District Attorney Held Teen Cyber Safety Event

This year's conference focused on protecting children in the digital age.

Submitted by D.A. Gerry Leone's office. Fostering healthy relationships offline and online was the focus of a day long conference held Thursday for school officials and law enforcement personnel hosted by the Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone’s Office and the Middlesex Partnership for Youth, Inc. More than 300 local school officials, social workers and law enforcement personnel attended SECURE XIV, an annual conference to address issues of health and safety for teens. This year’s event, "Protecting and Empowering Digital Youth," highlighted healthy and unhealthy relationships and how those relationships are often played out online. District Attorney Gerry Leone spoke about healthy relationships, cyber bullying and sexting. “Our …

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Onyango Obama Admits to Sufficient Facts in OUI Charge; Loses License 45 Days

Onyango Obama, 67, of Framingham admitted to sufficient facts today in Framingham District Court to charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Onyango Obama, 67, of Framingham, admitted to sufficient facts today in Framingham District Court to charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.  The Commonwealth recommended a guilty conviction with one year probation and a 45 day loss of license on the count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and requested a responsible finding for the failure to yield at an intersection charge.  Framingham District Court Judge Douglas Stoddart sentenced the defendant to one year probation and imposed the statutorily mandated probation conditions of attending a driver alcohol education program and incurring a license loss of 45 days. Additionally, Judge Stoddart found the defendant not …

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Jim Rizoli

2:45 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

In regards to fairness I would think it's a little late to deport him. I mean really now...the guy has been here for a long time, and doesn't seem to be going anywhere, and hasn't been a problem so far. I don't see him being a danger to anyone except when he drives drunk. Hopefully he won't have any issues with his drinking in the future, especially if he drives. Jim@ccfiile.com   more ›

Framingham Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Shooting Framingham Police Officer

Sahr Josiah, 24, of Framingham was found guilty of armed robbery and shooting Framingham Police Officer Phillip Hurton.

A Framingham man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on charges in connection with an armed robbery, in which he shot at three police officers, seriously injuring one, said Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone in a press release. Sahr Josiah, 24, of Framingham, was found guilty on Feb. 3 by a Middlesex Superior Court Jury on charges of armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault with intent to rob a person 60 or over, possession of firearm as an armed career criminal, assault and battery dangerous weapon, and assault with dangerous weapon, two counts.   Today, Feb. 28, Middlesex Superior Court Judge Diane Kottmyer sentenced Josiah to the maximum punishment on all counts. He will serve a total …

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Framingham Leaders, DA Discuss Workplace Violence Prevention

Middlesex District Attorney stresses the importance of workplace violence prevention at Framingham town administrators and area business leaders meeting.

Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone was a guest speaker at the Framingham town administrators and area business leaders bi-annual meeting Thursday, where he addressed the importance of workplace violence prevention.  The event was held at Cushing Memorial Park for area business leaders with a focus on community and economic development. Also in attendance was Framingham Town Manager Julian Suso, Chair of the Framingham Board of Selectmen Jason Smith, Framingham Planning Board Director Jay Grande and Framingham Police Chief Steven Carl, according to a press release.  Leone discussed the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office’s workplace violence prevention program he created in April 2010. The program is available to area businesses …

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Framingham Man Guilty of Rape, Armed Robbery

Reinaldo Prado, 30, of Framingham, was found guilty Monday by a Middlesex Superior Court jury on charges of aggravated rape, armed robbery (three counts), and intimidation of a witness (three counts).

A Framingham man has been found guilty of rape and robbery charges against three female victims he solicited from Craig’s List, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said in a press statement Monday. Reinaldo Prado, 30, of Framingham, was found guilty Monday by a Middlesex Superior Court jury on charges of aggravated rape, armed robbery (three counts), and intimidation of a witness (three counts). Middlesex Superior Court Judge Kathe Tuttman will sentence the defendant on Oct. 18.  He was found not guilty of 2 of the 3 counts of aggravated rape and 3 counts of indecent assault and battery. “Reinaldo Prado has now been found guilty and will be held responsible for a series of brazen attacks on women he solicited on Craig’s List,”  Leone …

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Jim Rizoli

10:01 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Jim Rizoli CCFIILE.COM Another fine upstanding Framingham resident that is probably not even from around here, but contributes a lot to Framingham's fine reputation.   more ›

Feds Release Obama's Uncle

Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said: "We will continue to pursue the criminal case against Mr. (Onyango), as any time someone gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, as is alleged in this case, they pose a significant public safety risk."

UPDATED: Natick Doctor Arraigned For Writing Illegal Prescriptions

Following up on a complaint from a Framingham pharmacy, the Massachusetts State Police investiagted Dr. Kathleen Porter of Needham Heights, who practiced in Natick. She had to surrender her DEA license and passport today.

UPDATED at 2 p.m. with information supplied from a release by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office: Kathleen Porter, 59, of Needham Heights, was arraigned this morning, Sept. 1 in Middlesex Superior Court inWoburn on charges of illegally prescribing controlled substances (9 counts) and furnishing false information in an application.   Middlesex Superior Court Judge Bruce Henry released the defendant with the conditions that she surrender her Schedule II Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License, must not travel outside of New England without prior court approval, must surrender her passport, must not commit any new offenses, and is required to update the Department of Public Health with respect to her new license status. Her next …

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Susan Petroni

1:25 pm on Friday, September 2, 2011

Sorry for the typo - it is Kathleen.   more ›

Boys & Girls After-School Program to Expand Thanks to D.A.

A donation from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office will allow the Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest to provide additional transportation for its after school programs and increase its numbers from 185 to about 250 students.

In an effort to aid the violence and drug prevention efforts of youth organizations in Middlesex County and provide youth with positive alternatives to crime, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone has donated more $100,000 of drug forfeiture funds to six community programs, marking the first year of what will be an annual initiative for the District Attorney.  “These programs are positive, resourceful alternatives for our youth and I’m delighted to be working with these organizations,” Leone said in a press release. “Whether it is funding summer jobs, providing transportation for kids who would otherwise not have access to go to summer camp, or sponsoring tomorrow’s leaders to attend a drug prevention forum, these monies are going to …

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Middlesex District Attorney Visits MetroWest Boys & Girls Club

District Attorney, Framingham Police, Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest and others looking to reenergize, refocus and re-dedicate Framingham’s commitment to positively developing and maintaining youth wellness, safety and health.

Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone visited the Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest in Framingham today, June 1 in response to an invitation from President Fran Hurley, in an effort to further pro-active collaboration between the organization and the DA’s office on youth development issues.   The Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest provides boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 18 with social, educational, physical and cultural programming with the intent to enhance the development of children and to prepare young adults to be responsible and productive members of the community.  “The Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest is a remarkable organization which provides our youth with the tools they need in order to be successful citizens,” Leone …

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Susan Petroni

6:07 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Jim: I could repeat what my 9 year old says to me, but that doesn't make it true. I have been to the B&G Club several times. Just like the community of Framingham itself, it is a mix of everyone. But in reality it doesn't matter what type of kids go to the clubhouse, it is the work of the staff and volunteers that matter. They make a difference with kids each day.   more ›