D Street gang associate charged for alleged sale of firearm and fentanyl
An associate of the D Street Projects gang in South Boston has been arrested and charged with selling a firearm and fentanyl to an undercover law enforcement agent.
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Cape Cod resident pleads guilty to threatening federal official and family
A South Dennis man has pleaded guilty to making violent threats against a federal official and members of the official’s family.
Canton man pleads guilty in $4 million Medicare fraud case
A Canton, Massachusetts man has admitted to participating in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of more than $4 million by submitting claims for unnecessary durable medical equipment.
Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Honduran national residing in Brockton has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Defense contractor settles $3.3 million fraud claim with U.S. Government
Berg Companies, Inc., a Spokane-based manufacturer of rigid wall shelters, has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims under prime vendor contracts with the Defense…
Massachusetts man sentenced to 15 years for sex trafficking four women
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for sex trafficking four women.
Brazilian national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States
A Brazilian national, Wadriam Jose Ferreira Do Carmo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Azumi Limited settles $3.6 million false claims act case over PPP loans
Azumi Limited and its affiliated entities have agreed to pay $3.6 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act by obtaining ineligible Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Brazilian national sentenced for illegal reentry and selling counterfeit IDs
A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Woburn, Massachusetts, has been sentenced for reentering the United States illegally and selling counterfeit Social Security and Legal Permanent Resident cards.
Former loan officer faces charges for million-dollar HELOC scheme
A former loan officer from Brookfield, Brian Socha, has been charged and agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud in a scheme involving nearly $1 million.
Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into United States
A Mexican national, Jose Mendoza-Zarrate, has been indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Dedham man pleads guilty to multiple counts of bank fraud
A Dedham resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for charges related to bank fraud and money laundering.
Springfield felon pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges
A Springfield, Massachusetts resident with a prior felony conviction has admitted guilt in court to charges involving cocaine distribution and firearms offenses.
Nigerian national pleads guilty in $2.5 million romance scam case
A Nigerian national, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded over $2.5 million from six victims through…
Former state employee charged with providing K2-laced paper to federal inmate
A former Massachusetts state employee and a federal inmate have been charged with offenses related to the distribution and possession of synthetic cannabinoids, known as “K2,” at FMC Devens federal…
Boston gang member receives over three-year sentence for drug conspiracies
A member of the Boston-based gang, H-Block, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for drug-related charges.
Mexican national admits guilt for illegal US reentry after prior deportation
A Mexican national residing unlawfully in New Bedford has admitted guilt to illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
MS-13 members sentenced for roles in unsolved Chelsea murder
Two members of the MS-13 gang have been sentenced in Boston for their involvement in a previously unsolved murder.
Fitchburg man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material via Kik
A Fitchburg man has been arrested and charged with allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through Kik Messenger.
California man pleads guilty to fraudulent PPP loan scheme
A Los Angeles resident, formerly from Randolph, Massachusetts, has admitted guilt in a case involving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications.
Springfield felon sentenced for firearm possession
A Springfield man has been sentenced for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being convicted of a felony.
Hyannis man receives decade-long sentence for illegal firearm possession
A Hyannis man, Donnell Pina, was sentenced in federal court in Boston for unlawfully possessing firearms. U.S. Senior District Judge William G. Young handed down a 10-year prison sentence followed…
Ashland man indicted for charges related to child pornography
An Ashland man, Brent Vreeland, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry into United States
A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for reentering the United States after deportation.
Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States
A Dominican national, Melvin Villar, has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after deportation.