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Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly possessing child pornography. Worcester County resident, Matthew Stefanelli, age 31, was arrested on Wednesday, July 14, following an investigation into his electronic devices, said Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell. Stefanelli, of Upton, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography.  According to the charging documents, in January, agents seized several electronic devices from Stefanelli’s residence.  A forensic review of the devices revealed images of child pornograph…

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Berkshire County Man Convicted Of Drug, Firearm Offenses Berkshire County Man Convicted Of Drug, Firearm Offenses
Berkshire County Man Convicted Of Drug, Firearm Offenses A felon faces life in prison and a million-dollar fine after being convicted by a jury on drug and weapon charges in Western Massachusetts. Berkshire County resident Elvins Sylvestre, age 43, of Pittsfield, was convicted by a federal jury in Springfield in connection with firearm and drug trafficking offenses, acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell for the District of Massachusetts announced. Specifically, Sylvestre was convicted following a three-day trial of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and posses…

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Dalton Man Admits To Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Dalton Man Admits To Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
Dalton Man Admits To Child Sexual Exploitation Charges A Western Massachusetts man pleaded guilty in federal court to child sexual exploitation offenses involving a 16-year-old girl. Berkshires resident James LaFrance, age 65, of Dalton, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 12, to four counts of sexual exploitation of children, said Acting United States Attorney  for the District of Massachusetts Nathaniel R. Mendell. LaFrance admitted that on two separate occasions in 2018 and 2019, he encouraged a 16-year-old girl from Massachusetts, whom he had befriended on the internet, to engage in sexually explicit conduct during video chat sessions…

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Man Admits To Stealing 17 Firearms From Western Mass Gun Shop Man Admits To Stealing 17 Firearms From Western Mass Gun Shop
Man Admits To Stealing 17 Firearms From Western Mass Gun Shop A Connecticut man was charged and agreed to plead guilty to a variety of charges in connection with stealing 17 firearms from a Western Mass gun shop and making false statements to federal agents. Christian Castro, age 31, of New Britain, Connecticut, was charged and agreed to plead guilty on Tuesday, May 4, for the thefts from a West Springfield, Massachusetts gunshop, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell. In September 2020, Castro was charged with a criminal complaint with co-defendant Fernando Rivera, who is scheduled to plead guilty on Wednesday, May 5. According to …

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