Boston, Mass.: Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Vincent B. Lisi of the FBI’s Boston Division announced today a new initiative designed to solicit the public’s help in identifying and targeting public corruption. The initiative includes the launch of a new, toll-free-tip line number, 1-844-NOBRIBE (1-844-662-7423) and a billboard campaign called “Stop Corruption Now.” The campaign will focus on […]
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson fought off his would-be killer Michael Brown, who attacked him in his cruiser, tried to shoot Wilson with his own gun, and eventually was killed when charging at the officer. That is what the science says. Forensic evidence shows Michael Brown’s blood was inside the front seat of Officer Wilson’s […]
METHUEN – Boston Police have arrested Lowell resident Robert Jacques on outstanding warrants for other motor vehicle violations, after he hit a 15 year old Methuen High student Wednesday morning on Lowell Street and fled the scene. Robert Jacques, 28 was transported from Boston back to the Methuen Police Station where he is being charged with […]
VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon and Woburn Police say the same man who robbed the Mobile Station on Haverhill Street in Methuen yesterday also committed an armed robbery at a 7-11 in Woburn 45 minutes after the robbery in Methuen. “I spoke with Detective Flynn in Woburn and we swapped photos of our […]
DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1 DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 2 Paying Attention is hosted by Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan. Tom’s, Co-host is Paul Murano. Paying Attention with Tom Duggan is produced by Chris Poublon of Dracut. Paying Attention airs on 980WCAP in Lowell, Massachusetts on Saturday’s from 10am to noon. […]
For the past two years, The Valley Patriot has been investigating a series of thefts of newspapers and newspaper boxes throughout the Merrimack Valley totaling an estimated loss of more than $2,200 just this year alone in stolen papers in Methuen, Lawrence and Salem NH. Last month, former Windham State Representative, Attorney Anthony DiFruscia was […]
LAWRENCE – Despite the fact that Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera is a Democrat who endorsed Attorney General Martha Coakley, Rivera has been asked to join the transition team for Governor-Elect Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Karyn Polito. Mayor Rivera attended the first meeting of the Better Government sub-committee meeting in Boston yesterday evening, where the […]
NORTH ANDOVER – In the wake of the basketball coach scandal in North Andover, The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has issued a statement backing High School principal Scuzzarella’s decision to suspend basketball coach Paul Tanglis for “out of season coach, athlete contact”. Last week a parent complained to the MIAA that coach Tanglis had violated MIAA […]
Selectman found in one instance to have threatened Police Chief and Deputy Chief’s employment contracts after Police Chief placed her son on administrative leave; Enforcement Division committed admits “egregious” error The State Ethics Commission issued a Decision and Order following a public hearing regarding allegations that Elizabeth Gorski, a Selectman in Groveland, violated the conflict […]
Mansfield, MA (December 9, 2014) – Hero Helpers of America and Heartillery Group launched their second annual Mission Holiday Cards in mid October with a deadline of this Friday, December 12. The sister organizations with the help of Operation Christmas Cards set what they thought was a high goal of 50,000 cards. Since then the two groups have been […]
BOSTON, MA — Treasurer-elect Deb Goldberg named the following people to her transition committee today, highlighting their proven-experience, innovative leadership and commitment to public service. “Each of these leaders brings a proven track record along with the creative leadership skills we need to implement our vision for the Treasurer’s office,” said Goldberg. “Together, we will […]
Allegedly Engaged in Extensive Schemes Involving Fraudulent Prescriptions and Counterfeit Credit Cards; More Than 50 Identities Compromised SALEM – A Haverhill man was arraigned on more than 100 counts of prescription and credit card fraud and identity theft, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today. Those schemes involved fraudulent prescriptions, thousands of oxycodone tablets, numerous counterfeit credit cards, […]
Mayor Stephen N. Zanni and Police Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department will be adding six new vehicles to aid and improve public safety in Methuen. The department will be adding four 2014 Ford Police Utility Vehicles, assigned to the Uniformed Division (Patrol Division), and two 2014 Ford Taurus […]
CHANNEL 5 DEBATE – Of all the debates this political season, Channel 5’s debate between Charlie Baker and Martha Coakley was by far the worst. It was so awful and apparently biased that I actually had to go back and watch it twice. It was like a train wreck you can’t look away from. […]
By: Tom Duggan – 11/21/14 Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera has fired Rafael Tejeda, (the Lawrence Bilingual Elections Coordinator) after a review of the Lawrence election process by election attorneys at Kopelman and Paige. The municipal law firm released a scathing review of Lawrence’s handling of the election process after reviewing the 2014 elections. Rivera said […]