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Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center
Man Charged With Antisemitic Vandalism At Mass Jewish Center A 49-year-old Boston man has been charged with civil rights violations after authorities said he vandalized the Jewish Community Center in Newton this week and intimidated members there earlier this year.  Alexei Rodriguez was arraigned on Friday, May 24, and charged with defacing property, larceny under $1,200, damaging property to intimidate, two counts of assaulting to intimidate, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of a civil rights violation in connection with separate incidents, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Newton police were call…
South Hadley Man Says He Didn't Steal $100K In Jewelry, Valuables; DA Doesn't Buy It South Hadley Man Says He Didn't Steal $100K In Jewelry, Valuables; DA Doesn't Buy It
South Hadley Man Says He Didn't Steal $100K In Jewelry, Valuables; DA Doesn't Buy It A 64-year-old South Hadley man accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of jewelry, coins, and other valuables has pleaded not guilty to the charges, authorities said.  Steven Skea is charged with two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, two counts of larceny in a building, and unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit, the Northwestern District Attorney said. The alleged burglaries happened last year.  He is being held without bail.  Skea is accused of breaking into two businesses in the dark of night and escaping with six figures worth of…
Ex-Western Mass Police Chief Charged With Embezzling Town Funds Ex-Western Mass Police Chief Charged With Embezzling Town Funds
Ex-Western Mass Police Chief Charged With Embezzling Town Funds The former police chief in Franklin County has been charged with stealing money and equipment set aside for his department, authorities said.  Daniel J. Galvis, the former police chief for the Leyden Police Department, was indicted on two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, 2 counts of larceny over $1,200, and 3 counts of violating the standards of conduct for public employees, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  He was released on his own recognizance after the hearing, authorities said.  A 2022 Office of the Inspector General investigation found that Galv…
Massachusetts Woman Alters, Cashes CT Resident's Checks: Police Massachusetts Woman Alters, Cashes CT Resident's Checks: Police
Massachusetts Woman Alters, Cashes CT Resident's Checks: Police A Massachusetts woman has been arrested after she was allegedly caught altering and cashing a Connecticut resident’s checks years prior. Isis Serrano, a Boston resident, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the Fairfield County incident, according to police. The 24-year-old woman is accused of fraudulently altering and cashing checks from a resident of the town of Wilton in 2019. She was 20 at the time of the reported crime. It is unclear for how long Serrano continued the alleged activity. She was extradited from Chicopee Massachusetts Women's Correctional Facility on an arrest warr…
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton A 48-year-old man was captured after a months-long investigation into identity theft and larceny at a Fairfield County bank.  James Greco, of Wynantskill, New York, located in Rensselaer County, was charged on Tuesday, Nov. 21 on a warrant for the July incident at a Wilton bank. According to Lt. Anna Tornello, of the Wilton Police, Greco entered the bank and forged checks in the victim’s name, and then deposited the cash into other accounts. After an extensive investigation, and with the help of several other law enforcement agencies, Greco was identified as the suspect and …
'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins: Police 'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins: Police
'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins: Police A man with a "notorious" history with Springfield police was arrested again after officers say he was caught breaking into cars.  Darrell Cowlan, of Springfield, who was recently released on larceny, breaking and entering, and fraud charges, was arrested again in connection with several car break-ins in the Forest Park neighborhood, police said. Police said they had reports of car break-ins in that area and found surveillance footage that showed the suspect. Officers were able to identify Cowlan in them.  On Friday, Oct. 20, detectives arrested Cowlan on Belmont Avenue.…
Ex-Western Mass Fire Chief Embezzled $28K From Town, 3 Non-Profits: State Ex-Western Mass Fire Chief Embezzled $28K From Town, 3 Non-Profits: State
Ex-Western Mass Fire Chief Embezzled $28K From Town, 3 Non-Profits: State A Hampshire County grand jury indicted the former Ware fire chief on Thursday, Aug. 11, for allegedly stealing $28,000 from the town and regional fire associations, state investigators said.   Thomas Coulombe is charged with four counts of larceny over $1,200, the Massachusetts Office of Inspector General said. He is accused of filing inflated and false reimbursement requests to the town and stealing funds from three non-profit groups, of which he served as treasurer.  The Office of the Inspector General began investigating Coulombe after they received a tip about a…
Western Mass Officer Suspended Over Alleged $87K Workers' Comp Fraud: Police Western Mass Officer Suspended Over Alleged $87K Workers' Comp Fraud: Police
Western Mass Officer Suspended Over Alleged $87K Workers' Comp Fraud: Police The agency responsible for policing standards has suspended a man who was an officer in Connecticut and Massachusetts and who lives in Massachusetts after he was charged with illegally receiving nearly $87,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working in Connecticut.  Matthew Hubbard, age 55, of Agawam in Hampden County, was one of four officers suspended by Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training.  Hubbard had worked as a corrections officer at a Connecticut prison and claimed he was hurt responding to a call on Aug. 7, 2020, the Connecticut Division of…
Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police
Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police A 47-year-old Springfield man didn't make it very far with the item police say he stole during a home invasion over the weekend.   Edwin Rolon is accused of breaking into a Fremont Street apartment on Saturday morning, Aug. 5, and pointing a gun at the people inside, Springfield police said. The victims said they hid in a closet as he went through their house stealing cash and riding away on a bike.  A few hours later around noon, police spotted a man who matched Rolon's description on city cameras in the 600 block of Main Street, where officers arrested him, authorities said…
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass 'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass A 21-year-old man who police say cut off his court-required ankle monitor — twice — while out on bail is now charged with a double shooting at a birthday party in Springfield last week that left a man dead.  Tyre Shakespeare was arrested on Sunday, July 2, in Springfield and charged with the killing, Springfield police said.  The attack happened near Ashmun and Adams streets on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said Shakespeare "sprayed bullets" at a group of people celebrating during a birthday party.  Elian Arroya, age 23, was shot and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medic…
Ex-Priest Stole Over $100K From Granby Church To Buy Power Tools, Video Games: DA Ex-Priest Stole Over $100K From Granby Church To Buy Power Tools, Video Games: DA
Ex-Priest Stole Over $100K From Granby Church To Buy Power Tools, Video Games: DA A former Hampshire County Roman catholic priest is accused of spending more than $100,000 of the parish's money to buy himself video games, a riding lawn mower, power tools, and more, officials said.  Tomasz J. Gorny, 43, of Amherst, will be arraigned on a charge of larceny over $1,200 on Friday, June 16, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Gorny served as a priest of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby until the Diocese of Springfield began an internal audit after leaders noticed some accounting irregularities, authorities said. They turned ove…
CT Man Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Shoot-Out With State Police CT Man Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Shoot-Out With State Police
CT Man Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Shoot-Out With State Police A Connecticut man who was a suspect in an alleged home invasion died after allegedly shooting himself several times during a shoot-out with state police. The incident took place in Windham County around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 in Windham. According to the Connecticut State Police, troopers responded to a larceny in the area of 338 Windham Center Center Road in Windham. The suspect was seen fleeing in a box truck. Manchester Police notified state police that a suspect involved in a home invasion in their city was possibly located in Windham, state police said.  During the home invasi…
CT Target Employee Steals $13K From Cash Registers, Police Say CT Target Employee Steals $13K From Cash Registers, Police Say
CT Target Employee Steals $13K From Cash Registers, Police Say A Connecticut Target employee was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing more than $13,000 from cash registers at the store where he worked. The incident took place in Hartford County between December 2022 and January in South Windsor. Jorge L. Rivera-Martinez, age 23, of East Hartford was arrested on an active arrest warrant on Wednesday, April 5, said Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the South Windsor Police. Rivera-Martinez’s charge stems from an investigation in January after it was determined he, a Target employee, stole more than $13,500 in cash from the registers, …
Identity Theft, Fraud Scheme: 36-Year-Old CT Man Faces Multiple Charges, Police Say Identity Theft, Fraud Scheme: 36-Year-Old CT Man Faces Multiple Charges, Police Say
Identity Theft, Fraud Scheme: 36-Year-Old CT Man Faces Multiple Charges, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with larceny and identity theft after allegedly stealing more than $11,000 from a business. Justin L Kies, age 36, of Hartford, was arrested on Tuesday, March 28 on a warrant for the December 2022 incident in which he cashed four fraudulent checks in South Windsor. An investigation found that Kies cashed four fraudulent checks totaling $11,535.25 from Valley Boarding Kennels at 47 Patria Road, said Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the South Windsor Police. It was determined that one of the checks was legitimate and intercepted in the mail and then used t…
Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target In South Windsor, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target In South Windsor, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police
Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target In South Windsor, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police A Massachusetts man faces charges after allegedly using a magnet to steal more than $600 worth of items from a Target in Connecticut.  The theft happened in Hartford County on Saturday, Feb. 18 around 3 p.m., when police in South Windsor responded to the Target at 125 Buckland Hills Dr. for a reported ongoing shoplifting incident, according to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon.  Once arriving at the store, officers stopped 67-year-old Richard Hazeldine of Springfield outside the main entrance and found him in possession of $617.87 worth of stolen items, as well as a magnet used to remove securi…
Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges
Mass Contractor Who Stole $78K From Customers Indicted On Felony Charges A paving contractor who allegedly stole over $78,000 from customers, including the disabled and elderly, has been indicted for a laundry list of criminal charges, according to court documents. William Pusateri, owner of Priority 1 Paving in Dedham, was arraigned on 23 charges including larceny from disabled persons over 60 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to Middlesex Superior Court documents.  Pusateri, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, scammed customers from 2020 to May 2022 by taking deposits or payments in full for services that he never completed or only completed basi…
Eye In The Sky: State Police Go High Tech To Nab Tree-Dwelling Worcester Burglar, Cops Say Eye In The Sky: State Police Go High Tech To Nab Tree-Dwelling Worcester Burglar, Cops Say
Eye In The Sky: State Police Go High Tech To Nab Tree-Dwelling Worcester Burglar, Cops Say A man accused of breaking into a Worcester business early Friday morning, Dec. 30, might have thought he could use the pre-dawn darkness to help him escape, but it was of no help thanks to some high-tech tools state police have at their disposal.  Yorbis Peguero, 24, of Boston, is accused of breaking into a Worcester business with several other men, police said, but his capture was far more dramatic than his alleged co-conspirators.  Worcester officers called to the Shoe Supply Store at 1114 Pleasant St. around 2 a.m. after someone threw a rock through a window to steal items inside, autho…
Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG
Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG A healthcare professional and his accomplice are accused of collecting larges sums of money for providing fake services for a client that was not actually receiving care, officials said.   Donald Martel, 67, of Georgetown and Jessica Parisella, 42, of Danvers were both indicted for counts of medicaid false claims and larceny over $1,200 on Monday, Dec. 5, Attorney General Maura Healy reports.  The two allegedly submitted false timesheets and claims suggesting that Martel, a board certified behavior analyst and licensed mental health counselor, was providing services to Parise…
Pair Of CT Women Charged With Scamming Public Assistance Program Pair Of CT Women Charged With Scamming Public Assistance Program
Pair Of CT Women Charged With Scamming Public Assistance Program Two Connecticut women have been arrested and charged, in unrelated incidents, with stealing a combined $26,616 from a program financed by the state Department of Social Services. Hartford County residents Amy Figueroa, age 30, and Tarina Martin, age 32, both of Manchester, were arrested by inspectors from the Chief State's Attorney's Office on separate warrants charging both women with larceny. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Figueroa received $21,691 in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that she was not entitled to receive from December 2017 to F…
Men Charged With 'Abducting' Baby, Mother From South Mass Home: Police Men Charged With 'Abducting' Baby, Mother From South Mass Home: Police
Men Charged With 'Abducting' Baby, Mother From South Mass Home: Police A woman who was previously said to be abducted along with her child, prompting an Amber Alert, told authorities she was never actually in any danger.  Massachusetts State Police activated an Amber Alert after Hannah Benson and her six-month-old son Grayson were taken from their Dartmouth home on Thursday, Dec. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Their alleged abductor was Benson's former boyfriend Jeremias Cabral, of Fall River.  Initial investigation suggested that Cabral took the baby after the couple got into a fight and he showed a knife, State Police originally reported. Benson …
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say Two Connecticut residents are facing larceny charges after police said they attempted to steal merchandise worth more than $260 from Marshalls. Officers in New Haven County responded to a report of shoplifting from a loss prevention officer at the store, located at 1413 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the Milford Police Department. Police said a man and woman, later identified as 40-year-old Robert Cosmos and 41-year-old Kimberly Cosmos, both of Thomaston, were seen taking merchandise from the store without paying. Officers sto…
Ex-Mass State Police Lieutenant Paid For Over 200 Hours Of Fake Overtime: AG Ex-Mass State Police Lieutenant Paid For Over 200 Hours Of Fake Overtime: AG
Ex-Mass State Police Lieutenant Paid For Over 200 Hours Of Fake Overtime: AG A former Massachusetts State Police lieutenant was sentenced to two years probation for submitting over 200 hours of overtime he didn't work, officials report.  David Keefe, the former supervisor of Troop E at the Weston Barracks, submitted fake claims for shifts he either never worked or left early from, according to Attorney General Maura Healy. For these shifts, Keefe was paid more than $61,000 for 50 hours of overtime in 2015 and more than $55,960 for 170 hours in 2016, Healy's office said.  He also was one of two other former lieutenants who were indicted for the 2…
Duo Accused Of Selling Fake Gold Jewelry In Western Mass Duo Accused Of Selling Fake Gold Jewelry In Western Mass
Duo Accused Of Selling Fake Gold Jewelry In Western Mass Two people are accused of selling fake gold jewelry in Massachusetts. The Northampton Police Department in Hampshire County said officers investigated a scam on Monday, Sept. 26, involving the sale of fake jewelry, leading to the arrests of two unnamed individuals. The suspects' vehicle was also seized, and they were both charged with larceny from a person 65 years old or older, authorities said.  Police said this common scam involves occupants of a vehicle driving through parking lots and attempting to sell fake jewelry to people. Suspects often say they need funds for gas or baby s…
Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home
Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Western Massachusets home with masks on. The Hampden County incident took place around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in Longmeadow on Converse Street. According to the Longmeadow police, officers responded to the home for a report of two suspects breaking into the home. The victims contacted 911 after being alerted by security cameras that suspects had entered their home, police said. Two officers located one suspect in the immediate area who attempted to flee. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody, they added. While searc…
Know Them? These Women Wanted In Connection To Larceny Case In Western Mass Know Them? These Women Wanted In Connection To Larceny Case In Western Mass
Know Them? These Women Wanted In Connection To Larceny Case In Western Mass Police in Western Massachusetts are working to identify two women who are wanted in connection to a larceny case. The Longmeadow Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20, that it is investigating the case and released photos of the women police are trying to identify. Police did not share further details about the case. Authorities asked anyone with information about the women to call police at 413-567-3311 Ext. 0 or call the anonymous tip line at 413-565-4199.
