. Gomez, age 21 of Lawrence, was admitted as a patient into East Meadow’s Nassau Univesity Medical Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28, according to Nassau County Police. At just about 2 p.m., the Lawrence man allegedly became aggressive with medical personnel. When police stepped in, Gomez bit the officer in the leg. Officials said he was eventually subdued and placed under arrest. Gomez is charged with assault. He will be arr…
Woman Throws Stapler, Phone At Grocery Delivery Driver In Boston, Escapes: Police Woman Throws Stapler, Phone At Grocery Delivery Driver In Boston, Escapes: Police
Woman Throws Stapler, Phone At Grocery Delivery Driver In Boston, Escapes: Police Police are searching for a woman who they say assaulted a grocery delivery man in Boston. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 9 in Roxbury, according to the Boston Police Department. At approximately 6:50 p.m. that day, a man was delivering groceries in the area of Dale Street when the unknown woman struck. Police said the woman threw both a stapler and a phone at the delivery man’s head before leaving the scene. She is described as a Black woman who wore light-colored sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt. Detectives, who are working to identify the woman, ask anyone who has i…
Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says
Caribbean Carnival Shooting: 4 Charged In Attack That Hospitalized 8, DA Says Four men have been indicted in connection with a shooting that left eight people shot during a Caribbean celebration in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood in August 2023, officials said. The men and women who were shot around 7:45 a.m. on Talbot Avenue during the Caribbean J’ouvert parade were rushed to local hospitals but suffered non-life-threatening injuries, a police spokesperson told the Boston Globe. The shootings stemmed from a fight between two groups nearby and didn’t involve people taking part in the festivities, the Boston police spokesperson confirmed. Related: HOMICIDE: Ma…
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In 'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In If you can't beat 'em, bite 'em. That's what police said one Worcester County woman did during a break-in at a home in Worcester earlier this week.  Valdirene Da Cruz is charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering during the nighttime to commit a felony, Milford police said.  Da Cruz and two men broke into a Milford home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. A fight broke out during the incident between Da Cruz and a woman inside the home. That's when police say Da Cruz bit the woman's lip, causing "deep lacerations." The injured …
Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA
Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA A Peabody man has been charged with fatally assaulting his sister on New Year’s Day, according to officials. Alban Dobra, 39, is charged with manslaughter stemming from an assault that happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Peabody police responded to a medical emergency at a home on Esquire Drive in Peabody, where they found Mimosa Sawtelle, 54, with serious head trauma outside of the single-family home. Dobra tried to get his two sisters to leave his house, while grabbing Sawtelle and pushing her off the front steps onto…
Central Mass Single Mom Stabbed To Death ID'd, Boyfriend Charged: DA Central Mass Single Mom Stabbed To Death ID'd, Boyfriend Charged: DA
Central Mass Single Mom Stabbed To Death ID'd, Boyfriend Charged: DA Authorities have identified the 53-year-old Lunenberg woman who was found stabbed to death at the mobile home park where she lived with her boyfriend.  Maria Murray, 53, was stabbed multiple times in the back at Meadow Woods on Massachusetts Ave. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, the Worcester County District Attorney said. Paramedics rushed her to the hospital, where she died of her wounds.  Related: Support Floods In For Son Of Lunenburg Mom Stabbed To Death Orlando Garcia Rosado, her boyfriend, was arrested and charged with the killing, reports said.  He is charged with murder…
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA 2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct following a fight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September that ended with the death of a 53-year-old, authorities said.   John Vieira, age 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, of Warwick, were charged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after months of investigation following the Sept. 17 brawl during a Patriots versus Dolphins game, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It's unclear what sparked the brawl.  Related: Video Of Brawl At Gillette Stadium Shows Moments Before Man Collapses Dale M…
Man Who Tried To Kidnap Baby During Western Mass Burglary Spree Gets 8-10 Years In Prison: DA Man Who Tried To Kidnap Baby During Western Mass Burglary Spree Gets 8-10 Years In Prison: DA
Man Who Tried To Kidnap Baby During Western Mass Burglary Spree Gets 8-10 Years In Prison: DA A homeless man who broke into a Hampshire County family's home in the middle of the night in 2021 and tried to steal their 20-month-old infant along with their valuables will spend up to a decade behind bars, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 18.  Jimmy Sanchez, 39, of Amherst, pleaded guilty on Monday to several felonies and was sentenced to 8-10 years in prison, the Northwestern District Attorney said. He had previously been held without bail after a judge ruled him too dangerous to be released.  A family at a home on Spring Street in Amherst heard a noise around 2 a.m. on M…
Man Guilty Of Killing Rescuer Who Came To Aid Of Woman He Kidnapped In Springfield: DA Man Guilty Of Killing Rescuer Who Came To Aid Of Woman He Kidnapped In Springfield: DA
Man Guilty Of Killing Rescuer Who Came To Aid Of Woman He Kidnapped In Springfield: DA A 44-year-old man was found guilty of the cold-blooded murder of a man who tried to help a woman he was abusing at gunpoint in Springfield, authorities said.  Arthur Waters, of Springfield, was convicted of murder in the first degree, illegal possession of a firearm, kidnapping while armed with a firearm, assault by means of a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault & battery (two counts), and two counts of intimidation of a witness, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Waters was accused of beating and threatening to kidnap a woman in May 2021 from her&nb…
