Northeast
Numerous members, associates of violent Boston gang face racketeering, drug trafficking and other charges
Over 40 members and associates of a violent Boston gang allegedly responsible for multiple murders, racketeering, COVID loan fraud and other crimes were arrested on Wednesday during an operation involving federal and local agencies.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, led by Joshua S. Levy, announced the crack-down on Wednesday, following a two-year investigation into gang violence in Boston.
In a press release, Levy’s office said the Heath Street Gang operates out of the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, which is a public housing development in Jamaica Plain.
The gang was formed in the 1980s, the release read, and is alleged to have over 150 members and to have been involved in violent acts to protect and preserve the gang’s power, territory and reputation.
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Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy speaks. Authorities announce the arrest of three people for operating a brothel network in Greater Boston and eastern Virginia. (Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Charging documents claim that in addition to Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) conspiracy crimes, members and associates are implicated in numerous murders, attempted murders and shootings largely targeting rival gang members and associates of other Boston-based gangs, including the H-Block and Mission Hill gangs.
One shooting Heath Street gang members allegedly took part in, officials said, targeted rivals in the Mission Hill Gang’s territory in October 2016, and resulted in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl who was severely injured.
In an incident in 2021, a juvenile Heath Street member or associate allegedly committed murder in the Mission Hill Gang’s territory, which Levy’s office said is common, as the Heath Street gang is accused of recruiting juveniles in the apartment development to join the gang and participate in crimes.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts claims the Heath Street Gang operates out of the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, formerly known as the Bromley Heath Housing Development, in Jamaica Plain. (Google Maps)
Levy’s office also alleges that the Heath Street Gang requires younger prospects to commit acts as part of their initiation, and they are rewarded with appearances in songs or videos made by the gang to assert and affirm gang membership, brag about violent acts and threaten rival gangs.
The gang members are alleged to have assaulted numerous law enforcement officers, as well.
The apartment development where the gang is based has been used for drug trafficking for many years, Levy’s office said, and members have established drug distribution networks throughout Massachusetts, Maine and California.
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Some of the drug activity and deals are facilitated through social media platforms, the attorney’s office alleges, and includes the distribution of fentanyl, fentanyl pills, cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana.
Since about 2019, the group has openly stolen merchandise from stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and engaged in unemployment fraud using the CARES Act Loan, according to charging documents.
If convicted, suspects charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, and robbery could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine for each count.
Suspects convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition could get up to 10 years or 15 years for offenses committed after June 25, 2022, and at least five years, and up to life in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a violent or drug trafficking crime.
Joining Levy during the announcement was Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox; James M. Ferguson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives; and Michael J. Krol of Homeland Security Investigations.
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Boston, MA
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Pittsburg, PA
Steelers’ Will Howard Gets Shout Out From Top NFL Draft WR
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely one of the teams that will be heavily considering a wide receiver when it comes to their very valuable first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
One of the top options, and considered by many analysts to be the best overall, is Ohio State Buckeye alum Carnell Tate. Tate is a three-year starter at Ohio State, and the top wide receiver selection is likely to be between him and Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson.
While at Ohio State, Tate was a teammate of current Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard, and was asked about him during his workout at Ohio State’s Pro Day.
“Oh, Will isn’t giving me no tips. He’s probably going to root for me to come with him to Pittsburgh,” Tate said.
“I’m happy for him. I wish him nothing but the best. Love that guy to death,” Tate also said.
Howard would not be the first person to try to get their former teammate to join them from college to their professional team, with one big example being Derek Carr and Davante Adams a couple years prior.
If Tate were to join the Steelers, he would be the third member of the 2024 Ohio State National Championship-winning team to play for the Steelers simultaneously, with Howard and surging young linebacker Jack Sawyer having played on the Steelers in 2025.
Will Tate Go To Pittsburgh?
Tate is quite unlikely to end up with the Steelers, as he is expected to be among the first players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Steelers having the No. 21 selection, they would need to make a significant trade forward to likely jump into the zone where Tate would be available.
“I think I’m a great football player,” Tate said about going into the NFL. “My speed … the combine is one time, but ultimately I’m a great football player. When you put the pads on, it’s another level.”
They could probably do that, due to the fact that they have 12 selections across the seven rounds. At this point in time, it does not see they love any particular player enough to make that big of a trade up, but trades into the late end of the top ten are quite common. Yet, their move to land Michael Pittman Jr. would make it significantly less likely that they make such a move to get another wide receiver.
While at Ohio State, Tate was always in the top half of their wide receiver room, yet played among some of the most talented wide receivers in recent history in current NFL player Emeka Egbuka and young talent Jeremiah Smith. He finished his final collegiate season with All-Big Ten honors, as well as well as being a second team All-American.
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Connecticut
Two arrested after armed robbery in Wethersfield Saturday night
Two people have been arrested according to Wethersfield Police in connection to an armed robbery at a Family Dollar on Silas Deane Highway Saturday night.
According to police a store clerk said one of the suspects was a male who displayed a handgun and stole merchandise from the store.
They say he was accompanied by a female when fleeing the scene in a red Hyundai Elantra before police arrived.
At 10:43 p.m. Hartford Police officers found the suspect’s vehicle and detained them where they were positively identified as 57-year-old Miguel Ramirez of New Britain and 48-year-old Susette Mendes of Hartford.
During the investigation, police say Ramirez admitted to selling the stolen merchandise in Hartford and was found in possession of a knife.
Ramirez was charged with first-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny and sixth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny.
Mendes was charged with first-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny, sixth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny and possession of a controlled substance.
They were each held on a $50,000 bond and scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court on Monday.
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