Tag: boston
-
Tiny Desk Contest Tour Continues Across U.S., Featuring New Talent and Local Showcases
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest tour continues with upcoming shows in Boston, New York, and D.C., following a successful Minneapolis stop. Local NPR stations also host showcases, celebrating diverse musical talent nationwide.
EntertainmentMediaMusicSocial Issues Tiny Desk ContestMusic TourLive MusicNPRBostonMinneapolisEmerging Artists
-
Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to Over Nine Years for Weymouth Heist
Quincy man Glenn Legere received over nine years in prison for the armed robbery of a Weymouth Santander Bank. This sentencing follows his guilty plea and highlights his extensive history of bank robberies across Massachusetts.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Glenn LegereWeymouthSantander BankArmed RobberyBostonMassachusettsFBI
-
Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Distribution
Lowell's Gino Hem pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine after being caught with over 53 grams of cocaine base. He faces significant prison time, with sentencing set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Gino HemLowellFentanylCrack CocaineDrug TraffickingFederal CourtBostonFBI
-
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business Linked to Online Scams
A New Jersey man received a prison sentence for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. He moved funds from online scams to accounts in China and Turkey, admitting to lying to a bank about the deposits.
Law EnforcementBusinessWorldLegalBankingAsiaEuropeEconomy Shadrach AnapalumUnlicensed Money TransmittingOnline ScamsFinancial FraudPrison SentenceBostonNewarkFBI
-
Idaho Man Sentenced to Two Years for Cyberstalking Massachusetts Professor
Edward John Kay, 54, of Rigby, Idaho, received a two-year prison sentence in Boston for cyberstalking a Massachusetts online university professor. He sent over 80 harassing messages after becoming fixated on her.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalEducationComputers and InternetSocial Issues Edward John KayCyberstalkingBostonRigby, IdahoUniversity ProfessorFBILegal Issues
-
Boston Gang Member Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Illegal Firearms
Kenneth Bigby-Williams, a Boston gang member, received 90 months in prison for illegally possessing five firearms and ammunition. The Hyde Park man's sentencing is part of Operation Take Back America, targeting violent crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Kenneth Bigby-WilliamsBostonBailey Street gangFirearmsAmmunitionSentencingOperation Take Back AmericaCrimeFBI
-
Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Randolph man London Cohen pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking and firearm charges in federal court, stemming from a gang investigation. Sentencing is set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues London CohenRandolphBostonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGuilty PleaHarvard Street GangFBI
-
H-Block Gang Member Sentenced for Smuggling Drugs into Massachusetts Prison
H-Block gang member Dominique Carpenter-Grady was sentenced to prison for smuggling PCP and K2 into a Massachusetts prison. His conviction is part of a larger investigation into the violent Boston-based gang's drug trafficking activities.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Dominique Carpenter-GradyH-Block gangDrug TraffickingMassachusetts prisonPCPK2BostonFBI
-
Serbian National Extradited to U.S. on $1.4 Million Stolen Luxury Watch Charges
A Serbian national was extradited to the U.S. to face charges for allegedly transporting over $1.4 million in stolen luxury watches. Dusan Pericic, 41, was arrested in Amsterdam and appeared in Boston federal court.
Law EnforcementWorldLegalTransportationSocial Issues Dusan PericicExtraditionLuxury WatchesStolen GoodsBostonSaint-BarthelemyOrganized CrimeFBI
-
Former Quincy Elder Services Director Sentenced for Embezzlement
Thomas F. Clasby, Jr., former Quincy Elder Services Director, received a six-month prison sentence for embezzling over $136,000 in city funds, used for personal items like steak tips, a car, and a self-portrait.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Thomas F. Clasby Jr.QuincyEmbezzlementPublic CorruptionElder ServicesBostonFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
-
Ella Faye's "Aurora" Crowned WBUR's 2026 Massachusetts Tiny Desk Contest Favorite
Massachusetts artist Ella Faye's "Aurora" wins WBUR's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest favorite for its natural beauty and harmonies. She will open for Cure For Paranoia in Boston.
