
May 19, 2026
A legal permanent resident from Saugus has been arrested for allegedly voting illegally since at least 2008 after falsely claiming U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Authorities say Sunny Manhertz participated in several federal elections despite knowing his true immigration status.
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May 19, 2026
Nova Psychiatric Services and Patriot Eldercare have agreed to pay $1.4 million following allegations they billed government insurers for unperformed services between 2017 and 2023. The case involved altered claims directed by a company executive who later pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud.
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May 18, 2026
An Illinois doctor will pay $62,500 after admitting she signed false medical equipment orders submitted to Medicare following telemarketing calls targeting beneficiaries. Federal officials say such actions undermine program integrity.
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May 18, 2026
A Dominican national has been indicted in Massachusetts following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking operations spanning multiple states and countries. Authorities allege Frank Maiky Baez Guerrero led a major drug organization moving fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine between states before his recent extradition from abroad.
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May 12, 2026
Gina M. Cummings has pleaded guilty in Worcester federal court for bank fraud involving over $110,000 in improper Social Security benefits and pension payments following a beneficiary's death. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities against benefit fraud across Massachusetts.
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May 12, 2026
A federal inmate has pleaded guilty in Boston for sending threatening letters to a courthouse employee over several months between late-2022 and early-2023. Authorities say sentencing is scheduled for September this year with possible penalties including prison time or fines.
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May 12, 2026
A former Department of Labor employee has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court after admitting he fraudulently obtained more than $40,000 in pandemic unemployment assistance benefits while fully employed by OSHA during COVID-19 relief efforts. Sentencing is set for August.
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May 12, 2026
A Gardner woman has pleaded guilty in Worcester federal court after admitting she illegally received disability benefits from Social Security while failing to disclose changes that would have made her ineligible. Authorities say cases like this underscore new initiatives aimed at combating benefit program fraud across Massachusetts.
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May 12, 2026
A Lowell man associated with the Asian Boyz gang has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine disguised as prescription medication. Authorities say he played a key role brokering bulk drug sales before being caught through an undercover operation.
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May 8, 2026
Patrick Van Cott has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court after admitting he stole food supplies from Plymouth Public Schools for use at his private beach business over more than a decade. He faces significant prison time when sentenced later this year.
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