Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Malden Man Sentenced to 24 Months In Prison for Possessing Stolen Trailers C ONCORD – Robert Gramolini, 64, of Malden, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for possession of stolen goods, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, Gramolini was seen on video driving a gray Dodge pickup stealing a black enclosed trailer from a business in Hampton, New Hampshire.Law enforcement located the stolen trailer at a storage lot in Brentwood.The owner of the storage lot confi rmed Gramolini rented space on his lot to store trailers and other items and gave the offi cers permission to inspect the lot.Police uncovered other stolen items in his possession, including additional trailers and motorcycles.Gramolini then arrived at his storage lot driving the same gray Dodge pickup seen earlier in security footage. After being questioned, Gramolini admitted to taking the trailer from the Hampton business and that he took another trailer “off the side of the road” in Massachusetts that contained approximately $64,000 in heavy equipment.In total, the value of the stolen property exceeded $150,000. “The defendant traveled across state lines to steal tens of thousands of dollars of property from others,” said U.S. Attorney Young.“Through the hard work of our local and federal law enforcement offi cers we stopped this defendant’s criminal activities and held him accountable for his actions.” This matter was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hampton Police Department, and the Brentwood Police Department.The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew T. Hunter and Alexander S. Chen. Malden launches new outpatient mental health referral service to residents & public-school students M ayor Gary Christenson and the City of Malden Health Department are pleased to announce that beginning on February 1 residents and/or public school students have access to a free outpatient mental health referral service through William James College’s INTERFACE Referral Service. INTERFACE is an outpatient mental health resource and referral helpline that the City of Malden has contracted with to help residents and/ or public-school students become connected with outpatient mental health providers. “There is no doubt that COVID-19 has aff ected the mental health and well-being of many individuals and families,” said Mayor Christenson. “Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the pandemic, it has become especially difficult to access outpatient mental health services. This helpline will hopefully take down some of the barriers that exist and assist callers so that they can secure the mental William James College health resources that they need.” The referral service process consists of the following: Intake: Call the Helpline to speak with a resource and referral counselor for 15-20 minutes and provide essential information to ensure a successful match with outpatient mental health provider options. Making a match: Within a few business days, a resource and referral counselor assigned to you will be in touch to alert you that they are on your case and starting to review their database of over 10,000 licensed and vetted providers to fi nd a match. Providing matches: Once a provider match has been identified (generally within three weeks of your initial call), your resource and referral counselor will give you the provider’s information so you can schedule with this provider. Following up: Your resource and referral counselor will follow up with you within one to two weeks of you having received your match to ensure you’ve been able to connect. Closing a referral: Once there is a successful match, the INTERFACE resource and referral counselor will close the referral process with you. If you need additional support in the future, you can always call the helpline again. This service is available to Malden residents and/or public school students only, though nonresidents might be able to take advantage of the service if their community is one of the over 60 communities contracted to off er the service. Please check out the website to see the other communities that are eligible: https://interface.williamjames.edu/communities The service is currently available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday & Thursday from 8-6 and can be accessed by calling 888244-6843. Visit https://interface. williamjames.edu/community/ malden to view a helpful fl yer about the process or view other resources available in our region. Please note that the referral service is not a mental health hotline. Anyone in need of immediate assistance should call 911. BBB Scam Alert: Top Valentine’s Day Scams T his Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are few common scams that you need to be aware of. Whether you’re hoping to spark a new relationship or buying gifts for loved ones, beware of these scams regularly reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Impostor websites: From fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites, consumers should always be on the alert for impostor websites. Scammers can easily lift offi cial photos, sale promotions and logos directly from the website for a popular jewelry brand. With professional graphics and unbeatable prices, scammers build an attractive website that looks eerily like the real thing. Similar methods might be used to build fake online dating platforms, which are often used to steal personal data and credit card information. For more tips to spot fake websites, read BBB’s guide to smart shopping online (https://www.bbb.org/article/ tips/14040-bbb-tip-smart-shopping-online). Red fl ags: Products are available at extreme discounts; the seller requests customers pay with cash transfer apps or cryptocurrency; customer service is unreachable. Romance scams: Romance scammers often target vulnerable people who have experiSCAM | SEE PAGE 16
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