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$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday An East Boston woman this week collected her seven-figure check after winning the money playing the Massachusetts State Lottery, authorities said.  Yoselinne Martinez won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot," a $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Bridgewater Woman Lands Massive Payday In Lottery Martinez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she'll use that money to buy a home.  Martinez bought the ticket in Newtown Food Market at 87 Medford St. in Charlestown. The store will get a $10,00 bonus for the s…
East Boston Man Admits To Child Porn Charges East Boston Man Admits To Child Porn Charges
East Boston Man Admits To Child Porn Charges A 25-year-old East Boston man has admitted to storing and sharing child pornography with a large-scale chat group online, authorities said.  Cristopher Vladimir Pineda Martinez pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 15, to one count of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Police began investigating Martinez in December 2022 after they identified him as a member of a private large-scale group chat involving child sexual abuse material, the prosecutor said. When officers searched his home, they fo…
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Winner From Winthrop Has Big Plans For Money Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Winner From Winthrop Has Big Plans For Money
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Winner From Winthrop Has Big Plans For Money It must feel like a dream when you scratch off a $1 million prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery ticket. One Winthrop man knows that feeling, and he's not ready to wake up. That's why he's shopping for his dream car and planning to take his dream vacation with his newfound windfall. Charles Moran won the prize playing the lottery's new "$4,000,000 Lion’s Share" game. The $10 scratch-off ticket launched on April 16. a Related: Malden Man Wants To Buy A House With $2 Million Lottery Jackpot Moran chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  …
$1M Lottery Winner: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week $1M Lottery Winner: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week
$1M Lottery Winner: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week One Bay Stater had a very good Tuesday, May 7, when they claimed a $1 million lottery prize.  The winner was sold at Belle Isle Wine & Spirits at 1144 Saratoga St in East Boston. They won the money playing the $10 scratch-off game "$4,000,000 Lion's Share." The winner's name was not released. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Related: Northborough Dad Wins $5.37M In Biggest Mass Jackpot Of Year They were among 439 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Tuesday.  This is the second major prize from the new "$…
First $1M Ticket Sold For New 'Monopoly' Lottery Game In East Boston First $1M Ticket Sold For New 'Monopoly' Lottery Game In East Boston
First $1M Ticket Sold For New 'Monopoly' Lottery Game In East Boston A lucky Baystater picked up the first $1 million ticket in a new game the Massachusetts State Lottery released this year.  Joel Torres of East Boston won the "$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler" on Monday, March 11. The winner bought the $10 scratch-off ticket at  East Coast Variety at 67 Bennington St. in East Boston.  The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Torres took the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he doesn't have any immediate plans for the money.  Related: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold On Nantucket The "…
Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order
Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza reviews can double a pizzeria's business with a good review or crush it with a bad one. So, it's not surprising that a lot of owners are willing to roll the dice to get their pies in Portnoy's hands. Others aren't.  But an East Boston pizzeria owner took it to the extreme, the Barstool Sports owner said in his review of DaCoopas Pizza at 474 Saratoga St.  Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Chelmsford Pizzeria His New 'Benchmark' "The guy in there aggressively getting me to come," Portnoy said before taking his first bite. "Not like a little bit. A lo…
Prognosis Improved For Man Stabbed Near Blue Line In Boston: Police Prognosis Improved For Man Stabbed Near Blue Line In Boston: Police
Prognosis Improved For Man Stabbed Near Blue Line In Boston: Police A person sent to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in East Boston is expected to make a recovery, police said. The stabbing happened at the intersection of Sumner and Paris streets, near Maverick MBTA Blue Line station entrance shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The entrance was closed because of police activity, the T said in a post. Reports initially said the person was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. But police told the Daily Voice that their condition is now considered non-life-threatening. Blue Line: The east…
Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home
Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home A 26-year-old Chelsea man died after he was hit by a car in East Boston, and a GoFundMe has been created to help his family. Aristeo Enrique Ramirez Garcia, from El Salvador, was hit by a commercial vehicle on Chelsea Street and Curtis Street shortly after 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The driver stayed on the scene, and Boston police were investigating Garcia’s death as of Monday morning, Dec. 18. Garcia worked as a cook, and he leaves behind a wife, Maria Aguilar, and a 3-year-old daughter, NBC Boston reported. A GoFundMe created to help his family with funeral expenses raised more than…
