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Ex-Hyde Park Headmistress Who Used School Money For Tropical Vacations Avoids Jail Time: Feds
The former leader of a Boston school who admitted to using nearly $40,000 set aside for the children's education on personal expenses and tropical vacations will not go to prison, but she must repay the money, authorities said.
Naia Wilson, 60, of Mattapan, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to 90 days of home confinement, two years of probation, 160 hours of community service, and a $25,000 fine, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. She must also repay the $38,806 she took from Boston Public Schools.
Wilson pleaded guilty in September to a single count of wire fraud.&nbs…
Ex-Leader Used Hyde Park School's Money As 'Slush Fund,' Paid For Tropical Vacations: Feds
The former headmaster of a Boston school will admit that she used nearly $40,000 in money set aside for children's education to pay for personal expenses, including two trips to Barbados, federal authorities said.
Naia Wilson, 60, of Mattapan, who is charged with one count of wire fraud, told prosecutors that she will plead guilty in federal court at a later date, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said Tuesday, Aug. 1. She has also agreed to repay the $38,806 she stole from the Boston Public Schools system.
Wilson served as headmaster at New Mission School in Hyde Park fro…
City Of Poughkeepsie Cops Bust Man With Drugs, Cash, Money
The City of Poughkeepsie Police busted a man from Barbados after finding drugs, guns and money during a warrant search by members of the department's Neighborhood Recovery Unit.
Derick John, 29, was arrested following the search at 6 Balding Ave., first-floor, on Wednesday, following an investigation into illegal drugs sales at that location, said Sgt. Terrence Beam.
Assisted by the Emergency Services Unit, and members of the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, officers recovered and seized approximately 21 grams of cocaine, a loaded .380 caliber handgun, in excess o…
