Thursday, July 30, 2009

Union Leader reporter faces prostitution-related charges

The Union Leader reports:
A veteran New Hampshire Union Leader sportswriter was arrested early yesterday for allegedly masterminding a prostitution ring using Craigslist and other Web sites.

Kevin Provencher, 50, was arrested at his 153 Donald St. home by Manchester police, who also executed a search warrant at that location.

He has been charged with two felonies in Massachusetts. If convicted, Provencher faces a prison term of five years and a $5,000 fine on each charge.