Armed, Barricaded Brockton Man Facing Charges After Haverhill Shooting

Jake Houston is facing multiple charges after police say he barricaded himself in a Haverhill home following a shooting.

Massive Fire Engulfs Numerous Homes In Lawrence: Report

At least 16 families were affected by the fire that broke out Friday night in a home on Crosby Street.

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty To Rape, Manslaughter Of Amesbury Teen

The 49-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for charges in connection with the 2019 death of a 13-year-old girl.

North Andover Firefighter Falls Through Floor During Blaze

A firefighter fell through a floor during the Marblehead Street fire Monday but was uninjured and continued working, Chief John Weir.

It's Coyote Mating Season, So Watch Your Pets: Animal Control

North Andover Animal Control warned residents that coyotes will likely be seen more over the next two months.

Gas Leak Temporarily Closes North Andover Mall

Businesses at the mall reopened after crews capped the leak around midday Thursday.

North Andover Fire Receives $15K State Grant For Safety Gear

The FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program will give $5 million in gear to 306 departments across the state.

North Andover Open Burning Season Begins Saturday

Residents with permits from 2021 do not need to renew them for the 2022 season, the town said.

Lawrence High School Couch Fire Leads To Evacuation: Report

No one was injured when a small fire was ignited in the school library, the Eagle-Tribune reported.

One Killed, 80 Passengers Evacuated After Deadly Amtrak Collision

First responders are on the scene in Haverhill after an Amtrak train collision with a truck leaves an 83-year-old man dead.

2 Injured After Chemical Spill At Haverhill Warehouse

Haverhill emergency crews say that a hazardous chemical has been contained following a Tuesday morning spill at an electronics warehouse.

Alert: North Andover Police Warn Of 'Grandchild In Jail' Scam

In this scam, the scammer calls claiming to be or to represent the victim's grandchild, who is in jail and needs bail money.

Lawrence Man Sentenced To Life With Parole For Methuen Murder

The 27-year-old Lawrence man was found guilty Nov. 9 in the 2019 shooting death of former US Marine Kelvin Frias.

Unattended Space Heater Causes House Fire | Patch PM

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North Andover Woman Sentenced For Illegal Silicone Injections

A North Andover woman was sentenced to two years in prison for illegal injections at her Lawrence business.

N.H. Threat Led To Police At Merrimack Valley Schools: Patch PM

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Investigation Underway After Driver Crashes Into Georgetown Gym

Police are looking into an incident after an elderly driver crashed through the front of a Georgetown gym.

SUV Crashes into North Andover's Captain Pizza

The business was closed when the crash happened, North Andover police confirmed.

Lawrence Man Indicted In Crash That Killed Young Mother

A 29-year-old Lawrence man was indicted by a grand jury on charges including manslaughter while drunken driving.

North Andover To Host Free Child Safety Seat Inspections Aug. 21

Forty-six percent of car seats and booster seats in the United States are used incorrectly, according to the NHTSA.

North Andover Firefighter Completes Rigorous Firefighting Academy

North Andover firefighter, Samuel Bird, successfully finished his 10-week training, according to the fire department.

Retired Trooper, Wife Can Be Charged In Teen's Death: Patch PM

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Homophobic, Antisemitic Note Left At North Andover Door

An LGBTQ+ resident found a note with swastikas and a homophobic death threat Monday morning, the North Andover Pride Project said.

New Fire Chief Sworn In For North Andover

John A. Weir III was sworn in Monday to replace the retiring Chief William McCarthy.

White Supremacist Stickers Placed Near MVBBV Market: Organizers

Merrimack Valley Black and Brown Voices said three armed men were spotted placing Patriot Front stickers near their Haverhill outdoor market

North Andover Ex-House Candidate Indicted On Election Charges

Beej Das was indicted on multiple charges related to alleged misuse of campaign funds to pay business debts.

Haverhill Man Convicted Of 2017 Stabbing Murder

A 25-year-old Haverhill man was found guilty of second-degree murder and assault in a 2017 incident that killed one and injured another.

Antisemitic Graffiti Found On North Andover Trail

The Department of Public Works is working to remove the graffiti on the Mills to Hills trail. The police have increased patrols in the area.

No Injuries In Lawrence Apartment Building Fire

A Shawsheen Court building went up in flames Thursday night, displacing eight families.

Documentary On 2018 North Andover Murder Set To Film Locally

The true-crime documentary series is taking an in-depth look at the 2018 murder of North Andover resident Wendi Davidson.

North Andover Police Warn Of National Grid Impersonator Scam

Multiple residents reported two women posing as National Grid representatives attempting to get their personal information.

As Pools Open For The Summer, North Andover FD Urges Vigilance

"An accident can happen in the blink of an eye!" warned the North Andover Fire Department.

Lawrence Man Accused Of Driving Getaway Car In Friday Shooting

A 22-year-old Lawrence man was due to be arraigned Monday morning.

Lawrence Shooting Victim Identified As Edward Javier Of Lawrence

Edward Javier, 25 of Lawrence, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a Lawrence yard Friday morning.

North Andover Warns Of Utility Company Scam

Scammers claim to be the utility company and threaten to immediately shut off service if they do not receive payment.

Haverhill Man To Be Charged With Groveland School Bus Hit-And-Run

"A child about to board the bus was pulled by her father out of the way of the truck" as it drove up on the school bus, police said.

Vigil Organizers Claim MA Teen Was Lynched: Patch PM

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North Andover Woman Sentenced For Embezzling $157K

A 59-year-old North Andover woman was sentenced to nine months in prison for embezzling checks from her employer to pay venors.

Lawrence Woman Killed In Crash Identified As Gabriela Hernandez

The 24-year-old woman was pronounced dead following a two-car crash Thursday. The 20-year-old driver in her car is in critical condition

24-Year-Old Lawrence Woman Killed In Early Morning Lawrence Crash

There was a two-car crash at the intersection of Winthrop Avenue and South Union Street around 12:23 a.m. Thursday, police said.