Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña Arrested on Federal Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña has been arrested on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges in Massachusetts, according to multiple reports Friday morning.

DePeña was arrested at his home in Lawrence, with several city councilors confirming the arrest.

A criminal complaint filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston charges the mayor with wire fraud and money laundering.

The federal case reportedly involves allegations related to the misuse of COVID-era business loan funds.

DePeña serves as mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, a city located north of Boston near the New Hampshire border.

Further details about the allegations and DePeña’s expected court appearance are emerging.

This is a developing story.