South End Couple Arrested in New Bedford for Trafficking Cocaine and Fentanyl
A couple in South End was arrested after a drug bust at their home by New Bedford Police, who found over a kilogram of drugs including cocaine and fentanyl, cash, and arrested two suspects facing trafficking charges.
Boston-Area Pizzeria Owner Pleads Guilty to Defrauding SBA of Nearly $500K Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Stavros Papantoniadis admitted to defrauding the SBA by lying on a loan application after selling a pizzeria he claimed to own, receiving $499,900. He faces sentencing on April 2, 2025, and has a past conviction for forced labor.
Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty in Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy, Faces Decade or More in Prison
Leonardo Lara pled guilty in a cocaine distribution conspiracy, with a sentencing date set for May 29, 2025. Two others had admitted to related roles, with potential life sentences and $10 million fines for substantial drug quantities involved.
Boston Legal Twist as Officers Cleared in Federal Probe While Karen Read's Retrial Looms Amid Judicial Concerns
The Karen Read case sees law enforcement officers cleared of charges following a federal investigation, while potential defense bias and judicial sanctions are discussed in the lead-up to Read's retrial.












