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$1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash $1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash
$1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash A Malden man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to pay for his son's college tuition.  Ailton Ferreira won the seven-figure prize playing the $5 scratch-off game "Bonus 50X." There are two $1 million prizes still in circulation for that game.  Related: Central Mass Man Says He'll Buy New Socks With $2.64 Million Lottery Win Ferreira elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at  Regina’s at 203 Main St. in Everett. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for…
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett 2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett A Middlesex County jury convicted two men for the rape of a woman at a party at a Everett hotel in 2020, authorities said on Thursday, July 25.  William Gomez-Rojas, 31, of Chelsea was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of aggravated rape, and Jose Morales Jr., 36, of Malden, was found guilty of one count of aggravated rape, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  A 22-year-old woman called police on Feb. 23, 2020, and explained that she had gone to a party the night before. Early the following morning, she said she was assaulted by both men in Gomez-Rojas’ ro…
No Bail For Teen Accused Of Fatal Stabbing During Chelsea Street Brawl: DA No Bail For Teen Accused Of Fatal Stabbing During Chelsea Street Brawl: DA
No Bail For Teen Accused Of Fatal Stabbing During Chelsea Street Brawl: DA An 18-year-old is being held without bail after authorities say he fatally stabbed someone in a fight over the weekend in Chelsea.  Joksin Briones-Blandon, of Malden, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 44-year-old Santos Cartegena on Saturday, July 20, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Police were called to the Highland and Grove Street intersection around 10 p.m. to reports of several men fighting.  Cartegena, who suffered multiple stab wounds in the brawl, took himself to the Whidden Hospital. He was later rushed to Beth Israel Hospital for surgery. …
Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA
Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Malden Following Armed Robbery: DA Authorities are investigating a non-fatal police shooting in Malden after an officer wounded a knife-wielding armed robbery suspect on Wednesday morning, officials said.  Dominique Matthew Long, 31, of Malden, was arrested following the shooting and will be charged with armed robbery, assault and battery, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and intimidation of a witness, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He will be arraigned after he is released from the hospital.  Malden police received a 911 call about a disturbance near 260 Eastern Avenue around 9:15 a…
Teen, Man Busted After Armed Robbery In Randolph: Police Teen, Man Busted After Armed Robbery In Randolph: Police
Teen, Man Busted After Armed Robbery In Randolph: Police After several days on the run, a second suspect was arrested and charged with robbing someone at gunpoint as they sat in their car in Randolph, authorities said.  Eliezer Beato, 20, and Shaun Culbreath-Isles, 18, both of Malden, face multiple felonies from the Monday, May 13, robbery, Randolph police said.  The duo is accused of stealing jewelry, a cell phone, and multiple checks from someone at gunpoint just before 1:30 p.m. in the Johnson Road area. No one was injured.  Officers rushed to the scene and caught Culbreath-Isles as he tried to run away, police said. He ha…
$2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings $2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings
$2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings A Malden man who won $2 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he knows what his first big purchase will be: a new home.  Yumei Zhu won the grand prize playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off ticket. He won the final grand prize in that game.  Zhu chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Route 85 Liquors at 274 Maple St in Marlborough. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale.
