Man Admits To Killing 1, Wounding 2 More In 2020 Lawrence Shooting: DA Man Admits To Killing 1, Wounding 2 More In 2020 Lawrence Shooting: DA
Man Admits To Killing 1, Wounding 2 More In 2020 Lawrence Shooting: DA A 25-year-old Lawrence man who admitted to shooting three men and killing one struck a plea deal on Wednesday, May 31, and will spend up to 26 years in prison, authorities said.  Hector Baez was sentenced 18-to-20 years on a manslaughter charge, which will be followed by four to six years for a series of assault and battery and firearms charges, the Essex County District Attorney's Office.  Baez faced a first-degree murder charge for shooting and killing Delvis Paulino-Fernandez, 26, of Lawrence, on Newton Street in Lawrence on May 3, 2020, the prosecutor said. He was attending an…
'There Will Be Death!': Middleton Ex-Naval Officer Sentenced For Threatening Ex-Wife, Her Mom 'There Will Be Death!': Middleton Ex-Naval Officer Sentenced For Threatening Ex-Wife, Her Mom
'There Will Be Death!': Middleton Ex-Naval Officer Sentenced For Threatening Ex-Wife, Her Mom A former US Navy police officer who admitted to making several threats of violence to his ex-wife and her mother was sentenced to 18 months in prison, federal authorities said.  Luis De Leon, 30, of Middleton, pleaded guilty to three counts of making threats in interstate commerce in March, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge sentenced him on Thursday, May 18, to prison and three years of parole.  De Leon was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire in April 2022 when he called his ex-wife in Iowa and made several violent threats, the prosecutor…
Trapped Man Rescued From Vehicle Overturned In Lawrence River Trapped Man Rescued From Vehicle Overturned In Lawrence River
Trapped Man Rescued From Vehicle Overturned In Lawrence River A man was pulled from the water after an upside-down vehicle that was partially submerged in a river, officials say.  Firefighters rescued the man after his vehicle rolled into the Spicket River on the night of Sunday, May 21, according to Lawrence Fire Chief Brian Moriarty.  Firefighters arrived at the scene on Haverhill Road to find the vehicle lying on its roof in the river. Firefighter Paul King dressed in rescue gear, entered the river, and successfully pulled the man to safety.   The rescued man was "somewhat non-cooperative" and may have been intoxicated, although that has not been…
$800,000 From 8 Tickets: Methuen Woman Wins Big In Mass Cash Lottery Game $800,000 From 8 Tickets: Methuen Woman Wins Big In Mass Cash Lottery Game
$800,000 From 8 Tickets: Methuen Woman Wins Big In Mass Cash Lottery Game A woman from Methuen proved that consistency is key after she used the same set of numbers on several lottery tickets that earned her a winning prize, officials said. Cynthia Holden won a total of $800,000 in the game's Thursday, May 11 drawing by playing the same set of numbers on eight Mass Cash tickets, the Massachusetts Lottery reports.  The five winning numbers that Holden chose represent family members' birthdays. She claimed her prize at the Massachusetts State Lottery’s claim center in Lawrence on Tuesday.  Holden bought the winning tickets at Methuen Package St…
Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022 Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022
Murder Indictment: 3rd Man Charged In Killing Of Lawrence Man In 2022 A Boston man was indicted this week with the murder of a Lawrence man in 2022, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Lee Harvey, 30, of Roslindale, was charged with robbing and killing 32-year-old Jose Delacruz outside of a Bank of America at 257 Essex St. in Lawrence on March 27, 2022, the Essex County District Attorney said.  The grand jury also returned indictments against Harvey on charges of carrying a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and armed robbery while masked, the prosecutor said.  Harvey is the third person arrested in connection with the robbery k…
Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54 Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54
Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54 A police officer with a 30-year legacy of service died, leaving behind a loving wife and 13-year-old daughter. Steve Beland, a Lowell police officer, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 12 in Tyngsborough, according to his obituary.  The 54-year-old served the Lowell Police Department in different capacities since 1993.  Beland worked as a K-9 officer with his canine partner Vopo, as a member of the department’s original Gang Unit, and most recently was assigned to Car 5 in Lowell’s Highlands neighborhood, according to the Lowell Police.  Way to go Officer Beland! Upon responding to a m…
North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business
North Andover Pizzeria Closes After 33 Years Of Business A signature New England pizza brand closed a decades-old pizza shop while gearing up for a the public celebration of a new, state-of-the-art location. Sal's Pizza served up pizza at 409 Main Street in North Andover for 33 years before announcing the location's permanent closure on Monday, May 15, according to a release from the company. “We will cherish the memories of our customers, employees, and the North Andover community for years to come,” said Sal Lupoli, CEO and president of Sal’s Pizza. “We cannot thank the North Andover community enough for their support and hope they will come…
Haverhill Man Convicted Of Killing Woman Outside Of Lawrence Nightclub: DA Haverhill Man Convicted Of Killing Woman Outside Of Lawrence Nightclub: DA
Haverhill Man Convicted Of Killing Woman Outside Of Lawrence Nightclub: DA A Haverhill man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2017 killing of a woman outside of a Lawrence nightclub, authorities announced on Thursday, May 11. He now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison.  Luis Rodriguez, 30, was found guilty of murder with deliberate premeditation; armed assault with intent to murder; assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon; and carrying a firearm without a license, the Essex County District Attorney said. Rodriguez was accused of killing Aracelys Valdez Deleon, 40, of Lowell, and wounding a man on Easter weekend in 201…
UPDATE: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days UPDATE: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days
Update: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days A teen girl last seen in Roxbury that was been missing for four day has been found, authorities said. Zariah Joseph, 16, was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the area of 120 Humboldt Avenue in Roxbury, according to the Boston Police Department.  Joseph was believed to have been in the area of Stoneham or Melrose and may have been making her way toward Lawrence. She reported found on Wednesday morning, according to Boston Police.
Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials
Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials A multi-car crash during rush hour in the Merrimack Valley has caused several delays for evening commuters. The six-car crash was reported at Exit 102 on I-495 North in Lawrence on Wednesday evening, according to MassDOT on Twitter.  Multi-vehicle crash in #Lawrence on I-495-NB at Exit 102, 6 car crash. Multiple lanes closed. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 3, 2023 All northbound lanes were closed for cleanup as a result and delays were expected. No word yet on any injuries.  Traffic was at a slow crawl due to a six-car crash on I-495 in LawrenceMassDOT Traffic…
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA 6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA Two people were arrested on gun charges relating to the house party turned shooting that resulted in an 18-year-old's death, officials say. Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a house party at 5 Royal Street, Apartment 3 around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, and found six gunshot victims, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. All six of the gunshot victims were transported to Lawrence General Hospital. Desiderio Arias, 18, of Boxford Street, Lawrence, was pronounced dead at the hospital.  Arias was the son of Eddy Chavez, the former trustee of the…
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA A Lawrence man who was sharing a cell with another man is accused of supplying drugs that would eventually claim the 25-year-old's life while still in police custody, officials said.  Javier Garcia, age 49, was sharing a cell with Christian Marte-Martinez at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters after he was arrested last weekend for disorderly conduct, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. About 5 a.m. Saturday, police discovered Marte-Martinez unresponsive, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before he w…