Illegal Alien in Lawrence Ordered Deported, Sentenced for Identity Theft

Illegal Alien in Lawrence Ordered Deported, Sentenced for Identity Theft

Defendant was previously ordered deported, never left, instead assumed identity of a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico BOSTON – A Dominican national formerly residing in Lawrence was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in federal court in Boston for Social Security fraud and aggravated identity theft. Freddy Tejada-Diaz, 50, was sentenced by U.S. District […]

Latest Pot News Big Buzzkill in Dracut

Latest Pot News Big  Buzzkill in Dracut

By: Brian Genest There’s plenty of weed news wafting out of Dracut Town Hall these days; and most of it stinks. If you’re a town taxpayer, try not to let the latest mind-numbing developments destroy your faith in the man, man… At their December meeting, Town Attorney James Hall told members of the board of […]

Baker-Polito Administration Awards GLTS $60K Advanced Manufacturing Grant

Baker-Polito Administration Awards GLTS $60K Advanced Manufacturing Grant

ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased to announce that Greater Lawrence Technical School has been awarded $60,000 by the state to support workforce development programming for adults studying advanced manufacturing. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito visited Greater Lawrence Tech on Tuesday to announce $2.5 million in grants to four regional consortiums through the state’s Advanced […]

Perry Names Atty. DiNatale Chief of Staff

Perry Names Atty. DiNatale Chief of Staff

Despite protests by his political enemies who dislike outgoing school committee member Attorney Jana DiNatale because of her role in Neil Perry’s 71% win on election day, newly inaugurated Methuen Mayor Neil Perry has announced he has indeed hired DiNatale as his chief of staff in city hall. The job of chief of staff for […]

Local Police Chiefs: Despite Stats, Opioid Crisis Continues to Grow in the Valley

Local Police Chiefs: Despite Stats, Opioid Crisis Continues to Grow in the Valley

   please consider making a $1 donation video here PART I of our Opioid Summit on The Paying Attention Podcast with Tom Duggan included the police chiefs from four different communities to discuss the opioid crisis and homelessness. Joining Duggan were; North Andover Chief Charles Gray, Haverhill Chief Alan DeNaro, Boxford Chief Jim Riter, and […]

Illegal Alien in Lawrence Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft & Stealing MassHealth Benefits

Illegal Alien in Lawrence Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft & Stealing MassHealth Benefits

BOSTON – A Dominican national formerly residing in Lawrence pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in federal court in Boston to Social Security and benefit fraud. Cesar Franco Lara, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of false representation of Social Security number and one count of theft of government money. Pursuant to the plea […]

Our Incompetent, Dishonest Legislature Strikes Again ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (Jan. 2020)

Our Incompetent, Dishonest Legislature Strikes Again ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (Jan. 2020)

MA Legislature Passes the NH Economic Development Act January, 202o You have to hand it to the Democrat Party-controlled Massachusetts State Legislature. When it comes to stupidity, only California can beat the level of destructive incompetence displayed on Beacon Hill. The Democrat Party controls both the house and the senate in Massachusetts. And it’s those very […]

Young Business Owner in Lawrence Giving Back to the Community

Young Business Owner in Lawrence Giving Back to the Community

By: Tomas G. Michel On its 6th year anniversary, Kervin Valdez’ company, Town Livery Inc., will be providing shuttle transportation services to the students and staff of Northern Essex Community College. A partnership in which the young entrepreneur will be assisting with the logistics of the post-secondary education institution, as a back-up to their internal […]

IRS Employee from Lawrence Charged with Filing Hundreds of False Tax Returns

IRS Employee from Lawrence Charged with Filing Hundreds of False Tax Returns

BOSTON – An employee of the IRS Service Center in Andover was charged today with filing over 500 false tax returns for herself and other individuals. Jennifer Beth True, 44, of Lawrence, was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. True made her initial appearance today in federal court in Boston. According to charging documents, […]

Another Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Distributing Fentanyl

Another Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Distributing Fentanyl

If you enjoy our news coverage please consider making a $1 donation via payal BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for selling fentanyl to an undercover officer. Jonathan Marquez, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin scheduled sentencing for […]

Illegal Alien, Alexander Martinez-Peguero Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Lawrence

Illegal Alien, Alexander Martinez-Peguero Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Lawrence

If you enjoy our news coverage please consider making a $1 donation via payal BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to heroin trafficking. Alexander Martinez-Peguero, 38, who resided in Lawrence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. […]