'To Know Her Is To Love Her': Community Rallies Around Malden Woman With Stage 4 Brain Cancer 'To Know Her Is To Love Her': Community Rallies Around Malden Woman With Stage 4 Brain Cancer
'To Know Her Is To Love Her': Community Rallies Around Malden Woman With Stage 4 Brain Cancer Friends of a lifelong Malden resident recently diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer say they hope a fundraiser will help ease some of her heavy burdens as she prepares for the fight of her life.  Kathy Mestas, who attended Emerson Elementary, Beebe Jr. High, and graduated from Malden High School, according to a GoFundMe recently created for her, was told she had Astrocytoma about two months ago. Since then, she's undergone an intense routine of chemotherapy and radiation.  Her friend Lisa D'Ambrosio created the fundraiser to help pay for her bills and medical needs w…
Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Robbing Malden Market With Fake Pistol: Prosecutor A 58-year-old Malden Man has admitted to his role in a 2021 robbery, where he used an Airsoft pistol that looked like a real firearm, authorities said.  John Schurko pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in May, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Related: Ex-FedEx Driver Who Stole Gun, Sold Them From Truck In Mass Gets 6 Days In Jail Schurko was accused of robbing the Harvard Market in Malden on Dec. 12, 2021, when he walked in waving what looked like a black handgun, walked behind the …
Police Ask For Help Finding Boston Man Who Went Missing 3 Months Ago Police Ask For Help Finding Boston Man Who Went Missing 3 Months Ago
John Wesley Young III Of Boston Missing Since November 2023 A Boston man who told his family he was headed to Braintree in November 2023 has not been heard from since, and police are asking the public for help in finding him. John Wesley Young, III, 57, last talked to his family on the phone on Nov. 22, 2023, at around 7 p.m. and told them that he was traveling to Braintree, about 30 minutes away from his hometown of Boston. Boston police initially shared his name only as John Wesley. Related: 12-Year-Old Aliana Roberts Of Boston Missing For 3 Days Police described him as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, with a bald head, mus…
'My Brother Was A Dreamer': Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Malden Driver 'My Brother Was A Dreamer': Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Malden Driver
'My Brother Was A Dreamer': Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Malden Driver Jury selection has started Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the fatal shooting trial of a 34-year-old Malden man in August 2019. Carlos Lemon, 27, is accused of pulling up alongside Nelio Barbosa’s car on North Shore Street in Revere on Aug. 2, 2019, and firing multiple shots through his window, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said. Surveillance video captured the attack as it happened just after 5 p.m. Lemon was the only person in his car at the time of the shooting, the video showed. Barbosa was taken to Mass General Hospital, where he died of his injuries, according to his obit…
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass There’s nothing like arguing with family on the holidays over a nice hot pot of Korean food and barbecue — that’s why the popular KPOT restaurant chain is opening its first four locations in Massachusetts. The all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ chain is bringing Asian cuisine to Dedham, Malden, Methuen, and West Springfield. No official open dates have been announced.  The author of this article dropped by a KPOT location in Jersey City, New Jersey, for Christmas, and the K-pop song "Euphoria," sung by BTS member Jungkook, was playing on the speakers as we were promptly seated.&nbs…
Malden Man Caught In Viral Police Chase Now Accused Of Boston Shooting Malden Man Caught In Viral Police Chase Now Accused Of Boston Shooting
Malden Man Christopher Meade Charged In Boston Shooting A Malden man already in custody for his part in a high-speed car chase that went viral on social media is now facing multiple gun-related charges in connection with a shooting in Roxbury. Christopher Meade, 30, is being charged with: Unlawful possession of a firearm Unlawful possession of ammunition Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building The charges stem from an incident in which officers arrived at 48 Clifford St. just before 4 a.m. on Dec. 4 to find a person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Boston police. Para…
SEE IT: Video Of Police Chase In South Boston Goes Viral For Odd Reason SEE IT: Video Of Police Chase In South Boston Goes Viral For Odd Reason
Video Shows Police Chase Ending With 2 Nabbed In Boston A video showing a short police chase and arrest in South Boston has gone viral after commenters were astonished by the number of patrol cars involved in the pursuit.  Kailyn Almeida, 23, of Bridgewater, and Christopher A. Meade, 30, of Malden, were arrested following the chase on Monday, Dec. 11, State Police said.  The chase began just after 10 p.m. when a trooper tried to pull over a white Acadia in Dorchester near the Neponset Avenue bridge.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Only In Boston (@onlyinbos) …
'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend 'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend
'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend Friends and family of an 18-year-old high school senior from Malden who died in a Middleton crash last week said he was someone you could always rely on.  Robert “Bobby” Giardino, 18, died Wednesday night, Dec. 6, after the pickup truck he was driving with three teens veered off the road into the woods, hit several trees, and rolled onto its roof, MassLive reported. Besides Giardino, another 18-year-old, and two 17-year-olds were rushed to local hospitals. Officials have not released their names or conditions.  Related: Northeast Metro Tech Senior From Malden Killed In Middleton…
