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Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
(Update) Boxford Man Charged With Drunk Driving Fatal Crash In Newbury: DA
An Essex County man with an outstanding warrant was arrested for driving drunk in a crash that led to a man's death, officials say. James Turcotte, 63, of Danvers, died after his motorcycle and another motorcycle collided on Route 1 in Newbury on Thursday, July 13, according to the Newbury Police Department. The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m., after which police responded and found Turcotte suffering from serious injuries, but alive. Turcotte was taken to Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport where he eventually died. The other involved motorcyclist, Scott Dam…
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying
Police have renewed their call for information on the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in Essex County 50 years ago this week. Judith (Merenda) Cadorette, age 19, was found in Andover near the ramp from Route 93 South to Route 133 West on July 6, 1973, Massachusetts State police said. She was last seen at a Holiday Inn in Tewksbury four days earlier. The road near where she was found runs directly through Tewksbury. Despite the time, police haven't given up hope. Investigators renewed their call for tips and information on Thursday, July 6, on the gr…
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says
Crime creates an emotional and financial toll on a community, but three Massachusetts towns are among the least impacted by illegal activity, a new report found. Seven of the nation's 10 safest towns are found in New England, including three in Massachusetts, according to an annual report by Money Geek that analyzes the costs of crime to rank the safest and least safe US towns. Andover, in Essex County, was ranked among the top-safest towns in the nation, coming in at the number three spot. The town has a crime cost per capita of $51. This stands in stark contrast to the …
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
5-Year-Old Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Andover Crosswalk: Report
Multiple people in a crosswalk at the time of a tractor-trailer crash, but one person was struck and killed, officials say. 911 calls reported that a pedestrian had been hit by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Elm and Main Streets at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, according to the Andover Police Department. The pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was 5 years old, according to an updated story by Daily Voice. The other people who were in the crosswalk at the time of the incident were not hit by the vehicle but were taken to a local hospital as a…
Lynn, MA
Obituaries
Police ID Woman Hit, Killed Walking On North Andover Sidewalk
Authorities released the name of the 47-year-old woman who was killed when she was hit by a car while walking on a North Andover sidewalk on Sunday, May 7. Angela Desmond of North Andover was struck while walking along Massachusetts Avenue near Route 125 by a Honda Civic around 1:30 p.m., the Essex County District Attorney said Tuesday. Authorities rushed her to Lawrence General Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. Police have not released the driver's name because they have not been charged with anything at this time.
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Salem Inmate Pleads Guilty To Shooting Cop During Escape Attempt: DA
A current inmate admitted to shooting a deputy sheriff in the leg in the process of attempting to escape custody while at a doctor's appointment, according to officials. Raymond Wallace, of Salem, pleaded guilty on Friday, May 5 to multiple assault and batter, firearms, and escape charges relating to his escape attempt ten years prior, according to District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Courtroom today packed with @msosheriff for a plea hearing of Raymond Wallace. He is accused of shooting a deputy while trying to escape custody at Mass Eye and Ear in 2013. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/OJeNBv2F5r …
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car In Her Middleton Driveway Dies Week Later: DA
A 15-year-old girl who was hit by a car last week while in her driveway has died of her injuries, authorities said. The child — whose name is being withheld because of her age — was hit on April 10 at 1 Meadowlark Farm Lane, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics airlifted her to Mass General, where she died on Sunday, April 16. The driver of the car that hit the girl stayed on the scene and has cooperated with investigators. Police are investigating the crash, but at this time, "it appears the teen’s death was a tragic accident," the prosecutor's o…
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
$1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars
A 39-year-old Essex County man admitted to a wide-ranging scheme that involved buying cars and opening credit cards using stolen identities of US citizens living in Puerto Rico, federal authorities said. He potentially faces decades in prison. Alvin Rivera, of Haverhill, pleaded guilty Monday, March 13, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and false representation of a Social Security number, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge is set to sentence him in June. Investigators said Rivera orchestrated the scheme with multiple pe…
Worcester, MA
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Central and Western Massachusetts on Monday, March 15, through Wednesday as a nor'easter will blanket the area with heavy snows and high winds. Several schools have announced they will be closed on Tuesday. The Berkshires Adams-Cheshire Regional School District Berkshire Hills Regional School District Central Berkshire Regional School District Farmington River Regional School District Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Hancock Regional School District Lee Public Schools Mount Greylock Regional School District North Ad…
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List
A pair of Massachusetts towns nestled by the Atlantic coast were recognized for their "tranquility and charm" on USA Today's list of 10 best coastal small towns in the US. Marblehead, in Essex County, scored the number three spot on USA Today's list, ranking just below Sandusky, Ohio, and Stuart, Florida, which held the number one and number two spot, respectively. The town, home to 19,808 residents, is known for its "quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th-century buildings," according to the town website. View this post on Instagram …
Dorchester, MA
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Lynn, MA
News
Andover Father Was Depressed When He Shot 12-Year-Old Son, Wife To Death: DA
A man who shot and killed his wife and son at their Merrimack Valley home earlier this month was struggling with his mental health, investigators determined. Andrew Robinson was depressed and "seeking treatment for physical and mental health issues" when he shot and killed his wife Linda and son Sebastian at their Andover home on Thursday, Feb. 9, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. Investigators also learned that Andrew was prescribed medication for his conditions. Police had never been called to the house before, the office continued. “Unfortunately, we …
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