Sept. 2021 ARMY SPECIALIST DONALD JARVIS Haverhill resident Donald Jarvis was awarded the Purple Heart last month from injuries sustained over nine years ago in Afghanistan. Army Specialist Donald Jarvis was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) struck his vehicle. As a combat engineer, the mission of his unit was to conduct route clearance in […]
BOSTON – An individual previously residing in Lawrence who has been living under a false identity was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on charges arising from his use of the name and Social Security number of a U.S. citizen. An individual referred to as “John Doe” was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge […]
RAMIREZ-SMITH LAW NIKKI R. RAMIREZ-SMITH, ISB #9030 nsmith@nrsdt.com DALLIN CRESWELL, ISB #7741 dcreswell@nrsdt.com BRENDA QUICK, ISB #6806 bquick@nrsdt.com JOHANNES CLAUS, ISB #8907 jclaus@nrsdt.com MARIELLA P. DIAZ, ISB #10687 mdiaz@nrsdt.com 444 W. Iowa Avenue Nampa, Idaho 83686 Telephone: (208) 461-1883 Facsimile: (208) 461-1680 Attorneys for Petitioner IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF […]
9-24-21 BOSTON – A Dominican national was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and misusing a Social Security number. Bladimir Sanchez Soto, 29, formerly of Methuen, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 30 months in […]
9-22-21 BOSTON – Two Dominican nationals previously residing in Lawrence pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to distribute hundreds of grams of fentanyl in Lawrence. Jose Manuel Carmona-Mercedes, 32, and Gabriel Carmona-Pimentel, 36, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more […]
9-22-21 BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced an agreement today with PRTaylor Enterprises LLC, a company doing business as Father & Son Moving & Storage (Father & Son), to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by failing to obtain a court order before auctioning […]
9-22-21 BOSTON – A Dominican national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fentanyl trafficking in connection with the seizure of approximately 20 kilograms of heroin and 10 kilos of fentanyl. A firearm and $20,000 were also recovered. Joel Cortorreal, a/k/a Angel Javier Morell-Oneill, 33, a Dominican national previously residing in Methuen, was […]
Sept, 2021 Twenty years ago this nation was attacked by Muslim Terrorists who hate this country because we do not subjugate our women, we do not believe in violence committed in the name of our “god” and we allow our citizens the freedom to make their own decisions. We remember the towers coming down that […]
There is a lot of talent within the Merrimack Valley, but when it comes to ‘Dance’ music, Bylli Crayone holds the crown as the King of Dance. Whether it be Freestyle, Club, Trance or Pop Music, Bylli has done it all. He’s even got a Merengue song out there. Over the past few decades Bylli […]
Gov. Baker Highlights School’s Excellence as Impetus for Expanded Technical Education Funding ANDOVER – Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased to share that Greater Lawrence Technical School has been awarded a $220,000 Skills Capital Grant from the Baker-Polito Administration. The grant was announced during a ceremony held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School on Monday, Aug. […]
9-1-21 BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Jose Martinez, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm […]
8-31-21 After a highly competitive selection process, Mayor Perry has announced he has selected Lawrence Police Captain Scott McNamara to be the city’s next Police Chief. McNamara brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience with the City of Lawrence. “This was an extremely difficult decision as both candidates did a fantastic job in all three of […]
8-30-21 BOSTON – A former employee of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges arising from her claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) funds. Tiffany Pacheco, a/k/a Tiffany Tavery, 35, formerly of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy […]
August 27, 2021 BOSTON – A Dominican national previously residing in Lawrence was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for fentanyl conspiracy charges. Enmanuel Brioso Fabal, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to four years in prison and three years of supervised release. On April 7, 2021, Brioso Fabal […]
Christina Shea Hogan of North Andover recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Hogan earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. She also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying her to serve as an officer on any ship in […]