Thursday, May 23, 2013
Incidents and arrests in Medford from Wednesday, May 15, to Monday, May 20.
The following information comes from the Medford Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Recent Arrests in Medford Ryan Sheehan, 18, of 67 Albion St., Medford, was arrested at about 12:11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, on Albion Street and charged with assault and battery on someone 60+/disabled with injury. Carlo Pascucci, 30, 195 Lexington St., East Boston, was arrested at about 5:17 p.m. Friday, May 17, on Riverside Avenue and charged with possession of a Class B drug with intent to distribute, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop/yield and speeding. Kathryn Fruchtman, 32, of 92 Fellsway West, Medford, was arrested at about 12:20 a.m. Friday, May 17, on Sheridan Avenue and charged …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
An off-duty police officer intervened and most likely saved the alleged victim from injury, according to police.
A Medford man allegedly threatened another driver with a knife during a road rage incident Monday afternoon in Malden. Derek M. Mozuch, 24, of 68 Fells Ave., was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, a marked lanes violation and threatening to commit a crime. Off-duty Malden Police Officer Rob Selfridge saw Mozuch chasing another motorist with a knife at about 12:45 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Charles Street, according to Malden Police Lt. Det. Marc Gatcomb. After Selfridge identified himself as a police officer, Mozuch got into his vehicle and fled the scene, Gatcomb said. He was arrested later Monday in Woburn. "By quickly intervening and …
The fund will provide scholarships to Medford students.
A scholarship fund has been created in memory of Krystle Campbell, the 29-year-old Medford native and Arlington resident who was one of three people killed in the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The Krystle M. Campbell Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to Medford students, according to a city release. On Saturday, June 1, the Medford Police Department will play the Beverly Police Department in a hockey game to benefit the fund at O’Keefe Rink in Peabody. After the game, the fundraiser will continue at Spotlight Tavern in Beverly. Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance (children free) and will include entrance to both the game and tavern. The tavern portion of the event, which is 21+, will feature live bands, raffles and more…
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Medford resident Timothy McDaid avoided jail time for embezzling close to $1 million dollars, a decision that one official said was 'discouraging.'
A Medford man who recently pled guilty to embezzling close to $1 million will not serve any jail time, something that reportedly is not sitting well with some according to a local news station. FOX 25 News reported that Timothy McDaid, who embezzled $910,000 combined from the Maynard retirement fund and Asperger's Association of New England in separate cases, pled guilty to charges of larceny over $250, uttering a false check and forgery. According to the news station, prosecutors asked for seven to nine years in prison for McDaid, but Superior Court Judge Kathe Tuttman instead opted to give him a suspended statement that allows McDaid to stay out of jail if he remains on good behavior. When executive director of the Public Employee …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The men solicited and took bribes and then let the cab drivers cut in line, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Medford’s Donald Potts and four other Massport employees allegedly solicited and took bribes from cab drivers at Logan Airport in exchange for letting them cut other taxis in line, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The men were indicted Tuesday by a Suffolk County Grand Jury. The men are all Ground Transportation Unit agents, or “cab starters,” at Logan. Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley said the men “exploited a position of power to line their pockets.” “It’s hard enough to make a living without having to grease a palm or pay a bribe,” he said. Massport’s CEO, Thomas Glynn, said his agency assisted State Police with their investigation and said all five employees are suspended without pay and will be…
Incidents and arrests in Medford from Saturday to Tuesday, May 11-14.
The following information comes from the Medford Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Recent Arrests in Medford Frederick Ingrando, 22, of 50 Fulton St., Medford, was arrested at about 12:50 a.m. Monday, May 13, on Fellsway West and charged with assault and battery on a police officer (two counts), resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Louis Gersh, 54, of 82 Cotting St., Medford, was arrested at about 5:31 p.m. Saturday, May 11, on Fern Road and charged with possession with intent to distribute a drug. Notable Incidents from Saturday to Tuesday, May 11-14 Tuesday, May 14 6:53 p.m., Almont Street, Larceny 6:49 p.m., Main Street, Larceny of a motor vehicle 4:57 p.m., Spring Street, Threats 4:…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, were arraigned Tuesday in Somerville District Court.
The two individuals arrested Monday in connection with a human trafficking enterprise that spans several area communities, including Medford, were arraigned Tuesday in Somerville District Court, according to a press release from Attorney General Martha Coakley. Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, were arraigned on the following charges: Both Chen and Keplin pleaded not guilty to the charges at their arraignment, according to the release. Judge Neil Walker set bail at $250,000 for both Chen and Keplin, with the conditions that they surrender their passports, remain on home confinement and be monitored by a GPS device if they are released on bail, according to the release. Authorities allege that Chen and Keplin …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
With the announcement that a Medford woman and Woburn man were arrested for running a prostitution ring, police said Monday was a major victory in shutting down the alleged pattern of "modern day slavery."
Law enforcement officials said Monday that a pair of human trafficking arrests were not only a major victory for police, but also the women at the center of the ring who are considered the victims of “modern day slavery.” During a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced that Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, will each face charges on one of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts of deriving support from prostitution and six counts of keeping a house of ill fame. “In this case we allege that these individuals ran a large scale criminal operation involving the sale and sexual exploitation of other human beings for their profit,” said …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Medford's Mystic Health Center was one of the fronts used in the operation, according to authorities.
A Medford woman and a Woburn man have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking enterprise that spans several area communities including Medford, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced at a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department. Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn were arrested on May 13 and charged with one count each of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts each of deriving support from prostitution and six counts each of keeping a house of ill fame, according to Coakley. Authorities allege the operation spanned multiple communities including Medford, Bedford, Billerica, Reading, Wilmington and Woburn. "We allege that these individuals ran an extensive local…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Notable entries from last week's Medford Police log. The following information was supplied by the Medford Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following is a selective list of entries from the Medford Police log from Friday, May 3 through Monday, May 6, 2013 and any arrests recorded during that time. Charges are alleged. Locations, times and events appear as they are recorded by police. Two juveniles were arrested Friday, May 3 on Salem Street. One was charged with disorderly conduct, the other with disorderly conduct and destruction of property over $250. Donald Rusco, 44, 84 Alexander St., Medford, was arrested Saturday, May 4 on Capen Street and charged with disorderly conduct. Richard St. Germain, 28, 62 Avalon Dr., Randolph, was arrested Saturday, May 4 on St. James Road and charged with intimidating a witness, felony night time breaking and entering and assault and …
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Paul Ruseau
7:04 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
When I was 18 I stole a computer. No prior record, nothing, and I spent time in jail. Something is seriously wrong with this!! more ›