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Ex-Stoneham Cop Who Scammed Multiple Landlords For Years Avoids Jailtime: Feds Ex-Stoneham Cop Who Scammed Multiple Landlords For Years Avoids Jailtime: Feds
Robert Kennedy Sentenced To Probation For Fraud Schemes A former Stoneham police officer who admitted to scamming his former landlords for more than a decade will not go to prison for his crimes, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 4.  Robert Kennedy, 54, of Stoneham, was sentenced to two years of probation and 90 days of home confinement after he pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in September, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He must also repay $14,275 to his victims.  Investigators said Kennedy defrauded three landlords from February 2020 through June 2023. The scheme played out similarly each time. H…

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by Josh Lanier
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Explosion Sends 14-Year-Old Boy From Stoneham To Hospital With Serious Burns Explosion Sends 14-Year-Old Boy From Stoneham To Hospital With Serious Burns
Explosion Sends 14-Year-Old Boy From Stoneham To Hospital With Serious Burns A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious burn injuries following an explosion in Stoneham this week, according to authorities. Stoneham Police and Fire responded to call reporting an explosion at a home on Pine Street around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, both departments report. Upon arrival, crews found the teenager suffering from serious burn injuries. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.  The fire was out when first responders arrived, however investigators found a burned yellow fuel container nearby, authorities said. The incident is under investigat…

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by David Cifarelli
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Ex-Stoneham Officer, Brother Charged In Kickback Scheme Worth Millions: Feds Ex-Stoneham Officer, Brother Charged In Kickback Scheme Worth Millions: Feds
Ex-Stoneham Officer, Brother Charged In Kickback Scheme Worth Millions: Feds A former Stoneham police officer and his brother, who owns an electrical contracting company, were charged in federal court Thursday, Jan. 26, with receiving bribes and kickbacks that earned them millions of dollars in Mass Saves contracts, authorities said.  Joseph Ponzo, 49, of Stoneham, and Christopher Ponzo, 48, of North Reading, were arrested last year on one count of wire fraud conspiracy and 12 counts of wire fraud stemming from a scheme with a Mass Save vendor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. They face a charge of lying to a government official, and Joseph also will be c…

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by Josh Lanier
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Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation
Paper Swastikas Found On Stoneham Lawn Prompt Police Investigation Authorities in Stoneham are investigating after a resident found several paper Swastikas on their lawn.  Police responded to a report of vandalism at a home on Whittemore Lane around 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Stoneham Police Chief James McIntyre reports. Upon arrival, officers found the Swastikas with "hateful language" scattered across the property.  “There is no place for this kind of hate and bigotry in our community,” Chief McIntyre said. “Our detectives are committed to a full and thorough investigation, including any possible criminal charges against the party respo…

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by David Cifarelli