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David Cifarelli

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories.

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk.

David Cifarelli's Contributions

Lifestyle

Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize Despite winning a massive prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery, a diesel mechanic from Southeast Massachusetts doesn't plan on using his winnings to take time off, but rather pay it forward. Paul Little, of Lakeville, is the winner of a $3 million Mega Millions prize on a ticket he bought for the multi-state game's Tuesday, Jan. 17 drawing, the lottery reports. Little, who works on marine engines, said that he plans to continue to work for the time being but does have plans to use his winnings to help his family and other people. Little also plans on using some of the money to p…

by David Cifarelli

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

20-Year-Old Found Injured After Back-To-Back Shots Ring Out In Worcester Authorities are investigating after police heard gunshots in two separate areas in Worcester, resulting in one man being hospitalized. First, police responded for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 103 Dorchester Street just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, Worcester Police report. When officers arrived, they found evidence that shots were fired but there was no victim on at the scene. Minutes later, police responded to another report of gunshots at 65 Upsala Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was given medical…

by David Cifarelli

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

Missing Fitchburg Teen Girl Could Be Traveling With Unknown Man, Police Say The Fitchburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenage girl who could be traveling with an unknown man. Vivian Higgins, age 15, was last seen at 21 Village Inn Road in Westminster on Thursday, June 29, Fitchburg Police said on Facebook. Please Share: Missing Person Update: 6/29/2023 6:20 PM As with all investigations they are fluid in nature. We have... Posted by Fitchburg Police Department on Thursday, June 29, 2023 Vivian is described as standing 5-foot-3, weighing 120 pounds with straight brown hair, police said. She was last wearing a black…

by David Cifarelli

06/30/2023

Police & Fire

96 Packs Of Heroin Found On West Springfield Convict During Arrest: Police A man from Western Massachusetts who has been convicted of three drug offenses is now looking at a fourth after he was arrested this week, according to authorities. Luis Yantin, of West Springfield and formerly of Springfield, was arrested at the Springfield Inn on Riverdale Street around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, West Springfield Police report. Arrested – Luis Yantin (1573 Riverdale St. West Springfield and formerly of Orange St. in Springfield)) Charges: (1)... Posted by West Springfield Police Department on Thursday, June 29, 2023 Investigators searched Yantin's room and fou…

by David Cifarelli

06/29/2023

Obituaries

'Beloved' Father, Computer Administrator From Springfield Suddenly Dies At 53 Momoh Kamara embodied what it meant to truly live life to the fullest. The 53-year-old, who was born in Freetown in Sierra Leone and lived in Springfield, was a beloved husband and father as well as a "respected computer/network administrator," a GoFundMe reads. Unfortunately, Momoh's life was suddenly cut short on Sunday, June 18, "leaving behind a void that will be felt by all who knew him," the campaign continues. Momoh obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Westfield State University and went on to work at Granville Tolland Regional School in Southwick, accord…

by David Cifarelli

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

Convict Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of 34-Year-Old Man In Springfield A 38-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Springfield, and it's not the first time he has had a run-in with the law. Hiram Martinez was arrested near the intersection of Temple and School Street in connection with a double-shooting and homicide that happened on Saturday, June 24, Springfield Police report. Police found two gunshot victims after responding to a ShotSpotter activation in front of 38 School Street around 9:20 p.m. One victim, 34-year-old James Brown of Springfield, died from his injuries later that night.&nb…

by David Cifarelli

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

'Pathetic' Man Sentenced For Murdering 'Beautiful' Ex-Girlfriend At Worcester Bar In 2019 A 32-year-old New Hampshire man will be spending life in prison without the possibility of parole for stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death inside a Worcester bar several years ago. Carlos Ascenio was sentenced for the murder of Amanda Dabrowski, a 31-year-old microbiologist he briefly dated, on Thursday, June 29. He was found guilty of first-degree murder on last Tuesday following an eight-day trial, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Appearing in Worcester Superior Court, Ascenio asked to waive his right to be physically present for his sentencing, and instead asked for…

by David Cifarelli & Josh Lanier

06/29/2023

Police & Fire

Missing Holyoke Teen Struggling With Mental Health Found Safe, Family Says UPDATE: Jeremiah's family says that he has been found safe. A family from Western Massachusetts is hoping the public will help them find a missing 13-year-old boy who is struggling with his mental health. Jeremiah "Jay" Boyd" was last seen in Holyoke on Friday, June 23, Holyoke Police report. The 13-year-old apparently fled the program in which he was receiving treatment for his mental health, a family member said on Facebook. "Initially we were hoping that he was having an episode and ran away once more, and had been staying with a friend," Gisenia Gisenia wrote. "But things have since …

by David Cifarelli

06/29/2023

News

Person Denies Claim After Caught Impersonating Police Officer At Lynn Walmart Lynn Police are investigating after receiving a report of a suspicious person who was allegedly caught impersonating a police officer at a store this week. Police responded for a report of a suspicious party saying they were an officer at the Walmart on Lynnway around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, Lt. Rick Connick told Daily Voice. Upon arrival, employees told officers that someone was asking to access video surveillance while claiming to be a law enforcement officer, Connick added. Officers made contact with the individual, who later denied that they were trying to i…

by David Cifarelli

06/28/2023

Traffic

Fire At Tufts Medical Center Temporarily Suspends Orange Line Service: MBTA Orange Line service was temporarily suspended between North Station and Back Bay after a fire reportedly broke out on Wednesday afternoon, June 28. A train reported flames within the track area in front of the train as it was pulling into Tufts Medical Center around 11:50 a.m., an MBTA spokesperson tells Daily Voice. Boston Fire responded to the scene to put out the fire while power was cut to the third rail, they added. Photos and video posted by Twitter user @Windtrain1 showed sparks coming from a track at the station as well as passengers being evacuated. Service eventually resumed and …

by David Cifarelli

06/28/2023

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