Medford Man Fatally Stabbed In Boston Was Expecting Baby Girl Medford Man Fatally Stabbed In Boston Was Expecting Baby Girl
Medford Man Fatally Stabbed In Boston Was Expecting Baby Girl A Medford man who was killed after being stabbed in East Boston on Friday, Dec. 15, was identified as an expectant father. A fundraiser has been created to help his family.  Wilfredo Landaverde Arevalo, 34, was found with life-threatening stab wounds shortly after 6:30 a.m. near 186 Gove St., police said. Paramedics rushed him to a local hospital, where he died. Related: Man Dies From Stab Wounds In Boston Hospital: Police Arevalo was expecting a baby girl and was excited about becoming a father, his obituary said. “He was a very intelligent man, as he studied both Spanis…
Teen Charged With Stabbing Following Baseball Bat Brawl In Chelsea Teen Charged With Stabbing Following Baseball Bat Brawl In Chelsea
Teen Charged With Stabbing Following Baseball Bat Brawl In Chelsea A 19-year-old man stabbed a 17-year-old boy after a brawl that involved men chasing the suspect with baseball bats on Monday, Dec. 4, authorities said.  Kenny Cuyuch, of East Boston, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife) and malicious destruction of property over $1,200 after he smashed the window of a home on Hawthorne Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Chelsea police responded to a large fight near the area of Hawthorne Street and Essex Street shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found one of the men, later identified as C…
Attempted Kidnapping, Robbery: Boston Police Release Photos Of Suspects Attempted Kidnapping, Robbery: Boston Police Release Photos Of Suspects
Attempted Kidnapping, Robbery: Boston Police Release Photos Of Suspects Authorities are searching for two people they say were involved in an attempted kidnapping and robbery in East Boston.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 155 Meridian St, the Boston Police Department said. No further details about the incident have been released, but police shared surveillance photos showing the two people walking on the streets. BPD Community Alert: Detectives Assigned to District a-7 Seek the Public’s Help to Identify two individuals from a Kidnapping and Robbery Incident in East Boston https://t.co/eHAup0mIBr pic.twitter.com/lmlSxNHB1y — Boston Police …
East Boston Teen Killed After Car Careens Off Highway in Vermont ID'd: Police East Boston Teen Killed After Car Careens Off Highway in Vermont ID'd: Police
East Boston Teen Killed After Car Careens Off Highway in Vermont ID'd: Police An 18-year-old man from East Boston died, and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Vermont on Sunday, Oct. 22, authorities say.  Brian Sanchez died after the car he was riding in veered off of I-91 in Barton, went down an embankment, and crashed into the ridgeline and a concrete wall, Vermont State Police said. Heavy rains had made the roads slick, though it's unclear if that caused the crash.  Sanchez was in the back seat and wasn't wearing a seatbelt, authorities said. Paramedics rushed him to North County Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.&nb…
Lottery Jackpot: Special Numbers Help Boston Woman Win $25K A Year For Life Lottery Jackpot: Special Numbers Help Boston Woman Win $25K A Year For Life
Lottery Jackpot: Special Numbers Help Boston Woman Win $25K A Year For Life An East Boston woman recently picked up $25,000 a year for life in the Oct. 3 lottery drawing thanks to her lucky numbers. And she already has some high-octane ideas for how to spend her windfall.  Marina Costello of East Boston used a collection of birthdays and her favorite numbers when she played the Lucky for Life game earlier this month. She's been playing those same numbers for 30 years, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.  Costello chose the lump sum payment of $390,000 before taxes rather than the annuity. She plans to use that money to buy a new car.  She purchase…
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area'
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' A chef-owned chain with five Massachusetts locations is expanding its footprint yet again with a new waterfront restaurant. The Smoke Shop BBQ, known for its award-winning barbecue, announced on Facebook that it will open a new location in East Boston in June.  The restaurant chain is owned by chef Andy Husbands, a "pitmaster" with 30 years of restaurant experience and a list of awards for his barbecue. He specializes in slow-cooked, competition-style barbecue and has co-authored six cookbooks.  The Smoke Shop's menu is, unsurprisingly, dominated by meaty entrees, like their "first-place …
'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World' 'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World'
'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World' A community on the North Shore is dealing with the difficult task of trying to fill a whole left by a mother who had "the biggest heart and the sweetest soul," according to an online fundraiser.  Michele Mersicano said Dawn DiLoreto was "an angel on earth with a smile on her face and ready to help attitude" on a GoFundMe campaign.  "With a contagious smile she’d light up your day and check in to make sure you were ok," Mersicano said. "She will definitely leave a void in this world especially for her daughter Mia." DiLoreto died unexpectedly on Tuesday May 30, according to her obituary. S…
Mom Found Dead: Daughter Charged With Assaulting Her In Somerville Mom Found Dead: Daughter Charged With Assaulting Her In Somerville
