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Child rape and violent incidents reported at Massachusetts migrant shelters, former facility director says
A former director at a Massachusetts migrant shelter is speaking out against what he says were incidents of widespread violence, child sexual assault and rape at shelters in the state, including an incident where a father impregnated his 14-year-old daughter.
Massachusetts, a sanctuary state, has been one of a number of states that have been overwhelmed by the migrant surge coming from the southern border.
The state has spent nearly $1.1 billion of taxpayers’ money this fiscal year to house and feed the border crossers who have often been placed in hotels converted into shelters.
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Meshach Little of Northill Wilkston Security Firm walks the perimeter of the main living area at the state’s new emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex. (Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
One such migrant shelter in Marlborough, Massachusetts, was managed by Jon Fetherston from November 2023 to July 2024, who painted a chaotic picture of his time there with violence, wasteful spending and rape.
“There was a lot of violence,” Fetherston told The Daily Wire of the crowded 550-person shelter at Holiday Inn at 265 Lakeside Ave. “Unfortunately there was a gentleman in the hotel that impregnated his own daughter and got very violent when the state removed her from the shelter.”
A Maine Wire report from June appears to corroborate the claim, reporting that illegal immigrant Ronald Joseph allegedly raped his 14-year-old daughter numerous times on the journey to the U.S. — both before and after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Dept. of Children and Families (DcF) interviewed the young girl before making the decision to remove her from her father’s custody on an emergency basis,” the document obtained by The Maine Wire states.
Illegal migrants line the floors of a terminal at Boston Logan Airport as Massachusetts’ shelters are overrun. (WBZ)
Joseph was then given a taxpayer-funded Lyft ride to another shelter in Worcester, Massachusetts, after he started yelling and making threatening gestures at the shelter staff, The Maine Wire reports, citing Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) records.
“They had me send them to Worcester County,” Fetherston told the Daily Wire. “And I, for the life of me, don’t understand why he wasn’t locked up. A man who admits he committed rape, you’re just going to put in another shelter so he can rape again another day? It makes no sense.”
That shelter is also paid for by taxpayers and residents receive the full slate of benefits while staying there, according to The Maine Wire, which reports that the official report did not recommend that any criminal charges should be brought against Joseph.
In another disturbing incident, Fetherston says that a 16-year-old female student says she was raped multiple times by a 29-year-old man.
“She told the police officer that she was raped multiple times. It was probably the most disturbing conversation I’ve ever heard in my adult life,” Fetherston told the Daily Wire.
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Cory Bernard Alvarez is accused of aggravated rape of a 15-year-old child in a Rockland migrant shelter. (ICE)
The man, identified as Gladimy Rodene by The Maine Wire, was arrested, removed from the shelter and was reportedly issued an abuse prevention order, which forbade him from approaching the Marlborough Holiday Inn or the local High School where his victim is a student.
Rodene reportedly sexually assaulted another girl, according to the Daily Wire, citing a report from a security guard recounting a statement from the original victim.
A spokesperson for ICE told The Daily Wire that they do not have a detainer on either of the individuals.
In another violent incident at a Massachusetts shelter, a pregnant woman was allegedly raped and assaulted at a different hotel shelter in July by 34-year-old Haitian national Marc Kervens Beauvais, per the Boston Globe.
In August, ICE says it arrested 26-year-old Haitian national Cory Bernard Alvarez, accused of aggravated rape of a 15-year-old child in a Rockland migrant shelter.
Fetherston also spoke about migrants fighting over microwave access and in one incident, a migrant drove a car into Fetherston’s office, knocking him off his chair, in what he claims was retaliation for refusing to hand out diapers to migrants on government benefits.
“If you were receiving benefits and you were receiving those, then we were going to start scaling back on providing diapers, formula and wipes,” Fetherston said. “That did not go over well with the migrants. They thought that they were being attacked. A gentleman then drove his car into my office.”
Fetherston told the Daily Wire that his daily tasks included assisting migrants with enrolling in social services like food stamps and government health insurance. The migrants were given three meals a day from catering companies, and he purchased essential items such as toiletries, diapers, strollers and baby wipes for them.
