Reporter
Valencia covers the federal courts and law enforcement for the Metro desk. He has been with the Globe since 2007, as a regional reporter and as a general assignment reporter on the morning and night shifts. His stories focus on quality-of-life issues, while also analyzing crime trends and law enforcement policies.
Latest stories
Mass. state trooper convicted of extortion
By Milton J. Valencia , Globe Staff
John M. Analetto was convicted of extortion for threatening a gambler who owed their bookie more than $3,000.
Tsarnaev’s defense targets first comments to police
By Milton J. Valencia and Peter Schworm , Globe Staff
Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hope periodic photos showing the bombing suspect’s recovery will call into question his ability to make any admissions of guilt.
Federal jury deliberates extortion charges against Mass. trooper
By Milton J. Valencia , Globe Staff
John M. Analetto is charged with extorting money from two men. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
State trooper duped, set up by bookie trying to avoid debt, lawyer says
By Milton J. Valencia , Globe Staff
The lawyer for the Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of extortion said in federal court Monday that his client was set up.