Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Troopers arrest five after pursuit of stolen motor vehicle Advocate Staff Report J ust after midnight Wednesday, a Massachusetts State Trooper patrolling Route 107 South in Revere observed a black 2017 Honda Accord that had been reported stolen in Taunton. The Trooper monitored the stolen vehicle as it entered Brown Circle rotary in Revere and exited onto Route 60 East toward Route 1A and East Boston as backup units AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your began responding to the area. A short time later, the Trooper attempted to stop the Accord on Route 60 East, but the suspect allegedly refused to stop, and Troop A Headquarters authorized pursuit. According to police, within minutes the suspect vehicle continued onto Route 1A South and passed the Logan Airport ramps; upon entering the Ted Williams Tunnel entrance, the vehicle rear-ended a 2023 Subaru Outback station wagon. Troopers converged on the suspect vehicle and arrested all fi ve of its occupants as they tried to leave the car. All fi ve occupants – three adult males, an adult female and a juvenile female – were trying to escape through the back seat. Taken into custody were Ailton Lopes, 20, of Brockton; Jaylani Cole, 18, of Roxbury; Syncere Lindsay, 18, of Brockton; Nia Owens, 19, of Lynn; and a 17-year-old female of Lynn. All fi ve were charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation determined that Lopes was driving the stolen vehicle. He was additionally charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating after license suspension, and marked lanes violation. Following their booking at the State Police-Revere Barracks, the juvenile prisoner was transferred to Department of Youth Services custody. The other four were held pending their expected arraignment in Chelsea District Court on Wednesday. Forgo Fraud This Tax Season: IRS-CI Issues Tips To Protect Your Wallet, Identity IRS Criminal Investigation reminds taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their identities and wallets when fi ling taxes “T axpayers are really the fi rst line of defense against unscrupulous return preparers and the related scams,” said the Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Boston Field Office, Joleen Simpson. “If taxpayers are aware, they can avoid falling victim to some of the latest tax fraud schemes.” Forgo fraud this fi ling season: 1. Choose a tax preparer wisely. Look for a preparer who is available year-round. 2. Ask your tax preparer for their IRS Preparer Tax Identifi cation Number (PTIN). All paid preparers are required to have one. 3. Don’t use a ghost preparer. They won’t sign a tax return they prepare for you. 4. Don’t fall victim to tax preparers’ promises of large refunds. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. All taxpayers must pay their fair share of taxes. 5. Don’t sign a blank tax return. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for what appears on tax returns fi led with the IRS. 6. Electronically fi le your tax return if possible. If you must mail your tax return or payments to the IRS, use a physical Post Office location. Using stand-alone mailboxes can make your tax return and payments susceptible to mail theft. 7. Make sure you receive your refund. Your refund should be deposited into your bank account, not your tax preparer’s. 8. The IRS will not call you threatening legal action. If you receive a call like this, hang up; it’s a scam! 9. Don’t respond to or click links in text messages, emails or social media posts claiming to be the IRS. They might contain malware that could comTAX | SEE Page 9
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