He also coordinated state-paid, same-day dry cleaning for the migrants and arranged Uber rides to work when needed. He added he was given an Amazon budget and other accounts to buy necessities for the migrants with no spending cap.
“They maybe have two days’ worth of clothing on them and they have no toiletries, they don’t have any IDs, they don’t have anything,” Fetherston told The Daily Wire. “The state contract was that you provide everything that they would need. So a lot of the days you spent ordering.”
The news comes as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has said that her state police will “absolutely not” be cooperating with the expected mass deportation effort by the incoming Trump administration, warning that she will use “every tool in the toolbox” to “protect” residents in the blue state.
President-elect Trump has pledged to launch the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history” to deport millions of illegal immigrants. One report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) estimated 50,000 migrants have arrived in the state since 2021.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has said that her state police will “absolutely not” be cooperating with the expected mass deportation effort by the incoming Trump administration, warning that she will use “every tool in the toolbox” to “protect” residents in the blue state. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
“I do think it is important that we all recognize that there is going to be a lot of pressure on states and state officials. I can assure you we’re going to work hard to deliver,” Healey said following President-elect Trump’s resounding election win last month.
Last year, Healey declared a state of emergency in the state due to the surge and called for federal action. She also acknowledged that the state’s policies may be a draw for migrants.
“Many of these families are migrants to Massachusetts, drawn here because we are and proudly have been a beacon to those in need,” she wrote in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Fox News’ Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
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Boston Red Sox
The last time Boston recorded a series win at Fenway was on April 8 against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Boston Red Sox achieved something that they hadn’t done in over two months on Saturday.
The club won just its second home series of the season with a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Boston’s other series win at Fenway Park came all the way back on April 8 versus the Milwaukee Brewers.
A lot has changed since that day, but the Red Sox’ lackluster play on their home diamond hasn’t. Saturday’s win improved their home record to 12-21, but that’s still the worst of any MLB team.
Nonetheless, a series win is a series win, especially against a potential future Hall of Fame starting pitcher like Jacob deGrom.
“It’s been a minute,” interim manager Chad Tracy said of securing multiple wins at home after the game. “It feels good. It’s no secret … we all know we have to play better at home. We’ve played two really good ballgames here to start. Won a series there (in April) and have a chance to go sweep one, so it feels good for the guys, for sure.”
deGrom didn’t have his best stuff, luckily for Boston. The 37-year-old tossed six innings and gave up six hits, two earned runs, and notched five strikeouts.
He left the game tied at 2-2 after his day was done, paving the way for the Red Sox’ bats to take advantage of the Rangers’ bullpen.
And that they did.
Ceddanne Rafaela drove in two runs on a timely RBI single in the seventh inning to give Boston a 4-2 lead.
After a similarly strong game the night before in which he hit a two-run home run and two doubles, Rafaela credited the warm weather for Boston’s bats getting hot. Perhaps Saturday’s continuation of 90-degree temperatures helped keep the offense going.
In the top of the eighth, Texas’ Jake Burger brought his club within one via a solo home run, but Jarren Duran had other ideas.
Duran launched a two-run homer to extend Boston’s lead to 6-3, which was ultimately the final score.
It remains to be seen whether the Red Sox’ latest series win is the start of a shift in momentum. Nevertheless, it’s undeniable that the team is playing better at home as of late. In their last 11 home games, they’ve hit .282 with 57 runs scored, 40 extra-base hits, a .340 on-base percentage, .465 slugging percentage, and .805 OPS.
“I think every win matters, especially at home,” Rafaela told NESN’s Adam Pellerin. “We want the fans to be happy and that’s what we try to accomplish. Show up tomorrow and get the win.”
Boston will attempt to complete its third series sweep Sunday at 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The game will be broadcast on NBC.
USL Championship
FINAL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1, Indy Eleven 0
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The energy was high and the weather was warm on a lovely Saturday night at FNB Stadium, where a crowd of 5,977 – the fifth-highest in regular season history at the stadium – had a great time in a fun match, capped off with a thrilling stoppage time winner for the Hounds in a 1-0 victory.
In a clash of styles, each side tried early to establish their preferred style. The Hounds patient build-up struggled to get going initially under Indy’s heavy pressure and rapid counter-attacks, but settled in as the half progressed. Prior to that, however, the vistors would enjoy the best chance of the half early on.
A free kick in the seventh minute was put towards the back post by Jack Blake, where an Indy attacker was able to head it back across goal. A teammate read the effort well and directed a header low to the bottom-right of goal, but a great save by a diving Nico Campuzano was able to keep it out and Indy off the scoreboard.
Just before the half-hour mark, the Hounds would get their best chance. Eliot Goldthorp played a leading ball to Perrin Barnes on the right wing, just outside the 18-yard box. Barnes was able to feed a smooth cut-back return to Goldthorp, who fired a low, quick shot towards goal. Unfortunately, in a familiar sight to Hounds fans, Eric Dick was quick to dive down and smother the effort, keeping Goldthorp out.
Another pair of efforts from Charles Ahl on the right wing and centrally from Goldthorp were both unable to beat Eric Dick later in the half. Ultimately, neither side was able to beat the other decisively and we entered the break still level with nothing on the scoreboard.
While each side tried to get their footing in the second half, it was tough sledding as perhaps the warm weather got to each side and slowed things down. The Hounds would take a good effort in second half on a series of corners, the last of which was headed near-post by Danny Griffin and was only kept out by some substantial reflexes from Eric Dick.
Ultimately, the winner would wait until stoppage time. On a late corner, a scramble for the ball ultimately landed at the feet of defender Lasse Kelp in the box near the end-line. He managed to fire off a rapid shot low and hard that managed to squeeze by Eric Dick in goal and slot home for his first career goal and the winner on the night.
The Hounds would see out the final moments of extra time before elation at the final whistle, the crowd erupting for the brilliant finish to the entertaining match that saw their home side emerge victorious. Both sides remain firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and return to action next week as USL play continues through the World Cup.
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Fulltime – Riverhounds 1-0 Indy Eleven.
90′ – GOAL, RIVERHOUNDS! This one seemed destined for a scoreless draw, but Lasse Kelp decides otherwise! The defender sneaks a quick hit past Dick at the near post for his first professional goal and the likely winner tonight!
5,977 in attendance here tonight, fifth-largest regular-season game in stadium history here!
75′ – A series of corners for the Hounds here midway through the half. The latest take headed goalward by Danny Griffin but very well saved by Eric Dick’s quick reflexes.
66′ – A good run from Goldthorp and he’s fed by Mertz centrally into the box. He’s briefly dispossessed and the ball falls to Dikwa, who drops it back to Danny Griffin. His effort, as not uncommon for him, goes well above the crossbar.
58′ – A few dangerous bounces in the box near goal before an Indy defender blasts it out for a corner. Hounds to take after the Indy defender on the ground gets treatment.
57′ – Foul called for a rough challenge on Dikwa, as he’s taken down by Paco Craig, who receives a yellow for his trouble. Hounds free kick in the attacking third coming up.
46′ – First shot of the second half goes to the Hounds early, as Goldthorp shoots a low, easy effort on-target for Eric Dick to scoop up.
45′ – Halftime at Highma- wait no, FNB Stadium. Some decent efforts in either direction, but nothing finding the better of the two keepers so far. We remain level at no score.
38′ – Another shot on-target from Eliot Goldthorpe, as he fires a right-footed effort straight at Eric Dick, and it’s easy for him.
33′ – A nice right-footed effort from Charles Ahl as he cuts inward from the left wing is well-struck, but right at Eric Dick who holds it competently.
30′ – Some confusion as the ball nearly crosses the goal-line and Dikwa clears it off the line in defense, but it ultimately won’t matter anyway as a foul is whistled – causing some to think a goal had been given. But all told, we remain deadlocked at zero.
28′ – A blocked cross hands Indy another corner near the half-hour mark. It’s taken by Lindley towards the center of net, headed away, and then fired back in and deflected for another corner on the opposite side.
25′ – Great chance for the Hounds as Perrin Barnes cuts back an excellent ball to Eliot Goldthorp, who rifles a first-time effort low and towards goal. Unfortunately, it’s a familiar sight for the Hounds fans, as Eric Dick safely claims the effort to keep it out.
