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Fire leaves home seriously damaged
NORTH ANDOVER — A fire broke out at 11 Summit Street on the afternoon of July 12, resulting in the hospitalization of two firefighters. The North Andover Fire Department received a call at 12:35 p.m. that one side of a two-family home was ablaze, but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it spread and all residents were uninjured.
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Lowell temple parking lot
LOWELL - A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Two other people were injured. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of ISSO Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on Middlesex Street at about 4:53 a.m. Police found three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A 43-year-old Lowell man was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. A 34-year-old man remains hospitalized. A 26-year-old woman suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the group was gathered in the parking lot of the temple when a fight broke out. There is no information that the gathering was related to the temple. No arrests have been made. The shooting is under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Lowell Police Department.
Two-Alarm Fire Saturday in Haverhill Displaces Residents; Blaze Began in Mulch Outside Building
There were no injuries, but up to a dozen residents were displaced Saturday afternoon after a two-alarm fire at a multifamily building on Arlington Street in Haverhill. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien said the fire appears to have been started by careless disposal of cigarettes in mulch near the front entrance of the home at 34-36 Arlington St.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn
Police arrested six people in connection with a drive-by shooting in Lynn last year that killed two people and wounded five more, authorities said. Abraham Diaz, 25, of Lynn, and Jandriel Heredia, 21, of Revere, were killed in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 2, 2023, in Lynn. Investigators s…
Man, 26, forcefully breaks into NH home, police say
A 26-year-old man forcefully broke into a home in Hudson, New Hampshire, this week, according to police. The incident happened just after midnight Thursday on Towhee Drive, Hudson police said, where officers found several doors to the home physically breeched. Those inside the home at the time of the break-in...
Suspect in 2023 Lynn double homicide arrested in Londonderry
LONDONDERRY — A suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Lynn, Massachusetts, last year was arrested Thursday afternoon in Londonderry, local authorities said. Justin Alba, 25, of Lynn, was taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. following a traffic stop at the intersection of Forest Street and Moore Road.
ARREST LOG: Wilmington Police Make 2 Arrests & Serve 1 Summons [July 8-14, 2024]
WILMINGTON, MA — According to the Wilmington Police Log, Wilmington Police issued the following arrests and summonses between July 8, 2024 and July 14, 2024. Derek Jonathan Splaine (38, Somerville) was arrested for Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Suspended License (Subsequent Offense) and No/Expired Inspection Sticker. (9:58am) Thursday,...
Police investigating serious crash involving pedestrian in Bedford
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian in Bedford on Saturday. Bedford Police Chief John Fisher says the pedestrian crash happened around 4:00 p.m. on Concord Road. Concord Road was closed for around two and a half hours before reopening around 6:30 p.m. There was no immediate word on the condition of the pedestrian.
Law Enforcement Issues Reminder On Dangers Of Xylazine
WOBURN, MA — Law Enforcement in Middlesex County, specifically in Greater Lowell, have seen several overdoses of suspected Xylazine in recent weeks. Xylazine is a commonly used drug for veterinarians and zookeepers. It is an animal tranquilizer and can be extremely dangerous, especially when used with opioids. Because Xylazine...
Wilmington Police Department To Hold National Night Out On August 6
WILMINGTON, MA — Join us for the Wilmington Police Department’s Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm, at Rotary Park. This free, family-friendly event is one of our community’s most popular gatherings. Bring your family and friends to enjoy:. Public...
Methuen police seek help locating missing woman last seen in Salem
METHUEN — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Cynthia Rivera, who was reported missing to the Methuen Police Department. Rivera was last seen at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, on Wednesday evening at about 8:10 p.m. The Methuen Police Department has not provided...
Motorcycle crash in Salem leaves one injured, closes Route 28
SALEM — A severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler left one person injured and caused significant traffic disruptions on North Broadway Thursday afternoon. Salem Police Department patrol units and Salem Fire responded to the crash near 171 North Broadway, in front of Aroma Joe’s,...
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