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$15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family $15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family
$15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family A $30 scratch-off lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater with one of the biggest lottery jackpots of the year.  The K&K Trust of Waltham claimed the $15 million payday from the “15,000,000 Money Maker” game last week.  Related: Mass Man Wants To Use $4 Million Lottery Jackpot To Help Others The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $9.75 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity. They plan to use that money to care for their children and family.  The winner bought the ticket at One Stop Mart at 337 Boston St. in Lynn. The store will get a $50…
Pregnant Woman Fatally Stabbed In Lynn By Ex-Boyfriend's Brother: DA Pregnant Woman Fatally Stabbed In Lynn By Ex-Boyfriend's Brother: DA
Pregnant Woman Fatally Stabbed In Lynn By Ex-Boyfriend's Brother: DA A 26-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing his brother's pregnant ex-girlfriend at her home in Lynn, authorities said.  Zachary Vozzella, of Lynn, was arraigned Thursday, Aug. 1, and charged with murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Essex County District Attorney said. He pleaded not guilty.  The body of 25-year-old Brianna Welsh was found at her home at 254 Lynnway #329 Wednesday morning after police responded to a 911 call. She had been stabbed repeatedly, the prosecutor said.  Zachary Vozzella is the brother of Brendon Vozzella, who …
Body Of Missing Mass. Teen Pulled From Walden Pond Body Of Missing Mass. Teen Pulled From Walden Pond
Body Of Missing Mass. Teen Pulled From Walden Pond The body of a teenager pulled from Walden Pond on Tuesday morning, July 30, is believed to belong to a 17-year-old who went missing last week, authorities said.  Brian Lopez, of Lynn, who was a rising senior at Lynn Classical High School, was reported missing on Friday. Police had marshaled an aggressive campaign to find him, but all early indications point to the body belonging to Lopez, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will make the final identification and cause of death. Police do not believe he was killed and say there is…
Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA
Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA A teenager accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old at a Market Basket parking lot in Lynn last month and fled the country has been caught and will be returned to Massachusetts to face charges, authorities announced.  Adrian Pena, 18, was arrested in the Dominican Republic on July 16 and has been extradited to Miami on a fugitive from justice warrant, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday, July 23.  Pena is accused of shooting Kai Burgos, 17, of Saugus, in the parking lot of a Market Basket at 40 Federal Street on June 15, the prosecutor said.  Lynn po…
Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn
Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn Police arrested six people in connection with a drive-by shooting in Lynn last year that killed two people and wounded five more, authorities said.  Abraham Diaz, 25, of Lynn, and Jandriel Heredia, 21, of Revere, were killed in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 2, 2023, in Lynn.  Investigators said that people were at the 189 Essex Street home celebrating a friend going to college when gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m.  “The double homicide that occurred last year was incredibly tragic,” Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson said. “While nothing will replace the loss of Abraham Diaz …
'Generous And Humble': Families Remember Men Who Drowned In Lynn Ponds 'Generous And Humble': Families Remember Men Who Drowned In Lynn Ponds
'Generous And Humble': Families Remember Men Who Drowned In Lynn Ponds Authorities have released the names of two men who drowned in separate incidents in Lynn over the Memorial Day weekend.  Michael Petkewich, 60, and Macario Ordoñez Calmo, 30, were both killed on Sunday, May 26.  Firefighters were called to the Breeds Pond just after 7:15 p.m. to rescue Calmo. They risked their lives to pull him from the water, but they couldn't save his life. Doctors at an area hospital pronounced him dead soon after he arrived, authorities said.  Police received calls about Petkewich's drowning around 11 p.m. He had gone under at S…
Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit
Lynn Sober Living Home Owner Ordered To Pay $3.8M In Sexual Harassment Suit The owner of a sober living facility in Lynn sexually harassed women in recovery from drugs and alcohol and offered to trade free or reduced housing expenses in exchange for sexual favors, a jury found. He was ordered to pay seven women $3.8 million in damages.  Peter McCarthy, 51, of Lynn, was found liable for sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act following a five-day trial that ended on Friday, May 17, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Monday.  McCarthy owned and operated Steps to Solutions, Inc., which was advertised as a place…
Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds
Ex-Postal Employee In Revere, Melrose Stole Cash From Mail, Created Fake Money Orders: Feds A 36-year-old former postal clerk has been arrested and charged with stealing hundreds of pieces of mail containing cash, checks, and gift cards and generating fake money orders worth more than $8,000 in total, authorities said.  Michael Murray, of Lynn, was arrested Friday morning, April 26, and charged with one count of theft of mail matter by an employee and one count of theft of government money, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Murray worked at the Beach Street Post Office in Revere and the Melrose Post Office from September 2022 until July 2023. During that…
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA 6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced.  The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.  The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke A Lynn man's family couldn't believe his luck when he won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Literally. They thought he was playing an April Fool's Day prank on them.  James Troisi won the seven-figure prize playing the lottery's "$4,000,000 Money Bags," a $10 scratch-off game.  He opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Troisi doesn't know how he plans to spend the money, yet. His family is still getting over the shock of the big win.  He bought the ticket at a Richdale convenience store at 149…
Lynn Man Who Shared Child Porn Of Kids Younger Than 12 Sentenced To Prison: Feds Lynn Man Who Shared Child Porn Of Kids Younger Than 12 Sentenced To Prison: Feds
Lynn Man Who Shared Child Porn Of Kids Younger Than 12 Sentenced To Prison: Feds A Lynn man who admitted to having and sharing child sexual abuse material online was sentenced to five years behind bars this week, federal authorities said.   Ever Edilberto Zuniga Ramirez, 35, who pleaded guilty to distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography in October 2023, was sentenced to 62 months in prison on Monday, March 18, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Investigators said Ramirez shared the child sexual abuse material online beginning in July 2020 and through March 2022 when he was arrested. Some of the images and videos featured children …
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral
Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral A girls' basketball player in Lynn, Massachusetts, who was allegedly born male has sparked controversy after a video of them wrenching the ball from a female opponent causing an injury has gone viral.  The Thursday, Feb. 8 game between KIPP Academy in Lynn and Collegiate Charter in Lowell ended in a forfeit after Collegiate Charter's coach pulled his team from competition after multiple injuries had "depleted" his team's bench, the school said in a press release.  KIPP Academy has declined to answer questions about the unnamed player's gender, though multiple outlets have rep…
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds A Lynn, Massachusetts, man who will soon stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife found himself in another courtroom Tuesday when he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for an elaborate art fraud scheme, authorities said.  Brian Walshe, 49, was given 37 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to selling fake Andy Warhol paintings on eBay labeled as authentic, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The fraud began in 2011 when a friend gave Walshe three Andy Warhol paintings to sell on his behalf. Walshe kept the paintings and the profits, prosecutors said.&nb…
Lynn Man Guilty Of Violent Sexual Assault, Home Invasion In Boston: DA Lynn Man Guilty Of Violent Sexual Assault, Home Invasion In Boston: DA
Washington Pearson Guilty Of 2022 Break-In, Sexual Assault A Lynn man was found guilty on charges in connection with a break-in and sexual assault at a Jamaica Plain apartment in October 2022, officials said. Washington Pearson, 56, was found guilty by a Suffolk County jury of: Armed assault in a dwelling Armed robbery Assault with intent to rape Indecent assault and battery Two counts of strangulation Larceny from a building Armed breaking and entering during the daytime putting a person in fear On Oct. 24, 2022, Pearson used a screwdriver to break into the apartment of two women on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain, the Suffolk County district attor…
$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday $1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday
$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday A Lynn man recently won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Camilo Bamaca Pojoy won the seven-figure prize playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game.  Bamaca Pojoy chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at Hines Liquors at 518 Western Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Guatemalan Man Nabbed In Lynn For Reentering US Faces Child Rape, Trafficking Charges Guatemalan Man Nabbed In Lynn For Reentering US Faces Child Rape, Trafficking Charges
