A Milton, Massachusetts, man indicted in May on accusations he practiced dentistry without a license is facing additional charges, the Office of the Attorney General said Tuesday.

Fritz Gabriel, 69, was the manager of Boston-based dental practice Forest Hills Dental. Investigators allege that Gabriel posted as a licensed dentist and issued prescriptions, including ones for controlled drugs like Percocet and Hydrocodone, using the registration and credentials of another dentist without their knowledge. Under state law, only licensed dentists are allowed to issue prescriptions to their patients.

Gabriel is further accused of charging a patient’s credit card more than $6,000 in unauthorized purchases, including $5,000 to Forest Hills Dental. According to the AGO, Gabriel helped the patient open the credit card and then used the account without the patient’s knowledge or consent.

He was indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury on charges of unlawful use of a registration number and one count of fraudulent use of a credit card.

In court Tuesday, Gabriel pleaded not guilty to the new charges. He was released on personal recognizance.

Back in May 2024, Gabriel was indicted on allegations he fraudulently billed MassHealth for dental services that were never provided or provided unlawfully. Those charges also allege that he, despite not being licensed, performed an extraction on a MassHealth member that left her with an exposed root in her mouth. That case is ongoing.

Former Ball State running back Vaughn Pemberton is transferring to Boston College. 

The redshirt junior made the announcement late Monday night via a social media post. 

“God is great,” wrote Pemberton via X. “Excited to get to work! 100% committed!”

Pemberton has spent four seasons at Ball State. During that time, he has appeared in 28 games and tallied 119 rush attempts for 548 yards and three touchdowns as well as 22 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. 

The 5-foot-11, 242-pound offensive weapon had a breakout year in 2024. In ten games, he recorded 61 rush attempts for 276 yards and two touchdowns as well as eight receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown, all career-highs. 

He also tallied one kickoff return for 23 yards in Ball State’s season finale 42-21 loss to Ohio on Nov. 29. 

As a prospect, the Lake Forest, Ill., native was rated as a two-star from the class of 2021 and ranked No. 2,649 nationally, No. 183 in running backs, and No. 78 in the state of Ill., according to 247Sports Composite. 

Pemberton is the third addition to the Eagles program out of the transfer portal this year. Former FAU tight end Zeke Moore announced his commitment and signing on Monday afternoon and former Campbell wide receiver VJ Wilkins committed to Boston College over the weekend. 

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has released a statement via the team’s PR department (Twitter link) regarding his recovery from a stroke and the support he’s received since he stepped away from the team. Popovich mentioned that he anticipated returning to coaching at some point.

“This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and me. As we work together on my recovery, I want to take a moment to share that the outpouring of support we’ve received during this time has been truly overwhelming in the best possible way. While I wish I could get back to each one of you, for now, let me say that my family and I are forever grateful. We’re thankful for our wonderful community, the entire Spurs organization, and our family and friends. No one is more excited to see me return to the bench than the talented individuals who have been leading my rehabilitation process. They’ve quickly learned that I’m less than coachable.”

Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2. This was his first public statement since the health issue. Assistant Mitch Johnson has served as the club’s acting head coach in Popovich’s absence.

We have more from the Southwest Division:

• Longtime Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 29 points in the Mavericks’ win at Golden State on Sunday. It was the second trip back to his former home arena and Thompson said he was much more relaxed. “Way easier,” Thompson said ,per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “Especially not seeing all the captain’s hats. I saw a few of those. Much easier. Felt more settled in than the first time I was out here.” Warriors employees lined up along the walls of the ramp where the visiting team arrives at Chase Center and saluted Thompson with a tip of a captain’s hat in Dallas’ first trip there last month.
• Grizzlies guard Ja Morant says he doesn’t want to dunk anymore as he tries to avoid injuries any way he can. However, his teammates are somewhat skeptical, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. “I don’t think that he’s serious,” forward Brandon Clarke said. “I just don’t think that he’s going to dunk as many on people because that’s when it’s a risk of getting fouled hard or getting hurt.”
• The Pelicans lost their 13th straight road game on Sunday but they got a strong effort from reserve two-way player Brandon Boston, who scored 20 points to lead five Pelicans in double figures. “His confidence is growing more and more as he progresses throughout the season,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said, per the Associated Press. “He’s understanding his role. He’s started some games. Right now he’s in the second unit. He’s getting solid minutes each and every game and he’s very confident in what he can do once he touches the floor.”