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'Enough Is Enough': Revere Condemns 'Rat-Infested' High-Rise Apartment Building 'Enough Is Enough': Revere Condemns 'Rat-Infested' High-Rise Apartment Building
'Enough Is Enough': Revere Condemns 'Rat-Infested' High-Rise Apartment Building Authorities in Revere shuttered a 13-story-tall apartment building this week after spending years trying to get the owner to bring it up to code.  The city's Board of Health voted on Thursday, Aug. 29, to condemn the Water's Edge Apartments at 364 Ocean Avenue, forcing out dozens of residents. The building's owners must find those displaced similar living arrangements for the remainder of their leases.  Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. applauded the move, saying the building was not suitable for people to live in.  "I am grateful for the careful consideration they have…
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 …
Investigators ID Cause Of Fatal Revere Fire Investigators ID Cause Of Fatal Revere Fire
Investigators ID Cause Of Fatal Revere Fire The fire that killed an 80-year-old man in Revere on Monday, July 15, was likely sparked by a cigarette, investigators said.  Firefighters were called to the 104 Patriot Parkway home at about 5:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of the house. Crews were told the elderly man had limited mobility and was trapped inside, the state Fire Marshal's Office said. Firefighters were able to get the man out of the house and to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  An initial investigation of the blaze led the State Fire Marshal's Office to conclude the fire began with smoking…
Man, 80, Killed In Early Morning Revere Fire Man, 80, Killed In Early Morning Revere Fire
Man, 80, Killed In Early Morning Revere Fire An 80-year-old was killed early Monday morning, July 15, after a fire tore through his Revere home.  Firefighters were called to the 104 Patriot Parkway home at about 5:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of the house. Crews were told the elderly man had limited mobility and was trapped inside, the state Fire Marshal's Office said.  Firefighters forced their way inside, pulled the man to safety, and began life-saving measures. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  No one else was injured in the blaze.  The cause of the …
Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars
Colleen Marie Gibbs Expected To Face Multiple Charges A 48-year-old Salem woman who drove into Fenway Park is believed to have been involved in hit-and-run crashes earlier Monday morning, May 6, as well as wrecking into a gate at a US Coast Guard base in Boston, authorities said.  Colleen Marie Gibbs was taken to a hospital just after 8:30 a.m. after she drove through Gate C entrance at the famed baseball stadium and smashed into a forklift, state police said.  Investigators have linked her to multiple incidents that began an hour and a half earlier.  UPDATE: A car drove into Fenway Park on Monday morning and crashed into a …
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…
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Woman Eyes Vacation With Newfound Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Woman Eyes Vacation With Newfound Fortune
Alejandra Maria Arroyave Hurtado Wins $4M In Lottery A Revere woman knows how she will spend part of her newfound fortune after she won $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Alejandra Maria Arroyave Hurtado won the grand prize jackpot by playing the $10 scratch-off game “4,000,000 Mayhem." She chose to take the lump sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Related: Ayer Man Chooses Rare Option For His $1M Lottery Winnings Arroyave Hurtado said she plans to go on vacation very soon.  She bought the winning ticket at Elias Food Market at 4 Park Ave. in Revere. The store will get …
$4M Lottery Ticket Sold In Revere; Other Winning Tickets In Mass Expire Soon $4M Lottery Ticket Sold In Revere; Other Winning Tickets In Mass Expire Soon
$4M Lottery Ticket Sold In Revere; Other Winning Tickets In Mass Expire Soon It was a very lucky weekend for one Bay Stater after they bought a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket in Revere that paid out $4 million. But luck is running out for two others because they are almost out of time to turn in their winning ticket before those tickets become worthless pieces of paper.  The ticket in Revere was sold on Friday, April 12, at Elia's Food Market, 4 Park Ave. The winner played the "$4,000,000 Mayhem," claiming the last grand prize for that game. Two $1 million tickets remain in circulation for it, though. The winner's name was not released. The winner can accept a …
New Update: Mass Mom Went Out To Bar While Her 3-Year-Old Child Was Dying, DA Says New Update: Mass Mom Went Out To Bar While Her 3-Year-Old Child Was Dying, DA Says
Jennifer Prudencio Of Chelsea Went To Bar, Let Child Die: DA Authorities have revealed more information about a mother's actions the night before her 3-year-old son was found dead in Massachusetts. Suffolk County resident Jennifer Prudencio, of Chelsea, age 25, faces criminal charges after her child, Yael Guardado-Prudencio, was found dead at her Spencer Avenue apartment on Sunday morning, April 7, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney.  Earlier Report - Jennifer Prudencio Of Chelsea Arrested After Child's Death According to Assistant District Attorney Audrey Mark, Prudencio had been aware her child was…
Massachusetts Sex Offender Faces Child Porn Charge Massachusetts Sex Offender Faces Child Porn Charge
Massachusetts Sex Offender Faces Child Porn Charge A Massachusetts sex offender has been charged with possessing child pornography after an investigation allegedly uncovered hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. Suffolk County resident Kenneth Higgins, age 45, of Revere, was arrested on Wednesday, March 13, and charged with possession of child pornography and possession of child pornography, third offense. Dave Procopio of the Massachusetts State Police said Higgins, who is classified as a Level 2 Sex Offender, has multiple prior convictions for possession of child sexual abuse materials; he is c…
Over $1M Scheme: Mass Mechanic Faked Crashes, Car Damage To Cheat Insurance Companies, DA Says Over $1M Scheme: Mass Mechanic Faked Crashes, Car Damage To Cheat Insurance Companies, DA Says
Over $1M Scheme: Mass Mechanic Faked Crashes, Car Damage To Cheat Insurance Companies, DA Says Six people, including two fugitives, have been charged with defrauding more than $1 million from insurance companies by submitting false claims through their Massachusetts auto-body shop business, officials announced.  The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment of the six defendants on Monday, Feb. 26.  According to the DA's Office, a two-year investigation revealed that Everett-based FT Auto or Riviera Auto had been at the center of a "wide-ranging scheme" to defraud several insurance carriers.  As part of the scheme, the defendants would orche…
'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…
(WATCH) Thieves Swipe Jewelry From Elderly Woman In Revere; Police Issue Warning (WATCH) Thieves Swipe Jewelry From Elderly Woman In Revere; Police Issue Warning
(Watch) Thieves Swipe Jewelry From Elderly Woman In Revere; Police Issue Warning Police in Revere are warning residents to be careful after another jewelry theft scam targeting the elderly was caught on video. Similar warnings were shared with residents in Lowell, Tyngsborough, Chelmsford, Dracut, Billerica, and Tewksbury. Revere Police said the thieves usually work in teams of two, one woman and one man driving in a car. Jewelry Theft Scam Elders Beware Please be aware of individuals that have been approaching unsuspecting victims, often... Posted by Revere Police on Thursday, November 16, 2023 The man and woman usually approach people on the streets or in the …
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Revere Man Wins Massive Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: Revere Man Wins Massive Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Revere Man Wins Massive Windfall A $10-dollar bet made a Revere man a millionaire earlier this month.  Matthew Bender won the seven-figure prize playing the "4,000,000 Mayhem” $10 scratch-off game, according to the state lottery.  Bender took the payment of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity.  He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 140 Beach St. in Revere. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  Two million-dollar prizes are left, and one $4 million payday remains in the "4,000,000 Mayhem” game. 