Guatemalan Man Nabbed In Lynn For Reentering US Faces Child Rape, Trafficking Charges A Guatemalan man who illegally reentered the US after being deported was arrested in Lynn and also faces charges for sex trafficking in Boston federal court, authorities said. Marcelino De Leon Yoc, also known as Eric Pineda Hernandez, 32, was sentenced to time served (about five months) and one year of supervised release. De Leon Yoc admitted to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien in October 2023, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Related: Brazilian Fugitive Convicted Of Rape Nabbed In Malden He was first deported on May 12, 2018, court documents said. De Leon Yo…
Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria
Pizza Portnoy Ends South Shore Bar Pie Journey On High Note With Randolph Pizzeria Dave Portnoy finished his tour of South Shore bar pizza by visiting somewhere you wouldn't expect to find a pizzeria.  The Barstool Sports owner visited Hoey's, tucked away inside the AmVets at 9 Amvets Lane in Randolph. And the pie didn't disappoint.  Dave finishes the South Shore Bar Pie trip at Hoey's, a pizza place inside the Randolph AmVet.  One Bite Pizza Reviews Portnoy didn't go into great detail about what he liked about Hoey's pizza. He took issue with the "floppy" factor, but he enjoyed the pizza overall.   He gave the restaurant a 7.6, a respectabl…
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty An 18-year-old who was charged in connection with a shooting that left three people with serious injures at a Pizza Hut in Lynn pleaded not guilty. Delvin Sanchez, 18, was arrested at a home in Peabody for the Dec. 26 shooting and charged with armed assault to murder, accessory before the fact, and accessory after the fact, according to Lynn police. Sanchez is accused of giving the gun to the shooter shortly after 8:30 p.m. Related: 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Lynn He picked up the shooter in his mother’s car and drove out of the area, WCVB reported. Ass…
2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn 2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn
2 Teens Gunned Down In 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours In Lynn Two teens are dead by gunshots following two separate shootings in Lynn less than a day apart, authorities said.  Three people were rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a Pizza Hut on State Street on Tuesday night, Dec. 26. That shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. and the trio appear to be in stable condition as of Thursday, Dec. 28, Lynn police said. Related: 3 People Shot At Pizza Hut Parking Lot In Lynn A 16-year-old and 19-year-old were taken to North Shore Medical Center following a separate shooting at an A.L. Prime Ene…
Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured
Shooting Near Lynn Pizza Hut Leaves 3 Seriously Injured Three people were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a parking lot near a Pizza Hut in Lynn on Tuesday night, Dec. 26. The shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. near State and Tremont streets, according to Lynn Police Lt. Rick Connick. It’s unclear if the incident happened inside or outside the restaurant, or what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon, as police search for the shooter or shooters. Connick told the Boston Globe that the shooting appeared to be a targeted incident. Lynn police are investigating the shooti…
$4M Lottery Win: Lynn Man Plans To Build His Future With Massive Jackpot $4M Lottery Win: Lynn Man Plans To Build His Future With Massive Jackpot
$4M Lottery Win: Lynn Man Plans To Build His Future With Massive Jackpot A Lynn man who won $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he has big plans for investing the cash.  Bienvenido Rosario won the massive payday playing the “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot” $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers Rosaria elected to take the annuity of $200,000 (before taxes) rather than the lump sum.  He plans to put that money to work. He wants to build rental properties on land he already owns, he told lottery officials.  Rosario bought the ticket at D&M Variety at 99 Commercial St…
'As Massholio As You Can Get': Charges Filed In Saugus Brawl 'As Massholio As You Can Get': Charges Filed In Saugus Brawl
'As Massholio As You Can Get': Charges Filed In Saugus Brawl A pre-Thanksgiving fight at a family-friendly restaurant in Saugus has gone international, picking up coverage in England and other countries as videos of the brawl continue to be shared on social media. Four people were charged in the attack this week, NBC Boston reported Thursday, Nov. 30. They are:  Rosaria Sophia McCauly, 32, of North Reading faces two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and a count of disorderly conduct Arnold John Carey Marujo, 19, of Somerville, faces an underage drinking charge and disorderly conduct Donovan Clark, 19, of Lynn, faces an underage d…
'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend 'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend
'Bright Light' To All: Lynn Man Killed In Allston Remembered As Loving Dad, Friend The family of a 32-year-old father of one has raised nearly $16,000 after he was gunned down in an Allston parking lot last week in a shooting that left another person injured.  Marcos Alfonso Sosa, of Lynn, was shot dead across from 12 Glenville Ave., behind 161 Harvard Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 25, according to Boston police. Officers responded to a report of two people shot near 85 E. Newton St. in the city’s South End shortly before 2:30 a.m. and found Sosa and the other man with gunshot wounds, police said. Sosa died at the scene, while the other man’s injuries were non-life-threat…
