U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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Shawn Hart from Methuen has been sentenced to ten years for distributing drugs laced with fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms. Authorities say he manufactured counterfeit prescription pills on Massachusetts' North Shore before being arrested after multiple controlled purchases by law enforcement.
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A Salvadoran national residing illegally in Chelsea has been sentenced to over two years for selling firearms without a license and distributing cocaine. Authorities linked him to gang activity involving weapons sales behind his residence during spring last year.
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A Tucson man has been sentenced to more than thirteen years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine between California and Massachusetts while laundering drug proceeds. The prosecution is part of a broader Homeland Security Task Force effort targeting transnational crime groups.
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A Foxborough man faces charges after allegedly posing as a federal immigration officer and taking money from immigrants seeking citizenship help. Prosecutors say Francisco Soares had previously been convicted on similar charges but continued his activities targeting Brazilian nationals.
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Federal authorities have charged Manuel Antonio Baez with healthcare benefit fraud and aggravated identity theft after he allegedly used a stolen U.S. citizen's identity for government benefits totaling over $80,000. The case comes amid broader efforts from state and national agencies targeting benefit fraud.
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A Quincy man has pleaded guilty after administering illegal cosmetic injections that caused multiple cases of botulism among clients at his business Rodrigo Beauty Inc., authorities announced May 6. The defendant faces up to three years in prison for misbranding prescription drugs obtained from illegitimate sources.
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Federal prosecutors have charged Ricardo Fontanilla with allegedly stealing over $6 million from his employer while working at a financial services firm based in Massachusetts over nearly ten years. Authorities allege he funneled money into personal accounts using fraudulent wire transfers.
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Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan faces new federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering after being accused of stealing funds while serving as both legislator and executive officer at a trade association. Prosecutors allege he concealed stolen assets using fraudulent records.
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Three people have been charged with offenses related to fentanyl distribution following an investigation involving multiple agencies in Massachusetts. Authorities allege connections between suspects and organized street gangs as well as large-scale drug trafficking operations.
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A Brazilian man residing unlawfully in Milford faces federal charges for unlicensed firearm sales after an investigation uncovered multiple alleged transactions involving guns—including a ghost gun—sold to an informant between late 2025 and April this year. The case is being prosecuted under Operation Take Back America.
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Federal authorities have arrested James Muzzi, a registered sex offender from Medford, on charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material following an April 30 appearance in Boston's federal court. Officials allege thousands of illicit images were found on his phone along with incriminating chat messages.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts is hosting a virtual webinar on May 7 about keeping children safe online. Experts from several agencies will present topics like social media risks, sextortion, extremist threats, and artificial intelligence dangers.
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Victor Kolawole and Keith Wainaina have pleaded guilty in federal court for their involvement in a multi-million-dollar bank fraud ring targeting several states' financial institutions. Sentencing is set later this year amid ongoing efforts by authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
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Joe Scott Jr., former treasurer of IUE-CWA Local 81154 in Gardner, has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to embezzling nearly $50,000 from union funds. The sentence includes restitution payments and home confinement.
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Damien Willette has been sentenced by a Boston federal court for threatening two individuals during his incarceration as part of an extortion scheme linked with gang activity. The U.S. Attorney's Office highlighted ongoing efforts against violent crime across Massachusetts.
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Harvey Rodriguez from Lynn has been sentenced by a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a major drug conspiracy and an armed robbery involving $24,000 intended for cocaine purchase. Authorities say this case highlights ongoing efforts against organized crime across Massachusetts.
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Derrick J. Poe from Lynn pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Authorities say he was arrested after distributing drugs during undercover operations last December; several weapons were recovered at his home.
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Gilbert Morin has been sentenced for possessing a firearm as a felon following his arrest last year near a Worcester nightclub. The case forms part of federal efforts against violent crime under Operation Take Back America.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Angel Negron from East Boston on charges related to illegal firearms following an investigation that found ghost guns and conversion devices at his residence. Authorities allege he ordered dozens of gun parts online using eBay accounts earlier this year.
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A Brockton woman working at Veterans Affairs has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly securing Covid-19 relief funds using false information about her business income. Prosecutors say she received over $41,000 through fraudulent PPP loan applications.