GrimyTimes has documented 119 federal criminal cases in Massachusetts. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93 | 78.2% |
| Drug Trafficking | 9 | 7.6% |
| Sex Crimes | 6 | 5.0% |
| Fraud & Financial Crimes | 2 | 1.7% |
| Public Corruption | 1 | 0.8% |
| Weapons | 1 | 0.8% |
Recent Federal Cases in Massachusetts
- Edward Doherty, Bribery Scheme, Massachusetts 2025 (2026-03-26)
- Leah B. Foley, MA Fraud Settlement, Massachusetts 2025 (2026-03-26)
- Juan Felipe Chalas, Benefit Scam, Massachusetts 2025 (2026-03-26)
- Meth & Fentanyl Bust (2026-03-24)
- Bank Fraud Ring (2026-03-24)
- Dorchester Gunrunner Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Firearms (2026-03-24)
- Doc Scams Medicare (2026-03-24)
- Luciano Schipelliti, Cryptocurrency Scheme Embezzlement, Haverhill … (2026-03-20)
- Christopher Mota, Possessing and Soliciting Child Pornography, Reho… (2026-03-20)
- Christopher Mota, Trafficking Child Sexual Abuse Material, Rehoboth… (2026-03-19)
- Joshua Morales Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking, Lawrence MA, … (2026-03-17)
- Joshua Morales Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribut… (2026-03-17)
- John Magee Gavin, Online Exploitation of Minors, Boston MA, 2025 (2025-06-15)
- Alden Welch Ruml, Threatened Woman with Assault Rifle, Boston MA, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- John Doe, Conspired to Distribute Fentanyl, Boston MA, 2023 (2023-08-21)
Federal Law Enforcement in Massachusetts
Federal criminal cases in Massachusetts are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.