“On February 11, 2023, at approximately 5:15 AM, #NHSP received reports of a gray sedan traveling the wrong way on Interstate 93 in Salem. Multiple reports from motorists indicated that a vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes from the state line in Salem.

Troopers from the #TroopB Barracks in Bedford were clearing from another crash in the Salem area at the time these initial reports were received. #Trooper Ryan Harkonen located the vehicle from the northbound side of the Interstate and drove parallel to it providing periodic updates allowing Trooper Riley LaCriox to get into position north of the vehicle’s path and attempt to stop it.

Trooper LaCroix was able to get into position where he conducted a rolling roadblock to slow oncoming southbound traffic. As Trooper Harkonen monitored the vehicle from the northbound side, the vehicle came to a stop in the area of mile marker 6.4. Trooper Harkonen stopped his cruiser, ran across the median, and was able to apprehend the driver from the car on foot.

The driver was identified as Wigberto Maldonado, age 35, of Lawrence, MA. Maldonado is facing charges of Reckless Conduct, Driving while Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving.

Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact Trooper Riley LaCroix at (603)223-4381 or Riley.J.LaCroix@dos.nh.gov.” -New Hampshire State Police.

“A former teacher at Foxborough High School pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to possession of child pornography and receiving child pornography over the internet.

Thomas Davis, 42, of Mansfield, pleaded guilty to one count of possession and receipt of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for May 18, 2023. Davis was arrested and charged by criminal complaint on Aug. 26, 2021.

On Aug. 26, 2021, a search warrant was executed at Davis’ residence and a laptop belonging to Davis was seized. An on-site examination revealed approximately 40 images of child pornography on the laptop, including images involving prepubescent minors under the age of 12-years-old. A forensic analysis of Davis’ laptop revealed additional child pornography.

The charge of receipt of child pornography provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of possession of child pornography provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Mansfield Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin of Rollins’ Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.” -Massachusetts Department of Justice.

“A 49-year-old career criminal who broke into two separate New Bedford homes in late 2019 and early 2020 was sentenced to serve up to seven-and-a-half years in state prison last Friday in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.

Kevin Souto pleaded guilty to indictments charging him with two counts of Breaking and Entering During the Daytime to Commit a Felony and two counts of Larceny from a Building.

On November 10, 2019 at 11:15 am New Bedford Police were dispatched to a Keene Street residence on a report of a break in. When police arrived, they found the 68-year-old victim standing outside in fear. Police cleared house and noted that glass on the front door was broken and the dead bolt pried off. Surveillance footage from a neighbor across the street shows the defendant entering the home and then exiting eight minutes later. The defendant had stolen jewelry, a laptop and a tea kettle. Investigators later determined the defendant had pawned several pieces of the jewelry at a New Bedford pawn shop the next day. Thankfully, the jewelry was all returned to the victim.

Then, on March 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm New Bedford Police were dispatched to a Mount Pleasant Street residence on a report of a break in. The victim saw his side door glass panel broken and front door damaged from the outside. A Rolex watch, Tag watch, Beats headphones and a white pillowcase were all missing. Surveillance footage from a neighbor on Weld Street shows the defendant entering and exiting the residence twice, first with shoe boxes then with the white pillowcase.

The defendant, who has multiple prior convictions for breaking and entering, and other larceny behavior, was sentenced by Judge Thomas McGuire to serve six-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in state prison. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Catherine Sauter.

“This defendant is a career criminal who has a history of breaking into homes. The sentence was appropriate in order to protect the public from his habitual criminal behavior,” District Attorney Quinn said.”

Shortly after 3 a.m., this morning Andover Police received a 911 call for a reported shooting.

Upon arrival to 48 Porter Street, police executed a breach of the main entrance to the home and found three individuals suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that the victims are related.

Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe identified the victims as a 56-year-old father, a 55-year-old mother, and their 12-year-old son. Their names have not been released. Investigators are working to notify next of kin. “Obviously we know the how, but we’re trying to figure out the why right now,” Keefe said.

Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said that he believes this is a scene that is contained to the specific address and that there is no threat to the public.

Massachusetts State Police assigned to Tucker’s office are assisting Andover Police with the investigation.

Essex County D.A. photo.

Essex County D.A. photo.

“The Biddeford Police Department announces the arrest of Julius Andrade (20 years of age) of Allen Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, who was wanted by the Biddeford Police on charges of Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, both Class C felonies.