Worcester Police Officer Allegedly Finagled Pay For Unassigned Off-Duty Work Worcester Police Officer Allegedly Finagled Pay For Unassigned Off-Duty Work
Worcester Police Officer Allegedly Finagled Pay For Unassigned Off-Duty Work A Worcester police officer was arrested for supposedly collecting almost $45,000 for off-duty assignments that he did not work, authorities and MassLive report.  Colby Turner, who was apparently requesting and receiving reimbursement for the assignments, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 1, police said on Facebook. "At this time, we believe this is an isolated incident," Worcester police said. "We will review our policies and procedures related to off-duty assignments, and will be conducting an internal and external audit of the system."  Turner, who has been with WPD for about five y…
Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer
Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer A 24-year-old woman decided to share her beer with a bus driver by pouring it over his head before she bolted late Tuesday night, July 20, Transit Police said.  When police tried to arrest her later, she spat on them and tried to bite one of the officers, a report noted.  Shatia Butler hopped on an MBTA bus with a friend around 10 p.m., but near the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Street, she attacked then dumped the drink of the driver, police said. Her 16-year-old friend kicked the door and cracked the glass window as well.  Police searched the area and found …
Man Charged With Female Roommate's Stabbing Death In Western Mass Man Charged With Female Roommate's Stabbing Death In Western Mass
Man Charged With Female Roommate's Stabbing Death In Western Mass A man from Western Massachusetts has been charged in connection with the stabbing death of his roommate, the Northwest District Attorney's Office said. Hampshire County resident Devin Bryden, age 24, was arrested after police found his 21-year-old female roommate stabbed to death at their apartment on Hatfield Street in Northampton on Sunday, July 10, the DA's Office said.  The victim's identity has yet to be released. This marks the first homicide in Hampshire County this year, according to the DA's Office.  Bryden pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and larc…
Central Massachusetts Employee Steals $18K While Working Over 21 Days, Police Say Central Massachusetts Employee Steals $18K While Working Over 21 Days, Police Say
Central Massachusetts Employee Steals $18K While Working Over 21 Days, Police Say Police out in Leicester have their hands and pockets full after arresting a man who stole $18,000 over the course of 21 days from their job, the department said.  An investigation was launched when a local retailer contacted police to report an employee who was stealing large sums of cash while they were working.  Detectives identified the suspect using a surveillance camera and even caught them stealing $1,500 in cash in a single day, police said.  When police arrested the suspect, he admitted to stealing several thousands of dollars over several weeks from the business.&nb…
Massachusetts Man Allegedly Told Police To 'Watch Out' While Under Investigation Massachusetts Man Allegedly Told Police To 'Watch Out' While Under Investigation
Massachusetts Man Allegedly Told Police To 'Watch Out' While Under Investigation A Boston man is facing several charges for allegedly making threats against the Boston Police officers while he was under investigation for extortion, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  The investigation began when Christopher Drayton, age 31, allegedly refused to return equipment to a former business associate unless they paid him up to $500 in return, the office reports.  During a call with a Boston Police detective, who was trying to resolve the issue, Drayton made statements about the detective's address and claimed to know the layout of his house.&…
Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say
Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck On I-84, Ramming Patrol Cruisers, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man has been apprehended after jumping out of a car on a busy highway to steal a truck and ramming two state police cruisers before fleeing. The incident took place in New Haven County on I-84 in Southbury around 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. According to the state police, Robert Brown got out of a vehicle that was traveling westbound on I-84 near Exit 13 in Southbury and ran across the highway to the eastbound side. Brown, of Wolcott, then stole a construction worker's truck and drove eastbound intentionally ramming two occupied state police cruisers parked in the median, the…