Crime & Safety
Murder Mystery, Uber Rapist Sentenced: MA Crime
Massachusetts' top crime news also includes a stabbing at a grocery store, porn charges and guy pulled switchblade on paramedics.

New Hampshire State Police are asking the public's help in the case of a 20-year-old Massachusetts man found murdered in Rindge last week. A jogger on July 10 found the body of Brandon Chicklis in a wooded area along Route 119. Chicklis was reported missing June 23 and his unoccupied car was found in Rindge June 29 in the parking lot of a Hannaford. Read more.
The serial Esplanade rapist already in jail for another another rape, was just sentenced to 18 to 22 more years, followed by five years of probation. In June, Alejandro Done, 49, unexpectedly pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated rape, one count of rape, one count of assault with intent to rape, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of armed robbery, admitting to attacks on three women in 2006, 2007, and 2010. Read more.
A New Hampshire fentanyl dealer arrested after an undercover bust was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday and faces possible deportation. Yomar Maldonado, 22, Lawrence, Massachusetts, was also sentenced to four years supervised release. Read more.
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Here are more of the top crime stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.
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The Wayland woman, who allegedly drove drunk to the police station for a custody exchange, was arraigned in court on charges.
Man Who Jumped On School Bus In Newton In Court, But Not For Long
The attorney for the 42-year-old man who allegedly jumped on a school bus on I-90 asked that the judge consider his service in the military.
A Newton man was charged with possession of child porn after he was arrested last year.
Accused Of Stabbing Man At Grocery Store, Newton Man Indicted: DA
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office said a grand jury indicted the man accused of stabbing an older gentleman in March.
Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Robbed Store With Hunting Knife
Police are looking for an man who allegedly robbed a Worcester Shell with a knife.
Acton Case Among Grand Jury Indictments
A 79-year-old man was charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14.
78 Grams Of Cocaine Trafficking Bust: Mass. State Police
Medina was operating on a learner's permit and both passengers had suspended licenses, said police.
He was charged with sexual assault and sentenced to two years probation. The judge vacated his sentence Friday.
MA Most Wanted Child Porn Fugitive Arrested In N.J.
Stephen Cote was added to the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Fugitives list less than a month ago.
Man Allegedly Pulls Switchblade On Paramedics: Arrested By WPD
Paramedics said that when they got to the scene, Dulmaine was lying on the ground, and when they approached him, he pulled a switchblade.
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