Mr. Andrade was wanted in connection with a January 26th shooting incident at 2 Main Street, North Dam Mill in the City of Biddeford. Mr. Andrade, while in the process of perpetrating an assault of a resident discharged a firearm, with the projectile penetrating the wall of the apartment and entering an adjacent occupied apartment. No occupants were injured as a result of the shooting.

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Mr. Andrade was arrested by New Bedford Police narcotics unit detectives on the outstanding warrants sought by Biddeford Police as a result of an intensive investigation by Biddeford Police officers including detectives, crime scene personnel and community policing officers, and in coordination with the United States Marshals – Maine Violent Offender Task Force and New Bedford Police Department.

At the time of his arrest, Mr. Andrade was reported to have been in possession of approximately 100 grams of crack cocaine.

Mr. Andrade was booked into the Bristol County House of Corrections in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a $50,000 bail.” – Biddeford Police Department.

Biddeford Police Department photo.

“Shortly after 11 a.m. last Friday, Trooper Paul Debene conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Civic on Route 90 in Framingham.

After Trooper Debene identified the operator, JONATHAN SENAT, 26, of Brockton, he quickly discovered his license was suspended. Trooper Debene removed SENAT from the vehicle in order to conduct a tow inventory prior to removing from the scene.

During the inventory, Trooper Debene located a large amount of vacuum-sealed bags containing concentrated THC matter. After an area search SENAT was located after breaking into and damaging a residential shed, placed under arrest, and transported to the Weston Barracks for booking.

He was arraigned at Framingham District Court on the following charges:

1. Failure to Stop for Police;
2. Trafficking in Marijuana;
3. Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute;
4. Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License;
5. Malicious Destruction of Property; and
6. Breaking and Entering.” -Massachusetts State Police.

On Monday, at approximately 7:30pm, the New Bedford Police Department received a 911 call to report an armed robbery. The called, a clerk at Muldoon’s Mini-Market at 1411 Phillips Rd., said that he had just been robbed at knifepoint.

Upon arrival, and subsequent discussion with the victim, police learned that the suspected robber came into the store brandishing a large kitchen knife. He demanded cash, then fled away on foot.

Anyone, who may have been in the area and saw something suspicious can call the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 991-6300. Tips can be reported anonymously.

“Yesterday, Air Wing 4 was requested by the D Troop Duty Office after the operator of a stolen motor vehicle bailed into woods off of route 195.

Air Wing 4 quickly responded to the location and were able to locate the suspect by using thermal cameras on board. Troopers on board then lead K-9s to his location in a swampy area with thick vegetation.

The Association would like to commend the hard work of all involved and highlight our members SGT. Foley, Trooper LeClair, and Trooper Phelan of the Airwing on another successful mission!

Our Air Wing operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It is an unmatched resource and is available to not just our Troopers, but local law enforcement counterparts as well. We’d like to remind our local law enforcement partners that assistance like this is just a phone call away!” -Massachusetts State Police.

“On February 5th, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” were attempting to execute a search warrant at 83 Field St., #2.

The target of the investigation was JOSE FERNANDEZ, 47. Upon stopping FERNANDEZ in his vehicle a short distance away from the residence, he refused to open the car door and attempted to drive away, striking a cruiser in the process.

FERNANDEZ was also observed destroying baggies of suspected fentanyl within the vehicle. Detectives were able to secure him, and the warrant was executed. As a result, 3 baggies of Fentanyl, cutting agent, digital scales, and packaging materials were discovered, as was $14,344 in cash which was seized.

FERNANDEZ has been convicted of narcotics-related charges in the past, making this a subsequent offense. He is being charged with unlicensed, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl (subsequent offense), attempting to destroy evidence, and being a career criminal.” -City of New Bedford Police Department.

“On February 3rd at approximately 9 pm, north end units responded to #271 Ashley Blvd. in regard to a disturbance being caused by a male who did not reside there.

Upon arrival, they encountered the defendant who appeared under the influence of either drugs, alcohol, or both, and was immediately hostile toward them.

He was identified as Mr. JOHN LOPES, 28, of Fall River. LOPES was assaultive towards police, resisted their effort to place him into custody, and destroyed a decorative item in the apartment. LOPES is charged with assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct, and destruction of property.” -City of New Bedford Police Department.