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Tipoffs on New England Newsletter for Friday April 19, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Community College System Board of Trustees Announces Two Leadership Appointments
BERLIN, New Hampshire, April 19 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release: The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Cate, of Campton, New Hampshire, as President of Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, and Sarmad Saman of Marlborough, Massachusetts, as President of White Mountains Community College with campuses in Berlin and Littleton. "One of the unique strengths of community college  more

Conn. U.S. Attorney: New Haven Gang Member Admits Role in 2 Murders, 2 Other Shootings
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: ANTWAN HILL, also known as "Bandz," 21, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to a racketeering offense stemming from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. Today's announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; John P. Doyle, J  more

Hilton Grand Vacations and Great Wolf Lodge Partner to Offer New Travel Experiences for Families
ORLANDO, Florida, April 19 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announced a partnership with Great Wolf Lodge, the owner and operator of North America's largest family of indoor water park resorts, to help expand family travel options for guests/members of both companies. The partnership will allow HGV members who are looking for a high-quali  more

Idaho State University: Student Researcher Uncovers Hidden Stories of Women in Revolutionary America
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 19 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Norra Cardillo, a second-year master's student at Idaho State University, recently conducted research in Exeter, New Hampshire, at the American Independence Museum (AIM). Norra began with an interest in her matrilineal ancestors and a passion for uncovering hidden histories. While exploring her ancestral roots in Exeter, Norra was also able to shed light on the experiences of women during colonial times an  more

Kansas City Man Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin and for illegally possessing a firearm. John A. Caylor, 55, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Tuesday, April 16, to 13 years and six months in federal prison without p  more

Lawrence Jackson of Rutland Convicted of Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that yesterday, Lawrence Jackson, also known as "Boo-Bee", 53, of Rutland, Vermont was convicted in U.S. District Court in Burlington of seven drug and gun charges after a seven-day jury trial. U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ordered that Jackson remain in  more

Maine Gov. Mills Directs Administration to Prepare to Distribute $60 Million in Storm Relief as Soon as Funding Becomes Available
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 19 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today directed her Administration to take the steps necessary to distribute the $60 million in storm relief as soon as the money becomes statutorily available. $50 million of the funding will be distributed in grants by the Maine Department of Transportation through the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund, which was created by the Mills Administration and the Legislature in  more

Meth "Cooks" Sent to Prison in Custom Importation Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas - Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to traffic and "cook" custom meth orders in the McAllen area, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alfredo Duarte, 32, Fullerton, California, and Mexican citizens A  more

NABJ Remembers Sarah-Ann Shaw: NABJ Pillar & Boston's First Black Woman TV Reporter
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news: In the early days of NABJ, Sarah-Ann Shaw was among the brave group of journalists and communicators working tirelessly behind the scenes to create an organization that would serve as a voice and advocate for Black journalists nationwide. And while she passed away on March 21 at the age of 90, her work as one of the pillars of NABJ will forever live on. According to Co-founder Allison Davis, while   more

Violent Drug Dealer Off the Streets for Possessing Meth and Pistol
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas - A 26-year-old Edinburg man has been sentenced for drug charges and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Lauro Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty April 24  more

Vt. U.S. Attorney: Lawrence Jackson of Rutland Convicted of Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that yesterday, Lawrence Jackson, also known as "Boo-Bee", 53, of Rutland, Vermont was convicted in U.S. District Court in Burlington of seven drug and gun charges after a seven-day jury trial. U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ordered that Jackson remain in jail pending sentencing, wh  more