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East Boston Man Arrested for Selling Fake Bruins Tickets

4/16/2026

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Robert Cheevers, 57, was arrested in East Boston for allegedly selling fake sports tickets in Massachusetts and Nevada.
The investigation began after Leicester police received complaints that Cheevers promised discounted Bruins tickets and claimed his father was a former player.
Police Chief Kenneth Antanavica said Cheevers is linked to similar crimes elsewhere.
The Boston Bruins confirmed that Cheevers' claims about obtaining tickets were false and he remains on bail.

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Robert Cheevers, 57, was arrested in East Boston for allegedly selling fake sports tickets in Massachusetts and Nevada.
The investigation began after Leicester police received complaints that Cheevers promised discounted Bruins tickets and claimed his father was a former player.
Police Chief Kenneth Antanavica said Cheevers is linked to similar crimes elsewhere.
The Boston Bruins confirmed that Cheevers' claims about obtaining tickets were false and he remains on bail.