Nine New Bedford men were arrested today on federal and state gun and drug charges according to the United States District Attorney, Carmen M. Ortiz. The arrests sprang from a joint federal and state investigation into gun and drug distribution in New Bedford, which began more than a year ago. Four individuals were indicted on [...]
16-year-old is 11th homicide victim in Springfield this year
July 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
A teen was murdered in Springfield in what police believe to be a gang-related incident. Tyrel Wheeler, 16, of Springfield fell from a moving vehicle at the intersection of Meredith and Washington Streets after being shot several times at a different location. The vehicle continued down the street with no driver, and Wheeler tried to [...]
Catherine Greig wants bail
July 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
Catherine Greig and her attorney filed a legal motion asking that Greig be free while awaiting trial on the charges of harboring a fugitive because she is not a flight risk or danger to the public. Greig’s attorney, Kevin J. Reddington, argued that Greig was just James “Whitey” Bulger’s “traveling companion” during his years on [...]
Bulger pleads not guilty to 32-count indictment
July 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Whitey Bulger pleaded not guilty to all charges in a 32-count indictment during his arraignment in South Boston on Wednesday. Families of alleged victims looked on as Bulger denied guilt in the slayings of their loved ones as a part of the RICO enterprise. “The ball is starting to roll,” said Thomas Donahue, son of [...]
Whitey Bulger arrested in California
June 23, 2011 4 Comments
James J. “Whitey” Bulger, the South Boston gangster charged with 19 murders, who was one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives, was arrested in Southern California Wednesday night. The 81-year-old was captured in Santa Monica, near Los Angeles, along with his longtime companion Catherine Greig, 60. They did not resist arrest. No vehicles were [...]
Roxbury gang member pleads guilty in 2007 shooting
May 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
A Roxbury gang member confessed his involvement in the 2007 shooting death of thirteen-year-old Luis Gerena, Jr., according to District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. Darrell Rodrigues, 20, pleaded guilty Monday to voluntary manslaughter, unlawful possession of a firearm, assault and battery on a witness in the case and intimidation of a witness. Although he did [...]
