THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 29, 2022 Page 7 Malden man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges By Christopher Roberson P hillips Charles, 22, of Malden pleaded guilty on April 26 to being part of a drug traffi cking conspiracy involving more than 150 grams of cocaine base as well as other controlled substances and conspiring to possess fi rearms. While on pretrial release from Malden District Court and Middlesex Superior Court, Charles continued to work with others to distribute “large quantities of controlled substances.” According to federal investigators, the drug traffi cking operation was protected with fi rearms equipped with “selector switchSCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 ence of a board that is unwavering in its support for our mission and curriculum are the difference makers for our students,” said Director/Superintendent Alex Dan. “Beginning in the early grade levels with Direct Instruction Reading, Saxon Math, and the Core Knowledge philosophy, Mystic Valley is able to lay the foundation that leads to success in high school with the Great Books literature program and the International Baccalaureate. MVRCS equips its hardworking students with the resources they need to maximize their talents, while preparing them for success beyond high school.” Mystic Valley has ranked in the top 3 percent of high schools in Massachusetts and the United States nine times over the last es.” This device is used to convert a fi rearm into a machine gun. In December 2020, Charles was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. He is now facing one count of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana and other controlled substances as well as one count of conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug traffi cking crime. According to the terms of the plea agreement, Charles could spend the next six-and-a-half years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for September 7. decade. It has been named one of the top 10 high schools in Massachusetts in seven of the last 10 years and 11th in the other two years it was listed. “The consistency with which Mystic Valley has attained these high rankings from U.S. News and other unbiased sources, along with the fact that the school is in same category as exam schools such as Boston Latin or affl uent communities such as Lexington and Weston, is simply remarkable,” added MVRCS Board of Trustees Chair George Warren. “This proves undeniably that the school is a model in public education.” Approximately 24,000 schools appeared in the 2022 rankings, which were based on performance on standardized tests, graduation rates and how well schools prepare students for college. DON’T WAIT... Spring into ACTION Now with Our LOW Rate! as low as 3.50% APR* Home Equity Line of Credit NO CLOSING COSTS 12-YEAR DRAW TUITION HOME IMPROVEMENT VACATIONS Your home has CASH in it! Apply online FAST at memberspluscu.org. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School ranked in the top two percent nationally. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change without notice. Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. As of March 21, 2022, the Prime Rate is 3.50%. 12-year draw, 8-year repayment. Best rate requires a new HELOC application, loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less and strong creditworthiness. Properties held in trust may require additional fees. Early termination fee of $400 applies for lines of credit closed within first 36 months. Requires property insurance. NMLS #472281 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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