Convicted Brazilian Rapist Caught Hiding In Malden Convicted Brazilian Rapist Caught Hiding In Malden
Convicted Brazilian Rapist Caught Hiding In Malden A Brazilian citizen, convicted and sentenced for rape in his native country, was caught hiding in Middlesex County, authorities said. He's been able to escape capture for more than four years.  The 43-year-old was arrested in Malden on Tuesday, Dec. 5, according to the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston. Authorities did not release the man's name.  The Brazilian native, who entered the United States illegally in Hidalgo, Texas, in May 2018, was detained and put into removal proceedings by the US Border Patrol. An immigration judge then granted him a release on bond …
Northeast Metro Tech Senior Killed In Middleton Car Crash Northeast Metro Tech Senior Killed In Middleton Car Crash
Northeast Metro Tech Senior Killed In Middleton Car Crash The Malden senior at Northeast Metro Tech died in a car crash Wednesday night, Dec. 6. The student, whose name has not been released, died in a crash in Middleton, Superintendent David DiBarri said Thursday, Dec. 7. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our students. We will have the necessary resources available for our community as they navigate this difficult time. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the student. I encourage students and our own faculty and staff to use the resources available during this difficult time as emotions and grief come i…
$1M Lottery Payday: Malden Man Planning For Future With Big Win $1M Lottery Payday: Malden Man Planning For Future With Big Win
$1M Lottery Payday: Malden Man Planning For Future With Big Win A Malden man collected his $1 million lottery prize earlier this month, and he's got big plans for how to spend it.  Eric Dimare won the seven-figure prize playing the “Millions” $30 scratch-off game. Four million dollar prize tickets remain in the game, and one $15 million card has yet to be found, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Dimare said he wants to use the cash to put a downpayment on a home and buy a truck. He chooses the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Dimare bought the ticket at The Corner Store at…
Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA
Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA A 63-year-old Malden native was identified as the person who was hit and killed last week in Middlesex County as she was walking near the road, authorities said.  Mary "Teresa" McTaggart died Thursday, Oct. 19, as she walked along Main Street at Mountain Avenue in Malden around 1:15 p.m. when she was struck in a chain-reaction crash, the Middlesex County District Attorney said.  An initial investigation found that a BMW SUV was driving south on Main Street when it crashed into a vehicle at a stop light, went off the roadway, and hit two telephone poles before crashing into Mc…
SUV Crashes Into, Kills Woman Walking In Malden: DA SUV Crashes Into, Kills Woman Walking In Malden: DA
SUV Crashes Into, Kills Woman Walking In Malden: DA A pedestrian was killed Thursday, Oct. 19, after a BMW SUV crashed into another vehicle before hitting the woman as she stood on the sidewalk, Middlesex County, authorities said.  The initial wreck happened at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Main Street in Malden when the BMW slammed into a stopped SUV at a traffic light, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  The BMW then struck two light poles before crashing into the female pedestrian. Paramedics rushed the woman to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.  Police have not released the woman …
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…
(BREAKING) MBTA Bus Crashes With Car In Malden: Police (BREAKING) MBTA Bus Crashes With Car In Malden: Police
(Breaking) MBTA Bus Crashes With Car In Malden: Police An MBTA bus crashed with a car near Main and Winter Streets in Malden on Thursday morning, Aug. 31, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. Some social media users reported hearing helicopters near Oak Grove.  No one was injured in the crash, authorities said. Police are investigating the cause of the wreck.  This situation is developing. Check back here for more updates as they are available. 
Man Convicted Of Killing Teen In 1991 On Malden Fire Escape: DA Man Convicted Of Killing Teen In 1991 On Malden Fire Escape: DA
Man Convicted Of Killing Teen In 1991 On Malden Fire Escape: DA The family of a 17-year-old girl who was executed on her third-story fire escape in Malden 32 years ago finally knows who killed her.  Rodney Daniels was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the fatal shooting of Patricia Moreno on July 20, 1991, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  The prosecutor's office and police re-examined her killing as part of a cold case unit investigation in 2020. That meant re-interviewing witnesses, re-examining the evidence with new technology, and recreating the crime scene at 21 Henry St.  Daniels was a su…
Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA
Baby Hospitalized After Baseball Bat Attack Over Boston Road Rage Incident: DA Police say a 66-year-old Malden man with an "extensive" criminal record injured a baby when he smashed in the windows of the car the infant was in with a baseball bat, authorities said Sunday, July 30.  Clifford Jones is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (baseball bat) on a child under 14, malicious destruction of property, possession of a class D substance, selling unstamped cigarettes, and selling cigarettes without a license, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. He was being held on a $7,500 bond.  Police say Jones backed his…
(Update) Scooter Rider Killed In Malden Crash Identified By Officials (Update) Scooter Rider Killed In Malden Crash Identified By Officials