EntertainmentMediaMusicEducation Ella FayeWBURTiny Desk ContestBostonCure For ParanoiaAurora
-
FBI Boston Warns Drone Operators of World Cup 2026 Flight Restrictions
FBI Boston issues a public service announcement warning drone operators about temporary flight restrictions during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Violations carry severe penalties, including fines and prison time.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSportFederal GovernmentTransportationLegal FBIBostonFIFA World Cup 2026DroneFlight RestrictionsMassachusettsRhode Island
-
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Massachusetts Minor
Joshua Rogers, 31, of Chicago, pleaded guilty in Boston to sexually exploiting a 14-year-old Massachusetts minor via Snapchat. He coerced explicit acts and discussed kidnapping, facing 15-30 years. Sentencing is set for September 29, 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Joshua RogersChicagoBostonSexual ExploitationMinorSnapchatProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
-
Boston Man Sentenced for Threatening Federal Agent
Kenneth Pacheco, a Boston man, received a 16-month prison sentence for threatening a federal law enforcement officer. His threats followed interventions by authorities after online activity and concerns from a relative.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Kenneth PachecoBostonFederal Law EnforcementThreatsSentencingNational SecurityFBI
-
Randolph Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine and Firearm Offenses
A Randolph man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking and firearm possession. Giovany Fouyolle's conviction stems from a raid that uncovered over a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded guns in a Dorchester apartment.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Giovany FouyolleRandolphBostonCocaine TraffickingFirearm PossessionHarvard Street GangDrug TraffickingFBI
-
Former Non-Profit Nursing Home CEO Sentenced for Misapplying Funds
Tony Francis, former CEO of Edgar P. Benjamin Health Center, received a six-month prison sentence for misapplying over $190,000 in federal and organizational funds, including SBA loans and personal loan payments, while the non-profit faced financial distress.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalReal Estate Tony FrancisEdgar P. Benjamin Health CenterMisapplication of FundsSentencingBostonFraudNon-profitFBI
-
Trinitarios Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Murders in Boston
Luis Jeffrey Santana, a leader of the Trinitarios gang's Manchester Chapter, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in Boston. He admitted involvement in two murders and two attempted murders, part of a major federal investigation into the violent criminal enterprise.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Luis Jeffrey SantanaTrinitariosRacketeering ConspiracyBostonSalem, Mass.Operation Paper MachetesViolent CrimeFBI
-
Second Suspect Charged in Massachusetts Armed Bank Robberies
A West Yarmouth man, Angel Gonzalez, faces armed bank robbery charges for two incidents in Massachusetts on April 28, 2026. He allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened employees, with a co-defendant also charged.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsBanking Angel GonzalezArmed Bank RobberyBostonMassachusettsFBISantander BankTD Bank
-
Federal Reserve Governor Powell Accepts 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Federal Reserve Governor Powell accepted the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, recognizing his public service and leadership.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingGeneral Politics Governor PowellFederal ReserveJohn F. Kennedy Profile in Courage AwardJohn F. Kennedy Library FoundationBostonMassachusettsPublic ServiceU.S. Federal Reserve
-
Boston Firefighter Dies After Fall at Three-Alarm Blaze
Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., 53, died May 23, 2026, after falling from a third-floor porch during a three-alarm residential fire. A 24-year veteran, he was a third-generation Boston firefighter.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation BostonFirefighterRobert Kilduff Jr.Line of Duty DeathResidential FireMaydayMassachusetts
-
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Spotlights Diverse Local Music Talent Nationwide
The NPR Tiny Desk Contest showcases local music talent across the U.S., from Boston to San Diego. Member stations highlight diverse artists, with interviews and a special focus on top Latin entries, demonstrating the contest's broad reach.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingLatin America NPR Tiny Desk ContestLocal ArtistsBostonSan DiegoLatin MusicContests
-
SpineFrontier CFO Pleads Guilty in Spinal Device Kickback Scheme
SpineFrontier CFO Aditya Humad pleaded guilty to a kickback scheme, bribing surgeons with over $540,000 in sham consulting fees to use company products, impacting federal healthcare programs.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceLegalHealthcare Fraud Aditya HumadSpineFrontierKickback SchemeAnti-Kickback StatuteBostonSurgeonsFBI
-
Puerto Rican Man Pleads Guilty to Damaging Aircraft on Boston JetBlue Flight
A Puerto Rican man pleaded guilty to damaging an aircraft after opening an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight preparing for takeoff from Boston. The incident deployed the emergency slide, rendering the plane inoperable.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalTransportationFederal Government Angel Luis Morales TorresBostonJetBlueAircraft DamageEmergency ExitGuilty PleaFBI
-
MS-13 Member Sentenced to 15 Years for 2010 Chelsea Murder
An MS-13 gang member received a 15-year prison sentence for his role in a 2010 murder in Chelsea, Massachusetts, as part of a racketeering conspiracy. Co-defendants also received significant sentences in the ongoing effort against transnational criminal organizations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin America MS-13RacketeeringMurderSentencingBostonChelseaOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
-
Peabody Gang Member Sentenced for Extortion
A Gangster Disciple gang member from Peabody, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for extorting money from two victims by using threats of physical violence.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government PeabodyBostonMassachusettsFBIExtortionGangster DiscipleCrime
-
Indian National Sentenced in Visa Fraud Conspiracy Involving Staged Armed Robberies
Rambhai Patel sentenced to 20 months for orchestrating staged armed robberies across multiple states, enabling fraudulent U Visa applications. He will forfeit $850,000 and faces deportation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalIndiaFederal GovernmentCriminal Rambhai Patelvisa fraudU VisaBostonMassachusettsBalwinder SinghImmigrationFBI
-
Indian National Pleads Guilty to Visa Fraud Conspiracy in Boston
Rambhai Patel pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to visa fraud conspiracy, staging armed robberies for immigration benefits. Sentencing is set for August 20, 2025, with potential deportation.
Politics and GovernmentLegalWorldIndiaFederal GovernmentLaw Enforcement Visa FraudRambhai PatelBostonMassachusettsU VisaConspiracyImmigrationFBI