Revere Fire That Trapped 2 Intentionally Set: Investigators Revere Fire That Trapped 2 Intentionally Set: Investigators
Revere Fire That Trapped 2 Intentionally Set: Investigators Fire investigators are asking for the public's help to track down an arsonist in Revere.  Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire at a multi-unit apartment in Revere on Park Avenue on Sunday evening just before 6 p.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Crews rescued two people who were trapped behind the flames.  Both were treated for minor injuries, authorities said.  Fire firefighters say the blaze was intentionally set.  “Two occupants of this building had to be rescued by firefighters,” said Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright. “This incident could have …
3rd-Generation Revere Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile' 3rd-Generation Revere Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile'
3rd-Generation Revere Firefighter Dies At 35: 'Vibrant Spirit,' 'Infectious Smile' The Revere Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its brothers after beloved firefighter Steve Ferrante Jr. died last week. He was just 35 years old.  It's unclear what caused his death on Oct. 4, but the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts listed it as an "active duty death." However, it is unclear if he died while on the job.  Dozens of people have posted memorials on social media to Ferrante for his bravery as a firefighter, his kindness to everyone he met, and his dedication to his community.  https://www.buonfiglio.com/obituary/RFDSteven-FerranteJr?mibextid=Zxz2 Po…
Social Media Fail: Boston Felon Back In Prison After Viral Upload, Feds Say Social Media Fail: Boston Felon Back In Prison After Viral Upload, Feds Say
Social Media Fail: Boston Felon Back In Prison After Viral Upload, Feds Say Social media has the power to turn someone into a hero, a villain, a star, or a prisoner. That's something one Boston felon found out this week when he was convicted of a crime he documented on Snapchat.  Dane Mitchell, 32, of Boston and Revere, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was out on supervised release from a 2018 firearms conviction and is not allowed to have a gun.  Mitchell was arrested in December 2021 after federal agents investigating a gang came across a Snapchat account that…
(Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend (Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend
(Update) Man Dies From Wounds After Lynn House Party Attack; 3rd Death In Weekend Update: The family of a 21-year-old who was shot while at a Lynn house party early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, has started a GoFundMe in his name.  Jandriel Heredia was called the heart of the family and their angel. He died on Sunday after succumbing to his wounds from the previous night's shooting.  The boy with the biggest heart and biggest smile, snatched from us in an instant and so senselessly. He did not deserve this, no one did. We are incredibly heartbroken, we are holding tight to his mother Iverca Cuevas and praying she finds strength to go on after losing her only son. …
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited A woman was getting off an MBTA bus when she was hit by a moped in Suffolk County, injuring her leg, officials say.  A 28-year-old Revere man crashed his moped into a woman who had just gotten off of an MBTA bus on American Legion Highway in Revere on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Revere Police Department.  Police arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. and found the woman suffering from a leg injury. She told police that she was standing on the sidewalk when the moped hit her.  The driver drove away from the injured woman initially, but later returned and identified himself. The woman…
Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support
Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support The character of a young man whose body was found in a marsh was summarized by his family as "a good person, son, boyfriend, best friend, and a hard worker." Dickson "Joel" De Los Reyes, of Lynn, had not been heard from since Sunday, June 1 when his phone called 911 after getting a LYFT from a party in Chelsea. His body was found in marshland along Route 107 in Revere on Friday, June 17, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more: Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere His family, who describes De Los Reyes as "the best friend that we ever had," has received …
Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere
Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere Authorities have found the body of a 24-year-old man from Lynn who never returned home after a cab ride last weekend, officials say. The body of Dickson “Joel” De Los Reyes was found in marshland along Route 107 in Revere on Friday, June 17, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio reports.  De Los Reyes, of Lynn, was not heard from since calling 911 around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, after he got in a LYFT around 3:42 a.m. to leave a party in Chelsea. Earlier Report: Lynn Man, 24, Calls 911, Goes Missing After Late-Night Cab Ride The ride was terminated around 3:56 a.m., afte…