21′ – A late challenge that takes down Charles Ahl on the left wing for the Hounds earns a yellow card for Indy’s Cam Lindley. Deep free kick incoming for the Hounds.
20′ – A good cross from the right wing is met with a nicely-executed volley from Jack Blake for Indy, but the effort sails just a bit over the crossbar. Still, a good effort from Indy on a rapid counter.
17′ – Lots of action in the Indy defensive third, but missing the critical final pass for the Hounds. Nothing yet to threaten Eric Dick in his return to FNB Stadium.
12′ – Jack Blake and Cam Lindley stand over it, and Blake sends it straight into the wall and out for a corner.
10′ – Dangerous foul mere inches outside the box, very nearly a penalty for Indy. But as it stands, it’ll be a very good chance on a free kick for the visitors, and a yellow card issued to Perrin Barnes for the foul.
7′ – Free kick for Indy in the attacking third, looped toward the back post where it’s headed back centrally and then on-target, stopped by a nice save from Campuzano in net! Close one for Indy off the set piece, but we remain level.
5′ – Not much threat either way as the ball pings back and forth. Steel Army really going at Eric Dick hard as this one gets going – little love for last year’s team favorite and golden glove winner!
1′ – We’re off! The Hounds were supposed to be wearing their “250” 4th kits, but clashes with Indy’s color scheme prevented it (see you July 4th). As it is, Hounds in white, Indy in red!
0′ – Gorgeous night here at FNB Stadium, with the stadium just as full as it was for the USMNT watch party last night. The Hounds host the Indy Eleven and returning former teammates Eric Dick and Edward Kizza.
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Connecticut
2 rescued, fisherman still missing after getting trapped in rising water at Connecticut beach
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a beach rescue in Santa Cruz County, California. Authorities said about eight rescue swimmers entered the water to extricate the victims.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Two people, including a fisherman, have been rescued, and crews are looking to locate another that was trapped on a reef when water started to rise at a Connecticut beach.
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a call for help after getting a report that two fishermen were in distress off the reef at Penfield Beach. It happened around 7 a.m. on Saturday.
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Investigators said that while the two fishermen were on a reef, the incoming tide quickly surrounded them, leaving them trapped, with the water still rising and no safe way back to shore.
A lifeguard station on Penfield Beach in Fairfield, CT.
(DeviantCharisma / Getty Images)
A witness saw what happened and jumped into the water to help. While they were able to find one of the fishermen, both were subsequently swept into deeper water, according to the fire department.
Police and fire officials dispatched multiple marine assets to the area, and the Fairfield Police Boat was able to rescue the witness and one fisherman.
Search efforts to find the second fisherman have been suspended for the night, but are expected to pick up on Sunday morning.
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Drone units from Fairfield and nearby Westport assisted in search operations. Helicopters from the U.S. Coast Guard and Nassau County, New York, also responded.
Dive teams from several neighboring cities and towns responded to the scene to assist with the search, too.
A peaceful evening at Fairfield Beach, Connecticut, with a lifeguard chair standing empty on the sandy shore. The serene waters of Long Island Sound reflect the soft pastel hues of the setting sun, while a near-full moon rises into the clear sky. The quiet beach scene, with coastal homes in the distance, captures the calm and tranquility of a New England beach town at dusk.
(Roshan Polepalli / Getty Images)
The rescued fisherman was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, due in large part to the heroic actions of the witness, according to fire officials.
Despite an extensive search involving local, state and federal resources, the second fisherman has not been located, the fire department said.
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The operation has transitioned from a search and rescue mission to a recovery effort, and officials said efforts to locate the man, identified as 34-year-old Kwahiwi Edwards, of Queens, New York, will continue.
Various jingle seashells on Sasco Beach in Fairfield, Connecticut, on a sunny day.
(Daniel Hanscom / Getty Images)
“The Fairfield Police Department and Fairfield Fire Department extend their thoughts and support to the family and loved ones of the missing fisherman as search and recovery efforts continue,” the fire department said on Facebook.
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Officials are also thanking the witness that jumped in and whose quick actions helped save a life.
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