(Update) Scooter Rider Killed In Malden Crash Identified By Officials Update: Stiven Rojas Ramirez, 23, of Boston, has been identified as the man riding a scooter that was hit and killed in a Malden crash on Thursday afternoon, July 27, the Middlesex District Attorney said Friday.  Original: Police closed a portion of Route 99 in Malden Thursday afternoon, July 27, after a fatal crash between a car and a scooter, authorities said.  Traffic was shut down between Route 60 (Eastern Avenue) and the Waite Street Extension. Drivers and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area.  The crash involved a moped and a white Jeep, according to @JohnManahanTV on Twitter. …
Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories
Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories A Middlesex County restaurant and bar announced that it would close its doors for the last time, sparking an outpouring of shared fond memories and good times. John Brewer's Tavern, an American-style restaurant and bar with three eastern Massachusetts locations, announced on Facebook that it would close its Malden restaurant, located at 7 Highland Avenue, at the end of the day on Monday, July 24. "Closing is not an easy thing to do, but it is the right decision at this time, for our family and our other locations," wrote owners Bill and Sue Honeycutt in a Facebook post.  The eatery was kn…
Man Charged In Shootout That Nearly Killed Bystander In Malden Apartment Lobby Man Charged In Shootout That Nearly Killed Bystander In Malden Apartment Lobby
Man Charged In Shootout That Nearly Killed Bystander In Malden Apartment Lobby A 35-year-old man was charged with shooting a woman by mistake on Sunday night, June 18, which sparked a shootout inside a Malden apartment lobby, authorities said. He was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire.  Mohamed Abdulaziz, of Somerville, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition in connection with a shooting, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Abdulaziz entered the Overlook Ridge Drive apartment building around 2:20 a.m. planning to rob a man, …
Malden DJ, Veteran, Dad Dies At 56, Community Pours Out Support For Grieving Family Malden DJ, Veteran, Dad Dies At 56, Community Pours Out Support For Grieving Family
Malden DJ, Veteran, Dad Dies At 56, Community Pours Out Support For Grieving Family A man who was "put on this planet to make people laugh and dance" died unexpectedly, but his community is coming together to support his daughter and family.  Paul Brant, of Malden, died on Saturday, June 3 at age 56, leaving behind a loving network of friends and family, including his daughter, Emilie, according to a GoFundMe created for his funeral expenses.  Brant graduated from Malden High School in 1985.  After school, he joined the Army National Guard and was called to serve in Operation Desert Storm, according to a memorial Facebook post.  The veteran coached wrestling at Malden Hi…
19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere 19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere
19-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brazen' Memorial Day Weekend Shooting In Revere Police arrested a young man in connection to the first of two shootings that occurred on Memorial Day weekend near Revere Beach, officials say.  Dashawn Teleau, of Malden, was arrested around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 in connection to a "brazen" shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 28 in the area of Centennial Avenue and Dehon Street in Revere, according to the Revere Police Department.  A 17-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her lower body in the incident, according to Massachusetts State Police. She was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and remained there over…
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody
Update: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody A man was transported to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on Route 1, officials say.  A 39-year-old pedestrian, from Mashpee, received serious injuries when he was hit by a 2021 Toyota Highlander on Route 1 in Peabody around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department. The pedestrian was reportedly trying to cross all lanes of traffic right before he was hit by the SUV.  He was conscious and alert when officials responded to the scene, according to the Peabody Police Department. He was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medica…
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building 2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building A four-alarm fire racked a building, closing businesses but narrowly avoiding spreading to neighboring structures, officials say.  A person spotted a fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street, from outside the building at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, according to the Wakefield Fire Department.  As soon as crews arrived at the scene they struck a second alarm, followed quickly by a third. A fourth alarm was struck almost an hour after the first, at approximately 4:50 p.m., when firefighters were forced to evacuate the building because of structural damage. …
CAUGHT: Man Charged With Brutal Malden Slaying Captured After Months On Run, DA Says CAUGHT: Man Charged With Brutal Malden Slaying Captured After Months On Run, DA Says
Caught: Man Charged With Brutal Malden Slaying Captured After Months On Run, DA Says Dion Smith, who is accused of stabbing an elderly Malden man 30 times, was arrested Thursday morning, April 13, in Atlanta, ending a nearly two-month-long manhunt, officials said.  It's unclear when the 33-year-old Boston man will return to the Bay State to face murder and theft charges, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Related: Man Charged With Malden Murder Still On The Run Police said the Boston man stabbed 79-year-old Ronald Gilbert more than two dozen times in late December in his second-floor apartment in Malden. Officers didn't find GIlbert's body until Feb.…