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North End Robber Facing Federal Charges, Could Serve Life in Prison

The man arrested earlier this year for three armed robberies in the North End, including Bob’s Grocery, has been indicted in federal court by a grand jury and could now face a life sentence in prison. The federal court action follows up on the May 31, 2019 arrest of Dante Mirabella, 52, by Boston Police Read More…

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Suspect Arrested for Multiple Armed Robberies in the North End

Boston Police are reporting that District A-1 officers arrested a suspect wanted in connection of three recent armed robberies in the North End, including the one previously reported at Bob’s Grocery. The suspect had a loaded gun at the time of his arrest, which was made around 9pm on Friday night by patrolling officers in Read More…

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North End Man and Homeless Co-Defendant Arraigned in Court Following Weekend Robbery Spree

Boston Police apprehended two suspects on Monday and charged them with this weekend’s string of store robberies in the North End / Waterfront and Downtown Boston area. Richard Puopolo, 27, of the North End, turned himself in at about 8:33 p.m. from his home at Cleveland Place. He was charged with unarmed robbery, armed robbery, Read More…

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Boston Police Issue “Wanted” Photos and Alert After String of North End / Waterfront Store Robberies

Update on Mon. 12/23/13: Two suspects have been arrested by Boston Police. Read more. We started to get reports on Saturday about a string of convenience store robberies. On Sunday, Boston Police issued a Community Alert with a list of multiple robberies at convenience stores and coffee shops in the North End / Waterfront and Read More…