Mom Found Dead: Daughter Charged With Assaulting Her In Somerville A 48-year-old Somerville woman is accused of strangling and assaulting her elderly mother, who was found dead on Sunday, May 28, in the younger woman's home, authorities said.  April Monroe is charged with strangulation and assault and battery on a person over 60 causing serious bodily injury in connection with an alleged assault on her mother, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Gail Gasperini, 73, of East Boston, was found dead in Monroe's Summer Street apartment. Gasperini's husband contacted the police after his wife left to visit her daughter on Sunday but never …
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter A dedicated husband, father, and business owner passed away after a "courageous" battle with lung cancer, according to his obituary.  Fredrick T.J. ‘Fred’ Llewellyn died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10 after years of illness, his obituary said.  His greatest joys in life were his wife, Nicole 'Nikki' Llewellyn, and his beloved daughter, Emma Llewellyn. "They truly don't make them like him anymore," Nikki told Daily Voice. "He touched so many lives and helped so many people and he didn't even realize how loved he was." Fred was a dedicated and doting husband to his wife, Nikki.Nicole '…
FOUND: Police Seek Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days FOUND: Police Seek Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days
Found: Police Seek Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days The teenager was safely located on Friday, May 19, officials say. Police are seeking the public's help to locate a teenager who has previously alluded to harming himself.  Matthew Johnson, a missing 16-year-old from East Boston, was last seen around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17 in the area of 59 Trustman Terrace, according to the Boston Police Department.  Johnson, a 5-foot-9 Black male, is known to frequent the Noyes playground and Paris Street Park and Gym. He was last seen wearing a black hat with white designs printed all over it, a black hoodie with an anime character p…
Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022 Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022
Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022 A Boston man was indicted this week with the murder of a Lawrence man in 2022, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Lee Harvey, 30, of Roslindale, was charged with robbing and killing 32-year-old Jose Delacruz outside of a Bank of America at 257 Essex St. in Lawrence on March 27, 2022, the Essex County District Attorney said.  The grand jury also returned indictments against Harvey on charges of carrying a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and armed robbery while masked, the prosecutor said.  Harvey is the third person arrested in connection with the robbery k…
East Boston Man, 44, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Route 1A In Revere: Police East Boston Man, 44, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Route 1A In Revere: Police
East Boston Man, 44, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Route 1A In Revere: Police A 44-year-old man from East Boston has died in a motorcycle crash in Revere this week, according to authorities.  State Troopers responded to the crash on North Shore Road (Route 1A) at Agawam Street around 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio reports. Initial investigation suggested that the motorcycle operator, identified as Juan Alvarez, lost control of his vehicle and potentially crashed into the guardrail.  Alvarez was taken to the hospital with severe injuries where he later died, Procopio said.  The crash remains under i…
Trial Begins For Stabbing At Boston MBTA Station: DA Trial Begins For Stabbing At Boston MBTA Station: DA
Trial Begins For Stabbing At Boston MBTA Station: DA The trial of a man who allegedly stabbed someone on the Blue Line in East Boston in 2021 began on Tuesday, April 18, officials said.  Javier Garcia Martinez, 42, is charged with armed assault to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Martinez is accused of stabbing a man twice — once in the left arm and again in the right leg — at Maverick Station on Aug. 29, 2021, because he believed the victim was a member of the 18th Street Gang, the prosecutor said.  Paramedics rushed…
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston.  Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…
Massachusetts Student, 15, Dies In Weekend Skiing Accident In New Hampshire Massachusetts Student, 15, Dies In Weekend Skiing Accident In New Hampshire
Massachusetts Student, 15, Dies In Weekend Skiing Accident In New Hampshire A 15-year-old student from Massachusetts died in skiing accident at a New Hampshire ski area this past weekend, according to the teenager's school and ski resort.  Christoper DiPrima died in the accident that happened at Pats Peak in Henniker, NH, on Saturday, March 26, Marketing Director for Pats Peak Lori said in an email to Daily Voice.  The boy, who attended Excel Academy Charter School in East Boston, was identified by his family and school on Sunday.  "Christopher was a 10th grader at XLHS and graduated from XLGW in 2021," Excel Academy wrote on Facebook. "Christopher was a kind and…
Boston Woman Scores 1st 'Billion Dollar Extravaganza' $1 Million Win Boston Woman Scores 1st 'Billion Dollar Extravaganza' $1 Million Win
