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Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
New Hampshire Man Charged After Child's Fentanyl Overdose, Nashua Police Investigating
A New Hampshire man is now facing severe legal repercussions following the overdose of an 11-year-old girl on fentanyl, a powerful and often deadly opioid. Tyler Greenhalgh, 31, has been arraigned on charges including felony possession of a controlled drug, with a subsequent offense, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, according to a report from WHDH.
Waltham Man Charged with 'Upskirting' at MBTA Station; Transit Police Arrest Repeat Offender
A 25-year-old Waltham man is in custody after being arrested for allegedly engaging in 'upskirting' at the MBTA Community College Station, the transit police department reported. According to a X's post from the MBTA Transit Police Department, the arrest followed an investigation by their detectives into the incident, which allegedly took place on July 1. The suspect, already on probation for a similar offense, was charged with this invasive breach of privacy after attempting to flee but ultimately being apprehointed by authorities.
DA weighs additional charges in fatal hit-and-run
METHUEN — Prosecutor’s are looking for more information to determine if additional charges should be filed against a motorcyclist involved in a fatal hit-and-run in April. Martin Quinlan, 29, of Andover is facing charges of leaving the scene of personal injury and death and unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, after an incident that resulted in the death of Pamela O’Neil, 62.
"Hero" firefighter saves girl in burning Everett home with help from DPW workers
EVERETT – Two Everett Department of Public Works employees rushed into a burning building when they saw smoke, alerting a firefighter that a young girl was trapped by flames and allowing him to perform a dramatic rescue.It happened Wednesday around 8 a.m. when flames broke out on the third floor of the Hancock Street apartment building."I looked up and I could see the back corner of the top floor, completely black," said neighbor Leah Antinick.Everett firefighter praised as "hero"Everett DPW workers Jesse Winocour and Jason Papa happened to be driving by at the time."We're coming down here. I smelled smoke,...
Man dragged by car, robbed at gunpoint trying to buy vape cartridges, police say
A man was robbed at gunpoint and dragged by a car in December after he was trying to buy vape cartridges in Massachusetts, according to the Tewksbury Police Department. Isaiah Polston, 19, of Chelmsford, now faces multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm), in connection with the robbery, the police department said in a press release.
Man Steals $200 in Clothing – Including Pair of Pink Sneakers – from Commack Business, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Commack store. A man stole $200 worth of clothing from Burlington, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June 27...
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for June 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Saturday, June 29, 2024:. Police notified Water Department of a water main break on Harnden Street. (1:14am) Child was bit at the petting zoo during Fun on the Fourth. Fire Department detail was already on scene. Child...
Suspect arrested after lengthy search in Everett
EVERETT — Police arrested a Haverhill man on gun and drug charges Monday following a four-hour search near the Gateway Mall. Sergio Sanchez, 38, was taken into custody around 11 a.m. after officers responded to a call on Dane Street earlier that morning, Everett police said. A homeowner reported...
Man accused of setting fire to Boston restaurant sent to psychiatric hospital
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Everett man accused of setting fire to a restaurant in Mission Hill was sent by a judge Monday to Bridgewater State Hospital for a mental health evaluation. Prasiddha Baruwal, 23, was arrested Saturday and charged with arson of a commercial building, breaking and entering during the...
Grandfather, father and son seriously hurt after RV explodes in Peabody
PEABODY - Three men from the same family were rushed to the hospital after an RV exploded into flames in Peabody, Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon.RV explosion caught on videoA grandfather, father and son were preparing the vehicle for a family vacation to the Grand Canyon when it blew up in front of a home on Walker Road around 3:30 p.m. The explosion was recorded on a nearby doorbell camera as fire engulfed the RV. The video showed a man run out and roll on the ground while smoldering. The heat was so intense it melted the siding on the house, but the...
Fire breaks out on fireworks barge in Marblehead
MARLBLEHEAD, Mass. (WLNE) — A fireworks barge caught on fire around 1 a.m. this morning at the mouth of the Marblehead Harbor. According to the Marblehead Fire Department; Beverly Fire Department, Massachusetts Environmental Police, and U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester were all on scene. Tonight’s fireworks are cancelled as...
Vandals do ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in damage to camp
Campers are at Children’s Island for another summer of fun, despite vandals who did “tens of thousands of dollars” in damage to buildings and poured chemicals in the pool before the season started. “We have seen past issues with vandalism, but this is one of the worst...
Following Haverhill Drowning and Other Near-Fatal Incidents, DA Tucker Offers Safety Reminders
In light of fatal and near-fatal drownings recently in Haverhill and other area communities, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker rolled out an appeal Monday for residents to take certain swimming precautions. Tucker reminded residents of all ages not to swim alone. Parents of very young children can help...
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