Dryer Fire Reported At North Andover Home

Firefighters responded to the call on Putnam Road on Tuesday night.

North Andover Police Investigate Possible Mail Theft

The police and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating a possible theft from a collection box.

Child Getting Off Bus Seriously Injured In Haverhill Crash

A 9-year-old getting off the bus Thursday afternoon was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured, according to police.

North Andover Police Officer, K-9 Lauded For Finding Missing Child

A police officer and a K-9 were instrumental in finding a 9-year-old child reported missing earlier this week.

Body Of Woman Found In Lawrence Basement Apartment

Police said they are treating the death as a homicide, but there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Deadly Shooting At Bar In Lawrence, 29-Year-Old Killed: Police

A man died after an overnight shooting at Energy Lounge, police said.

Dog Rescued From Icy Misadventure In Boxford

Officials said Charlie walked out about 30 feet before becoming stuck on some ice at Cleveland State Forest off Rowley Road.

4 Juveniles Charged In Car Break-In Spree: North Andover Police

Police have charged four juveniles after more than 30 motor vehicle break-ins were reported in a week.

Man Dies In Single-Car Roll-Over Crash On I-495 In Haverhill

A man is dead following a single-car accident on I-495 in Haverhill on Friday afternoon, according to state police.

North Andover Police Issue Warning On Car Break-Ins, Package Thefts

Police are asking residents to be cautious following an uptick in car break-ins and package thefts.

'A Monster:' Late Clergyman Accused Of Sexually Abusing Lawrence Teen

Brother Brendan Brennan of the Marist Brothers has been accused of sexually abusing a student, 16, at Central Catholic High School in 1980.

Former Methuen Police Chief, Officer Indicted On Fraud Charges: AG

A former Methuen police chief and officer were indicted on numerous fraud charges Thursday, according to prosecutors.

Methuen Hiker Injured While Descending Mt. Washington

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he fell while hiking at Mt. Washington, according to New Hampshire officials.

North Andover Firefighters Respond To Vehicle Fire

Firefighters responded to a call reporting multiple vehicles on fire.

North Andover's Angela Desmond ID'd As Pedestrian Killed Sunday: DA

Desmond was on the sidewalk when she was struck by a Honda Civic. She died at Lawrence General. As of Tuesday, no charges had been filed.

North Andover Pedestrian On Sidewalk Struck And Killed By Vehicle: DA

The victim has not been publicly identified. The incident occurred Sunday along Massachusetts Avenue and remains under investigation.

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North Andover Man Gets 8 Years For Conspiracy To Kidnap, Smuggle Drugs

Steven Rios pleaded guilty after authorities said he attempted to smuggle Suboxone into Essex County Jail by swallowing the drugs.

North Andover PD's Nicholas Wasczcuk Gets Officer Of The Year Award

The annual Local Heroes Awards for police, firefighters and EMTs are handed out by the Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers.

2 North Andover Fire Department Employees To Be Honored For Heroism

Lt. Timothy McGuire and firefighter Sarah Capuano will be recognized by the Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers for a July 3 rescue.

North Andover School Officials Address Locker Room Swastika Incident

Officials continue to investigate after the symbol was found on the wall of a locker room previously used by the NAHS boys hockey team.

North Andover Woman Exits SUV On Highway, SUV Keeps Going And Crashes

Donna Dekow exited her SUV on I-93 in NH and was treated for injuries sustained in a fall. Two others involved in the crash were uninjured.

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Gets $375K Safe Streets Grant

The MVPC, which works with 15 communities including Andover and North Andover, was one of 17 MA recipients of the federal funding.

North Andover FD Deputy Chief Graham Rowe Completes Training Program

Rowe was 1 of 37 leaders to graduate from the MA Firefighting Academy's Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program in Stow.

North Andover Officer Katherine Gehrke Files Suit Against Town, Chief

The suit alleges that Gehrke was subjected to a pattern of sexual harassment, retaliation and gender discrimination within the NAPD.

North Andover Fire Dept. Gets Over $24K State Grant For New Equipment

Fire departments in MA were able to apply for grants that can be used to purchase 121 different types of equipment.

Medford Man Accused Of Attempted Break-Ins At North Andover Apartments

Police said Adam Auditore was arrested Tuesday after members of the public helped identify him in security camera footage posted online.

North Andover Woman Hit At Peabody Car Wash, Airlifted To Hospital

The 39-year-old was standing outside a car when she reportedly was hit by another vehicle. An 82-year-old Danvers man was issued a summons.

North Andover Woman One Of Two Rideshare Passengers Killed On I-93

Urashi Madani, 25, and Delanie Fekert, 25, of Floral Park, NY, died after their rideshare car was rear-ended by a tow truck on Saturday.

Woman Stole $28K From Merrimack Valley Explosion Victims: AG's Office

Lashaunda Studaway, who worked as an insurance adjuster for Columbia Gas, is charged with identity fraud and larceny.

21-Year-Old Lawrence Woman Dies In North Andover Vehicle Crash Sunday

The head-on collision occurred in the area of Great Pond Road. Three other victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

North Andover Man Gets 18 Months For Misusing Social Security Number

Angel Manuel German Familia pleaded guilty in May. The Dominican national also faces deportation proceedings after completing the sentence.

Black Bear Spotted In North Andover Friday Afternoon

Police said they have received several calls about a bear in the area of Route 114, Sharpners Pond Road and Berry Street.

71-Year-Old's Body Found In Merrimack River

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them after a body was found near the Whittier Bridge in Amesbury.

1 Student Arrested After 'Shelter-In-Place' At Haverhill High School

Haverhill police said no weapons were found after reports that a "potentially armed" student was making threats.

Buildings At Smolak Farms In North Andover Damaged After Fire

Multiple emergency crews responded to a two-alarm fire at 2 a.m. Friday at the popular North Andover farm.

Doctor Illegally Prescribed Medication To Substance-Abuse Patients: AG

A Lawrence doctor prescribed drugs to patients even though he knew they weren't taking them from repeated drug tests, the AG's Office says.

Convicted Child Rapist Who Disappeared During Trial Found In Maine

Stephen Corbin, 38, of Methuen was found in Maine after taking off in the middle of his trial for raping two teenage girls in 2017.

Police Search For Convicted Child Rapist Who Fled Police During Trial

Methuen Police say Stephen Corbin Jr. cut off his GPS monitoring device on day three of his six-day trial and is currently on the run.

Stabbing At Methuen High School Sparks Lockdown, Sends Students Home

School officials say a former student at Methuen High School was stabbed and taken to the hospital and a current student was arrested.