Man Threatened To Kill Neighbor Over Dog Dispute In Western Mass: Cops Man Threatened To Kill Neighbor Over Dog Dispute In Western Mass: Cops
Man Threatened To Kill Neighbor Over Dog Dispute In Western Mass: Cops A Hampden County man was arrested and charged with pulling a pistol on his neighbor over a dispute about their dogs, authorities said.  Philip Pelchat, age 48, of East Longmeadow, faces several felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill his neighbor on Saturday, Dec. 9, East Longmeadow police said.  Police were called to Lee Street just after 10:30 p.m. when Pelchat's neighbor said he had gone into Pelchat's yard to retrieve his dog that had gotten out and was playing with Pelchat's pooch. The man said Pelchat came out with a pistol in his hand and threatened t…
Northampton Man Nearly Killed Neighbors After Firing AK-47 Into Their Home: DA Northampton Man Nearly Killed Neighbors After Firing AK-47 Into Their Home: DA
Joshua Martinelli Shot Into Neighbor's Northampton Home: DA A Hampshire County man fired into his neighbor's home with an AK-47 and came so close to hitting one of them that a bullet passed through a man's pants, authorities said.  Joshua Martinelli, 29, of Northampton, faces several charges from the Thursday, Dec. 7, shooting, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on Thursday, Dec. 14. Martinelli lives in a two-family home on Wright Avenue and allegedly fired multiple bullets from the AK-47-style rifle into the adjoining residence. There were four people inside, but none…
Police Informant Robbed, Beaten By Western Mass Man: Feds Police Informant Robbed, Beaten By Western Mass Man: Feds
Police Informant Robbed, Beaten By Western Mass Man: Feds A 38-year-old Hampden County man is accused of robbing an informant working with police at gunpoint, federal authorities said.  Hector Laureano, of Chicopee, was indicted on one count of assaulting with a dangerous weapon a person assisting an officer or employee of the United States in the performance of official duties; one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence; and one count of robbery of money of the United States, the US Attorney General for Massachusetts said on Monday, Dec. 4.  Authorities said Laureano on May 4 attacked the confidential informant, …
Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police
Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after police say he got into an argument with a pregnant woman at a Springfield amusement park for children, which sparked a brawl, authorities said.  Jose Cruz Jr., of Springfield, faces multiple felonies following the alleged attack around 4 p.m. at Fun City Adventure Park on Liberty Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, Springfield Police said.  Police arrived at the amusement park to a large crowd of people — adults and children — arguing, officials said. Witnesses explained that Cruz had punched a pregnant woman he knew in the face, and …
2 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Springfield: Police 2 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Springfield: Police
2 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Springfield: Police Springfield police say they've arrested three people — including a minor — in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy.  Luis Reyes-Santiago, 18, of Springfield, and 20-year-old Xavier Rivera of Ware are charged with murder in the Sunday, Sept. 24, slaying, authorities said. An underage female was also there, but her name and charges were not released.  Police were called to the 100 block of Lionel Benoit Road just before midnight to reports of a shooting. They found an unnamed 17-year-old bleeding out on the floor along with Rivera, Reyes-Santiago, and the min…
Man's Face Slashed Open As Roofers Trade Insults At Central Mass Party: Police Man's Face Slashed Open As Roofers Trade Insults At Central Mass Party: Police
Man's Face Slashed Open As Roofers Trade Insults At Central Mass Party: Police An argument between coworkers over who was the better roofer at a party in Worcester County ended in bloodshed over the weekend, authorities said.  Alix Ulloa-Hernandez, 34, of Vinton, Virginia, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 2, following the fight at a Super 8 Motel in Sturbridge, Sturbridge police said. He is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace, and was being held on a $7,500 cash bail, authorities said.  Police were called to the 358 Main Street motel just after 8 p.m. and found several broken bottles, a bloody knif…
Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police
Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police Worcester police said they were called to a bloody scene on Sunday morning, Aug. 27, after a disagreement between a group of men turned violent, authorities said.  Gage Beauchesne, 32, was arrested following the melee and charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon from the alleged attacks, Worcester police said.  Police were called to 97 Church Street for reports of a fight and possible stabbing. They found Beauchesne near the scene covered in blood, and he had a folding knife in his pocket, authorities said.  Investigators said that Bea…
Wanted Man Who Cut Off Ankle Monitor Caught Within 15 Minutes After Western Mass Stabbing: Cops Wanted Man Who Cut Off Ankle Monitor Caught Within 15 Minutes After Western Mass Stabbing: Cops
Wanted Man Who Cut Off Ankle Monitor Caught Within 15 Minutes After Western Mass Stabbing: Cops A 26-year-old man out on bail for a firearms charge didn't make it very far after he cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet earlier this week, authorities said. In fact, Springfield police caught him in under 15 minutes hiding in someone's garage less than a quarter mile away. Shaquan Morales, of Springfield, was arrested just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, on Sycamore Street, Springfield police said.  Officers had been called to Edgewood Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, police found the victim and Morales, authorities said. Morales bolted at the sight o…
CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say
CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say A Connecticut woman was charged with four counts of alleged evading responsibility after she was caught in a stolen vehicle and rammed police vehicles and nearly hit an officer in an effort to get away. The incident took place in Hartford County on Tuesday, July 1 in the parking lot at 1428 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Lt. Ryan Shea of the Manchester Police said officers located a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen and was allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Dick's Sports Goods several hours before. Upon locating the stolen 2012 Nissan Altima taken from Hartfor…
Fitchburg Stabbing: Leominster Man Charged With Attack That Left Victim Hospitalized Fitchburg Stabbing: Leominster Man Charged With Attack That Left Victim Hospitalized
Fitchburg Stabbing: Leominster Man Charged With Attack That Left Victim Hospitalized A 36-year-old man is accused of stabbing 45-year-old Jesus Maisonet Davila in Fitchburg over the weekend. Davila was seriously wounded in the alleged attack and remains hospitalized, authorities said.  Jeremy A. Cruz, of Leominster, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and armed assault to murder in the alleged Saturday, July 1, stabbing, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Police allege Cruz attacked Davila just before 2 p.m. near 199 Main Street in Fitchburg. It's unclear what sparked the…
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass 'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass A 21-year-old man who police say cut off his court-required ankle monitor — twice — while out on bail is now charged with a double shooting at a birthday party in Springfield last week that left a man dead.  Tyre Shakespeare was arrested on Sunday, July 2, in Springfield and charged with the killing, Springfield police said.  The attack happened near Ashmun and Adams streets on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said Shakespeare "sprayed bullets" at a group of people celebrating during a birthday party.  Elian Arroya, age 23, was shot and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medic…
Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester
Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester Worcester police arrested four people, including two children, and charged them with forcing their way inside a home earlier this week and attacking the residents inside, authorities said.  Samantha Houle, 36, Damien Zevallos, 18, and two juveniles were arrested on charges of five counts of home invasion and five counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (kitchen pan), Worcester police said.  Investigators said the quartet pushed their way into a home on Houghton Street around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 25, and attacked the people inside, authorities said. Police a…
CT State Rep. Assaulted During Prayer Service, Police Say CT State Rep. Assaulted During Prayer Service, Police Say
CT State Rep. Assaulted During Prayer Service, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested after a state representative was assaulted while attending a Muslim prayer service. According to officials, Connecticut Rep. Maryam Khan (Hartford) was assaulted around 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, while attending an Eid al-Adha prayer service at the XL Center in Hartford. Hartford Police were called to the area of 225 Trumbull St., on a report of a man assaulting a woman, Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police said. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Andrey Desmond of New Britain being detained by civilian bystanders…
He Tried To Attack, Rob Elderly Man In Western Mass; Do You Know Him? He Tried To Attack, Rob Elderly Man In Western Mass; Do You Know Him?
He Tried To Attack, Rob Elderly Man In Western Mass; Do You Know Him? Police in Hampden County are asking the public to help them identify a man they say attacked a 74-year-old man and tried to rob him earlier this week.  The alleged attack happened around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at 40 Springfield St. in Agawam, police said. Authorities did not say if the elderly man was injured in the incident.  Police released surveillance video of the suspect hoping someone would recognize him and contact authorities.  Detectives ask anyone who knows the man to contact them at 413-786-1717.
'Unconscionable Act': Video Of Kids Beating Classmate In Central Mass Woods Posted Online 'Unconscionable Act': Video Of Kids Beating Classmate In Central Mass Woods Posted Online
'Unconscionable Act': Video Of Kids Beating Classmate In Central Mass Woods Posted Online A 13-year-old and his older brother are accused of beating a 13-year-old classmate in the woods in Worcester County and later his stepfather when he confronted them about the attack, authorities said. The boys allegedly filmed the first fight and posted it online.  Sturbridge police released details on the April 19 attack on Thursday, June 8, after a news report linked to the footage of the beating.  According to investigators, the two 13-year-olds agreed to meet in the woods near Old Sturbridge Village and fight to settle an argument. However, during the fight, one of the boy's 1…
Western Mass Officer Suspended After Assault Charges Announced: POST Western Mass Officer Suspended After Assault Charges Announced: POST
Western Mass Officer Suspended After Assault Charges Announced: Post The agency responsible for state police standards announced it had suspended a Springfield officer after he was charged with assault, authorities said.  Jeffrey Alicea was among four officers suspended on Thursday, May 4, by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. That brings the total of Massachusetts officers removed from duty to 28.  Alicea was accused last month of assaulting a family member while off duty but wearing his police uniform, according to court records and police officials.  Alicea is the second Springfield police officer to be suspended by …