Newton Prostitution, Stabbing, Cocaine: Grand Jury Indictments

NEWTON, MA — The District Attorney announced three Newton related indictments handed down by the Grand Jury between January 17 and April 29, 2019. One related to sex trafficking, another related to intent to murder and a third related to cocaine trafficking.

Prostitution: Dirisu Alasa, Jr., 26, of Randolph, was charged with trafficking of a person for sexual servitude and deriving support from prostitution. The Assistant District Attorney is Caitlin Gemmill.

Drugs: Joseph Caira, 61, of Newton, was charged with trafficking over 36 grams of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance, subsequent offense, possession of ammunition and being a habitual criminal. The Assistant District Attorney is Gabrielle Lomanno. Read More>> Police Log: Oak Hill Park Break-ins and an OUI

Stabbing: Chad Kirby, 38, of Quincy, was charged with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Police found the victim, a 53-year-old Watertown man, bleeding from a head wound outside a CVS on Watertown Street in 2017. He was able to walk to the pharmacy, where someone called police, The Assistant District Attorney is Terence Kiernan. Read more>> Quincy Man Charged in Newton Stabbing Held Without Bail

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