'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home 'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home
'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after three family members were found shot to death at an Andover home this week.  Andover Police responded to a home at 48 Porter Road after receiving a call around 3:21 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker reports. Responding officers found three people inside the home who were all dead after being shot. They were later identified as a 12-year-old Sebastian Robinson, his 55-year-old Linda and 56-year-old father Andrew, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Tucker reports. Therefo…
Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man
Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man The body that was recently discovered washed up on a beach in Marblehead has been identified as a man who went missing over a month before his body was found, officials say.  The body, which appeared to have been in the water for a long time, was found on the beach at the end of Edgemere Road in Marblehead on Thursday, Jan 26, as reported by Daily Voice. The body's identity was announced to be Michael Gray, of Peabody, by the Essex District Attorney's Office on Saturday, Jan. 28.  It’s our sad duty to report that the body found on shore in Marblehead on Thursday has been identified as t…
Connecticut's Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Offers Classic French Indulgence, Website Says Connecticut's Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Offers Classic French Indulgence, Website Says
Connecticut's Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal Offers Classic French Indulgence, Website Says If you only had one final opportunity to eat a meal in Connecticut, where would it be? There is a right answer to this question, according to Eat This Not That. By searching reviews and food publications, Eat This Not That compiled a list of the best once-in-a-lifetime meals in each state. Their Connecticut pick is Union League Cafe, which they describe as “an old-world Parisian cafe.” The cafe, Led by Executive Chef Guillaume Traversaz, is located in New Haven at 1032 Chapel Street, and offers daily specials, a raw bar, and a choice selection of desserts. View thi…
Former Rowley Police Officer Faces Rape Allegations Former Rowley Police Officer Faces Rape Allegations
Former Rowley Police Officer Faces Rape Allegations A former Rowley police officer is currently under investigation for an allegation of misconduct, the Essex County District Attorney's Office confirmed to Daily Voice.  The officer retired in May, 2022 after three decades of policing, but was recently working as a special officer when allegations of rape were made against him, according to NBC10. The assault allegedly occurred while the officer was still working for the Rowley Police Department.  The officer, who has yet to be identified because of the active investigation, is being represented by a lawyer who told NBC10 that …
22-Year-Old Faces Reckless Driving, Other Charges In Connection To Fatal Crash 22-Year-Old Faces Reckless Driving, Other Charges In Connection To Fatal Crash
22-Year-Old Faces Reckless Driving, Other Charges In Connection To Fatal Crash A 22-year-old from the region was arrested for reckless driving and other charges in connection to a fatal crash that killed a 58-year-old man. The crash took place in Litchfield County on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, on Route 44, in the town of North Canaan. According to Connecticut State Police, a Volkswagen Jetta, operated by Essex County resident Carl Blair, age 58, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was traveling on Route 44, when his vehicle was hit by a Fed-Ex Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, driven by Hampden County resident Jarad Seery, age 22, of Holyoke, Massachusetts.  The cr…
Middleton Ex-Navy Police Officer Threatened His Ex-Wife, Her Mom: Feds Middleton Ex-Navy Police Officer Threatened His Ex-Wife, Her Mom: Feds
Middleton Ex-Navy Police Officer Threatened His Ex-Wife, Her Mom: Feds A 30-year-old former Navy police officer faces up to 15 years in prison after federal investigators said he threatened to hurt his ex-wife and her mother. His threats allegedly continued after officials put him in jail.  Luis De Leon is charged with three counts of making threatening communications while he worked as Naval police at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said. He served at the shipyard from June 2021 until June 2022, officials reported.  Investigators said De Leon called his ex-wife in Iowa on April 30 and threatened "war in the…
43-Year-Old Boston Man Attacked Female Caseworker At Nashua Street Jail: DA 43-Year-Old Boston Man Attacked Female Caseworker At Nashua Street Jail: DA
43-Year-Old Boston Man Attacked Female Caseworker At Nashua Street Jail: DA A Boston man who authorities say has a history of attacking corrections officers is now accused of beating a female caseworker last week while at the Nashua Street Jail.  Ahmad Maiden, 43, faces charges of assault and battery on a correctional facility employee, disturbing a correctional institution, and threats from the alleged attack, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Officials said Maiden was meeting with the woman on Thursday, Sept. 15, when he started to punch her in the face and head. It's unclear what sparked the alleged violent outburst. Correctiona…
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties A new ranking shows how Massachusetts counties stack up against one another when it comes to financial earnings. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker ranked Massachusetts counties by 2020 5-year estimate median household income. For comparison, the 2020 median household income in the United States was $67,521. In Massachusetts, it was $86,725. No. 5 Coming in at No. 5 is Essex County, with a median household income of $82,225. That’s 2.6 percent below the state average and 26.5 percent above the national average. Data showed that 41.5 percent of households in the county earned o…
3-Alarm Fire In Merrimac Destroys Home, Sends 3 Firefighters To Hospital 3-Alarm Fire In Merrimac Destroys Home, Sends 3 Firefighters To Hospital
3-Alarm Fire In Merrimac Destroys Home, Sends 3 Firefighters To Hospital Three firefighters were wounded and rushed to a hospital for help Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7, while battling a house fire in Essex County, authorities said.  The fire began just after 2 p.m. on Skunk Road in Merrimac. When the first crew of firefighters arrived on the scene, flames nearly engulfed the entire home, and firefighters had to call for backup, the Merrimac Fire Department said. Poor water pressure from a nearby hydrant hurt their efforts to contain the flames. Three crews would end up battling the blaze before they could put it out.  Firefighters were able to keep th…
Model Rocket Launch Torches 2 Acres Of Grass In Topsfield: Fire Officials Model Rocket Launch Torches 2 Acres Of Grass In Topsfield: Fire Officials
Model Rocket Launch Torches 2 Acres Of Grass In Topsfield: Fire Officials A family did more than just set off model rockets in Topsfield this week – they also set the ground on fire, officials said. A person at Pye Brook Park called about a grass fire spreading across the field around 12:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, Topsfield Fire and Rescue said.  Crews on the scene of the grass fire at Pye Brook Park in TopsfieldTopsfield Fire and Rescue The blaze was enough to burn about two acres, Topsfield Fire said. The department used the situation as a reminder to residents about the current dry conditions in the state. “Residents and visitors of Topsfield are caut…
22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police 22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police
22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police A multi-agency police operation a 22-year-old Lynn man this week for selling a large amount of fentanyl and other drugs, authorities said. Michael Valentin faces several charges across multiple jurisdictions following his arrest on Monday, July 25, the Revere Police Department announced. Officers said they found nearly 400 grams of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, 264 grams of cocaine, 30 grams of crack, and almost $14,000 in cash when they raided his home in Lynn.  For context, the DEA says two milligrams of fentanyl is potentially fatal depending on a person's body size and tolerance l…
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Massachusetts, Report Says A burger topped with onion rings was named the best in Massachusetts in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The "Urban Cowboy Burger" served at Essex County eatery Lexie's Newburyport was named the best in Massachusetts in the website's list of the best burgers in every state that was published on Monday, April 25. "Great food at a great price. Fast and attentive service," Adam L., of Boston, said about the restaurant in a Yelp review. "We had the Urban Cowboy, Stairway to Heaven, fried pickles and truffle fries. Worth. Every. Penny. If you're looking for a quick and delicious lunch to br…