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.

Area Fire Departments Plan Training For Sunday In North Andover

The training will include fire departments from North Andover, Boxford, Groveland and Middleton.

North Andover Auto School Assets Frozen By Judge

The state attorney general sued Michael Larocque for restitution to students who had prepaid before he was charged with drug trafficking.

North Andover Fire Wins $14.9K Grant For Protective Gear

The department was one of nearly 300 across the state to receive 2021 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants.

Smoking Caused Five-Alarm Lawrence Fire: Investigators

The Sunday night fire that destroyed three buildings was caused by "improper disposal of smoking materials," officials said Wednesday.

North Andover Woman Pleads Guilty To Illegal Injections: Patch PM

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North Andover Woman Pleads Guilty To Illegal Silicone Injections

A 72-year-old North Andover woman pleaded guilty to illegal face and butt injections using silicone oil.

North Andover Fire Extinguishes Holt Road Recycling Center Blaze

The same facility went up in flames in 2019.

Former North Andover HS Student Pleads Guilty To NH Rape Charges

The North Andover High School graduate pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges related to a 2019 sexual assault.

North Andover Police Cited Just 4 In 1st Year Of Hands-Free Law

North Andover police reported just four distracted-driving citations and arrests in 2020, instead issuing verbal warnings.

Boston Man Accused Of 2011 Killing In Rhode Island: Patch PM

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Pedestrian Killed In Crash Near North Andover Mall

An adult woman was hit by a car and pronounced dead soon after, Monday evening.

No Injuries After North Andover Teen Rolls Mom's Car In Andover

The 17-year-old North Andover driver had taken the car without permission, police said.

Open Burning Season Begins, Permits Available

Open burning season in North Andover runs from Jan. 15 to May 1.

Methuen Police Chief To Retire Amid State Investigation: Report

The Civil Service Commission is investigating hiring and promotion practices under Chief Joseph Solomon.

North Andover Man Hit And Killed By SUV On Chickering Road

Officials have not released the identity of the victim or the driver in Sunday's crash.

North Andover Police Warn Of Holiday Season Porch Pirates

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. North Andover police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Ex-Fiance Pleads Guilty To 2018 Murder Of North Andover Woman

Brian Chevalier, 54, of New Hampshire was sentenced to life in prison Friday after admitting to the 2018 strangling of Wendi Rose Davidson.

Nine Sex Offenders In North Andover: 2020 Safety Map

Here is where sex offenders are registered as living and working in North Andover.

North Andover Police Warn Their Number Is Being Used In Scam

The police business line is being used by phone scammers attempting to get money from residents, the department said.

FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In North Andover And MA

Violent and property crime reports both fell in North Andover in 2019, according to police data.

Police Arrest Man, Seize Meth At His North Andover Auto School

A Lawrence man was arrested Friday and charged with trafficking methamphetamine.

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September Is National Preparedness Month In North Andover

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