THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 5 Saugus man one of six arrested in sex sting operation By Christopher Roberson J esus Anyosa, 44, of Saugus, was one of six suspects arrested on February 23 and charged with engaging in sexual conduct for a fee. According to State Police, undercover law enforcement officials posed as online escorts and lured Anyosa and the other suspects to a hotel in Revere for “commercial sex.” The suspects were immediately taken into custody upon arrival at the hotel. The other suspects are Mohamed Hossain, 30, of Braintree, Cristhian Reyes, 27, of Lawrence, Daniel Eaton, 38, of Melrose, Joewy Gonzalez Villanueva, 37, of Revere and John Fornoh, 26, of Lynn. Under state law, if convicted, each suspect could face up to one year in prison and a fi ne of up to $500. According to police, the sting operation was conducted to “reduce the demand of commercial sexual exploitation.” State troopers were assisted by the Boston Police Human Traffi cking Unit, the Revere Police Department and the Plymouth County Sheriff ’s Department as well as the FBI Human Traffi cking and Violent Crime task forces. Town Republican Committee announces delegates to state convention S augus Town Republican Committee Chair James Harrington this week released the offi cial list of the committee delegates to the Republican State Convention set for Saturday, May 21 in Springfi eld. Harrington is one of 11 members elected as delegates. Joining him in Springfi eld will be state Rep. Donald Wong, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Republican Town Committee Vice Chair Matthew Scrivano, Republican Town Committee Treasurer Steven Pericola, Christopher Luongo, Paul Allan, Dennis Toto, Joyce Toto, Robert Stransnick and Robert Long. The primary purpose of the state convention is for the party to endorse candidates for various Constitutional offices in advance of the state primary, which is set for Tuesday, Sept. 6. This year’s state general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8. UPS worker Scott Chafee, who looks upon Ash Wednesday as a release of sins, stopped by along his route to have his ashes distributed by Rev. William Ladd on Wednesday morning. ASH | FROM PAGE 2 day,” Ladd said. The mainstream Protestant Reverend, whose church has approximately 50 active parishioners, said he is giving up expectation, such as when drivers don’t acknowledge First Congregational Church Deacon Barbara Davis said the day celebrates releasing herself from sins. his courtesy in traffic, for the Lenten season. Betty Neth said while getting her ashes on her forehead that Ash Wednesday is the whole Easter story from beginning to end. “It’s close to my heart,” Neth said. Cassandra Roy, who plans to The COVID-19 Update Town reports 20 newly confi rmed cases over the past seven days, six new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T he number of confi rmed COVID-19 cases in town increased slightly over the past week after a dramatic drop in cases dating back to early last month. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced yesterday that the state Department of Public Health (DPH) has notifi ed the town of 20 new cases over the past seven days through yesterday (Thursday, March 3), bringing the overall total to 8,579 cases since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020. Meanwhile, the state DPH reported that six town residents had died over the past week, increasing the overall total to 106 deaths. There were 17 new cases last week and one death reported over the same period. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Meanwhile, Saugus Public Schools experienced a slight reduction of cases in its four buildings, going from 14 cases (Feb. 10-Feb. 16) to nine cases (Feb. 17-March 2). This week, there was one case in the High School, three in the Middle School, three in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and two in the Veterans Early Learning Center. During the previous week, there were two cases in the High School, six in the Middle School, two in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and four in the Veterans Early Learning Center. give up sweets and also expectations, said it’s a time of renewal and a fresh start. Arlene and Gene Decareau, who have been married for 69 years, said the season is a time of refl ection. First Congregational Church Deacon Barbara Davis said the day celebrates releasing herself from sins. Leslie DeLand, who is giving up being judgmental for Lent, said it is the beginning of 40 days. “It’s so personal,” Ladd said. “It’s about growing closer to Jesus.”
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