Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 17, 2021 Sen. Lewis presents citation to outgoing CEO of MVES Somerville man charged with murder at Malden 7-Eleven By Christopher Roberson A ntonio Rufo-Sanon, 19, of Somerville, was recently arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Daquelle Matthews, 22, of Boston, which allegedly took place at the 7-Eleven on Salem Street last month. At approximately 9:40 p.m. on November 20, Malden Police responded to the 7-Eleven for a report of shots fired in front of the store. Upon arrival, officers found Matthews suffering from “multiple gunshot wounds.” He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Video surveillance showed that Rufo-Sanon was not alone when he arrived at the 7-Eleven that evening. In the video, Matthews appeared in front of the store speaking with Rufo-Sanon and the other individuals in the vehicle. Allegedly, a short time later Rufo-Sanon opened fire and struck Matthews. Rufo-SaState Senator Jason Lewis (left) recently presented a citation to Daniel O’Leary, the outgoing CEO of Mystic Valley Elder Services. O’Leary will be retiring at the end of the month after 35 years. (Courtesy Photo) At home COVID-19 tests to be distributed W ith the recent announcement that Malden has been designated by the state to receive nearly 20,000 iHealth Labs COVID-19 test kits, the Malden Health and Human Services Department will be partnering with local non-profits including the Bread of Life, Mystic Valley Elder Services and Housing Families to help distribute kits this week to residents disproportionately affected by the pandemic. A usage guide will be translated into seven languages and provided to participating organizations. For more information, call the Malden Health and Human Services Office at 781397-7049. non and the other individuals fled the scene immediately thereafter. However, investigators were able to connect the vehicle’s license plate number with an address in Somerville. Investigators later used forensic evidence to identify Rufo-Sanon as the alleged shooter. Rufo-Sanon’s arraignment was scheduled for December 13 in Malden District Court. Under state law, Rufo-Sanon, if convicted, could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Investigators also identified Isaiah Sautier as the driver of the vehicle. Sautier was subsequently arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder and being an accessory after the fact to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He was arraigned in Malden District Court on December 2. Under state law, Sautier, if convicted, could face up to 17 years in prison and up to $6,000 in fines. City Seeks Resident Member for Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission T he Malden City Council is reaching out to Malden residents to fill its resident member seat on the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission (CLEC). The five-member Commission operates under the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 1991, Section 6.49 and serves as the local licensing authority for Marijuana Establishments within the City of Malden. The CLEC shall enforce the provisions of Marijuana Establishment Licenses, including but not limited those items contained in 935 CMR 500, contained within the Special Permit and the host community agreement and any rules and regulations promulgated by the CLEC. Members of the CLEC shall not be employed by, be hired by, own or otherwise benefit directly or indirectly from the growing, distribution or sale of Marijuana. Additional information may be found at www.cityofmalden. org/cannabis. Prospective members must be a resident of the City of Malden and have been so for the preceding two years. CLEC members serve a term of three years. The CLEC meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5 PM in the auditorium of the Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington Street. No individual who has been convicted of a felony and/or who has been convicted of distribution of controlled substances to a minor in any jurisdiction shall be eligible for appointment. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and a resume to Lisa Cagno, Clerk of Committees at lcagno@cityofmalden.org. The deadline for accepting applications is Sunday, December 26, 2021. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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