Woodrow Adams: A Court Officer and A Community Leader

Woodrow Adams Jr, a court officer at the Worcester District Courthouse and a Worcester Native recently was awarded the Liberty Bell Award by the Worcester County Bar Association. The Liberty Bell Award was created in 1993 to recognize individuals who promote understanding of the law; encourage greater respect for the law and the courts; and … Continue reading Woodrow Adams: A Court Officer and A Community Leader

Citizen of Mexico Residing In Lawrence Pleads Guilty To Illegal Reentry And Intent To Distribute Fentanyl

At the United States District Court in Boston on Friday, Jesus Gracielo Garcia-Vega a/k/a Jonathan Ivan Badillo-Hernandez, 35, of Mexico pleaded guilty to to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and one count of unlawful re-entry of a deported alien. On March 23, 2022, Garcia-Vega gave a sample of fentanyl to a … Continue reading Citizen of Mexico Residing In Lawrence Pleads Guilty To Illegal Reentry And Intent To Distribute Fentanyl

Worcester Investment Adviser Sentenced To 100 Months For Wire Fraud And Identity Theft

James Kenneth Couture, 42, of Sutton, Massachusetts, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton on Wednesday to 100 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Couture was also ordered to pay restitution of $1,924,585 and forfeiture of $2,874,585.  In September 2022, Couture pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud, four … Continue reading Worcester Investment Adviser Sentenced To 100 Months For Wire Fraud And Identity Theft

Terrence Daye Of Boston Sentenced To 28 Months For Federal Drugs Charges

Terrence Daye, 34, of Boston was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 28 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In September 2022, Daye pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine. In November 2018, law enforcement investigated a DTO in which Daye … Continue reading Terrence Daye Of Boston Sentenced To 28 Months For Federal Drugs Charges

Quincy Gang Member And Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 8 Years

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin sentenced Damian Cortez, 34, of Quincy, Massachusetts, to eight years in prison and three years of supervised release.  In June 2022, Cortez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count … Continue reading Quincy Gang Member And Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 8 Years

Barnstable Man Pleads Guilty To 2 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of Children

Atticus J. Bernard, 22, of Barnstable, Massachusetts pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for Feb. 17, 2023. Bernard was arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2021. He has remained in … Continue reading Barnstable Man Pleads Guilty To 2 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of Children

New Bedford Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Being A Prohibited Person In Possession Of A Firearm

David Acosta, 26, of New Bedford pleaded guilty Thursday at the United States District Court in Boston to one count of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. before  In October 2020, Acosta was found in possession of a loaded Glock .45 caliber pistol and 10 rounds of assorted .45 caliber … Continue reading New Bedford Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Being A Prohibited Person In Possession Of A Firearm

Boston MS-13 Clique Leader Sentenced To 162 Months

On Tuesday, Manuel Adan Yanez Cruz, a/k/a “Rocky,” a/k/a “Flaco,” a leader of a local MS-13 clique in Boston was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 162 months in prison and three years of supervised release. On March 18, 2022, Cruz pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a … Continue reading Boston MS-13 Clique Leader Sentenced To 162 Months

Anton Rise Of Boston Sentenced To 79 Months For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition

Anton Rise, 40, of Boston was sentenced Monday by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to 79 months in prison and three years of supervised release.In March 2019, Rise pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.On March 4, 2017, Rise was arrested with a … Continue reading Anton Rise Of Boston Sentenced To 79 Months For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition

Worcester Convicted Felon Sentenced To 46 Months For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition.

Barry Jumpp, 30, of Worcester, Massachusetts was sentenced Monday by S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman to 46 months in prison and two years of supervised release. On May 11, 2022, Jumpp pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. On Jan. 7, 2021, Jumpp … Continue reading Worcester Convicted Felon Sentenced To 46 Months For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition.