US EditionMBTA workers charged with falsifying inspection reports, working on personal vehicles
- In 2024, five current and former MBTA track inspectors in Massachusetts were arrested for submitting false Red Line track inspection reports and for performing maintenance on their personal vehicles while on duty.
- The arrests followed allegations that these employees submitted false inspection records between September 3 and October 15, 2024, while surveillance showed them working on personal cars at Cabot Yard.
- The group included Brain Pfaffinger, the 47-year-old supervisor from Marshfield, who allegedly directed subordinates to work on his vehicle and created false supporting documents for inspections.
- Prosecutors reported each suspect earned $144,000 to $240,000 in 2024, including up to $120,000 overtime, and face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release, and a $250,000 fine for falsifying records.
- The MBTA condemned the actions, affirmed its commitment to high conduct standards, and stated these events will not affect system improvements as the accused prepare to appear in federal court.
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Five charged in alleged falsification of MBTA track inspection reports
BOSTON — Four former Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority track inspectors and a current MBTA employee are facing federal charges for allegedly falsifying track inspection reports on the rapid transit Red Line. Brian Pfaffinger, 47, of Marshfield, Mass.; Ronald Gamble, 62, of Dorchester; Jensen Vatel, 42, of Brockton; Nathalie Mendez, 53, of New Bedford; and Andy Vicente, 36, of Bridgewater were arrested
5 current and former MBTA employees accused of lying about performing Red Line track inspections | News Channel 3-12
By Victoria D, Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — Five current and former MBTA employees have been arrested after they allegedly lied about Red Line inspections they were supposed to do last year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Brain Pfaffinger, 47, of Marshfield; Ronald Gamble, 62, of Dorchester; Jensen Vatel, 42, of Brockton; Nathalie Mendes, 53, of New Bedford; and Andy Vicente, 36, of Bridgewater …
Feds allege MBTA workers falsified track inspection reports
MBTA employees accused of falsifying track inspection reports
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Four former MBTA employees and one current employee were charged on Thursday with falsifying Red Line track inspection reports, as well as allegedly using that time to work on private cars. The five arrested were Nathalie Mendes, of New Bedford, Jensen Vatel, of Brockton, Ronald Gamble, of Dorchester, Andy Vicente, of Bridgewater, and Brian Pfaffinger, of Marshfield. The first four were former MBTA track inspectors, while …
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