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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...
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 charged with stealing food from Burger King drive thru customer, exposing himself
A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole food from a Burger King drive thru customer, fled the scene and then exposed himself while in an area backyard. Reading police said they received a call around 10:20 p.m. for reports of a man causing a disturbance and...
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.
24-year-old Massachusetts motorcycle rider dies from injuries sustained in motor vehicle crash
A young Massachusetts man is dead after a recent motor vehicle collision. According to police, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were on scene of a very serious motor vehicle crash in Woburn on Commerce Way at Commonwealth Avenue involving a motorcycle. The Southbound side of Commerce Way was...
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...
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...
Everett man arrested for allegedly causing Squealing Pig fire
23-year-old Prasidda Baruwal allegedly set fire to the Mission Hill establishment, which was completely destroyed last week. A 23-year-old man from Everett was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly setting fire to a popular college pub in Mission Hill last week, Boston police said. Prasidda Baruwal will appear in court on...
Haverhill Man Admits To Stealing Money Meant For Veteran Suicide: Feds
David Duren, 48, admitted to wire fraud on Monday, July 1, the US Attorney for New Hampshire said. He faces up to 20 years in prison during his sentencing on Oct. 10. Duren was a program manager at a healthcare provider in Nashua, New Hampshire, and oversaw a $750,000 program funded by a Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant. The money was earmarked for treatments and services for veterans at risk of killing themselves.
Haverhill man held without bail in connection with explosive device
A Haverhill man was charged in connection with an explosive device found in a neighborhood, resulting in an evacuation of the area and the detonation of the device, a spokesperson with Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office told MassLive. David Farnsworth, 63, was held without bail after his arraignment...
Children's Island Summer Camp Deals With Vandalism Ahead Of Opening
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Organizers behind a unique summer day camp in the North Shore faced added challenges in this year’s preparations after vandals damaged the property. The local Marblehead YMCA runs the camp, which they describe as a “stunning, rustic island setting [that] offers unique opportunities...
Mass. woman accused of scamming elderly residents in NH
A North Andover, Massachusetts, woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from elderly residents in New Hampshire as part of a tech support scam. Rachel Chen, 25, is facing charges in three New Hampshire counties, the attorney general said Monday in a release. In Merrimack County, a grand jury...
Medford Police Investigating Shooting on June 26
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Somerville Police responded to CHA Hospital in Somerville regarding a report of a male who had arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The initial investigation by the Somerville Police Department revealed that the incident took place on a part of East Albion Street in Medford, just over the Somerville line. The Medford Police Detective Unit was then notified and initiated their investigation. Surveillance video from the investigation indicates that the incident occurred on June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:57 pm, and shows multiple suspects fleeing towards Somerville after the shooting.
Georgetown and Surrounding Communities Battled Fatal 4-Alarm House Fire
GEORGETOWN – Chief Matt McKay shared the actions taken by the Georgetown Fire Department as it battled a serious 4-alarm house fire. At 10:49 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Georgetown Fire responded to 238 East Main St. for a report of a house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy flames...
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for June 28, 2024: Vehicle Rollover; Car vs. Pole; OUI Arrest
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Friday, June 28, 2024:. A vehicle rolled over and struck a tree on Ballardvale Street, near FedEx. Operator had a medical emergency and was transported. Vehicle towed. (12:38am) Keolis was at North Wilmington station working to fix...
Police and fire log June 17 to 23, 2024
6:46 a.m. Medical aid to the Ipswich Fire Department Headquarters on Central Street. 8:46 a.m. 911 misdial from the Ipswich Town Hall Assessor’s Office on Green Street. 3:21 p.m. Medical aid to the Residence at Riverbend on County Road. 4:35 p.m. Hazard on Linebrook Road. 5:47 p.m. Assist other...
Ipswich police and fire log June 24 to 30, 2024
2:25 a.m. Burglar alarm at Brookline Bank on Market Street. 12:22 p.m. Fire department called out to Central Street for public assist. 4:36 p.m. Motor vehicle check on Jeffreys Neck Road. 5:34 p.m. Animal complaint at Southern Heights. 8:59 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint on Essex Road. 10:21 p.m. Medical aid...
Man accused of carjacking in Danvers and crashing in Topsfield appears in district court
A Springfield man accused of pulling an 81-year-old woman from her car, stealing it, disturbing a funeral procession, and crashing the car in Topsfield appeared in Ipswich District Court last week. State police and Topsfield police filed a total of 15 charges in that court against Juan Torres, 28, of...
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