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Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 6, 2026 Malden man, 28, pleads guilty to distributing ‘meth’ in greater Boston area Convicted dealer was part of drug conspiracy operating in Malden and Revere with his brother, who is now serving a prison sentence A 28-year-old Malden man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston following a long-running investigation into a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to Malden Police Chief Marc Gatcomb and Revere Police Chief Maria A. LaVita, who made the announcement Tuesday, along with others. Isaiah Pierre pleaded guilty recently, admitting he and his brother, Logan Pierre, were part of a conspiracy where both were actively selling methamphetamine in Malden, Revere and elsewhere in the greater Boston area between October 2023 and May 2024. Isaiah Pierre, also known as “Zay,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy scheduled sentencing for February 11, 2027. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to 40 years in prison, up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. Isaiah Pierre’s brother Logan Pierre, also known as “Lo,” was sentenced in July 2025 to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release. At the time of Logan Pierre’s sentencing and incarceration, in July Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws 2025, Isaiah Pierre was a fugitive. It was unable to be determined whether Isaiah Pierre was detained by authorities and subsequently brought to court, or if he surrendered. In the fall of 2023, an investigation began into drug trafficking activities conducted by Logan and Isaiah Pierre. The investigation revealed that the Pierre brothers were actively selling methamphetamine in the greater Boston area. Between October 2023 and May 2024, Isaiah Pierre and Logan Pierre sold or arranged the sale of a pound methamphetamine on at least five separate controlled purchases. On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; the FBI’s Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Division, Ted E. Docks; Malden Police Chief Marc Gatcomb; and Revere Police Chief Maria A. LaVita made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Dawley of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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