Boston Woman Scores 1st 'Billion Dollar Extravaganza' $1 Million Win A new lottery game with the highest payout percentage of any game every offered by the Massachusetts Lottery just doled out its first $1 million prize.  Jary Rodriguez Temac, of East Boston, turned a serious profit when the ticket she bought from a liquor store landed her the first $1 million prize in the history of the new “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game, according the the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Temac chose to cash out her prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. She claimed her prize with her husband, Marlon.  The&n…
Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability
Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Inflation is high but that does not mean food standards have to be low. These Boston-area restaurants, compiled by Eater Boston, have wallet-friendly options that make getting the bill an almost-enjoyable experience.  Budget dining can seem relegated to the world of fast food or greasy choices, but these eateries show that even affordable meals can please your taste buds, brought to you by Eater Boston. P & K Delicatessen (Somerville) Classic options abound at this third-generation family-run business. Sandwiches, including meatball subs, chicken salad sandwiches, and the classic club…
East Boston Man Gunned Down By Former Employee At Brockton Dollar Tree: DA East Boston Man Gunned Down By Former Employee At Brockton Dollar Tree: DA
East Boston Man Gunned Down By Former Employee At Brockton Dollar Tree: DA State and local police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a double shooting that claimed the life of a man from East Boston this week. Police responded to reports of gunshots at the Dollar Tree at 999 North Montello Street in Brockton around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office reports.  The shooting happened at the Dollar Tree located on North Montello Street in Brockton on Tuesday, Jan. 31Google Maps Street View Upon arrival, officers found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital for treatmen…
Kids As Young As 6 Found In Child Porn On Boston Man's Computer: Feds Kids As Young As 6 Found In Child Porn On Boston Man's Computer: Feds
Kids As Young As 6 Found In Child Porn On Boston Man's Computer: Feds A 23-year-old East Boston man faces potentially decades in prison after police say they found scores of videos featuring child porn with some victims as young as 6 years old.  Cristopher Vladimir Pineda Martinez faces one count each of possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was ordered detained until his next court hearing on February 3.  Investigators said Pineda was a member of several private communities and online groups that discussed and traded child pornography. Last month, police said he s…
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston 6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston
6 People Arrested At Eversource Substation Protest In East Boston A group of East Bostonians voiced their opinions in a protest opposing the construction of a new electrical substation, but six attendees were removed from the conversation when they were arrested by police, according to officials.  Six people who participated in a protest decrying the construction of a new Eversource electrical substation were arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in East Boston, the Boston Police Department said to Daily Voice.  Protesters at the event suggested that the new substation would be dangerous, and called on Gover…
UPDATE: 41-Year-Old Boston Woman Missing For Over Three Weeks UPDATE: 41-Year-Old Boston Woman Missing For Over Three Weeks
Update: 41-Year-Old Boston Woman Missing For Over Three Weeks New photos have been released, and the spelling of a name corrected, for a missing East Boston woman.  Massachusetts state police detectives are joining Boston police in the hunt for an East Boston woman who has gone missing, according to officials.  41-year-old Reina Morales Rojas was last seen on Monday, Dec. 26, according to the Boston Police Department, who are being assisted by Massachusetts State Police in the search for Rojas. Police corrected the spelling of Rojas's name on Friday, Jan. 20, from Reyna to Reina, and posted new photos of the missing woman.  S…
Serial Boston Car Keyer Arrested: Police Serial Boston Car Keyer Arrested: Police
Serial Boston Car Keyer Arrested: Police A vandal who has allegedly spent years maliciously defacing cars has been arrested, according to police. Santos Morsoco, of East Boston, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 5 on multiple warrants relating to incidents of vandalizing cars, according to the Boston Police Department. The 47-year-old was charged with 38 counts of willful and malicious destruction of property over $1,200.  Multiple videos of a man keying cars, which are now connected with Morsoco, were posted on an East Boston Facebook group.  The East Bostonian has a long history of vandalizing cars. He was also…
Driver Found Guilty In 2019 East Boston Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman Driver Found Guilty In 2019 East Boston Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman
Driver Found Guilty In 2019 East Boston Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman A 26-year-old man was found of guilty of crashing his car while drunk and taking the life of a young woman in Boston over three years ago, authorities said.  Dylan Etheridge was found guilty of manslaughter while OUI in the death of 20-year-old Amber Pelletier in East Boston on Thursday, Dec. 8, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reports. Prosecutors said that Etheridge hit several parked cars while potentially driving at 80 miles per hour down Bennington Street in East Boston on May 5, 2019, NECN reports.  His car eventually flipped and skidded across the road, striking a conc…