Man's Ear Torn Off, Face Scarred In Lynn Dog Attack: Police Man's Ear Torn Off, Face Scarred In Lynn Dog Attack: Police
Man's Ear Torn Off, Face Scarred In Lynn Dog Attack: Police A pit bull attack left a 68-year-old man with “significant facial injuries” while walking on a bicycle path in Lynn on Nov. 12, according to police. The man, whose name has not been released, said he was attacked by “two loose pit bulls” near Cottage Street around 7 p.m., a Lynn police spokesperson told the Daily Voice. He was rushed to a local hospital with severe injuries to his ear and nose. The man’s “left ear had been removed, part of his nose had been torn off, and his face was covered in blood,” according to a search warrant obtained by CBS News. "It's too bad. I feel bad for the d…
220 Pounds Of Drugs, Worth $8M, Seized In Mass; 'Largest Seizure' In State History: Feds 220 Pounds Of Drugs, Worth $8M, Seized In Mass; 'Largest Seizure' In State History: Feds
220 Pounds Of Drugs, Worth $8M, Seized In Mass; 'Largest Seizure' In State History: Feds Thousands of fentanyl pills made to look like candy, 20 pounds of cocaine, and more drugs than there are people in Massachusetts. That's what federal investigators laid out on a table Monday, Nov. 6, when they announced what is likely the biggest drug bust in history.  Emilio Garcia, 25, Sebastien Bejin, 33, and Deiby Felix, 40, all of Lynn, were charged with a litany of felonies following their arrests, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  US Attorney's Office Police began investigating the crew following an overdose death in Salem over the summer, investigators said. Officers surve…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune A Lynn man says he plans to turn his $1 million windfall into a new home after he won the seven-figure prize in the lottery.  Fernando Duran Ramos won the money playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off tickets, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Duran Ramos elected to take the $650,000 lump sum before taxes rather than the annuity. He wants to buy a house with the cash, lottery officials said.  He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 100 Lynn St. in Peabody. The store will collect a $10,000 check for selling the winner. 
Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police
Wanted Gunman In Lynn Shooting Captured After Nearly A Week On Run: Police A man who police say shot at someone inside a car last week in Lynn, forcing police to issue a shelter-in-place order, has been caught.  Anthony Gutierrez, 23, was captured on Monday, Sept. 18, Massachusetts State Police said. He is charged with Assault Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Murder Carrying a firearm without a license Discharging a firearm 500 feet from a building Illegal Possession of Ammunition Related: Lynn Shooting Puts Neighborhood On High Alert With Gunman On Loose The shooting happened near Commercial Street and Neptune Boulevard on Wednesday. Police say Gutierrez …
(Update) Gunman On Loose: Police Urge Lynn Residents To Shelter In Place (Update) Gunman On Loose: Police Urge Lynn Residents To Shelter In Place
(Update) Gunman On Loose: Police Urge Lynn Residents To Shelter In Place A man accused of a shooting in Lynn just after 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, is on the loose, and police are asking residents to stay indoors until he is caught.  Related: Police Arrest Man Wanted In Shooting Near Lynn Vocational Tech The shooting happened in the area of Commercial and Neptune Streets near Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. The gunman ran away before Lynn police could arrest him.  Investigators ask anyone who sees the man, knows who he is, or sees anything suspicious to call 911 immediately. 
Support Soars For Lynn Teacher T-Boned By Stolen Car In Police Chase Support Soars For Lynn Teacher T-Boned By Stolen Car In Police Chase
Support Soars For Lynn Teacher T-Boned By Stolen Car In Police Chase Amber Fournier played by the rules and worked hard, her friends and family said. She raises two teenage daughters, works as a teacher at Ingalls Elementary School, and has two part-time jobs to make ends meet and provide for her children.  But that didn't help her on Sept. 5, when two people speeding through the streets of Lynn in a stolen car, police said, literally turned her life upside down when they ran the red light at the intersection of Chestnut and Essex Streets and T-boned her SUV.  Now, the family and friends of the 42-year-old Malden woman are attempting to put back to right wh…
$1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day $1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day
$1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day While most people have a "system" for playing the lottery, Kerri Omeara went her own way.  Omeara of Lynn recently won $1 million on a "100X Cash" scratch-off Massachusetts State Lottery ticket. Her secret? She picked a card at random. Omeara decided to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  She bought her ticket on Aug. 25 at Norm's Variety at 423 Eastern Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winner.