UPDATE: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared UPDATE: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared
Update: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared The search for a 24-year-old who never returned home after a cab ride has moved to a marshland area, officials say. Dickson “Joel” De Los Reyes, of Lynn, has not been heard from since calling 911 around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  De Los Reyes got in a LYFT ride share around 3:42 a.m. after attending a party in Chelsea. The ride was terminated around 3:56 a.m., after which De Los Reyes's cell phone number dialed 911 and was connected to Revere Police.  The call disconnected and 911 operators were unable to get back on the line.  The 24-year-ol…
Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area' Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area'
Salem Eatery Moves To Swampscott, Customers Rave Over 'Hands-Down Best Pizza In The Area' A popular pizza restaurant settled down in a new location after two relocations. Renzo's Pizzeria, originally located in Revere, picked up and moved from the Willows in Salem to a new Swampscott location in the middle of May, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook.  The pizzeria is now situated at 197 Essex Street, offering dine-in pies as well as pickup and delivery.  Renzo's serves up brick oven pizza with a variety of optional toppings, served by the slice or by the pie. Along with its classic pizza, the eatery serves up hot dogs, chicken or beef sliders, calamari, onion ring…
Pass Go, Collect $1 Million: Ipswich Man First To Win Top Prize In New Lotto Game Pass Go, Collect $1 Million: Ipswich Man First To Win Top Prize In New Lotto Game
Pass Go, Collect $1 Million: Ipswich Man First To Win Top Prize In New Lotto Game The Massachusetts Lottery's new Monopoly 50X instant win game just wrote out a check to its first newly-minted millionaire.  Theodore J. Tabor, Jr. won the $1 million top prize on Thursday, May 11 in the new Monopoly 50X instant game.  Tabor chose to cash out his prize and received a prize check of $650,000 before taxes. He plans to use part of his windfall on home repairs. The winning ticket was purchased at the Dairy Mart at 160 Squire Road in Revere. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus on the sale. Two $1 million prizes are still available. The chance of winning the t…
Falling Tree Kills Gardening Revere Woman With 'Wonderful Heart' Falling Tree Kills Gardening Revere Woman With 'Wonderful Heart'
Falling Tree Kills Gardening Revere Woman With 'Wonderful Heart' An 81-year-old woman was gardening at her New Hampshire vacation home when she was struck by a falling tree, delivering head contusions and killing her, officials say. Phyllis Mary Carifio, of Revere, died on Saturday, April 29 while cutting a tree that had sagged over the winter in her Ossippee, New Hampshire vacation home, according to the Ossipee Police Department. Her great nephew-in-law was helping her cut down the 8-inch diameter tree, but Carifio was unable to get out of its way when it fell down. Carifio suffered head contusions and a compound fracture of the ankle and was not c…
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…
FOUND: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing FOUND: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing
Found: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing Police announced that a 70-year-old man who went missing was found later the same day.  Daniel Sarro, who requires oxygen and suffers from early onset dementia, was last seen in the area of Douglas Street in Revere, according to the Revere Police Department in a Tweet sent on Friday, April 21.  Sarro was last seen wearing a black hat, gold emblem, and a black jacket.  Anyone who sees Sarro is asked to call (781) 284-1212.
Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed
Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed One Keno lottery game drawing doled out $100,00 wins to over a dozen Massachusetts lottery players in only a single night. Monday, April 11 was a lucky night for 16 lottery players who all won $100,000 in a Keno game drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The following day, 11 of the winners picked up their checks. Among them were Patricia Johnson and her son John, both of whom won a $100,000 prize.  The winning numbers for the game were 2556795, a set of digits that included every number between one and 10.  The Keno game involves picking from a field…
UPDATE: Possible Infant Remains Found Outside Revere Apartment Identified UPDATE: Possible Infant Remains Found Outside Revere Apartment Identified
Update: Possible Infant Remains Found Outside Revere Apartment Identified Local and state authorities are investigating after possible remains of an infant were found outside a Revere apartment building this week. Revere Police responded after a man found the remains outside a multi-unit building at 86 Dolphin Avenue around 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Massachusetts State Police report. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the possible remains and determined they belonged to a baby girl who was at or close to full-term, police said. She was also likely to be white or light-skinned, police added.  Investigators have determined the body …