Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena Arrested on Money Laundering and Wire Tap Charges
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was arrested by federal authorities on charges of money laundering and wire tap law violations. The arrest took place at his residence on Oakland Road early Friday morning. DePena is scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston for an initial hearing. Residents reported seeing law enforcement officers in black SUVs at the scene of the arrest. DePena had recently been reelected for a second term as mayor of Lawrence in November 2025. Stay tuned to eagletribune.com for further updates on this developing story.