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'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity
The community of a young man who died tragically is celebrating the "gift of his life" for the 22 years they had with him.
Shelson Jules, of Waltham, also known as JJ to some, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday, May 22 on Lyman Street in Waltham. The young man was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead, as reported by Daily Voice.
Read more here: ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Waltham: DA
In the aftermath of Jules's death, his community rallied together and donated over $15,000 to support his family in only one day.
"This tragedy has …
Covid-19: Actor Exits TV Drama After Refusing To Get Vaccinated
Another Hollywood star has been written out of a TV drama after refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The latest to exit a popular drama is Rockmond Dunbar of "9-1-1," the Fox television series.
The show requires all actors need to be vaccinated to participate, but, as a response, Dunbar applied for a medical and religious exemption, which he was denied, according to Deadline.
On Monday, Nov. 22, his character on the series, Michael Grant, was written off the show with his deciding to move to Haiti with his boyfriend, Deadline reported.
In a statement to Deadline, Dunbar said: …
Covid-19: Actor Exits TV Drama After Refusing To Get Vaccinated
Another Hollywood star has been written out of a TV drama after refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The lastest to exit a popular drama is Rockmond Dunbar of "9-1-1," the Fox television series.
The show requires all actors need to be vaccinated to participate, but, as a response, Dunbar applied for a medical and religious exemption, which he was denied, according to Deadline.
On Monday, Nov. 22, his character on the series, Michael Grant, was written off the show with his deciding to move to Haiti with his boyfriend, Deadline reported.
In a statement to Deadline, Dunbar said:&nbs…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Man Admits To Stealing $4M In Relief Funds
A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank and wire fraud and admitted to obtaining more than $4 million meant for businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ulster County resident Jean Lavanture, age 48, of Saugerties, also known as JR, and "Rudy" Lavanture, is the third person to plead guilty in this case, according to the US Attorney's Office.
In pleading guilty, Lavanture admitted to conspiring with another person to obtain $4,309,581 in Paycheck Protection Program loans between June and August 2020, by submitting fraudulent loan applications in the nam…
Man Facing 10 Years Behind Bars, Deportation For Violent Attack On NJ Planned Parenthood
A Massachusetts man is facing 10 years in State Prison and deportation after pleading guilty to intentionally crashing a stolen bakery truck into a Planned Parenthood clinic, injuring two patients and a staff member, authorities said Friday.
Marckles Alcius, 34, of Lowell, MA, admitted he was trying to destroy the East Orange building when he crashed a stolen bakery truck into the clinic's on Feb. 14, 2018, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said.
Two female patients at the facility for routine medical care, including one who was pregnant, were injured.
Alc…
Greenwich Police Department Welcomes New Officers
Greenwich Police have welcomed three new officers to the department.
Sabrina Diaz, Thomas Koppelman, and Vladimir Souffrant took the oath of office at Town Hall on Monday, April 1, surrounded by family and friends, the department announced.t.
Surrounded by family and friends the new officers took the oath of office, promising to dedicate themselves to serving the community.
Diaz, who was born in Greenwich, is a Stamford resident who studies jujitsu in Greenwich. Thomas Koppelmann, from Long Island, is a senior at the University of New Haven majoring in criminal justice, and Vladimir Souff…
