An MS-13 member pleaded guilty recently in federal court in Boston to racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a 16-year-old boy in East Boston. The victim was identified as Christofer Perez de la Cruz. Jairo Perez, a/k/a “Seco,” 27, a…
Author: Record Staff
Troopers Arrest Suspect with Loaded Gun, Trafficking Weight Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine
Late Tuesday afternoon, two members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, working with an FBI agent, arrested a Boston man in Chelsea who was carrying an illegally owned firearm and trafficking weight amounts of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on…
Member of MS-13 Sentenced for Murder of 15-Year-Old in Eastie
An MS-13 member was sentenced recently in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a 15-year-old boy in East Boston. Joel Martinez, a/k/a “Animal,” 23, a Salvadoran national formerly residing in East Boston, was sentenced to…
MS-13 Leader Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy, Attempted Murder
An MS-13 member pleaded guilty recently in federal court in Boston to racketeering conspiracy. Jose Vasquez, a/k/a “Little Crazy,” 24, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, more commonly referred to as RICO…
Police Briefs 05-31-2018
REYNOLDS FIRE LEADS TO DRUG ARREST A major fire on Reynolds Avenue Sunday led to a drug arrest after the flames had subsided. During the investigation, fire and arson investigators observed inside the apartment where the fire originated narcotics and…
Letter to the Editor
A WORRISOME ISSUE Dear Editor: In the aftermath of another deadly school shooting where a gunman took 10 more lives (8 students and 2 teachers) and 13 more were wounded in Santa Fe, Texas on May 18, 2018; we realize…
Remembering Those Who Gave All
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the American heroes who gave their lives for our country. Our Gold Star families deserve respect this day, and every day, of the year. My own father, Andrew, was a World War II…
We All Benefit from Clean Beaches
The report released this past weekend by the environmental advocacy group Save the Harbor/Save the Bay (SH/SB) rating the water quality of the beaches in the Metropolitan Boston area once again shows that Massachusetts is a nationwide leader in providing…
Sports 05-31-2018
CHS Roundup Steph Simon wins three medals at EMass D-1 Meet Chelsea High track star Stephanie Simon turned in what CHS coach Mark Martineau termed a “career day” at Monday’s Eastern Mass. Division 1 track & field meet, medaling in three…
Obituaries 05-31-2018
Judyann Paxton Longtime dental assistant Judyann Paxton, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly in her Chelsea home on Friday, May 11. She was 64 years old. Judy, who worked as a trained dental assistant for many years, was…